CAFE MOMENTO
Fort Worth, TX
Cafe Momento is an existing cafe, gallery, and bookstore set within PS1200, an award-winning mixed-use campus in Fort Worth. As a cornerstone of the campus, the client was interested in expanding the business’ offerings to include food in an adjacent space and accommodate an expanded and streamlined coffee, tea, and matcha service at their existing location.
Client: The Gifted Group & Prince Concepts
Role: Design Architect
Size: 400 sf food, 750 sf coffee
Status: Design Complete, Construction in Progress
Cafe Momento plan
Inspired by the interactions that occur between employees and guests across the coffee bar in their existing space, the food space is anchored by an omakase style bar where guests might interact with the staff as they prepare their food. By allowing guests to “eat in the kitchen,” it blurs the lines between front of house and back of house.
The project draws on CHYDUK’s experience in spatial planning for small cafe fit-outs, including Saturn Coffee and Bev’s Bagels. Working within clear concepts and references, these projects balance customer facing experiences with back of house kitchen needs, creating a sense of liveliness that’s unique to small spaces.
Design rendering of entry with integrated millwork.
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Design Architect: CHYDUK
Architect of Record: Bates Martin Architects
Developer: Prince Concepts
Images: CHYDUK, unless otherwise noted