Thursday, August 28, 2025

9.17 MEGA MONEY DAY POTENTIAL!

 150 notable cafés across Eurasia

ASIA

Caffeine Coffee Roasters, Yerevan, Armenia
The Green Bean, Yerevan, Armenia
United Coffee Beans, Baku, Azerbaijan
Passage 145, Baku, Azerbaijan
Dose Café, Manama, Bahrain
North End Coffee Roasters, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Ambient Café, Thimphu, Bhutan
Brown Coffee, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Feel Good Coffee, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Manner Coffee, Shanghai, China
Seesaw Coffee, Shanghai, China
Metal Hands, Beijing, China
Soloist Coffee Co., Beijing, China
% Arabica, Shanghai, China
The Coffee Academics, Hong Kong, China
NOC Coffee Co., Hong Kong, China
Knockbox Coffee Company, Hong Kong, China
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, New Delhi, India
Third Wave Coffee, Bengaluru, India
Subko Specialty Coffee, Mumbai, India
Koinonia Coffee Roasters, Mumbai, India
Curious Life Coffee Roasters, Jaipur, India
Tanamera Coffee, Jakarta, Indonesia
Giyanti Coffee Roastery, Jakarta, Indonesia
Expat. Roasters, Seminyak, Indonesia
Revolver Espresso, Seminyak, Indonesia
Sam Café, Tehran, Iran
Lamiz Coffee, Tehran, Iran
Nahat Café, Tel Aviv, Israel
Cafelix, Tel Aviv, Israel
WayCup Coffee, Tel Aviv, Israel
Onibus Coffee, Tokyo, Japan
Koffee Mameya, Tokyo, Japan
Blue Bottle Coffee Aoyama, Tokyo, Japan
Sarutahiko Coffee, Tokyo, Japan
Fuglen, Tokyo, Japan
% Arabica Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Streamer Coffee Company, Tokyo, Japan
Verve Coffee Roasters, Tokyo, Japan
Dimitri’s Coffee, Amman, Jordan
Rumi Café, Amman, Jordan
Bowler Coffee Roasters, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Sens Atelier, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Vol.1, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Jumo Coffee Roasters, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Sierra Coffee, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Saffron Coffee, Luang Prabang, Laos
Naked Espresso, Vientiane, Laos
Cafe Younes, Beirut, Lebanon
Kalei Coffee Co., Beirut, Lebanon
Blooom Coffee House, Macau, China
Single Origin, Macau, China
PULP by Papa Palheta, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
VCR, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Feeka Coffee Roasters, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Daily Fix, Melaka, Malaysia
Code Coffee Roasters, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
UBean Coffee House, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Himalayan Java Coffee, Kathmandu, Nepal
Kar.ma Coffee, Kathmandu, Nepal
Brew Coffee, Muscat, Oman
Dose Café, Muscat, Oman
Mocca Coffee, Lahore, Pakistan
Coffee Wagera, Karachi, Pakistan
Yardstick Coffee, Makati, Philippines
The Curator, Makati, Philippines
% Arabica, Taguig, Philippines
Flat White, Doha, Qatar
% Arabica, Doha, Qatar
Brew92, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Camel Step Coffee Roasters, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Elixir Bunn, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Chye Seng Huat Hardware, Singapore, Singapore
Nylon Coffee Roasters, Singapore, Singapore
Common Man Coffee Roasters, Singapore, Singapore
PPP Coffee, Singapore, Singapore
Fritz Coffee Company, Seoul, South Korea
Coffee Libre, Seoul, South Korea
Anthracite Coffee Roasters, Seoul, South Korea
Center Coffee, Seoul, South Korea
Terarosa Coffee, Seoul, South Korea
Hansa Coffee, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Whight & Co, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Simple Kaffa, Taipei, Taiwan
Fika Fika, Taipei, Taiwan
Rufous Coffee, Taipei, Taiwan
Woolloomooloo, Taipei, Taiwan
Roast, Bangkok, Thailand
Gallery Drip Coffee, Bangkok, Thailand
Phil Coffee Company, Bangkok, Thailand
Ristr8to, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Kronotrop, Istanbul, Turkey
Petra Roasting Co., Istanbul, Turkey
Coffee Department, Istanbul, Turkey
Story Coffee, Ankara, Turkey
The Sum of Us, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nightjar Coffee, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
RAW Coffee Company, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
% Arabica, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
B&B Coffee House, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breadly, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The Workshop, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Shin Coffee, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
L’Usine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Giang Cafe, Hanoi, Vietnam
Blackbird Coffee, Hanoi, Vietnam

EUROPE

Mulliri Vjeter, Tirana, Albania
Komiteti Kafe Muzeum, Tirana, Albania
Balthasar, Vienna, Austria
Jonas Reindl, Vienna, Austria
Zerno Coffee Roasters, Minsk, Belarus
Surf Coffee, Minsk, Belarus
MOK, Leuven, Belgium
Caffènation, Antwerp, Belgium
Ministry of Ćejf, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dabov Specialty Coffee, Sofia, Bulgaria
Chucky’s Coffee House, Sofia, Bulgaria
Cogito Coffee, Zagreb, Croatia
4coffee soul food, Zagreb, Croatia
Můj šálek kávy, Prague, Czechia
EMA Espresso Bar, Prague, Czechia
The Coffee Collective, Copenhagen, Denmark
Prolog, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Brick Coffee Roastery, Tallinn, Estonia
Gourmet Coffee, Tallinn, Estonia
Good Life Coffee, Helsinki, Finland
Kaffa Roastery, Helsinki, Finland
Coutume, Paris, France
Belleville Brûlerie, Paris, France
The Barn, Berlin, Germany
Five Elephant, Berlin, Germany
Taf Coffee, Athens, Greece
The Underdog, Athens, Greece
3fe, Dublin, Ireland
Proper Order Coffee Co., Dublin, Ireland
Ditta Artigianale, Florence, Italy
Sant’Eustachio Il Caffè, Rome, Italy
Rocket Bean Roastery, Riga, Latvia
MiiT Coffee, Riga, Latvia
Crooked Nose & Coffee Stories, Kaunas, Lithuania
StrangeLove Coffee, Vilnius, Lithuania
Knopes, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Tucano Coffee, Chișinău, Moldova
Bocca Coffee, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Lot Sixty One, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Soul Coffee Roasters, Skopje, North Macedonia
Broz Kafe, Skopje, North Macedonia
Tim Wendelboe, Oslo, Norway
Fuglen, Oslo, Norway
Ministerstwo Kawy, Warsaw, Poland
Kawiarnia Relaks, Warsaw, Poland
Fábrica Coffee Roasters, Lisbon, Portugal
Comoba, Lisbon, Portugal
Origo, Bucharest, Romania
Steam Coffee Shop, Bucharest, Romania
Double B, Moscow, Russia
Skuratov Coffee Roasters, Moscow, Russia
Pržionica D59B, Belgrade, Serbia
Kafeterija, Belgrade, Serbia
Urban House, Bratislava, Slovakia
FACH, Bratislava, Slovakia
Stow, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Črno Zrno, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Nomad Coffee, Barcelona, Spain
Satan’s Coffee Corner, Barcelona, Spain
Drop Coffee, Stockholm, Sweden
Da Matteo, Gothenburg, Sweden
MAME, Zurich, Switzerland
Stoll, Zurich, Switzerland
One Love Coffee, Kyiv, Ukraine
Svit Kavy, Lviv, Ukraine
Prufrock Coffee, London, United Kingdom
Monmouth Coffee Company, London, United Kingdom
Colonna & Small’s, Bath, United Kingdom
Kaffeine, London, United Kingdom
Workshop Coffee, London, United Kingdom
Origin Coffee Roasters, London, United Kingdom
Small Batch Coffee, Brighton, United Kingdom
North Star Coffee Shop, Leeds, United Kingdom
Bold Street Coffee, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Fortitude Coffee, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Artisan Roast, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Full Court Press, Bristol, United Kingdom
Established Coffee, Belfast, United Kingdom
Hard Lines, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Bonanza Coffee, Berlin, Germany
Man vs Machine, Munich, Germany
Public Coffee Roasters, Hamburg, Germany
Röststätte, Berlin, Germany
KB Coffee Roasters, Paris, France
Café Lomi, Paris, France




AUSTRALIA

 Canberra

  • The Cupping Room

New South Wales

Sydney

  • Circa Espresso
  •  All Purpose Bakery (A.P Quay)
  •  EOS Coffee
  • Kompass Coffee
  • Little Lieutenant
  • Wander Cafe & Bistro
  • The Pantry (Park Hyatt)
  • Amano
  • Rumours

Parramatta

  • Circa Espresso

Newcastle

  • Suspension Espresso

Byron Bay

  • Top Shop Coffee
  • Byron Bay Coffee Company

Victoria

Melbourne

  •  Dame
  • Ondo (Armadale)
  • Patricia Coffee Brewers
  •  Code Black Coffee
  • Dukes Coffee Roasters
  • Axil Coffee Roasters

Geelong

  • Blackman's Brewery Cafe

Queensland

Brisbane

  • Coffee Anthology
  •  Cleanskin Coffee
  •  The Bunker Restaurant

Gold Coast

  • Lamkin Lane Espresso Bar
  • Blackbird Coffee

Cairns

  • Blackbird Coffee

Sunshine Coast

  • Top Shop Coffee
  • Byron Bay Coffee Company

South Australia

Adelaide

  • LUMA Coffee Club (Henley Beach)
  •  Cibo Espresso
  • Magill Estate Kitchen

Western Australia

Perth

  • Arrival Hall (Northbridge)
  • Hemingway (Perth CBD)
  •  Forklore (West Perth)
  • Teeter Bakery (Claisebrook)
  • Community Coffee Co (Subiaco)
  •  Daisies (Cottesloe)
  • Obi Coffee (Subiaco)

Fremantle

  •  Little French Nest
  • Hush Specialty Coffee
  • Hinata

Mount Lawley

  • Bagel O's
  • Local & Aesthetic
  •  Mary Street Bakery (Highgate)

Tuart Hill

  • Strollio's Luncheonette

Tasmania

Hobart

  •  Pigeon Whole Bakers
  • Jackman & McRoss

Launceston

  • Stillwater Restaurant Cafe

NEW ZEALAND

North Island

Auckland

  • Ozone Coffee (Grey Lynn)
  • Duo (Birkenhead)
  • Melba (Vulcan Lane)
  •  Bread & Butter (Grey Lynn)
  • Atomic (Kingsland)
  • Daily Bread (Britomart)
  •  Rude Boy Deli & Eatery

Takapuna

  • Takapuna Surf Club

Hamilton

  • Good George Brewing

Tauranga

  • Macau Coffee

Wellington

  • Havana Coffee Works
  • Fidels Cafe
  • Customs Brew Bar
  • Flight Coffee

South Island

Christchurch

  • C1 Espresso
  • Supreme Coffee
  • Addington Coffee Co-op

Queenstown

  • Vudu Cafe & Larder
  •  The Bunker Restaurant

Dunedin

  • Mazagran Espresso Bar
  • Good Oil Cafe

Nelson

  • Sublime Coffee

Invercargill

  • Batch Cafe

  


Top 150 Cities by Global Economic and Trade Importance (with Rally Points)

Africa

Algeria

  • Algiers, Algeria - Major oil and gas export hub, regional financial center, North African trade gateway
    • Rally Point: El Djazaïr Café (central business district)

Angola

  • Luanda, Angola - Africa's major oil capital, diamond trade center, rapid economic growth
    • Rally Point: Sky Bar Luanda (rooftop business venue)

Cameroon

  • Douala, Cameroon - Central Africa's main port, regional commercial hub, oil refining center
    • Rally Point: Café de la Paix (downtown business area)

Egypt

  • Cairo, Egypt - Middle East's largest economy, major manufacturing center, Suez Canal proximity
    • Rally Point: Sequoia (Nile-side restaurant and lounge)
  • Alexandria, Egypt - Mediterranean trade hub, major port, industrial center
    • Rally Point: Délices (historic downtown café)

Ethiopia

  • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - African Union headquarters, regional airline hub, fastest-growing African economy
    • Rally Point: Tomoca Coffee (iconic Ethiopian coffee house)

Ghana

  • Accra, Ghana - West African financial center, gold and cocoa trade, regional banking hub
    • Rally Point: Republic Bar & Grill (business district venue)

Kenya

  • Nairobi, Kenya - East African financial capital, tech innovation hub, regional headquarters center
    • Rally Point: Artcaffe (business networking café chain)

Morocco

  • Casablanca, Morocco - Africa's financial capital, major port, manufacturing and trade center
    • Rally Point: Rick's Café (iconic business meeting spot)

Nigeria

  • Lagos, Nigeria - Africa's largest economy, major oil hub, West African commercial center
    • Rally Point: NOK by Alara (upscale business venue)

South Africa

  • Johannesburg, South Africa - Africa's financial capital, mining headquarters, stock exchange center
    • Rally Point: The Living Room (Sandton business lounge)
  • Cape Town, South Africa - Major port, tourism hub, wine export center
    • Rally Point: The Test Kitchen Bar (V&A Waterfront)

Tunisia

  • Tunis, Tunisia - Regional trade center, manufacturing hub, Mediterranean gateway
    • Rally Point: Café de Paris (Avenue Habib Bourguiba)

Asia

Bangladesh

  • Dhaka, Bangladesh - Major textile manufacturing center, regional trade hub, fastest-growing Asian economy
    • Rally Point: Holey Artisan Bakery (Gulshan business area)

China

  • Shanghai, China - Global financial center, world's busiest container port, manufacturing hub
    • Rally Point: Bar Rouge (Bund rooftop venue)
  • Beijing, China - Political and economic center, major multinational headquarters, tech innovation
    • Rally Point: Mesh Bar (Sanlitun business district)
  • Shenzhen, China - Global tech manufacturing hub, major port, innovation center
    • Rally Point: Après Bar (Four Seasons Hotel)
  • Guangzhou, China - Major trading port, manufacturing center, Pearl River Delta hub
    • Rally Point: Canton Disco (business networking venue)
  • Hong Kong, China - Global financial center, Asia-Pacific gateway, international trade hub
    • Rally Point: Ozone Bar (world's highest bar, ICC Tower)

India

  • Mumbai, India - Financial capital of India, major port, Bollywood film industry center
    • Rally Point: AER Bar (Four Seasons Hotel)
  • New Delhi, India - Political and economic center, major business hub, regional headquarters
    • Rally Point: PCO (Connaught Place business bar)
  • Bangalore, India - Global IT services capital, tech innovation hub, major outsourcing center
    • Rally Point: Toit (tech industry brewery)
  • Chennai, India - Major automotive manufacturing hub, port city, South Indian commercial center
    • Rally Point: Flying Elephant (Park Hyatt)
  • Hyderabad, India - Major IT and pharmaceutical hub, biotech center, growing financial center
    • Rally Point: Bottles & Chimney (HITEC City)

Indonesia

  • Jakarta, Indonesia - Southeast Asia's largest economy, major port, regional financial center
    • Rally Point: SKYE Bar & Restaurant (rooftop venue)

Japan

  • Tokyo, Japan - Global financial center, major stock exchange, multinational headquarters hub
    • Rally Point: New York Grill (Park Hyatt Tokyo)
  • Osaka, Japan - Major industrial center, port city, commercial and trading hub
    • Rally Point: Yakiniku M Honten (business dining)

Malaysia

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Regional financial center, major trade hub, palm oil capital
    • Rally Point: Marini's on 57 (Petronas Towers view)

Philippines

  • Manila, Philippines - Major port and trade center, regional business hub, outsourcing center
    • Rally Point: I'M Onyx Bar (Makati business district)

Singapore

  • Singapore, Singapore - Global financial center, major port hub, Asia-Pacific headquarters center
    • Rally Point: 1-Altitude (world's highest outdoor bar)

South Korea

  • Seoul, South Korea - Major industrial center, tech innovation hub, regional financial center
    • Rally Point: Charles H. Bar (Four Seasons Hotel)

Taiwan

  • Taipei, Taiwan - Major tech manufacturing hub, regional financial center, semiconductor capital
    • Rally Point: Amba Taipei Songshan (business hotel bar)

Thailand

  • Bangkok, Thailand - Regional trade and financial center, major port, tourism hub
    • Rally Point: Sky Bar (Lebua State Tower)

United Arab Emirates

  • Dubai, UAE - Global trade and logistics hub, regional financial center, tourism and retail capital
    • Rally Point: Atmosphere Burj Khalifa (world's highest restaurant)

Vietnam

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Major manufacturing hub, regional trade center, fastest-growing Southeast Asian economy
    • Rally Point: EON Heli Bar (52nd floor rooftop)

Australia & Oceania

Australia

  • Sydney, Australia - Financial capital, major port, Asia-Pacific business hub
    • Rally Point: Bar 83 (Sydney Tower)
  • Melbourne, Australia - Major financial center, port city, regional headquarters hub
    • Rally Point: Eureka 89 (Eureka Tower)

Europe

Austria

  • Vienna, Austria - Central European business hub, regional headquarters, gateway to Eastern Europe
    • Rally Point: Café Central (historic coffeehouse)

Belgium

  • Brussels, Belgium - EU capital, major port via Antwerp access, international business center
    • Rally Point: Delirium Café (Grand Place area)

Denmark

  • Copenhagen, Denmark - Scandinavian financial hub, major port, green energy center
    • Rally Point: Ruby (cocktail bar)

Finland

  • Helsinki, Finland - Nordic financial center, tech innovation hub, Baltic trade gateway
    • Rally Point: Ateljee Bar (Torni Hotel)

France

  • Paris, France - Global financial center, luxury goods capital, major business hub
    • Rally Point: Hemingway Bar (Ritz Paris)
  • Lyon, France - Major industrial center, pharmaceutical hub, regional business center
    • Rally Point: Le Sucre (rooftop venue)

Germany

  • Frankfurt, Germany - European financial capital, major stock exchange, banking center
    • Rally Point: Main Tower Restaurant & Bar (financial district)
  • Munich, Germany - Major industrial center, tech hub, regional business headquarters
    • Rally Point: Schumann's Bar (legendary cocktail bar)
  • Hamburg, Germany - Major port city, logistics hub, media center
    • Rally Point: Clouds Heaven's Bar (Tanzende Türme)
  • Berlin, Germany - Political and economic center, startup hub, regional gateway
    • Rally Point: Solar (rooftop bar with city views)

Ireland

  • Dublin, Ireland - European tech hub, financial services center, multinational headquarters
    • Rally Point: The Brazen Head (historic pub)

Italy

  • Milan, Italy - Fashion and design capital, financial center, major industrial hub
    • Rally Point: Bulgari Bar (luxury hotel bar)
  • Rome, Italy - Major economic center, tourism hub, regional headquarters
    • Rally Point: Salotto 42 (business networking bar)

Netherlands

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands - Major financial center, port city, European business hub
    • Rally Point: SkyLounge Amsterdam (DoubleTree Hilton)

Norway

  • Oslo, Norway - Oil and gas capital, financial center, shipping hub
    • Rally Point: Himkok (award-winning cocktail bar)

Poland

  • Warsaw, Poland - Central European financial center, major business hub, regional headquarters
    • Rally Point: Klar Bar (InterContinental Warsaw)

Portugal

  • Lisbon, Portugal - Regional financial center, major port, gateway to Africa and Americas
    • Rally Point: Pensão Amor (unique business networking bar)

Russia

  • Moscow, Russia - Major financial center, energy hub, regional business capital
    • Rally Point: Sky Lounge (Russian Academy of Sciences)
  • Saint Petersburg, Russia - Major port and industrial center, cultural and business hub, Baltic gateway
    • Rally Point: Bellevue Brasserie (Kempinski Hotel)
  • Novosibirsk, Russia - Siberian economic center, tech and research hub, regional business capital
    • Rally Point: Craft Republic (craft brewery and business venue)

Spain

  • Madrid, Spain - Financial and business center, regional headquarters hub, major economic center
    • Rally Point: Del Diego Cocktail Bar (business district)
  • Barcelona, Spain - Major port and industrial center, tourism hub, regional business center
    • Rally Point: Boadas Cocktails (historic cocktail bar)

Sweden

  • Stockholm, Sweden - Financial center, tech innovation hub, regional business headquarters
    • Rally Point: Tak (rooftop bar with archipelago views)

Switzerland

  • Zurich, Switzerland - Global financial center, banking capital, wealth management hub
    • Rally Point: Jules Verne Panoramabar (panoramic city views)
  • Geneva, Switzerland - International organizations hub, private banking center, commodity trading
    • Rally Point: Living Room Bar & Kitchen (Four Seasons)

Turkey

  • Istanbul, Turkey - Regional financial center, major trade hub, gateway between Europe and Asia
    • Rally Point: 360 Istanbul (rooftop venue with Bosphorus views)

United Kingdom

  • London, United Kingdom - Global financial capital, major stock exchange, international business center
    • Rally Point: Aqua Shard (Level 31, The Shard)
  • Manchester, United Kingdom - Major industrial center, regional business hub, tech center
    • Rally Point: Cloud 23 (Hilton Manchester Deansgate)

North America

Canada

  • Toronto, Canada - Financial capital, major business hub, regional headquarters center
    • Rally Point: Canoe Restaurant & Bar (TD Bank Tower)
  • Vancouver, Canada - Asia-Pacific gateway, major port, resource industry hub
    • Rally Point: CinCin Ristorante & Bar (Robson Street)
  • Montreal, Canada - Major financial center, aerospace industry hub, regional business center
    • Rally Point: Modavie (Old Montreal business venue)

Mexico

  • Mexico City, Mexico - Major financial center, largest Latin American economy, regional headquarters hub
    • Rally Point: Handshake Speakeasy (world's #1 bar 2024)
  • Guadalajara, Mexico - Tech and innovation hub, major manufacturing center, Mexico's Silicon Valley
    • Rally Point: El Gallo Altanero (World's 50 Best Bars list)
  • Monterrey, Mexico - Industrial capital, major business center, manufacturing and steel hub
    • Rally Point: Café Iguana (business district venue)

United States

  • New York City, United States - Global financial capital, major stock exchanges, international business hub
    • Rally Point: The Dead Rabbit (award-winning cocktail bar)
  • Los Angeles, United States - Major port, entertainment industry capital, trade hub with Asia
    • Rally Point: Perch (rooftop French bistro)
  • Chicago, United States - Financial center, major transportation hub, commodity trading center
    • Rally Point: Cindy's Rooftop (Chicago Athletic Association)
  • San Francisco, United States - Global tech capital, venture capital hub, innovation center
    • Rally Point: Top of the Mark (InterContinental Mark Hopkins)
  • Houston, United States - Energy capital, major port, aerospace and technology center
    • Rally Point: Sixty Vines (business networking venue)
  • Boston, United States - Financial center, biotech hub, education and innovation center
    • Rally Point: Top of the Hub (Prudential Tower)
  • Miami, United States - Latin American business gateway, major port, international trade center
    • Rally Point: Sugar (East Hotel rooftop)
  • Seattle, United States - Tech industry hub, major port, aerospace center
    • Rally Point: Sky View Observatory (Columbia Center)
  • Atlanta, United States - Transportation hub, regional business center, major airport hub
    • Rally Point: Sun Dial Restaurant (Westin Peachtree Plaza)
  • Dallas, United States - Business and financial center, energy hub, transportation center
    • Rally Point: Five Sixty (Reunion Tower)

South America

Argentina

  • Buenos Aires, Argentina - Regional financial center, major port, agricultural export hub
    • Rally Point: Alvear Roof Bar (Alvear Palace Hotel)

Brazil

  • São Paulo, Brazil - Latin America's financial capital, major industrial center, business hub
    • Rally Point: Skye Bar (Hotel Unique)
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Major port, oil industry center, tourism and business hub
    • Rally Point: Bar Urca (traditional business meeting spot)

Chile

  • Santiago, Chile - Regional financial center, mining industry hub, Pacific Alliance gateway
    • Rally Point: Red2One (rooftop bar)

Colombia

  • Bogotá, Colombia - Regional financial center, major business hub, gateway to Latin America
    • Rally Point: Andrés Carne de Res (iconic business venue)

Ecuador

  • Quito, Ecuador - Regional business center, oil industry hub, Andean trade gateway
    • Rally Point: Vista Hermosa Bar (historic center)

Peru

  • Lima, Peru - Regional financial center, mining industry hub, Pacific coast trade center
    • Rally Point: Central Restaurante Bar (world-renowned venue)

Uruguay

  • Montevideo, Uruguay - Regional financial center, major port, business services hub
    • Rally Point: Café Brasilero (historic business café)

Venezuela

  • Caracas, Venezuela - Oil industry capital, regional business center, major economic hub
    • Rally Point: Alto Nivel Rooftop Bar (business district)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Cafes Across Asia.

 ## 🇸🇬 SINGAPORE


1. **Apartment Coffee** - Singapore *(#1 in Asia, #6 globally)*

2. **PPP Coffee** - Singapore

3. **Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee** - Singapore

4. **Nylon Coffee Roasters** - Singapore

5. **Common Man Coffee Roasters** - Singapore

6. **Grain Traders** - Singapore

7. **Homeground Coffee Roasters** - Singapore

8. **Atlas Coffee House** - Singapore

9. **Craftsmen Specialty Coffee** - Singapore

10. **The Coffee Academics** - Singapore

11. **Blue Bottle Coffee** - Singapore

12. **Sloth and Messenger Coffee** - Singapore

13. **Chye Seng Huat Hardware** - Singapore

14. **Dutch Colony Coffee Co.** - Singapore

15. **Group Therapy Coffee** - Singapore


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## 🇲🇾 MALAYSIA


### Kuala Lumpur

16. **Story of Ono** - Petaling Jaya *(#2 in Asia, #9 globally)*

17. **VCR** - Kuala Lumpur

18. **Feeka Coffee Roasters** - Kuala Lumpur

19. **Pulp by Papa Palheta** - Kuala Lumpur

20. **Lokl Coffee Co.** - Kuala Lumpur

21. **The Barn** - Kuala Lumpur

22. **Coffee Stain by Joseph** - Kuala Lumpur

23. **Artisan Roast Coffee** - Kuala Lumpur


### Penang

24. **Ome by Spacebar Coffee** - Penang *(World's 100 Best)*

25. **Awesome Canteen** - Penang

26. **The Alley** - George Town

27. **China House** - Penang


### Malacca

28. **Sin See Tai** - Malacca *(World's 100 Best)*

29. **Caffe Claudia** - Malacca


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## 🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES


### Manila

30. **Yardstick Coffee** - Manila *(#3 in Asia, #18 globally)*

31. **El Unión Coffee** - Manila *(World's 100 Best)*

32. **Single Origin** - Manila *(World's 100 Best)*

33. **Crema & Cream Coffee Roasters** - Manila *(World's 100 Best)*

34. **Toby's Estate** - Manila

35. **Commune** - Manila

36. **EDSA Beverage Design Group** - Manila

37. **Rocket Room** - Manila


### Other Cities

38. **Bo's Coffee Club** - Cebu

39. **Malagos Chocolate** - Davao

40. **Kalsada Coffee** - Batangas


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## 🇮🇩 INDONESIA


### Bali

41. **Anomali Coffee** - Ubud/Kuta/Sanur *(World's 100 Best)*

42. **Revolver Espresso** - Bali

43. **Seniman Coffee Studio** - Bali

44. **CP Lounge** - Bali

45. **Geometry** - Canggu


### Jakarta

46. **Tanamera Coffee** - Jakarta

47. **Kopitiam Oey** - Jakarta

48. **Common Grounds** - Jakarta

49. **Brewspace Coffee** - Jakarta


### Yogyakarta

50. **Kopi Klotok** - Yogyakarta

51. **Kedai Kebun** - Yogyakarta


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## 🇯🇵 JAPAN


### Tokyo

52. **Koffee Mameya Kakeru** - Tokyo *(#4 in Asia, World's 100 Best)*

53. **Leaves Coffee Roasters** - Tokyo

54. **Blue Bottle Coffee** - Tokyo

55. **Streamer Coffee Company** - Tokyo

56. **Little Darling Coffee Roasters** - Tokyo

57. **Switch Coffee** - Tokyo

58. **Turret Coffee** - Tokyo

59. **Glitch Coffee & Roasters** - Tokyo

60. **About Life Coffee Brewers** - Tokyo

61. **Nozy Coffee** - Tokyo

62. **Fuglen Coffee Roasters** - Tokyo

63. **Single O** - Tokyo

64. **The Roastery by Nozy Coffee** - Tokyo

65. **Paddlers Coffee** - Tokyo


### Kyoto

66. **Kurasu Kyoto** - Kyoto

67. **% Arabica** - Kyoto

68. **Café Aaliya** - Kyoto

69. **Elephant Factory Coffee** - Kyoto

70. **Vermillion - Espresso Bar & Info.** - Kyoto

71. **Weekenders Coffee** - Kyoto

72. **Inoda Coffee** - Kyoto


### Osaka

73. **Mel Coffee Roasters** - Osaka

74. **LiLo Coffee Roasters** - Osaka

75. **Maruyama Coffee** - Osaka

76. **Brooklyn Roasting Company** - Osaka


### Other Japanese Cities

77. **Rokumei Coffee Co.** - Nara

78. **Hario Café** - Tokyo/Various

79. **Coffee Supreme** - Tokyo

80. **Onibus Coffee** - Tokyo


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## 🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA


### Seoul

81. **Strut Coffee** - Seoul *(#5 in Asia, World's 100 Best)*

82. **Anthracite Coffee** - Seoul

83. **Coffee Libre** - Seoul

84. **Felt Coffee** - Seoul

85. **Manufact Coffee** - Seoul

86. **Namusairo** - Seoul

87. **Coffee Lab** - Seoul

88. **Roasting Lab** - Seoul


### Busan

89. **Momos Coffee** - Busan

90. **Coffee Bay** - Busan


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## 🇨🇳 CHINA


### Shanghai

91. **Espresso Alchemy** - Shanghai *(World's 100 Best)*

92. **Seesaw Coffee** - Shanghai

93. **Manner Coffee** - Shanghai

94. **M Stand** - Shanghai

95. **Quality Beans** - Shanghai


### Beijing

96. **Soloist Coffee** - Beijing

97. **Berry Beans** - Beijing

98. **Voyage Coffee** - Beijing


### Guangzhou

99. **Coffee Tags** - Guangzhou

100. **Notion Coffee** - Guangzhou


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## 🇹🇼 TAIWAN


### Taipei

101. **Rufous Coffee Roasters** - Taipei *(World's 100 Best)*

102. **Simple Kaffa** - Taipei

103. **Fika Fika Café** - Taipei

104. **Coppii Lumii** - Taipei

105. **Caffe Libero** - Taipei

106. **Orsir Coffee** - Taipei


### Other Taiwanese Cities

107. **Rùn Coffee Roaster** - Tainan

108. **Paper Work Café** - Kaohsiung


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## 🇻🇳 VIETNAM


### Ho Chi Minh City

109. **The Workshop** - Ho Chi Minh City

110. **Shin Coffee** - Ho Chi Minh City

111. **L'Usine** - Ho Chi Minh City

112. **Café RuNam** - Ho Chi Minh City

113. **Bosgaurus Coffee** - Ho Chi Minh City


### Hanoi

114. **Cong Caphe** - Hanoi

115. **Café Giang** - Hanoi

116. **Note Coffee** - Hanoi

117. **Summary Coffee** - Hanoi


### Da Lat

118. **La Viet Coffee** - Da Lat

119. **K'Ho Coffee** - Da Lat


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## 🇹🇭 THAILAND


### Bangkok

120. **Roots Coffee Roaster** - Bangkok

121. **Graph Café** - Bangkok

122. **Ceresia Coffee Roasters** - Bangkok

123. **Casa Lapin** - Bangkok

124. **Rocket Coffeebar** - Bangkok

125. **Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf** - Bangkok


### Chiang Mai

126. **Ristr8to** - Chiang Mai

127. **Akha Ama Coffee** - Chiang Mai

128. **Graph Café** - Chiang Mai


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## 🇭🇰 HONG KONG


129. **Cupping Room Coffee Roasters** - Hong Kong

130. **Café Habitū** - Hong Kong

131. **NOC Coffee Co.** - Hong Kong

132. **Holly Brown** - Hong Kong

133. **18 Grams** - Hong Kong


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## 🇮🇳 INDIA


### Mumbai

134. **Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters** - Mumbai

135. **Koinonia Coffee Roasters** - Mumbai


### Bangalore

136. **Third Wave Coffee Roasters** - Bangalore

137. **Toit** - Bangalore


### Delhi

138. **Café Coffee Day** - Delhi

139. **Indian Coffee House** - Delhi


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## 🇱🇰 SRI LANKA


### Colombo

140. **Barista Coffee** - Colombo

141. **Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf** - Colombo


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## 🇲🇲 MYANMAR


### Yangon

142. **Rangoon Tea House** - Yangon

143. **Coffee Circle** - Yangon


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## 🇰🇭 CAMBODIA


### Phnom Penh

144. **Brown Coffee** - Phnom Penh

145. **Café Yejj** - Phnom Penh


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## 🇱🇦 LAOS


### Vientiane

146. **Joma Bakery Café** - Vientiane


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## 🇧🇳 BRUNEI


### Bandar Seri Begawan

147. **Excapade** - Bandar Seri Begawan


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## 🇲🇳 MONGOLIA


### Ulaanbaatar

148. **Coffee Bean** - Ulaanbaatar


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## 🇲🇴 MACAU


149. **Margaret's Café e Nata** - Macau

150. **Café Nga Tim** - Macau

 

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Mass Consolidations DEAD AHEAD-Opportunities for massive profits.

 1. Global Business Operations and Services Market

This market is broad and includes a range of activities such as business process outsourcing (BPO), consulting, and IT services.

  • Overall Size: The "Business Operation Services" market was estimated to be around $5.88 trillion in 2021 and is projected to reach approximately $7.74 trillion by the end of 2025. Other sources estimate a smaller but still significant market, with the "Business Software and Services" market sized at $665.39 billion in 2025, and the broader "Business Services" market valued at $203.7 billion in 2023. These numbers highlight the difficulty in defining a single, all-encompassing market size, as different reports categorize different services.

  • Key Growth Drivers: The market is being propelled by the increasing demand for advanced analytics, personalized and customer-centric insights, and the adoption of cloud-based solutions.

  • Outsourcing: The business process outsourcing (BPO) market, a major component of this sector, is also a significant and growing market.

2. Global Real Estate Holdings and Commercial Real Estate

The total value of all real estate, both residential and commercial, is a staggering figure.

  • Total Real Estate Value: The total value of the world's property was estimated at around $380 trillion at the end of 2022. This includes all residential, commercial, and other property types.

  • Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Market: This is a key subset of the total real estate market, directly relevant to service centers and business operations.

    • Value of Holdings: The total dollar value of commercial real estate was estimated to be around $20.7 trillion in Q2 2021.

    • Market Size (by revenue): The global commercial real estate market size (in terms of revenue and transactions) was valued at approximately $1.36 trillion in 2024, with projections to reach over $1.9 trillion by 2030. Other estimates put the market at $4.56 trillion in 2024, showing a significant range in valuation methodologies. This market includes a wide array of properties, such as office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and multifamily housing.

3. Global Facilities Management Market

This market is critical for the maintenance and operations of the real estate holdings mentioned above. It directly relates to the management of service centers and other corporate properties.

  • Overall Size: The global facility management market was valued at approximately $1.53 trillion in 2025 and is expected to grow to $2.38 trillion by 2034.

  • Key Components: The market includes both "hard services" (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and "soft services" (e.g., cleaning, catering, security). The "hard services" segment typically holds the largest share.

  • Growth Drivers: This market is being driven by the increasing complexity of buildings, a growing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, and the trend of companies outsourcing non-core functions to specialized service providers.

In summary, while the exact figures vary depending on the specific market segmentation and research methodology, the interconnected markets of business operations, real estate, and facilities management represent a massive and growing global industry. The total value of all real estate holdings is in the hundreds of trillions of dollars, while the annual revenue generated from the operations and management of these assets is in the low trillions.




📊 Framework for Analysis

This framework provides a structured, multi-level decision tool for assessing both external and internal factors, and the tradeoffs when outsourcing is on the table.


1. Macroeconomic Environment (External Forces)

FactorKey ConsiderationsImpact on Service & Real EstateStrategic Response
GDP & GrowthEconomic cycles, consumer spending, confidenceGrowth → higher service demand, real estate expansion; Recession → cost pressure, reduced property investmentCounter-cyclical planning, flexible workforce, lease renegotiation
InflationRising operating costs, customer price sensitivityHigher wages/utilities; real estate construction/maintenance more expensivePass-through pricing (careful), digitalization to offset costs
Interest RatesCost of capital for business expansion & consumer affordabilityHigher borrowing costs → delay service center investments; mortgage affordability influences real estate demandStress-test financing, evaluate build vs. lease options
UnemploymentLabor availability, wage pressures, consumer incomeLow unemployment → talent shortages in service roles; High unemployment → abundant labor but weaker demandWorkforce planning, automation options to reduce labor dependence

2. Microeconomic Environment (Industry/Company Specific)

FactorKey ConsiderationsImpact AreasStrategic Response
CompetitionIntensity of rivalry, need for differentiationHigh competition → service excellence mandatory; Low competition → cost efficiency focusInvest in service quality or cost leadership as per market structure
Consumer Behavior & DemographicsPreferences, age cohorts, digital adoptionAlters service models (self-service vs. high-touch); Real estate closer to target customersSegment-based service design, flexible real estate footprint
Real Estate Supply & DemandLease rates, availability of propertiesRising rents → increase OPEX; prime location scarcityConsider secondary cities, remote/hybrid models
Cost of InputsLabor, utilities, software, complianceDirect impact on service marginsContinuous cost benchmarking, vendor negotiations

3. Outsourcing Tradeoff Layer

Outsourcing introduces a decision matrix of tradeoffs shaped by both macro and micro factors.

🔹 Microeconomic Tradeoffs

TradeoffBenefitRiskEvaluation Criteria
Cost vs. QualityLower labor cost → higher marginsService quality deteriorationAlign provider with KPIs & SLAs
Control vs. EfficiencyAccess to specialized expertiseLoss of direct oversightGovernance structures, regular audits
Focus vs. Dependency RiskRefocus on core competenciesSupplier lock-in, disruptionsOutsourcing diversification, contingency planning

🔹 Macroeconomic Tradeoffs

TradeoffBenefitRiskEvaluation Criteria
Domestic vs. Foreign EmploymentLower costs abroad, global reachPolitical backlash, community pushbackESG/CSR implications, employer branding
Global IntegrationGeographic diversification of operationsExposure to currency, geopolitical risksHedging, geopolitical risk assessment

4. Interplay Between Layers

This is where the real decision-making power lies:

  • Macroeconomic shifts (e.g. interest rate hikes) may constrain financing for real estate → making outsourcing more attractive.

  • Microeconomic pressures (e.g. intense competition) push firms to maintain top-tier customer service → may choose domestic, higher-cost centers for service quality.

  • Outsourcing risks (e.g. political instability abroad) can be exacerbated by macroeconomic volatility → need diversified service portfolios.


5. Strategic Application Flow

Here’s how a company could apply the framework step by step:

  1. Assess Macro Context

    • Identify phase of the economic cycle (growth, recession, inflationary, interest environment).

  2. Evaluate Micro pressures

    • Market competition, consumer segment expectations, real estate cost conditions.

  3. Map Outsourcing Potential

    • Compare in-house vs. outsourced options under both cost and service excellence lenses.

  4. Scenario Planning

    • Build scenarios: high inflation + tight labor market, low competition + recession, etc.

  5. Decision Matrix

    • Use weighted scoring of cost savings, service quality impact, real estate footprint needs, and risk exposure.


6. Example Application

  • Booming economy, low unemployment, rising rents:
    Labor shortage → automation + outsourcing to supplement staff; Real estate expensive → hybrid/remote models; Keep premium customer service for differentiation.

  • Recession, high unemployment, high competition:
    Surplus labor domestically → in-house hiring cheaper; Cost pressure still high → partial outsourcing offshore; Focus on customer retention through personalized service.


Final Note: This framework is a dynamic tool, not static. Firms should update it quarterly or annually based on macroeconomic indicators and micro-level business intelligence.


Absolutely, Vinil. Here's a structured impact report estimating headcount shifts across key operational domains—customer service, account management, and order fulfillment—driven by AI and robotics integration. This is not a cost model, but a directional forecast of role displacement, augmentation, and creation across a typical mid-to-large enterprise.


📊 AI & Robotics Impact Report: Operational Headcount Forecast (2025–2030)

🧩 Methodology

  • Scope: Mid-to-large enterprises in retail, logistics, finance, and tech services
  • Assumptions:
    • AI systems include LLMs, RPA, predictive analytics, and conversational agents
    • Robotics includes warehouse automation, last-mile delivery bots, and robotic process automation (RPA)
    • Adoption curve assumes 50–70% penetration by 2030 in mature markets

🛎️ 1. Customer Service

Role2025 Headcount2030 Forecast% ChangeNotes
Call Center Agent100,00030,000-70%Replaced by AI chatbots and voice agents
Live Chat Support50,00020,000-60%AI handles Tier 1 queries; humans escalate Tier 2+
Customer Experience Analyst10,00015,000+50%Growth in AI oversight, sentiment analysis
Escalation Specialist5,0007,000+40%Complex cases require human judgment
AI Trainer / Prompt Engineer5005,000+900%New roles to fine-tune AI behavior and tone

🧾 2. Account Management

Role2025 Headcount2030 Forecast% ChangeNotes
Junior Account Manager20,0008,000-60%Routine tasks automated (reporting, follow-ups)
Senior Account Manager10,00012,000+20%Strategic roles augmented by AI insights
CRM Data Analyst5,0003,000-40%AI handles segmentation, churn prediction
Client Success Strategist3,0006,000+100%Human-led relationship building remains key
AI Workflow Designer04,000NewDesigns AI-assisted account flows and nudges

📦 3. Order Fulfillment & Logistics

Role2025 Headcount2030 Forecast% ChangeNotes
Warehouse Picker80,00020,000-75%Robotics and vision systems dominate picking
Inventory Clerk30,00010,000-67%Automated tracking and smart shelves reduce need
Delivery Driver100,00070,000-30%Partial automation via drones, autonomous vehicles
Fulfillment Supervisor10,00015,000+50%Oversight of hybrid human-robot operations
Robotics Maintenance Tech2,00012,000+500%New roles for upkeep, diagnostics, and upgrades

🔁 Cross-Domain Roles

Role2025 Headcount2030 Forecast% ChangeNotes
RPA Developer3,00010,000+233%Builds automation scripts across departments
AI Ethics & Compliance Lead5003,000+500%Ensures fairness, transparency, and auditability
Human-AI Collaboration Coach02,000NewTrains teams on optimal AI-human workflows

🧠 Strategic Implications

  • Displacement: ~50–70% reduction in repetitive, rules-based roles
  • Augmentation: Strategic and relational roles grow, supported by AI
  • Creation: Entirely new roles emerge in AI design, oversight, and ethics
  • Cultural Shift: From task execution to orchestration, judgment, and empathy