Akha Ama Coffee La Fattoria / Chiang Mai / Blankstudio
Akha Ama Coffee in Chiang Mai by Blankstudio redefines a shophouse with a curved mezzanine and local brickwork, blending modern design with heritage.
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Rootdown / Hong Kong / Beams Creative
Located in the heart of Hong Kong, Rootdown is a cafe designed by Beams Creative that offers a unique blend of American barn aesthetics and surreal elements, creating a warm yet contemporary space. With its timber screening, circular skylight, and carefully selected material palette, Rootdown transforms a narrow urban context
Haven Coffee and Kitchen / Annecy
Situated in the heart of Annecy, Haven Coffee and Kitchen brings a slice of Australian coffee culture to the French Alps. Inspired by a year-long adventure down under, the founder Alexandre Schmitt sought to recreate the warmth, precision, and vibrant atmosphere that defines Australia’s renowned coffee scene. With over 15
NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna / IDIN Architects
NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna, designed by IDIN Architects, embodies the principle of “What you focus on, expands,” creating a space where the essence of coffee takes center stage, elevating the sensory experience of its patrons. The design seamlessly blends architecture, interior, and landscape, crafting a serene retreat that contrasts sharply
The Milky’s Fold / Toronto / Simone Ferkul Projects
The Milky’s Fold / Toronto / Simone Ferkul Projects We delve into the creative inspiration behind The Milky’s Fold in Toronto, a project by the talented Simone Ferkul. As a renowned space and object designer, Simone shares her unique approach to cafe designs, the inspiration behind Milky’s iconic three-dimensional diamond
Ethica Coffee Roasters / Toronto
Ethica Coffee Roasters began with a spark of inspiration in West Palm Beach. The founder, Gregory, was deeply moved by the sense of community and simplicity at a local café named Subculture. This café, filled with familiar books, good music, and excellent coffee, created a welcoming atmosphere that felt like
Black Hat Coffee Specialty Espresso Bar / Hamburg
We recently connected with Slava and Inna Zamikhovska of Black Hat Coffee Specialty Espresso Bar. In true cross-cultural fashion, they are coffee entrepreneurs from Odessa, Ukraine, who have established Black Hat Coffee in Hamburg since 2018. In this interview, we discuss their journey in setting up the café, the design
Cupping Room Coffee Roasters / Causeway Bay HK / Unite Unit
Visiting the newly-opened Cupping Room at Lee Garden is not only a pleasant journey that stimulates one’s palate, but also a visual treat that appeals to the senses. The open-plan space of the cafe designed by Unite Unit, welcomes you with a pared-down, uniquely crafted setting that adds sophistication to
Koyo Base / Toki City / Gifu / Atelier Write
At BestCafeDesigns.com, we appreciate projects that blend heritage with modern design, and KOYO BASE in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, does just that. Designed by Atelier Write and photographed by Kenta Hasegawa, this project transforms a former warehouse into a dining café and ceramic store, celebrating Toki City’s rich ceramic tradition
Cafe Bar Misto / Pontevedra / Nan Arquitectos
At BestCafeDesigns.com, we have the pleasure of collaborating with architects from around the globe who bring innovative and captivating café designs to life. Recently, we had the opportunity to explore a remarkable project inspired by the Galician word “misto,” meaning match. This design concept, skillfully executed by our featured architects
Nodi Coffee Plus / Hong Kong / Unite Unit
Unite Unit’s approach to designing Nodi Coffee’s latest outpost, Nodi Coffee Plus, skillfully blends the precision of a laboratory with the allure of a contemporary art gallery. This design philosophy transforms the coffee shop into a futuristic space that not only serves as a place to enjoy a cup of
Interview with Superkop / Dutch Designed Manual Espresso Machine
Manual Espresso Machine Superkop is a Dutch design. And it has been an idea for a long time. It took us quite long before we got to the final design and working device, but we did it as a kind of project. And it was really to replace an expensive
Mora Mora Colima / Mexico City / Alfille Arquitectos
In the heart of Mexico City, Mora Mora Colima designed by Alfille Arquitectos emerges as a flagship vegan restaurant and supermarket, blending sustainability with thoughtful design. The name “Mora Mora” reflects a leisurely pace, contrasting with the city’s dynamic energy, while “Colima” highlights the location’s rich cultural heritage. This unique
Arabica / Saigon Central Post Office / Cafes around Saigon
In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, the % Arabica Ho Chi Minh City Roastery offers a thoughtfully designed space in the Central Post Office that combines the area’s historical context with a modern aesthetic. Designed by NKAA Studio, this roastery is the first of its kind
Sustainability and Coffee – Interview with EcoBarista
One thing I would like to do at bestcafedesigns.com is broaden the topics investigated that interest our general audience of designers / cafe operators / baristas / travellers and coffee lovers. I’m personally interested in how sustainability is integrated into the general coffee drinking experience. I got in touch with
Ahora / Buenos Aires / Ohioestudio
Designed by Ohio Photographed by Luis Barandiaran AHORA is a restaurant with a Comfort Food gastronomic proposal. After a pandemic, the concept of present time has been redefined. Our interest lies in redefining the conventional, focusing on transforming materials through concrete experimentation or by using them in unexpected ways. We consider
Intelligentsia Coffee / Austin Texas / Magic Architecture
Inspired by local swimming holes, Intelligentsia Coffee’s Austin store designed by Magic Architecture was imagined as an urban escape from the heat of a Texas Summer. Located in a new shiny high-rise building, the primary goal was to make something handmade within a heavy handed corporate architect’s building. Drawing from
Micah Coffee Brewers / Melbourne / Rptecture
Rptecture Architects design for Micah Coffee Brewers in Melbourne is minimalist, elegant and pure. From its fully glazed shopfront to its centralised coffee counter flanked by integrated timber benches, every element of the design is thoughtfully curated to create a sense of serenity and focus. At Micah Coffee Brewers, the
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