Book selects the 60 most beautiful coffee shops in the world

Coffee expert Lani Kingston, who also teaches a course called “The Anthropology of Coffee” at Portland State University, is the author of the book “Designing Coffee: New Coffee Places and Branding.” She showcases the world’s most photogenic and eccentric coffee shops and roasteries.

According to the work, the aforementioned coffee shops, in addition to offering a good drink, have a refined aesthetic, something essential for a coffee shop. They build customer loyalty and stand out in a competitive landscape on Instagram and TikTok.

Some of the most “unique and really creative” spots were concentrated in Asia, he said, although he limited his choices to no more than a few cafes from any country.

Some coffee shops compete to become a favorite destination, creating experiences similar to art exhibitions or “immersive” museums.

Others take inspiration from popular television shows and films, or are inspired by the aspirational culture surrounding coffee’s place in the world and around the world.

Designing Coffee explores what it takes to curate some of today’s most innovative and eclectic coffee shops. From brand identity and packaging to interior design and architecture.

This book celebrates unique spaces, such as the minimalist, teahouse-like coffee shops of Japan, or the communist-themed cafes of Vietnam. Plus, it provides tips on how to create your own unique space.

Lani Kingston is a food writer and consultant. She has a master’s degree in Food Studies and Education, as well as barista and pastry chef qualifications. Her first book, How To Make Coffee, is available in several languages. This is her second book with Gestalten after the bestseller Spill the Beans.

In recent years the world of coffee has begun a movement of cultural and creative influence. From jute bags, to logos or exclusive merchandise of bars, roasteries and cafes, up to new ways of offering spaces and product packaging that stand out from the crowd.

This gallery aims to showcase some of the 60 coffee shops selected by Lani Kingston in the book published in April 2023. The focus is not only on the quality of the food and coffee, but also on the environment provided to customers.

One of the cafes mentioned is the Budapest Café, which according to the book is one of the most attractive and goes beyond just a delicious cup. Visitors are transported to a space straight out of a Wes Anderson film, thanks to pastel tones, whimsical furniture and a series of arches and porches.

With its languid architectural lines and soothing pastel colours, the Budapest Café encourages diners to “physically explore and interact with the space, much like a film set.

Chicago’s Metric Coffee, which underwent a rebrand in 2020. According to Xavier Alexander, it has refined its look to reflect its core values: transparency and sustainability. In addition to removing the word “coffee” from the company logo, which now simply features the word “Metric”

The book features the Fritz Coffee Company of Seoul, South Korea. Although it is recognizable by its illustrated logo of a seal holding a cup of coffee, this makes the chain’s branding a success, according to Kingston.

Belfast-based brand Process Coffee wraps its coffee beans in boxes that look like VHS tapes, for example. Its founder, Ben Hamilton, wanted to combine his interests in coffee and skateboarding by creating a product that playfully evoked pop culture history.

Melrose Café, based in Hong Kong, is inspired by the café culture of Los Angeles. The store’s pink and yellow color palette is meant to nod to iconic West Coast sunsets. Their menu includes California-inspired dishes like avocado toast.

The Genovese Coffee House in Sydney, Australia was inspired by Italian coffee culture. The owner, whose roots date back to Italy, considered his family’s “three generations of coffee roasters” when designing the space. The exterior mimics a “traditional street-facing Italian store,” Kingston wrote.

At Café Tischendorf, Berlin, you can find healthy and powerful food. There are local products, many vegan options, limiting waste. Vegan bowls are very popular as a lunch option, for breakfast, with natural juices and homemade lemonades.

Golden Coffee in Belarus. it is one of the few establishments in Minsk that operates 24 hours a day. It tries to present the best music and the most famous DJs in the city. For many years this cafe remained popular, with life in full swing day and night.

The Barn Owl Café in Florida aims to foster individuals dedicated to learning. Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore the world of coffee or an experienced barista looking to hone your skills. Monthly meetings are designed to accommodate all skill levels.

Located in a quiet and leafy neighborhood of Pechersk, one of Kiev’s oldest neighborhoods, the Dubler café occupies the ground floor of a residential building built in the 1970s and thus combines elements of understated sophistication with urban grit and vintage charm.

A search began in the UK which left three men alone in the corner of a garage (with a coffee roaster). In 2012 they created 200 Degrees Coffee. This was the beginning and there are now twenty 200 Degrees coffee shops and seven barista schools in the UK, plus hundreds of wholesale and corporate customers.

“Anh Coffee Roastery” is a relatively new brand in the Vietnamese coffee market, without a design identity yet. With a good location in the center of Saigon, a large facade and a large setback from the existing building, Red5 architects have the ability to create good ideas for the project.