Café
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24-Hour Bookstore with Café: Photosynthesis Study Space
Discover Beijing’s only 24-hour bookstore-café fusion, blending design books, quiet reading, and specialty coffee under one roof.
Café de Flore: Paris’s Legendary Left Bank Coffeehouse
Discover the 150-year history of Café de Flore, where Picasso, Sartre, and even young Zhou Enlai once drank coffee in Paris’s Left Bank.
China’s First Public Cafe Run by People With Intellectual Disabilities
Dalian’s Youlan Cafe, opened in August 2023, is the country’s first public cafe staffed mainly by people with intellectual disabilities. It serves coffee and community.
How to Run a Low-Cost Coffee Shop That Turns a Profit
Learn how a low-cost coffee shop can sell brewed coffee for just $1 and still hit 70% profit margins with smart setup and operations.
Why Most Coffee Shops in Changsha Sell More Food Than Coffee
In Changsha, only 20% of customers order coffee. Most come for Chinese food. Here’s why local cafés rely on meals to survive.
Why Prime Location Isn’t Everything for Your Coffee Shop
Opening a coffee shop? A great location helps—but foot traffic alone doesn’t guarantee profit. Learn where to focus instead.
3 Key Elements for Running a Successful Coffee Shop
Learn the three essential factors—location, coffee quality, and service—that determine whether your coffee shop thrives or struggles.
How a $10K Coffee Shop Made $5K/Month Outside the Café
A former IT pro turned café owner shares how he bootstrapped a coffee business with $10K, then scaled it to $20K/month with off-premise sales.
How $10 Coffee Shops Became a Wealth Trend in Wuhan
A Taiwanese expat in Wuhan launched $10 fresh-brewed coffee shops in the early 2000s, sparking a wave of affordable specialty cafes across the city.
How to Run a Profitable Small Coffee Shop: Key Insights
A data-backed guide to launching a successful small coffee shop, covering market trends, competition, and customer engagement tactics.
Kengo Kuma’s Floating Café in Toyama, Japan
This 197㎡ café in Toyama, Japan, designed by Kengo Kuma, appears to float above the ground with a glass-wrapped dining area and layered wooden exterior.
How to Run a Specialty Coffee Shop with Real Character
To stand out, a coffee shop must build culture through design and serve standout coffee. Here’s how to create a unique café experience.
How McDonald’s Site Selection Principles Apply to Coffee Shops
Learn the 5 key location factors behind McDonald’s global success — and how to apply them to your specialty coffee shop.
Charming Vintage Coffee Spot in Kunming with Fresh Roasts
Discover a cozy European-style café in Kunming’s Wuhua District, known for its vintage charm and freshly roasted coffee. Find out where and why it stands out.
10 Key Ways to Boost Coffee Shop Revenue
Learn how to increase coffee shop sales through better customer traffic, higher spend per visit, smarter marketing, and cost control.
5 Key Strategies for Running a Successful Restaurant or Café
Learn five essential principles—honesty, branding, leadership, adaptability, and resource management—that help cafés and restaurants thrive long-term.
How Starbucks Became More Than Just a Coffee Shop
Starbucks thrives not because of its coffee, but by focusing on social spaces, people-first values, and cultural influence beyond beverages.
How to Open a Coffee Shop: Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s the essential 19-step checklist for opening a 200㎡ café in China, including budget, location selection, licenses, and equipment costs.
How to Design Different Styles of Specialty Coffee Shops
Learn the key decor, service, and investment factors for running a successful specialty coffee shop—whether casual, themed, or artisanal.
How to Run an Affordable Specialty Coffee Shop
Learn how a Beijing café attracts crowds with premium coffee at budget prices—served in a stylish yet unpretentious space.