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Final Fantasy 14 Theme Café Opens in Tokyo
Eorzea Café in Tokyo brings Final Fantasy 14’s fantasy world to life with in-game weapons, armor, Moogles, and interactive gaming setups.
Putin-Themed Café Opens in Novi Sad, Serbia
A new café named after Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened in Novi Sad’s historic center, with the owner citing local admiration for him.
Pokémon-Themed Café Opens in Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills
A limited-time Pokémon café in Tokyo serves Pikachu-themed food and drinks, including a '100,000 Volt Parfait' and themed Pokémon drinks, until August 31.
China’s First Museum-Themed Café Offers Art Meets Coffee
Zen café is China’s first museum-themed coffee shop, blending global art collections with specialty coffee and design-inspired drinks.
Old Film Factory Becomes Creative Coffee Spot in Fuzhou
A former movie equipment parts factory in Fuzhou’s Gulou District has been repurposed into a unique creative coffee venue.
Where to Find Artistic Coffee Shops in Beijing
Discover six Beijing coffee shops with cinematic or artistic vibes, from 16mm’s film-themed drinks to hidden 3D cinema spots.
Graffiti Cafe in Bulgaria: A 300-Square-Meter Coffee Space
Explore how Bulgaria’s 300-sq-m Graffiti Cafe balances design, acoustics, and function across two distinct zones.
Faraday Café Blocks Cell Signals to Encourage Real Conversation
A Vancouver café built with aluminum mesh blocks all cell signals inside a Faraday cage, encouraging patrons to put down their phones and talk.
North Dakota’s Vault Cafe Runs on an Honor System
This fully self-service café in Valley City, North Dakota, trusts customers to pay honestly—with surprising success.
North Dakota’s Vault Café Is Fully Self-Service
A North Dakota coffee shop runs entirely on the honor system—customers brew their own drinks and pay voluntarily. Most are honest.
Surrealist Art-Inspired Café Design Takes You Inside Dalí’s World
A café named after Salvador Dalí uses surreal motifs—floating eyes, lips, elephants—to create a vivid artistic coffee experience.
Why Coffee Lovers Fall for Stock Café in Serbia
Discover why Stock Café in Serbia stands out: exposed brick, raw beams, and a minimalist palette that makes it a favorite among coffee fans.
Nazi-Themed Soldier Café Reopens in Bandung, Indonesia
A controversial Nazi-themed café in Indonesia has reopened, retaining Nazi imagery despite past international backlash. The owner now frames it as a WWII theme.
Singapore Coffee Shops Promote Traditional Chinese Values
Two Singapore cafes display Confucian teachings like 'Disciples' Rules' in their spaces, inspiring young patrons and fostering cultural values through coffee.
Athens' IT Café: A Wooden Coffee Haven
Nestled in Athens’ upscale Kolonaki district, IT Café combines modern design with rustic warmth, featuring a unique logo and a cozy, warehouse-like ambiance.
Real Madrid Café & Shop in Dubai JBR
Find out where football fans can visit the official Real Madrid Café and shop on Dubai’s JBR beach.
How to Design a Specialty Coffee Shop Space
Learn how to balance visual style and functional layout when designing a specialty coffee shop, from choosing the right aesthetic to optimizing workspace.
Unusual Specialty Coffee Shops Abroad: Dublin's Bear Market
Explore Dublin’s Bear Market coffee shop, where exposed steel beams, recycled wood, and raw finishes create a bold café interior on a tight budget.
How to Run a Coffee Shop: Service, Expansion, and Positioning
Learn the essentials of coffee shop management—from service etiquette to expansion models and brand positioning—for long-term success.
Tokyo’s Ultra-Restrictive Specialty Coffee Spot
This Tokyo café seats just four, bans phones and kids, and demands a coffee every hour. Discover what makes this niche coffee experience so polarizing.