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8 Pet-Friendly Cafés in Shanghai You Can’t Miss
Discover eight of Shanghai’s top pet-friendly cafés, where you can sip coffee alongside cats, dogs, and even a talking parrot.
How Independent Cafés Compete With Starbucks in China
Independent cafés in China use niche branding, cross-industry partnerships, and unique locations to compete with Starbucks’ dominance.
How to Choose the Right Location for a Coffee Bistro
Find the ideal spot for your coffee bistro with these key location factors: foot traffic, parking, surroundings, and business district proximity.
Best Locations to Open a Specialty Coffee Franchise
Four prime spots for opening a specialty coffee franchise, especially for first-time investors aiming for steady returns.
How to Manage a Chain Coffee Shop for Best Results
Learn the top 5 dos and don’ts for running a successful chain of coffee shops, from innovation to listening to customer feedback.
Why This Coffee Shop Is Designed Like Your Old School
A Guangzhou coffee shop recreates the look and feel of a primary school — here’s why customers love it for nostalgia and connection.
How to Open a Coffee Shop: Step-by-Step Startup Process
Starting a coffee shop involves securing funding, choosing a location, navigating permits, and building customer loyalty. Here’s the full process.
How to Choose the Best Location for Your Coffee Shop
Avoid these 10 common mistakes when picking a site for your café. Learn what makes a good coffee shop location and what to steer clear of.
Most Distinctive Specialty Coffee Shops in Beijing
Discover the most unique coffee shops in Beijing, from import-focused spots to music and themed cafes. Here’s where to find them.
Two Must-Know Tips for Running a Specialty Coffee Shop
Learn two practical strategies to streamline operations and boost performance in your specialty coffee shop with advice from industry veterans.
Essential Equipment for Opening a Specialty Coffee Shop
Here’s the full list of must-have equipment and supplies for launching a professional coffee shop, from espresso machines to storage and POS systems.
Hidden Cafés in Taichung Without Signs
Discover two low-profile Taichung cafés serving great coffee and meals, including the hard-to-find UpperLife café with its hidden stairway and hearty menu.
Best Cat Cafés in Shanghai for Families and Coffee Lovers
Looking for a cat café in Shanghai? These four pet-friendly spots let kids and adults play, cuddle, and relax with resident cats over coffee.
The Cup Size Secret at Chain Coffee Shops Like Starbucks
Discover why smaller cup sizes like 8oz still matter at coffee chains, and how coffee strength varies by cup size—even at Starbucks and Pacific Coffee.
Top 5 Themed Coffee Shops in Singapore
Discover five uniquely themed coffee spots in Singapore—whether you love forests, bikes, cats, or nostalgia, there’s a café for your vibe.
Kayak-Themed Coffee Spot: Sailing & Sipping in One
Explore a canoe-themed café blending recycled design with coffee—find out how scrap pipes become shelves and why guests sip straight black after meals.
Procope: Paris’s Oldest Café Since 1686
Discover how Procope, founded in 1686 by Francesco Procopio, became Paris’s oldest café and a hub for Enlightenment thinkers.
FrontStreet Coffee Roastery Bean Pricing and Offerings
Find the latest coffee bean pricing from FrontStreet Coffee Roastery, including green and roasted beans, plus coffee gear and brewing services.
2015 March Specialty Coffee Bean Prices from Coffee Workshop
Here’s the full list of specialty coffee bean prices from Coffee Workshop for the third week of March 2015. Contact for custom roasts.
A Local Coffee Lover’s Guide to Xinyue Cafe in Taishan
Discover why Xinyue Cafe in Taishan opened — a simple love for great coffee beans and the craft behind them. Find location and contact details inside.