Working with the founder of Wicked Kettle Kafe to translate her vision of celebrating India’s rich traditions of chai and coffee, we designed a new destination for artisanal beverages, baked goods, and handcrafted lunch fare.

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Expanding from an existing mobile café, the new brick-and-mortar location creates a welcoming environment where customers can explore flavors and influences from across India. Beginning with a dark shell, the project included a full commercial kitchen with bakery production, a ten-foot hood system, and a menu supporting lunch and light entrée service alongside a sophisticated coffee and tea program.

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The café integrates merchandising for house-made baked goods and features a curved café bar with seating for seven, complemented by general seating for approximately twenty-five guests while maintaining efficient service for customers ordering to go.