![Visitors to this modern cafe are greeted by the soft curve and bright yellow of the high ceiling as it frames a modern temple-like structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-design-curved-yellow-ceiling-091122-1029-01.jpg)
Design firm Studio Yimu, has recently completed Fuwa Fuwa Golden Square, a Japanese pancake cafe in Mississauga, Canada.
Visitors are greeted by the soft curve and bright yellow of the high ceiling as it frames a modern temple-like structure, where the service area is positioned.
![Visitors to this modern cafe are greeted by the soft curve and bright yellow of the high ceiling as it frames a modern temple-like structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-design-curved-yellow-ceiling-091122-1029-02.jpg)
Lighting is hidden throughout the cafe, like behind the sign, above the service area, and along the walls.
![A modern cafe with hidden lighting behind their sign.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-design-curved-yellow-ceiling-091122-1029-03.jpg)
![A modern cafe with hidden lighting and a curved yellow ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-design-curved-yellow-ceiling-091122-1029-04.jpg)
Each side of the cafe has different seating. The first side is more casual with wall-mounted tables, stools, and a view of the service area.
![A modern cafe with an exposed kitchen and minimalist serving area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-design-curved-yellow-ceiling-091122-1029-05.jpg)
![A modern cafe with an exposed kitchen and minimalist serving area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-design-curved-yellow-ceiling-091122-1029-06.jpg)
![A modern cafe with an exposed kitchen and minimalist serving area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-design-curved-yellow-ceiling-091122-1029-07.jpg)
![A modern cafe with an exposed kitchen and minimalist serving area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-design-curved-yellow-ceiling-091122-1029-08.jpg)
The other side has long banquette seating nestled within an alcove, as well as wood tables and chairs.
![A modern cafe with upholstered banquette seating, wood tables and chairs, and banquette seating.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-seating-design-091122-1030-09.jpg)
![A modern cafe with upholstered banquette seating and wall sconces.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-seating-design-091122-1030-10.jpg)
![A modern cafe with upholstered banquette seating.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-cafe-seating-design-091122-1030-11.jpg)