Rootdown: Beams Creative’s Fusion of American Barn Aesthetics and Surrealism in Hong Kong 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,
Haven Coffee and Kitchen: Bringing Australian Coffee Culture to 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
NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna: IDIN Architects’ Harmonious Blend of Architecture and Landscape 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
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: Fostering Community and Craftsmanship in 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
Black Hat Coffee Specialty Espresso Bar in 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
Cupping Room Coffee Roasters: Unite Unit’s Innovative Design in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong 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
KOYO BASE: Atelier Write’s Transformation of a Toki City Warehouse into a Ceramic-Inspired Café 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
Café Bar Misto: Nan Arquitectos’ Striking Matchstick-Inspired Design in Pontevedra 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
Nodi Coffee Plus: Unite Unit’s Fusion of Laboratory Precision and Art Gallery Aesthetics in Hong Kong 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
Interview with Superkop: The Dutch-Designed Manual Espresso Machine Revolutionizing Home Brewing 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
Mora Mora Colima: Alfille Arquitectos’ Sustainable Vegan Restaurant and Supermarket in Mexico City 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
Arabica Ho Chi Minh City Roastery: NKAA Studio’s Modern Design in Saigon’s Historic Central Post Office 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
Sustainability and Coffee: Insights from EcoBarista’s Brand and Marketing Strategist 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
AHORA Restaurant: OHIO Estudio’s Sustainable and Sensory Design in Buenos Aires 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
Intelligentsia Coffee Austin: Magic Architecture’s Urban Oasis Inspired by Texas Swimming Holes 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
Micah Coffee Brewers: Rptecture’s Minimalist and Award-Winning Café Design in Melbourne 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
Roste Chocolate House: Gabe Headrick’s Fusion of Chocolate Production and Café Culture in Portland’s Pearl District Introducing Roste Chocolate House, a delightful blend of chocolate production and cafe nestled in Portland’s vibrant Pearl district. What sets this establishment apart is its authentic chocolate production display, where patrons can witness the
