50 Contemporary Cafes

Whether offering DIY sewing classes, housing a daycare or giving back to the less fortunate, these contemporary cafes are the opposite of your run-of-the-mill franchise.

While many of us are accustomed to a traditional Starbucks shop's aesthetic, one is left in awe when introduced to these modern design masterpieces. From Starbucks Tokyo's scattered stick interior to its Amsterdam counterpart's building block facade, these java houses are both memorable and inspiring.

Ranging from a design marvel, a cat-lover's paradise or even a charitable venue, these contemporary cafes make drinking everyone's favorite morning beverage more fun and meaningful. From chic Cannabis cafe's to time-travelling coffee shops, the cool coffeehouses fuse age-old tradition with modern design concepts and social responsibilities.