Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step into a real life comic? No, it’s not a movie set. In these 2D cafes around the world, everything resembles comic book graphics, due to their unique designs. Today, we will take you through all the 2D cafes in the world.
An Instagrammer’s dream, these 2D cafes around the world will make you forget there’s even a third dimension. In fact, after a while, you might get confused as to what is real and what is just drawn on the wall. Dine your way through optical illusions at these cafes where reality could be just another drawing. We know, you’re asking the obvious: Does India have any of these cafes? Let’s find out. Here are all the cafes in the world with 2D decoration.
The 8 best 2D cafes in the world
2D Cafe, Tokyo
Located in the Shin Okubo district of Tokyo, Japan, everything in this cafe, from the tables and chairs to the curtains and wallpapers, is done in black and white, making it seem like we live in a 2D world. Every door, window and piece of furniture here seems to have been drawn with a black pen on a white canvas. This 2D cafe serves sweets from around the world and bubble teas in a variety of flavors.
2D Cafe, Saint Petersburg
Café 2D in the Grand Central District in St. Petersburg by Maria Merello and her wife was started to provide locals with an immersive dining experience. The couple attributes the idea of opening a 2D cafe in the city to reading about the growing popularity of the concept in Japan. The café, which worked with local artists to create the interiors, serves pastries, coffee, made-from-scratch empanadas and charcuterie boards served in a cone shape.
Ink Cafe, Qatar
Have you ever walked into a place and immediately felt like you’d love it even if the food isn’t that great? This 2D cafe in Qatar, Doha, is just one of those places where everything looks like a black and white two-dimensional graphic style space. But luckily, you don’t have to compromise your taste buds either. Offering a long list of hot and iced coffees, teas, caffeine-free hot drinks, and even mojitos, the cafe has food options that range from sweet breakfast items like waffles and French toast to sandwiches and a handful of pastries and cheesecakes. when it comes to dessert.
Wok’ies, Calcutta
Kolkata’s first two-dimensional cafe is up to world standards and will wow you with its ‘reality mixed with illusion’ theme. The monochrome cafe features white walls, doors, windows, chairs, tables and furniture, and the edges are outlined in black. With a variety of Asian dishes, they serve everything from soup, salad and starters to entrees, dimsum and combination meals. Bean curd in chutney-orange-ginger sauce, honey-glazed chicken, and Hupak-style pork are some of the must-haves at this 2D cafe.
YND 223-14, Korea
Another 2D cafe done in black and white that will remind you of a black and white world, but with a twist. YND 239-20 and YND 223-14 cafes in South Korea are located within a three-minute walk from each other and are owned by the same Greem company. Named after the Korean address Yeon-Nam-Dong 223-14, these cafes feature a unique and eccentric design, a concept created by founder and owner Eun-Jin Lee. With white interiors creating a stark contrast with real and fake elements outlined in black, this 2D cafe surely packs a lot of interesting concepts.
Always pink, Dubai
Make way for some great photos and Instagram snaps at this renowned brand that launched its first cafe in November 2020 at Box Park, Dubai. What began its journey in London in 1999 with the supply of artisan flowers, the brand later evolved into a boutique retail destination for luxury gifts. With the 2D cafe in Dubai, they recreated a floral boutique in a charming monochrome cafe setting with white floors and tables. The space, including the cups and plates, are illustrated in black and white, making you feel like you’re dining sitting inside a comic book.
The Sketch Cafe, Israel
Clients here may have to struggle to find the perfect spot for their photos. A doodler’s paradise, this 2D cafe in Haifa looks like a cartoon strip that stands out against the pure white background. While the background is all black and white, the food here provides complete contrast with a splash of color. This is Israel’s first and only two-dimensional cafe, and its three owners, Shuki Moas, Adam Bason and Micha Brikman, two architects and three artists, took 18 months to complete. Note: The cafe is located at the entrance of the Sammy Ofer Stadium, where Maccabi Haifa FC plays. So game days can be hectic.
Petway, Mumbai
This is Mumbai’s first 2D themed cafe, which is located in Thane. Serving Indian, Chinese, Tandoori and Italian foods, their BBQ Pizza, Hong Kong Rice, Dragon Chicken, Blue Lagoon, Happy Tower, Kurkure Momo and Cheese Fondue are some of the things not to be missed. Although the place is small and seats 16 people at a time, you will always find locals lining up outside to experience the unique decor inside.
