Cafés offering a cup of joe and some edibles are so prehistoric nowadays — coffee shops have evolved, and how. Business owners are moving beyond conventional dining concepts toward thematic spaces reflecting personal philosophies. Here are seven premium cafés with distinctive interior designs worth knowing about.
1. Ciclo Cafe, Chennai
An environmentally-themed establishment using bicycle parts creatively — chandeliers, lamps, table legs, seats, and clocks. It even offers bicycle washing services for its cycling regulars.
2. Prithvi Café, Mumbai
Located in Juhu, with authentic, cozy, homely interiors and outdoor tree-shaded seating designed for romantic, low-key dining.
3. Garde Manger Cafe, Vile Parle East
Features garden and forest-themed walls with wooden furnishings, positioned as a vibrant social gathering spot rather than a quiet retreat.
4. Hoppipola
A multi-city chain (Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai) with childhood-inspired décor including chalkboard tables and board games baked directly into the interior.
5. Mrs. Magpie, Kolkata
A fairytale-inspired dollhouse aesthetic, with vintage décor and colourful rooms evoking Alice in Wonderland.
6. Central Perk 7, Kharghar
An F.R.I.E.N.D.S sitcom-themed café with collage walls and creative colour schemes that lean fully into the reference.
7. Tea Trails, Chennai
A multi-outlet chain combining traditional and modern eclectic design with sustainable principles running through every location.
Closing Thoughts
Each of these cafés proves the same point differently: interior design isn't decoration on top of the concept, it is the concept. With over a decade of experience in café, hotel, and restaurant interior design, we've seen how much this decision shapes a brand's staying power.
Want a café with a theme people actually remember? At SprintCo, we design spaces that become the story your customers tell. Let's talk about your project.


