Mr. Healing – South Korea’s “Relaxation Cafe” Chain
People usually visit cafes for a dose of energy-boosting caffeine to alleviate tiredness and keep themselves from falling asleep, but Mr. Healing, a popular cafe chain in South Korea actually encourages people to lie down, take a break, and even get some shut-eye. Mr. Healing bills itself as a relaxation cafe, a place where people […]
Down Cafe – A Turkish Cafe That Only Employs Workers with Down Syndrome
A café in Istanbul is making headlines for exclusively hiring people with Down syndrome. The aptly named ‘Down Café’ employs staff between the ages of 18 and 25, and aims to empower them with self-confidence and independence. Saruhan Singen, who founded the café in the Sisli district of Istanbul, said that he was inspired by […]
Australian Cafe Charges Different Prices for Coffee Depending on How Nice You Ask for It
The Seven Mile Beach Kiosk Café in Gerroa, New South Wales, doesn’t just serve its customers good coffee, but also a lesson in politeness. In order to reinforce the importance of being nice, the café’s owners are actually charging people different rates for coffee, depending on how they ask for it. Just so this doesn’t […]
Every Minute Counts at Germany’s Slow Time Cafe
Slow Time, a newly opened cafe in Wiesbaden, Germany, is charging clients on how much time they spend there, rather than on what they order. Coffee and biscuit snacks are free, and customers can even bring their own food, but on departure, they have to pay for every minute spent inside. The “time cafe” concept […]
Coffee Won’t Keep You Awake at Tokyo’s Hypnosis Cafe Colors
Apart from a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, the menu at the Tokyo Hypnosis Cafe Colors, in Shinjuku Golden Gai, also features some offbeat items, such as Trauma Erasure or Past Life Regression. Tokyo is known for its unique cafes, many of which have been featured on Oddity Central (Cuddle Cafe, Vampire Cafe, Hammock Cafe, etc.), […]
Holland’s Repair Cafes Breathe New Life into Broken Objects
Got something in your home that needs fixing? Take it with you on your next trip to Holland. They have a ‘Repair Café’ there, where you can get almost anything fixed. The concept café, sponsored by the Dutch State, is the brainchild of former journalist Martine Postma. She felt that the Dutch people tend to […]
Tokyo’s Baby Café – Where the Cool Japanese Kids Hang-Out
Tokyo – probably the only city in the world where toddlers have their own hang-out spot, where no childless adults are allowed. Japan may have one of the lowest birth rates in the world, but that apparently only means the few babies that are born here are given everything – even their own exlclusive café. […]
Big Knit Café – Where Knitting Goes Well with Coffee
Knitting is mostly known as a favorite grannies all around the world, but at Bangkok’s Big Knit Café, it’s practiced by crafty young professionals trying to unwind. Who would have thought knitting could be the recipe of a truly successful café business? Not many people, I’m sure, but that didn’t stop Khun Nice from starting […]
Out for Blood at Vampire Cafe in Ginza
You have to go on a date but you have no idea in choosing the location? Looking to impress the girl of your dreams? Then, if you’re somewhere around Tokyo, you shouldn’t miss the Vampire Cafe in Ginza. This gothic themed restaurant is located in a block in Ginza, which is a famous region in […]