World’s Smallest Coffee Shop Serves Your Favourite Brew With A ‘Reason To Pause And Enjoy’ – This Is In India

Pop-up stalls, coffee shops and small cafes are an essential part of a city’s food culture. In cities like Bengaluru, which boast a vibrant food culture, these independent stores are often a major draw due to their unique aesthetics and delicious items. But did you know that Bengaluru may also have the world’s smallest coffee shop? An Instagram video claims that this eatery is a must-visit for all caffeine lovers.
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Shared by Vinutha Ramamohan on her Instagram handle @bangaloregrubhub, the clip features a look inside Block Two Coffee, which claims to be the tiniest coffee shop in the world. The 32-square-foot eatery is based in Jayanagar and features a small outlet close to a sidewalk. The calm vibes and cosy atmosphere of the cafe make it a must-visit. (Photo Credits: Instagram/@blocktwocoffee)

In her video, Ramamohan highlighted that Block Two Coffee offers 100 per cent Arabica single-origin coffee. It is also known for its affordable prices, with an Americano priced at Rs 100. The cafe also features Japanese items in its menu, such as a strawberry matcha latte and a hojicha latte. Block Two Coffee also offers brews with the popular V60 pour-over brewing method. (Photo Credits: Instagram/@blocktwocoffee)

But the Bengaluru eatery is not the only one to lay claim to the title of the world’s smallest coffee shop. The Window Cafe in Norwich, UK, is another place that is often hailed as the tiniest coffee shop. A single table inside the store seats six people. Despite its small size, the cafe stocks seven different varieties of coffee beans, including the Nicaragua Limancillo, which has hints of green apple, toffee and caramel. (Photo Credits: Instagram/@blocktwocoffee)

The Window Cafe attracts visitors from all over the UK. Run by Hayley Draper, who came 5th in the 2011 UK Barista Championships, the eatery is open only from 8 am-3 pm from Tuesday to Friday and 9 am-3 pm on Saturday. The cafe also has muffins and other pastries if one is hungry. (Photo Credits: Instagram/@blocktwocoffee)

There is also another contender for the world’s smallest coffee shop- a 1-square-metre mobile café concept called Wheelys Café. The cafe is basically a compact setup that fits entirely on a high-tech bike. The setup includes three built-in burners, running water, an electric engine and refrigeration – all within about a square metre of space. (Photo Credits: Instagram/@blocktwocoffee)

The bicycle-based setup was introduced in 2015 by a Swedish startup. It enables entrepreneurs to serve sandwiches, drinks and organic coffee with a minimal startup cost of around $3,450. Users pedal the bike to spots with high footfall, like parks and events, and sell coffee while avoiding rent and utilities. (Photo Credits: Instagram/@blocktwocoffee)

The idea of the setup as the “world’s smallest café” has caught hold in many countries, including the US and Sri Lanka. Wheelys Café operates on a franchise model that focuses on young eco-entrepreneurs. The startup has sold over 800 units in 75 countries, including India. An entrepreneur can earn up to $700 daily using the bicycle-based cafe.  (Photo Credits: Instagram/@blocktwocoffee)

The idea of the setup as the “world’s smallest café” has caught hold in many countries, including the US and Sri Lanka. Wheelys Café operates on a franchise model that focuses on young eco-entrepreneurs. The startup has sold over 800 units in 75 countries, including India. An entrepreneur can earn up to $700 daily using the bicycle-based cafe.  (Photo: FaceBook/Wheelys Café)

The concept targets sustainability with organic superfoods. As per its LinkedIn page, Wheelys Café is funded by Paul Buchheit (creator of Gmail), Othman Laraki (Color Genomics), Justin Waldron (co-founder of Zynga) and Jared Friedman (founder of Scribd). The cafe has appeared at festivals such as Colombo’s street events. (Photo: FaceBook/Wheelys Café)

All of these cafes conserve space while providing customers with a caffeine experience unlike any other. Whether it’s affordability, variety or sustainability, these outlets aim to keep customer experience paramount. These coffee shops prove that space is no bar to providing customers with good service. (Photo: FaceBook/Wheelys Café)