Best Cafe Designs Worldwide

30+ Countries Featured: From Paris to Kyoto to Sydney to Barranco
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Best Cafe Designs Worldwide

30+ Countries Featured: From Paris to Kyoto to Sydney to Barranco
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Best Cafes Around the World

Andrew started the idea of Best Cafe Designs by photographing cafes during coffee breaks, working as an architect in Sydney CBD.  The initiative has expanded to a 30+ international collaboration of architects, designers, photographers and writers featuring cafe designs from all over the world.  Countries featured so far include: Vietnam, Lebanon, Pakistan, UK, Germany, Peru, Romania, Japan, Israel, France, Spain, Australia, Italy and many more!    

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Coffee Shop Lovers

Best Cafe Designs is a coffee lover's paradise, where they can explore visually stunning local café spaces that celebrate their passion for exceptional brews and artistic ambiance.

Espresso Travellers

Best Cafe Designs is an ideal resource for travelers seeking unique and visually captivating coffee experiences around the world, offering a global tour of exceptional café designs that enhance their journeys.

Architects / Interior Designers

Best Cafe Designs is a platform for architects and designers to showcase their exceptional café projects and gain inspiration from a global network of design enthusiasts.

Cafe Coffee Bar Operators

Best Cafe Designs serves as an invaluable resource for cafe operators, offering insights into exceptional cafe designs that can inspire and transform their own spaces into inviting and innovative coffee destinations.

Coffee Lovers

Best Cafe Designs is a coffee lover's paradise, where they can explore visually stunning local café spaces

Travellers

Best Cafe Designs is an ideal resource for travelers seeking unique and visually captivating coffee experiences

Architects / Designers

Best Cafe Designs is a platform for architects and designers to showcase their exceptional café projects

Cafe Operators

Best Cafe Designs serves as an invaluable resource for cafe operators, offering insights into exceptional cafe designs that can inspire and transform

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By Penelope Barker

Andrew engaged an accomplished architectural journalist Penelope Barker, a former editor at Vogue Living, Belle and Indesign magazines, and a well respected writer in the architecture and design space to write stories about these amazing pictures from all over the world.

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Early BKK / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Early BKK is a sustainable Bangkok café by Spacecraft Co., Ltd., showcasing creative reuse of waste...
Early Yuyen / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Early Yuyen is a pet-friendly Bangkok café by Spacecraft Co., Ltd., showcasing circular design with...
Kaizen Coffee / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Kaizen Coffee’s new Ekamai café blends oak, brick, and open-plan warmth—redefining Bangkok’s...
Rise Coffee / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Rise Coffee’s flagship in Bangkok blends minimal design with function, featuring a standout metal...
UFO Doughnut / Spacecraft / Bangkok
UFO Doughnut blends playful design with artisan baking in Bangkok’s Sathorn district—featuring bold...
Ronda 14 Restaurant / Ballarin Mendoza Arquitectura / Madrid
Ronda 14 Pozuelo blends Peruvian, Japanese, and Asturian culture through thoughtful interior design...
Café Babel / GAO Architects / Ljubljana
Café Babel by GAO Architects blends myth, language, and design in Ljubljana, featuring calligraphic...
LA VALIENTE PASTELERÍA / Buenos Aires / OHIO Estudio
La Valiente Pastelería blends heritage architecture with culinary craft in Buenos Aires, offering a...
1Meal Diner / Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang, MY / Empt Studio
1Meal Diner by Empt Studio blends raw plywood and stainless steel for a warm yet precise design...
Siavo Dive Bar / Lviv / Replus Bureau
Siaivo DIVE BAR by Replus Bureau blends historic elements with contemporary design, creating a...
Onyx HQ / Rogers / Bradley Edwards Architect
Onyx HQ transforms a historic 1907 warehouse into a vibrant café, roastery, and bakery, blending...
Coffee Standup / Xinyi District Taiwan / AODA Design
AODA Design's COFFEE: STAND UP in Taipei redefines café culture with a refined stand-up bar...
Piloto / Santiago De Querétaro, Mx / 1i Arquitectura
Piloto, designed by 1i Arquitectura in Santiago de Querétaro, MX, blends tradition and modern...
Coffee for Sasquatch NYC / Dan Brunn Architecture
Experience Coffee for Sasquatch NYC, where Dan Brunn Architecture blends urban grit, lush greenery...
Lush Bowl n Roll / Strathfield / Squareone Atelier
Discover Lush Bowl ‘n Roll in Strathfield, where Vietnamese tradition meets modern design. A compact...
Early BKK / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Early BKK is a sustainable Bangkok café by Spacecraft Co., Ltd., showcasing creative reuse of waste...
Early Yuyen / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Early Yuyen is a pet-friendly Bangkok café by Spacecraft Co., Ltd., showcasing circular design with...
Kaizen Coffee / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Kaizen Coffee’s new Ekamai café blends oak, brick, and open-plan warmth—redefining Bangkok’s...
Rise Coffee / Spacecraft / Bangkok
Rise Coffee’s flagship in Bangkok blends minimal design with function, featuring a standout metal...
UFO Doughnut / Spacecraft / Bangkok
UFO Doughnut blends playful design with artisan baking in Bangkok’s Sathorn district—featuring bold...
Ronda 14 Restaurant / Ballarin Mendoza Arquitectura / Madrid
Ronda 14 Pozuelo blends Peruvian, Japanese, and Asturian culture through thoughtful interior design...
Café Babel / GAO Architects / Ljubljana
Café Babel by GAO Architects blends myth, language, and design in Ljubljana, featuring calligraphic...
LA VALIENTE PASTELERÍA / Buenos Aires / OHIO Estudio
La Valiente Pastelería blends heritage architecture with culinary craft in Buenos Aires, offering a...
1Meal Diner / Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang, MY / Empt Studio
1Meal Diner by Empt Studio blends raw plywood and stainless steel for a warm yet precise design...
Siavo Dive Bar / Lviv / Replus Bureau
Siaivo DIVE BAR by Replus Bureau blends historic elements with contemporary design, creating a...
Onyx HQ / Rogers / Bradley Edwards Architect
Onyx HQ transforms a historic 1907 warehouse into a vibrant café, roastery, and bakery, blending...
Coffee Standup / Xinyi District Taiwan / AODA Design
AODA Design's COFFEE: STAND UP in Taipei redefines café culture with a refined stand-up bar...
Chasing Tales / The Creative Incubator / Mumbai / DIG Architects
Explore Chasing Tales by DIG Architects in Mumbai—a creative incubator blending coworking, café culture, and sustainable design for a versatile, inspiring space...
Otie Bakehouse / Bakery Interior / Calgary / The Good Design Group and Allison Thompson Interiors
Explore the vibrant, purpose-driven design of Otie Bakehouse by The Good Design Group, where bold aesthetics and thoughtful interiors create a community-centered bakery interior...
Parkside at Nina / Atelier E / Nature Cafe in HK
Discover Parkside@Nina in Hong Kong, where Atelier E blends Italian dining with this nature cafe in HK, featuring reclaimed wood, unique lighting, and cave-like interiors...
Pumper / Pontevedra, Es / Nan Arquitectos
Nan Arquitectos' design for Pumper takeaway balances functionality and aesthetics, creating an open, inviting space that highlights tradition, sustainability, and warmth...
William Angliss Tram Cafe / Melbourne / Gray Puksand
Experience Melbourne's café culture at William Angliss Tram Café, a repurposed historic W Class tram offering unique training for students and a one-of-a-kind coffee spot...
Alchemy Coffee / Philadelphia / LO Design
Alchemy Coffee in Philadelphia, designed by LO Design, offers a serene, minimalist space influenced by owner Chris Stone's culinary expertise and Japanese-West African heritage...
Pink Geranium / Galiano Island / Twobytwo Architecture Studio
Twobytwo Architecture Studio: Redesigning the Pink Geranium on Galiano Island Twobytwo Architecture Studio’s redesign of the Pink Geranium on Galiano...
Roots Cafe / Kuwait / Alaa Basem
Roots Café by Alaa Basem: Minimalism Meets Nature in Kuwait Roots Café in Kuwait, designed by Alaa Basem, is a...
Espresso Alchemy Popcorn / Metagram HK
Explore the thoughtful design of Espresso Alchemy by Metagram HK, featuring elegant ceilings, intricate screening, rich color tones, and seamless seating arrangements...
Roket x Backhaus / Makassar Cafe / INS Studio
Explore Roket x Backhaus in Makassar by INS Studio—where modern simplicity meets functional design. Discover how creative solutions transform a complex urban space...
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...
Rootdown / Hong Kong / Beams Creative
Rootdown: Beams Creative’s Fusion of American Barn Aesthetics and Surrealism in Hong Kong Located in the heart of Hong Kong...
Haven Coffee and Kitchen / Annecy
Haven Coffee and Kitchen: Bringing Australian Coffee Culture to Annecy Situated in the heart of Annecy, Haven Coffee and Kitchen...
NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna / IDIN Architects
NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna: IDIN Architects’ Harmonious Blend of Architecture and Landscape NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna, designed by IDIN Architects...

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Best Cafe Design FAQ

Best Cafe Designs is a curated platform that celebrates exceptional coffee house and interior designs from around the world. We showcase stunning coffee shop designs, provide insights into trends, and offer a space for architects, designers, café owners, and coffee lovers to connect and share their passion for coffee culture and innovative design.

Whether you run a modern coffee shops, design studio, Scandinavian, mid-century or Shanghai asian cafe, submitting your café design is easy. Visit our “Submit” page and follow the instructions to share your project details, high-quality images, design story, and your bio or design firm profile. Our team will review your submission, and if it meets our criteria, it may be featured on our platform.

Not currently, although Best Cafe Designs is in collaboration with experienced architecture firm and designers who specialize in café design.  The site is a great source of inspiration, and a source to see local architecture, creative lighting, raw materials and see more ideas about cafe.  

Absolutely! Best Cafe Designs is a community of design aficionados, café owners, architects, and coffee lovers. You can connect with like-minded individuals, share your insights, and engage in discussions through our platform and social media channels.

No, accessing Best Cafe Designs content is entirely free. We encourage everyone to explore our curated café designs and articles. Additionally, there is no fee for submitting your café design for consideration.

Best Cafe Designs was founded by a group of passionate architects, designers, and coffee enthusiasts who shared a common love for cafe interior design. We recognized the art of coffee and the significance of café aesthetics in enhancing the coffee experience and wanted to create a platform that celebrates and shares the artistry of café design with a global audience. Our platform started as a way to inspire and connect like-minded individuals who appreciate the fusion of design and coffee culture.

Our mission at Best Cafe Designs is to be the ultimate source of inspiration and knowledge for anyone who values exceptional café aesthetics. We aim to celebrate innovative café designs, empower architects and designers to showcase their work, assist barista and café owners in transforming their spaces, and provide coffee lovers with a visual and sensory journey that deepens their appreciation for coffee culture. Our mission is to elevate café aesthetics, one design at a time, and foster a community that shares our passion for the perfect fusion of design and coffee.

We strive to provide fresh and inspiring coffee shop interiors content regularly. You can expect new café designs, articles, and features to be added on a consistent basis, keeping you up-to-date with the latest trends in café aesthetics and architecture.

We welcome collaborations and partnerships with brands and businesses that align with our platform’s values. If you’re interested in advertising or collaboration opportunities, please contact us through our “Contact” page, and we’ll be happy to discuss potential arrangements.  Whether you have modern furniture, glass windows, chandelier, sleep lighting fixtures, plywood, wooden furniture, mosaic, reclaimed wood or house-made products and suppliers, we would welcome a discussion on partnership.

  • To stay in the loop, follow us on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.), subscribe to our newsletter, or simply visit our website regularly for fresh café design inspiration, articles, and updates.  See articles for recently renovated cafe’s, cozier curve ceilings, copper toned latte touch device users, amazing hue and walkway spaces or that cafe with sleek lighting features, that services comfort food and transforms into a late-night bar

Cafe Interior Design

The Best Cafe Designs website is a virtual haven for design enthusiasts seeking inspiration from the chic and diverse world of cafe interiors. As you navigate through the gallery’s curated images, each nuance of floor layout, seat selection, and retro accents is a testament to the meticulous artistry behind cafe design. Whether it’s a cozy nook clad in exposed concrete in Prague or a sleek, zen-like renovation in Chai Parada, the website invites users to explore these spaces like a home away from home. The infusion of potted plants, perforated lamp shades, and sleek lighting fixtures entices visitors to not only appreciate the visual aesthetics but also explore the tactile elements that make each cafe a unique experience. With an artful touch, the designers expertly renovate existing buildings, transforming them into inviting spaces where one can savor a cup of coffee and bask in the ambiance, making every visit an enticing journey through the world of cafe design.

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