The World's Most Instagrammable Cafes: A Visual Guide - Travel Blog

An “Instagrammable” cafe is more than just a place to get caffeine. It is a set. It acts as a backdrop for personal branding, a meeting place for creatives, and a gallery of interior design trends. Whether you are a professional influencer or just want to make your friends back home jealous, these 10 spots deliver the perfect shot.

1. Stylenanda Pink Pool Cafe (Seoul, South Korea)

The Vibe: Wes Anderson meets a 1950s Miami swimming pool.

Located on the rooftop of the Stylenanda majestic flagship store in Myeongdong, this cafe is a pastel dream. Every inch is covered in baby pink and sky blue tiles. The centerpiece is an actual (dry) swimming pool complete with ladders and parasols where you can sit and sip your drink.

• The Shot: Sitting on the edge of the pool with a “Cotton Candy Slush” in hand.
• Pro Tip: Go right at opening (11 AM). It gets incredibly crowded with shoppers later in the day.

2. EL&N Cafe (London, UK)

The Vibe: A floral explosion.

Self-proclaimed as the “most Instagrammable cafe in the world,” EL&N (Eat, Live, and Nourish) lives up to the hype. With multiple locations around London, their signature is walls entirely covered in pink roses, neon signs with sassy quotes (“Coffee First, You Later”), and plush velvet seating.

• The Shot: The “Love Hearts” wall at the Hans Crescent branch in Knightsbridge.
• What to Order: The Spanish Latte with condensed milk, or any cake slice—they are artworks in themselves.

3. Café de Flore (Paris, France)

The Vibe: Old World Parisian intellectual chic.

It’s not modern, it’s timeless. Founded in the 1880s, this was the hangout of Picasso, Hemingway, and Sartre. The Art Deco interior, the waiters in traditional long aprons, and the green ivy sprawling over the exterior awning make it the quintessential Paris shot.

• The Shot: Sitting at a round outdoor table, wearing a beret (optional but encouraged), reading a newspaper with a croissant.
• Fact: The “Chocolat Special Flore” is legendary—rich, thick, and served in a jug.

4. Kynd Community (Bali, Indonesia)

The Vibe: Tropical paradise with a conscience.

Deep in the heart of Seminyak, Kynd captures the essence of Bali island life. With millennial pink walls, palm frond murals, and rattan furniture, it feels like summer all year round. It’s 100% plant-based, proving that vegan food can be vibrant and delicious.

• The Shot: The custom “Berry Tropical” smoothie bowl. You can ask them to spell out your name (or “BALI”) in carved mango letters on top of your bowl.
• Best Time: Sunset, when the golden hour light hits the outdoor patio perfectly.

5. Pietro Nolita (New York, USA)

The Vibe: Fifty shades of pink.

This tiny Italian eatery in Nolita is entirely pink. We mean entirely. The exterior facade, the napkins, the pasta sauce, the bathroom, the chairs—everything adheres to the theme. It’s a bold pop of color in NYC’s concrete jungle.

• The Shot: The exterior bench with the “Pink as F*ck” neon sign is iconic.
• Food: Don’t just go for photos; the homemade pasta is genuinely grandmother-level good.

6. Speedos Cafe (Sydney, Australia)

The Vibe: Sun, surf, and rainbows.

Voted “Most Instagrammable Cafe” by travel publications, Speedos sits right on the edge of the world-famous Bondi Beach. The view of the ocean is stunning, but the food steals the show. They specialize in “Triple Stacks” of pancakes and bowls that use every color of the rainbow.

• The Shot: The “Caramelized Banana & Chia” pancakes with the Bondi surf in the background.
• Vibe Check: Very casual and loud. It’s a post-swim brunch spot, not a quiet library.

7. The Note Coffee (Hanoi, Vietnam)

The Vibe: A chaotic mosaic of memories.

This narrow, multi-story cafe overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake is covered in sticky notes. Thousands of them. Travelers from all over the world have written messages, dreams, and jokes on colorful post-its and stuck them to the walls, tables, chairs, and even the ceiling.

• The Shot: A wide-angle selfie where you are engulfed by the sea of colored paper.
• Activity: Spend an hour reading the messages—some are hilarious, some are heartbreaking. Leave your own mark before you go.

8. Sketch (London, UK)

The Vibe: Sci-fi Alice in Wonderland.

specifically, “The Gallery” room at Sketch is famous for being entirely pink (though it recently had a yellow makeover) and art-filled. But the real star is the bathroom. Yes, the bathroom. The toilets are individual white, egg-shaped pods located under a disco ceiling.

• The Shot: A mirror selfie in the bathroom area with the futuristic egg pods behind you. It’s the most famous toilet selfie in the world.
• Price: Expensive. This is fine dining/high tea, so dress up.

9. Bacha Coffee (Singapore / Marrakech)

The Vibe: Opulent 1910s Moroccan palace.

Stepping into Bacha Coffee feels like stepping into a jewelry box. With checkerboard black-and-white floors, saffron-colored walls, and floor-to-ceiling shelves of gold coffee tins, it is overwhelmingly beautiful. The waiters wear white tuxedos and fez hats.

• The Shot: The “pouring shot.” The coffee is served from long-spouted gold pots. Capture the stream of coffee entering the elegant porcelain cup.
• Taste: They offer over 200 varieties of 100% Arabica coffee. Ask the “Coffee Master” for a recommendation.

10. Coffee Project (New York, USA)

The Vibe: Industrial chic for the true coffee nerd.

Less about pink flowers and more about the art of coffee, this spot in the East Village is famous for the “Deconstructed Latte.” It’s served as a flight: a shot of espresso, a cup of steamed milk, and a completed latte, plus a glass of sparkling water and a waffle cookie.

• The Shot: A flat lay of the wooden board with the “flight” of beverages arranged neatly.
• Atmosphere: Low-key, smell of roasted beans, brick walls. A respite from the chaos.

The Ultimate Cafe Photography Guide

You have the location, now you need the skills. Here is how to get the shot that stops the scroll:

1. Light is Everything: Always, always ask for a window seat. Natural daylight makes food look appetizing. Artificial yellow light makes it look unappealing. If it’s dark, use another phone’s flashlight (with a napkin over it to diffuse the harshness) as a light source.
2. The “Flat Lay” vs. The “45 Degree”:
   • Flat Lay (Overhead): Best for full table spreads, latte art, and showing patterns. Stand up on your chair if you have to (no shame!).
   • 45 Degree Angle: Best for tall items like stacked pancakes, burgers, or drinks with layers.
3. Props & “The Human Element”: A photo of just a coffee cup is boring. Add sunglasses, a magazine, or a passport to the table to tell a story. Include a hand reaching for the cup to add life and movement to the frame.
4. Don’t Let it Get Cold: Influencers know the struggle—spending 15 minutes taking photos while the coffee gets cold. Set up your shot before the order arrives. When it lands, snap quickly (2 minutes max), then put the phone down and enjoy.

Conclusion

These cafes offer a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. But remember, the best cafe experience isn’t the one that gets the most likes; it’s the one where you lose track of time talking to a friend. Get the shot, then put the camera away and savor the moment.