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Inside the Real Central Perk: The Friends-Themed Coffee Shop
Discover the iconic Central Perk coffee shop from Friends, its layout, fictional staff, and the global themed cafés it inspired.
How a Hungarian Photographer Turned Skies Into Coffee
Hungarian photographer Flóra Borsi created surreal coffee-themed landscapes by transforming fields and cityscapes into rich coffee-colored skies using digital post-processing.
Witch House: Taipei’s Iconic Feminist Café and Live Music Venue
Explore Witch House, Taipei’s legendary feminist café known for bold menu names, women-centric art, and its role launching Taiwan’s indie music scene.
How New York Coffee Became a Craft Movement
Over 40 NYC cafes now champion handcrafted coffee. Here’s how the city shifted from instant to artisanal in just two years.
Paris’s Germain Café: Designer Decor Meets French Cuisine
Discover Germain, a Paris café blending 1970s-inspired décor, vibrant colors, and Xavier Veilhan’s sculpture Sophie across two uniquely styled rooms.
Inside Paris’s Wildly Stylish Germain Café
Discover how designer India Mahdavi crafted a Paris café blending 1970s flair, bold sculpture, and classic French cuisine in one vibrant space.
Photographing Specialty Coffee Shops in Suzhou
Explore the unique interiors and visual details of Suzhou’s specialty coffee spaces through a photo-guided look at shop features and layouts.
Café de Flore: Paris’s Historic Hub for Artists and Intellectuals
Explore the storied history of Paris’s Café de Flore, a cultural landmark since 1865 frequented by Picasso, Sartre, and even young Chinese diplomat Zhou Enlai.
The History of Coffeehouses Around the World
From 16th-century Mecca to 19th-century Vienna, trace how coffeehouses evolved from religious spaces to cultural hubs in Europe, Japan, and America.
Tree-Hanging Golden Coffee Shop in New Zealand
A 10m-wide, 20m-tall golden football-shaped café hangs 5m above the forest floor in New Zealand. Here’s why it exists and how you reach it.
Tokyo’s Tokyo Baby Cafe Mixes Grown-Up and Kid-Sized Spaces
This Tokyo cafe designed by Nendo Architect blends adult and child-sized furniture, with separate play and nursing zones for family coffee visits.
6 Stylish Seoul Cafés Every Coffee Lover Should Visit
Explore Seoul’s top 6 specialty cafés, from Passion5’s multi-concept space to Coffine Gurunaru’s relaxed dining—each with unique coffee, food, and design.
Inside Baldenini: The Weightless Feeling of a Spaceship Coffee Shop
Step into Baldenini, a coffee shop designed like a futuristic spacecraft with glowing lights, metal details, and guiding floor lines.
How a Small Cafe Tracked Five Years of Change in Suzhou
A personal story reveals how one cafe in Suzhou mirrored the city’s rapid transformation over just five years—from romantic spot to highway project.
The World’s First Cat Café Opened in Tokyo in 2007
Japan’s original cat café, Calico, opened in Tokyo in 2007 and now houses 20 rescue cats. Customers pay around $9/hour to relax with the felines.
Philippine Coffee Prices Set to Rise Due to Lower Output
Local soluble coffee may rise 5%, non-soluble 15%. Production is down 15.4% this year, and imports will likely increase further.
The World’s 10 Most Iconic Coffee Shops
From Starbucks to Costa, here are 10 legendary coffee shops around the globe, each with a unique story and loyal following.
Top 10 Most Popular Coffee Shops Worldwide
Discover the 10 most iconic and beloved global coffee shop chains, from Starbucks to Costa, and what makes each one unique.
Inside Switzerland’s Themed Coffee House: Design, Coffee & Culture
Explore the unique design, wood accents, and coffee culture of a themed Swiss café, including its signature decor and Italian happy hour offerings.
Inside Switzerland-Inspired Coffee House with Handmade Features
Explore a coffee house in China inspired by Switzerland, featuring handmade doorbells, wood interiors, a bear fountain, and themed zones including a beer lounge.