Café Cool - by Robert Schneider (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Robert Schneider's exciting new book showcases a selection of interior spaces across the globe, all largely independent and well-crafted places with an emphasis on delivering an excellent coffee experience.

"It's surely the ultimate coffee-table book.... " -- Daily Mail
"This exciting collection lends itself to significant discussion and interest, given coffee is such a large part of our daily culture around the globe." -- Travel by Entree

"... another brilliant document of an exciting epoch in coffee culture." -- We Heart
"Do you love coffee, traveling and design? Then this is a must-have for you! The addresses of 39 cafes, café clubs and coffee roasteries in 26 cities in different parts of the world can be found in a unique book and album in one "Café Cool: feel-good inspiring designs". The author, Robert Schneider, presents an amazing collection of modern, designer places, designed to turn the coffee experience into an art." -- AD Poland

"This book is a homage to his belief that, particularly given the recent global pandemic, it is vital that we continue to support and appreciate quality coffee in cafes and coffee shops that exhibit great feel-good inspiring designs." -- Coffee T&I

Café Cool: feel-good inspiring designs is the much-anticipated third book in the series by Robert Schneider, and features 39 cafés and coffee shops and roasteries in 26 cities around the world, richly illustrated with full-color images. The curated selection shares a focus on modern contemporary designs, showcasing independent, local coffee hubs that sit at the heart of communities and are designed to foster a fantastic coffee experience. Insightful commentary by the owners and designers capture the feel and personality of each project. Schneider has once again served up an engaging and inspiring collection of modern cafés and coffee shops for lovers of coffee and good design. This book is a homage to his belief that, particularly given the recent global pandemic, it is vital that we continue to support and appreciate quality coffee in cafes and coffee shops that exhibit great feel-good inspiring designs.

Review Quotes

"It's surely the ultimate coffee-table book. Café Cool: Feel-good Inspiring Designs, by Robert Schneider and published by Images Publishing, showcases 39 cafés and coffee shops around the world with lavish photography, accompanied by fascinating descriptive insights."--Daily Mail

"This book is a homage to his belief that, particularly given the recent global pandemic, it is vital that we continue to support and appreciate quality coffee in cafes and coffee shops that exhibit great feel-good inspiring designs."--Coffee T&I

"This exciting collection lends itself to significant discussion and interest, given coffee is such a large part of our daily culture around the globe."--Travel by Entree

"Turn the glossy pages and take in the gorgeous photographs of coffee shops around the world while meditating on far-off destinations and fall. Soon enough, it will be pumpkin spice, cozy sweater, and cool café season."--Racket

"... another brilliant document of an exciting epoch in coffee culture."--We Heart

"Café Cool offers more dynamic elements, including the layout treatment with gorgeous photography..."--Lake Minnetonka Magazine

"Café Cool: feel-good inspiring designs is the third book in the series by Robert Schneider, and features 39 cafés and coffee shops and roasteries in 26 cities around the world. The curated selection shares a focus on modern contemporary designs, showcasing independent, local coffee hubs that sit at the heart of communities and are designed to foster a fantastic coffee experience."--New Design Yearbook

"Do you love coffee, traveling and design? Then this is a must-have for you! The addresses of 39 cafes, café clubs and coffee roasteries in 26 cities in different parts of the world can be found in a unique book and album in one "Café Cool: feel-good inspiring designs". The author, Robert Schneider, presents an amazing collection of modern, designer places, designed to turn the coffee experience into an art."--AD Poland

"In 256 richly illustrated pages, the author shares with readers 39 cafes located in 26 cities around the world designed to offer an authentic and original coffee experience."--Living Corriere della Sera

"Robert Schneider is particularly fascinated by the microcosm that revolves around this space, because his three passions converge here: coffee (the kind to drink), design and architecture."--Living Corriere della Sera

"This book is a homage to Robert's belief that it is vital to continue to support and appreciate quality coffee in cafés and coffee shops that exhibit feel-good, inspiring designs."--Bean Scene Mag

About the Author

Robert Schneider currently pursues his lifelong interest in art and design while overseeing the restoration of his contemporary house set among trees - appropriately named Tree House. He has authored three books: Café Cool: Feel-Good Inspiring Designs, Café Culture: For Lovers of Coffee and Good Design, and Coffee Culture: Hot Coffee + Cool Spaces. He lives and studies art, architecture, design, and photography in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.