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Haru Cafe: How Tokyo-Style Pop-Ups Attract Global Staff
This pop-up cafe appears every few months with foreign staff in yukata, drawing locals for food, photos and a taste of Japan.
LP Cafe: Shanghai’s Hidden Gem for Quiet Coffee
Tucked away in Shanghai’s bustling Huashan Road, LP Cafe offers a serene courtyard escape and a standout LP Latte for urban coffee seekers.
6 Distinctive Specialty Coffee Shops in Xiamen
Discover six unique specialty coffee spots in Xiamen, including hidden cafes, lakeside hangouts, and a spot with Sunday outdoor screenings.
10 Distinctive Specialty Coffee Shops in Shanghai
Explore ten unique specialty coffee spots in Shanghai, from cozy old villas to Italian-style cafes, each offering distinct vibes, food, and brews.
80 Specialty Coffee Shops in Beijing You Should Know
Discover 80 unique specialty coffee spots across Beijing, from historic cafes to modern roasteries, with addresses and key details for each.
Tokyo’s Most Unusual Specialty Coffee Shops
From school-lunch-themed cafés to monster burgers and pet-friendly hangouts, Tokyo’s coffee scene is full of niche spots worth visiting.
Why Sydney Loves Toby Estate’s Flat White
Discover why Toby Estate in Woolloomooloo is a must-visit Sydney café, known for its freshly roasted beans and signature Flat White coffee.
The Shearer's Quarters: A Farmhouse Coffee Gem in Timaru, NZ
Discover The Shearer's Quarters, a unique Kiwi coffee spot blending rustic charm, local crafts, and casual farm dining in coastal Timaru.
Seattle’s Original Starbucks: The 1971 Coffee Pioneer
Find out why the original 1971 Starbucks in Seattle’s Pike Place Market is still a must-visit coffee landmark.
Amsterdam’s Snel: A Coffee Spot in a Former Prison
Snel is a specialty coffee café housed in a former prison in Amsterdam’s Eastern Docklands, blending history with modern design.
11 Unique Specialty Coffee Shops in Guangzhou
Looking for standout coffee spots in Guangzhou? Here are 11 distinctive cafés, from basement brew dens to historic hotel lounges.
Vienna’s Iconic Café Landtmann: History, Atmosphere & City Views
Explore Vienna’s most famous café, Café Landtmann, located near City Hall and Burgtheater, loved by actors, officials, and tourists alike.
Bangkok’s To Die For: A Coffee Café with Family Vibes
Discover To Die For, a Bangkok café blending creative food concepts with affordable, high-service dining and coffee in a relaxed family-friendly setting.
Montmartre Image Café in Taipei: A Parisian Nightlife Coffee Spot
Discover Taipei’s Montmartre Image Café, a late-night Paris-inspired coffee haven set up by a former wedding photographer in Yangmingshan.
Alila Manggis: A Hidden Coffee Gem in Bali’s East
Discover Alila Manggis, a design hotel in Bali’s rural east offering immersive coffee experiences amid rice fields and traditional Balinese life.
Stockholm’s Hidden Summer Coffee Spot at Moderna Museet
A tiny, unnamed summer café on a dock outside Stockholm’s Moderna Museet serves exceptional coffee in a minimalist boat-inspired space—open only in summer.
A Historic Pump House Turned Coffee Spot in Antwerp
Explore Het Pomphuis, a 1918-built iron pump house in Antwerp now housing a unique coffeehouse, restaurant, and bar under one roof.
Top Specialty Cafés in Quanzhou Worth Visiting
Explore six unique Quanzhou cafés known for their artistic interiors, signature drinks, and cozy or lively atmospheres.
Hidden Coffee Gems Across Hangzhou
Explore over 30 unique Hangzhou coffee spots, from garden cafes with stable espresso to lakeside venues with premium beans.
Top Specialty Coffee Shops to Visit in Beijing
Explore four unique Beijing coffee spots, from a cafe-bar hybrid to a piano-filled literary café, each offering distinct drinks and vibes.