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Busan
South Korea
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Busan
High above Haeundae in Busan, the café leans into the view, with large windows and a terrace that turns coffee into a slow look toward the sea. Their own coffees are served as espresso and filter, and the altitude gives the whole experience a calm, scenic spaciousness.
Checkpoint Charlie
Germany
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Berlin
By Checkpoint Charlie, warm painted tones and careful carpentry take the edge off what could be a hectic corner, keeping the room intimate around the counter. Their own coffees are offered as espresso and filter, and the composed setting makes it feel more like a small tasting stop than a pit stop.
Dubai
UAE
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Dubai
At Dubai’s Al Khazzan Park, a Japanese-inspired bungalow, low seating, and a marble bar create a shaded pavilion mood around the counter. Their own coffees are served as espresso and filter, and the quiet architecture makes the experience feel cooling and focused.
Hackescher Markt
Germany
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Berlin
Hackescher Markt is counter-first and kinetic, anchored by an eight-metre bar in matte black steel that pulls you straight into the workflow. The Barn’s own coffees run as espresso and filter, and sitting at the bar puts you close to the calm concentration that defines the place.
Jeju
South Korea
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Jeju
On Jeju, the shop keeps things calm and unforced, pairing an easy, counter-first setup with an atmosphere that fits the island’s slower rhythm. The Barn’s own coffees come as espresso and filter, best taken at a relaxed pace where clarity and quiet match up.
La Rambla
Spain
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Palma
In Palma’s old town, the La Rambla café sits in a characterful Mallorquin shell, built around modular elements that spotlight the espresso counter and keep the room flexible. Expect The Barn’s own coffees as espresso and hand-brew filter, with an easy, unhurried flow that suits the city’s softer tempo.
London
United Kingdom
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London
In London’s Fitzrovia, exposed brick and an L-shaped counter give the café a compact, energetic rhythm that still feels controlled and calm. The Barn’s own coffees run as espresso and filter, and the space feels designed for quick precision without losing the craft.
Mitte
Germany
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Berlin
In Mitte’s gallery-heavy pocket, a granite-topped bar and oak panels create a clean, tactile room that prioritizes the counter over everything else. The Barn’s own coffees appear as espresso and filter, with a quietly serious focus that fits the area’s design-forward energy.
München Altstadt
Germany
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Munich
In Munich’s Altstadt, the familiar The Barn palette of raw oak and industrial touches reads warmer and more intimate against the old-town pace. Their Berlin-roasted coffees are served as espresso and filter, with a crisp, quality-first simplicity that travels well.
München Glockenbachviertel
Germany
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Munich
Glockenbachviertel opens up into more of a hangout, with a dedicated brew bar and extra seating while keeping the same clean-lined restraint. Coffee is The Barn’s own as espresso and filter, and the room rewards slowing down for a longer cup and a closer look at the menu.
Neukölln
Germany
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Berlin
Neukölln is tucked into a courtyard and leans into a softer, neighbourhood register, using wood and pastel notes to make the space feel more living-room than showroom. Their own coffees are served as espresso and filter, and the hidden-away setting encourages slower, more attentive drinking.
Nordbahnhof
Germany
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Berlin
Around Nordbahnhof, this location lands amid offices and studios, reading as a bright reset point near museum-and-workday Berlin. The Barn’s own coffees come through as espresso and filter, with a straightforward, commuter-friendly flow that still keeps quality front and center.
Potsdamer Platz
Germany
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Berlin
At Potsdamer Platz, the café hides slightly from the rush, built around a granite bar, a floating oak bench, and lighting that reads more gallery than concourse. Their own coffees come as espresso and clean filter, and the setting makes it surprisingly easy to slow down in the middle of Berlin.
Rosenthaler Platz
Germany
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Berlin
Near Rosenthaler Platz, large front windows light up an open bar, while a quieter back room softens the pace for anyone who wants to linger. Coffee is firmly The Barn’s own, served as espresso and filter, with a restrained, detail-driven approach that suits the neighbourhood’s creative churn.
Schönhauser Allee
Germany
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Berlin
Schönhauser Allee is the “old roastery” address, now a larger, welcoming room built around a massive counter and a dedicated brew bar. Their own coffees are served as espresso and hand-brew filter, and the scale makes it feel like The Barn’s most spacious take on its signature minimalism.
Sinsa
South Korea
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Seoul
In Gangnam’s Sinsa area, it’s a brisk, city-bright stop with a compact bar and an uncluttered layout that keeps the pace quick. Coffee stays on-message as The Barn’s own espresso and filter, designed for clean flavor even when you’re only in for minutes.
Sony Center
Germany
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Berlin
At the Sony Center, the glassy architecture turns the café into a daylight-forward perch, with the bar placed centrally and seating that naturally spills outward. Expect The Barn’s own coffees as espresso and filter, served with a steady, efficient cadence that matches the modern setting.




















