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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
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 in Philadelphia, designed by LO Design, offers a serene, minimalist space influenced by owner Chris Stone’s culinary expertise and Japanese-West African heritage.
Twobytwo Architecture Studio: Redesigning the Pink Geranium on Galiano Island Twobytwo Architecture Studio’s redesign of the Pink Geranium on Galiano Island thoughtfully balances the building’s history with modern updates. Originally
Roots Café by Alaa Basem: Minimalism Meets Nature in Kuwait Roots Café in Kuwait, designed by Alaa Basem, is a minimalist masterpiece that merges functionality with the natural beauty of
Explore the thoughtful design of Espresso Alchemy by Metagram HK, featuring elegant ceilings, intricate screening, rich color tones, and seamless seating arrangements.
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 in Chiang Mai by Blankstudio redefines a shophouse with a curved mezzanine and local brickwork, blending modern design with heritage.
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
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Find our ultimate cafe hopping map of beautiful cafes and coffee shops around the world. It’s ideal for both travel planners and discovering cafes in your home city.
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Best Cafe Designs is a unique design community. Its a place to promote architecture, design and photography to the general public and a place for design lovers to connect and checkout new and exciting cafe designs. Check out our free photography ebook!
Best Cafe Designs started as an global collaboration of 40 architects, photographers and writers. Â It features cafe designs from all corners of the world including Paris, Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok , Constanta, Hong Kong, Saigon and Barranco.
Find design resources for cafe and coffee shop design considerations, including roundups of cafe exterior design, interior design, counter designs, booth seating, lighting and more.
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Best Cafe Designs is a digital panorama for aficionados of design, travel, and coffee culture. Seamlessly blending architecture, photography with insightful articles and with a meticulous directory tailored to design preferences, it’s a beacon for enthusiasts like me that seek inspiration or planning their next coffee adventure. My favorite feature? Their meticulously curated cafe hopping map, an indispensable tool for travelers and locals alike!
In the hospitality design sector, it is often hard for cafes to stand out against restaurants and hotel bars which typically have immensely larger budgets. We are thrilled that bestcafedesign.com provides a platform for designers to showcase and to be discovered in this unique and dynamic niche.
If you’re an architect who designs cafes, this is exactly the type of publication startup you want to see thrive. A fantastic publication to support. Andrew is a smart and passionate new writer and publisher, with some big ambitions.
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Discover 30+ Countries: From Paris to Kyoto to Sydney to Barranco
A weekly digest of the latest cafe designs, tips, travel guides, and resources
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Best Cafe Designs is a directory of cafes and cafe professionals (designers, photographers and builders). Â It is a fully functional review site connecting cafes with their followers.
It seeks to be your global guide to extraordinary cafes, curated for the design community: architects, designers, and avid travellers.
The founder, Andrew started the idea of Best Cafe Designs by photographing cafes during coffee breaks, working as an architect in Sydney CBD. The initiative then expanded to a 30+ international collaboration of architects, designers, photographers and writers featuring cafe designs from all over the world.  In the process, Andrew created a free photography guide ebook to take better smartphone photography.Â
The site is ranked in the top 100 architecture blogs worldwide and is a design publication and full of cafe design ideas. It features articles by Penelope Barker, a former editor at Vogue Living, Belle and Indesign magazines, and a well respected writer in the architecture and design space.
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Join more than 250 cafes, architects, builders, photographers and influencers that have elevated their global presence and showcased their unique designs to a discerning audience on the Best Cafe Designs Directory.
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Best Cafe Designs is a global directory of cafes and includes best cafes in Bangkok, Barranco, Beirut, Berlin, Bucharest, Ca Mau, Constanta, Curitiba, Dubai, Duesseldorf, Haifa, Hong Kong, Hunza Valley, Istanbul, Makassar, Makati City, Melbourne, Milan, Naples, New York City, Paris, Prague, Rome, Saigon, Seoul, Sheffield, Sibiu, Suwon, Sydney, Toronto, Valencia, Wuppertal and York
Best Cafe Designs is a specialized directory site and design publication  – dedicated to showcasing and celebrating exceptional cafe designs worldwide. It serves as a platform for cafes and cafe professionals to exhibit their unique aesthetics and connect with a global audience that appreciates fine design.
To list your cafe, simply visit our website and navigate to the “Add Listing” section. Follow the user-friendly instructions to create a profile for your cafe, customize your showcase, and choose a package that aligns with your goals and budget. Â If your favourite cafe is not in our database, let them know how they can be featured.
Best Cafe Designs provides a range of benefits, including increased global visibility, targeted exposure to design enthusiasts, affordable advertising packages, and the opportunity to connect with a community that values and appreciates exceptional cafe designs.
Our pricing is designed to be affordable, providing cafes with cost-effective advertising options while ensuring maximum targeted exposure on our platform.
Absolutely! Best Cafe Designs offers customizable showcases, allowing you to highlight the unique design elements, atmosphere, and specialties of your cafe. Personalize your listing to make a lasting impression on our audience.
Customers can easily leave reviews by visiting the individual showcase page of a cafe listed on Best Cafe Designs. We encourage genuine feedback and aim to create a platform where customers can share their experiences with others.
While our primary focus is on cafes, we welcome all professionals in the cafe industry, including designers, architects, photographers and builders to join and showcase their expertise. Best Cafe Designs aims to be a comprehensive platform for the entire cafe ecosystem.
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
The listings on best cafe designs requires professional photography that exemplifies the cafe design as well as the menu. Â In the origins of this site we created a free ebook to teach newcomers how to take great photography from your smartphone. Â Its free to download whether your preparing your listing or for leisure.
Certainly! To recommend your local cafe for listing on Best Cafe Designs, you can let them know our website, and ask them to add listing.
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