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World’s Most Ambitious Coffee Shop Design Concept
Explore the unrealized Ukrainian coffee shop design by Artem Trigubchak—possibly the world’s coolest café yet, if built.
Why Japan Loves Its Cat Cafés
Cat cafés in Japan offer a quiet space to pet cats and sip coffee, drawing both locals and tourists. Here’s how they became a cultural staple.
Berlin’s Standert: A Bike Shop and Coffee Bar in One
Standert in Berlin combines a specialty coffee bar with a bicycle shop, offering great coffee alongside cycling gear and a laid-back atmosphere.
2015 June Specialty Coffee Bean Prices from China
Find the latest 2015 June specialty coffee bean pricing from FrontStreet Coffee in Guangzhou, including contact details for custom orders.
New Zealand’s Best Coffee Spot: Sipping Under the Stars
Discover the world’s only astronomy-themed café where you can enjoy coffee while stargazing atop New Zealand’s Mt John Observatory.
A Pink Café Inspired by The Grand Budapest Hotel
This pink-themed café is modeled after Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel, featuring candy-colored interiors and nostalgic details.
Top Animal-Themed Cafés in South Korea
Discover Korea’s best pet cafés—from cats in Seoul to dogs in Gwangju—where visitors can relax with free drinks and friendly animals.
Hidden Gem: Unar Coffee Company in Hong Kong
Find calm and great coffee at Unar Coffee Company in Tsim Sha Tsui, a small but welcoming café near the Star Ferry pier.
Bookstore Café in Shanghai: In Between the Lines
Find a cozy bookstore café in Shanghai’s Gaoxiangtao Mall where you can sip coffee among books. Located on the 4th floor, it’s a quiet reading retreat.
World’s First Witchcraft Café Opens in Bangkok
Thailand’s Bangkok now hosts the planet’s first witchcraft café, blending coffee, spells, crystals, and supernatural services in one mystical space.
2015 June First Week Specialty Coffee Bean Prices
Find the latest specialty coffee bean prices from Coffee Workshop for the first week of June 2015. Contact for custom roast profiles.
6 Distinctive Specialty Coffee Shops in Beijing Worth Visiting
Discover six unique specialty coffee spots in Beijing, from garden cafes to fashion-forward lounges, each with its own atmosphere and coffee focus.
Naruto Themed Café Opens in Japan for Anime Fans
A limited-time Naruto-themed café has opened in Tokyo’s Akihabara, featuring themed drinks, décor, and merchandise for fans of the classic anime series.
World’s Most Creative and Unusual Coffee Shops
Discover nine of the most creatively designed coffee shops around the globe, from hanging chairs to LED art walls and recycled timber interiors.
How Japan’s Moomin Café Helps You Eat Alone Without Feeling Lonely
A Japanese café uses Moomin plush toys to make solo dining feel natural and enjoyable—especially for visitors during quiet weekday mornings.
How Theme Cafés in Jining Achieve 30% Profit Growth
Theme cafés in Jining attract young customers with unique designs, driving up to 30% profit growth in recent months. Find out what makes them profitable.
Five Specialty Coffee Shops That Define Taipei’s Character
Explore five unique Taipei coffee shops that capture the city’s culture, history, and creative spirit — each with its own distinct atmosphere and story.
How to Run a Coffee Shop: Two Key Tips for Owners
Want to open a café? Get the essentials: two proven operational strategies that help new coffee shop owners succeed.
12 Distinctive Coffee Shops to Visit Across Taiwan
Explore 12 unique Taiwanese coffee shops—from historic roasters to rock 'n' roll cafes—each offering a memorable specialty coffee experience.
Famous European Coffeehouses Every Coffee Lover Should Know
Explore ten iconic European coffeehouses that shaped modern café culture, from Paris’s Café de Flore to Vienna’s Café Hawelka.