The proliferation of cafes is a distinctly urban phenomenon. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, quiet cafes are like oases in a dry, scorching desert. Cafes often have interesting and creative ...

A white-lacquered steel ceiling grid, plants under strips of lighting and white tiled surfaces feature in this Tokyo cafe, designed by CUT Architectures to resemble a laboratory (+ slideshow).

The new Prada Caffè is the latest trinket adorning the behemoth that is Harrods department store in central London. The Milan-based fashion house has opened a café designed by the brand’s in-house ...

South Korean studio Niceworkshop has designed a pared-back interior for a cafe in Seoul, where concrete walls and stainless-steel furnishings are finished to mimic wood. Set in the city's ...

There was a time when restaurants set the mood with crimson tablecloths, carnations and the Muzak version of Beethoven’s Für Elise. With the rise of “concept restaurants” and “sensorial dining” in the ...