Where new ideas are born? What is the role of atmosphere in thinking and analyzing? What mysterious factors influence this process? How unusual decisions are made? Is there any general behavioral principle that governs every situation? There is no exact answer. But we are able to find some examples of spaces where we can learn to become more imaginative, creative, communicable and decisive. These are the so-called “third places”, where a lot of people come in search for that special atmosphere of inventiveness and a new flow of business process and communication, combining all that with a cup of bracing coffee. Here is an overview of cafes in Moscow that give their guests all the opportunities for thinking, studying, working and enjoying attractive meals as well. 

Starbucks “4 winds”

This coffee house is based at the “4 Winds” business centre, and this defines the atmosphere of the place. Designed by experts from Seattle, the space is clearly zoned. Separate rooms with free Wi-Fi are always available for conducting negotiations and business meetings, and if privacy is not a question, you and your partners can sit by the fireplace. 

 Contacts: 1^st Tverskaya-Yamskaya str., 21; +7 (495) 775-48-65; http://starbuckscoffee.ru/ru/

Open: 7:00 – 23:00 daily

SchiSliva

If your needs are urgent but you do not have any gadgets, SchiSliva is ready to assist you. Four free iPads, a scanner and a printer are always available. The place is quite spacious and offers great Russian dishes, such as beetroot soup with prunes, stewed rice porridge with vanilla and nuts, the jelly of northern fish and crayfish with horseradish, and delicious homemade desserts. What is more, there is a special room for kids, where they can play and communicate, while their parents are busy working.

Contacts: Volkhonka, 9; +7 (499) 393 3961;   http://volhonka9.ru/

Open: 8:00-24:00 on weekdays; 10:00-24:00 at the weekend

Showroom After7

From 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. it is a quite comfortable place for work and study, and the entrance is free of charge.  You can make yourself comfortable in a cozy armchair or on a sofa with a laptop and coffee. Actually, this showroom is called “After7” as the main activities start from 7 p.m. You can arrange presentations, hold various workshops, or even book musical instruments. You need to contact managers in advance to find out about available days and prices.  

 Contacts:Volkhonka, 9; +7 (499) 393 3961;  /http://volhonka9.ru

It is located right on the territory of Moscow Museum of Modern Art, which space is so enormous that it can hold a bookstore, a gallery, Katie Gerdt’s antique furniture workshop, a greenhouse zone - and Café Mart with its delicious European and Georgian food. To get from the museum to café, just walk through a quiet courtyard with sculptures by Zurab Tsereteli.

There is a great variety of cozy places here to accommodate your needs: the greenhouse is spacious and light, while a big hall with books inspires to work and create. A projector and free Wi-Fi are available for making presentations and showing videos here.

Contacts: Petrovka Str., 25; +7 (916) 669-14-07; http://cafemart.ru/

Open: Sun-Wed 11:00 - 00:00;   Thu-Sat 11:00 - 06:00

Artemy Lebedev Studio Cafe

The place is not very spacious inside, but during warm summer days you can enjoy working outdoors. Here is summer terrace with Wi-Fi and delicious espresso, which is really worth tasting.

 Contacts: Bolshaya Nikitskaya Str., 35;  +7 (495) 778-70-15; http://store.artlebedev.ru/offline/lik/

Open: 8:30 – 23:00 on weekdays; 10:00 - 23:00 at the weekend

Anna Dorozhkina

Sources:

http://after7.ru 

http://volhonka9.ru 

http://starbuckscoffee.ru 

http://cafemart.ru 

http://store.artlebedev.ru

http://store.artlebedev.ru 

http://eplaceplace.ru