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Coffee and Architecture: 5 places in São Paulo to visit and enjoy

On World Coffee Day, how about enjoying good architecture accompanied by a cup of one of the most affectionate and well-known drinks on the planet?

By Marina Pires

Submitted at Apr 14, 2023, 8:00 AM

05 min de leitura
Café Habitual- Shopping Jk Iguatemi /

Café Habitual- Shopping Jk Iguatemi / (Renato Navarro)

A perfect combination for the cold days that are coming is to have a good cup of coffee in a cozy, harmonious and well-decorated space in great company. In the city of São Paulo , there is no shortage of coffee shops full of architecture – of different styles – to be enjoyed in the presence of a great coffee.

Therefore, in honor of World Coffee Day , we recommend 5 coffee shops that combine coffee and architecture for you to enjoy and visit!

1. Future Canteen - Pinheiros


Future Canteen - Pinheiros

(Fran Parente/CASACOR)

Abundant natural light during the day, intimate and cozy lighting at night, great coffees and comfort food fill the space of Futuro Refeitório , which occupies an old parking warehouse in the Pinheiros neighborhood. Designed by architect Felipe Hess , the restaurant features preserved original elements of the factory, which were mixed with modern features – such as the integrated kitchen open to the public.

2. Takko Café - Vila Buarque


Takko Café - Villa Buarque

(Reprodução/CASACOR)

Located in one of the city's coolest neighborhoods, Takko Café offers the essentials for surviving in São Paulo: good coffee and delicious toasts in a minimalist , practical and cozy environment. Straight lines, neutral colors and simple furniture design fill the space of the coffee shop, which is perfect for meetings or even a home office .

3. Café Perseus - Gardens


Café Perseu should definitely be on your list of places to visit and enjoy good architecture and coffee. Designed by renowned architect Isay Weinfeld , the space of over 100 m² has a unique essence, aiming to bring sensations through coffee, architecture and lighting.

4. Mug Café - Bela Vista


Mug Coffee - Bela Vista

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

With four locations spread throughout the city, Mug Café offers a combination of coffee, affection and quality architecture that will win anyone over. Perfect for brunch , breakfast or afternoon tea, the space located in Praça Pamplona , for example, occupies the Casarão Braúna , listed as a Historical Heritage site in 1952, which is a perfect refuge from the city's busy days.

5. Habitual Coffee - Jk Iguatemi Shopping Mall


Café Habitual - Jk Iguatemi Shopping Mall

(Renato Navarro/CASACOR)

Since 2017, when it opened its first location in Jardins, Café Habitual has been offering comfortable and simple coffee in an unpretentious environment. The branch at Shopping JK Iguatemi , opened in 2020, was designed by architect Marilia Pellegrini and focuses on an industrial style and colorful furniture , without neglecting the minimalism of the shopping mall's architecture.