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Coffee Shop Showcases Authentic Memorabilia of International Icons
This unique café displays genuine personal items from over 30 global superstars, attracting fans and culture lovers alike.
Caffe Specchi: A Stylish Mirror-Fronted Café in Shanghai
Discover Caffe Specchi, a sleek Shanghai café known for its Philippe Starck chairs, Italian-inspired design, and bright white interiors with oversized mirrors.
How Manabeans Coffee Builds Profitable Slow Cafés
Manabeans runs 36 profitable cafés by blending large, nature-inspired spaces with high-margin food—here’s how they do it.
Romania’s Origo Café: Sporty Design Meets Specialty Coffee
Origo Café in Romania blends cycling culture with café design—see how a mountain bike and inverted coffee gear lighting define its stylish space.
Cotta Café in Melbourne: A Hidden Coffee Gem
Discover how Melbourne’s Cotta Café blends rustic charm, thoughtful design, and a tranquil atmosphere into a standout coffee experience.
How a Low-Budget Russian Café Became a Summer Icon
A tight-budget Russian pop-up café used clever design and basic materials to create a striking open-air space that blended indoor comfort with outdoor vibes.
Drinking Coffee Above the Clouds in Hokkaido
See the rare cloud sea from a mountain-top café at Tomamu Resort, reachable via cable car from May to October—with a 60% chance most days.
How Breakers Café in Hong Kong Redefines Spatial Design
Breakers Café uses existing pillars and bold geometry to create an open, colorful space that shifts focus from walls to ceiling.
What Coffee Beans Do Australian Cafés Use for Flat White?
Discover the ideal coffee beans and milk technique behind Australia’s signature Flat White, with top picks from Sydney’s specialty scene.
Jeju’s Volcanic Cave Coffee Shop: Korea’s Hidden Café
Discover how a South Korean tea farmer turned a natural volcanic cave into a cozy café offering green tea and coffee in Jeju Island.
Inside Astro Coffee: Detroit’s Australian-Run Café
Discover Astro Coffee in Detroit, a relaxed café run by Australian expats—featuring open layouts, hand-baked bread, and a Robinsons coffee machine.
US Coffee Chain Trends & Investment Insights
Explore the scale, competition, and investment potential of the US coffee franchise industry, including key data on market share and organic trends.
How to Open a Successful Coffee Shop in China
Learn why China’s coffee market is growing, what makes a coffee shop thrive, and how to launch one with the right location and concept.
How 66 Women Co-Owned a Beijing Coffee Shop
A Beijing café called HER COFFEE opened with 66 female shareholders from diverse industries, continuing the 'many people, one café' model.
Berlin’s Café Einstein: A Historic Specialty Coffee Destination
Discover Berlin’s iconic Café Einstein, a Viennese-style café with deep roots in the city’s coffee culture since 1996.
How Vietnamese Coffee Shops Serve Iconic Drip and Iced Brews
Vietnamese coffee culture revolves around affordable, strong drip coffee and icy cafe sua da. Discover why it’s a daily ritual for millions.
Vietnam’s Unique Coffee Culture and Drinking Habits
Explore Vietnam’s iconic coffee scene, from dripping phin brewers to ubiquitous ice coffee, and why locals drink it like a meal.
Two Distinctive Starbucks Locations Worth Visiting
Discover two unique Starbucks locations—Kuanzhai Alley and Zhengyi Square—that offer standout atmospheres and specialty coffee experiences.
Japan's War Game-Themed Café Blends Gaming and Coffee
A Japanese café themed around war-themed online games serves drinks and dishes named after tanks and military figures, with in-game challenges for prizes.
Starbucks Store Built from Four Shipping Containers
A Seattle-area Starbucks drive-thru and walk-up café is made from four refurbished shipping containers, reflecting the brand’s global supply chain and sustainability goals.