Paul Hollywood

I love the sensation of being out in the open air, far away from all the distractions of modern life. I will usually disappear for a couple of hours, and that time on my bike is quite sacred, as it's when I do all my serious thinking. Sometimes I will stop off at bikers' cafe and have a bacon sandwich.

English Chef

Erik Larson

Trying to find ideas is the hardest part of my job. You'd think it would be the most fun. Just sitting around reading whatever I want, going to cafes and libraries. But I always feel so unproductive. I think I was raised too well by my parents.

American Author

Colson Whitehead

A lot of my writer friends live near me, and that makes people think we just hang around with one another in cafes, trading work and discussing 'Harper's' and what not. But I rarely see them. We're home working.

American Novelist

Winona Ryder

Weird people follow you in the streets, you can't sit alone in a restaurant or a cafe and read a book in peace, and I think everybody values those moments of being alone.

American Actress

Bill Bryson

Personally, I've never been attracted to danger. It's not my sort of thing. I am more attracted to pubs and cafes. The known, safe and comfortable world.

American Writer

Atul Kulkarni

Reading a newspaper is as important to me as reading a script. Sitting in a cafe and drinking coffee is as important as going for a shoot.

Indian Actor

Sophia Myles

I don't want to be famous. I like to be able to sit in a cafe and watch the world go by and observe people.

English Actress

Diego Della Valle

I was born and I live in a small village, where the centre of life is the square, and the small bar/cafe.

Italian Businessman

Evangeline Lilly

If you can't sit in a cafe quietly and be ignored, how can you observe human nature and write a story?

Canadian Actress

Jonathan Lethem

I work on a laptop specifically so I can work in cafes and pretend I'm part of the human world.

Cafes often serve as relaxed meeting spots for friends or colleagues.

Social Gathering

Many students and freelancers use cafes as informal workspaces.

Study Spaces

Cafes are central to coffee culture and often showcase different brewing methods.

Coffee Culture

Unlike full-scale restaurants, cafes focus on lighter fare, like sandwiches and salads.

Light Meals

Atmospheres in cafes are typically casual, fitting for informal occasions.

Casual Vibe

In North America, cafes may host entertainment like live music or poetry readings.

Entertainment Spot

Cafes can be central to a community's social scene.

Local Hotspot

Internet cafes are often used by people who need temporary online access.

Digital Workspace

Many internet cafes offer gaming facilities and may be frequented by gamers.

Gaming Venues

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