Barista-less coffee shop debuts on pedestrian street

Dong Jun
Would you like to try a cup of robot-made coffee?
Dong Jun

A robot coffee kiosk has opened on Nanjing Road E. to sell freshly ground coffee. Would you like to try?

Barista-less coffee shop debuts on pedestrian street
Dong Jun / SHINE

A man checks the menu of the Cofe – Robot Freshly Ground Coffee.

Barista-less coffee shop debuts on pedestrian street
Dong Jun / SHINE

The cafe is open 24/7 and can make five coffees simultaneously. Its enclosed interior sterilizes itself.

Barista-less coffee shop debuts on pedestrian street
Dong Jun / SHINE

Customers can choose their desired coffee on a screen and scan to pay.

Barista-less coffee shop debuts on pedestrian street
Dong Jun / SHINE

The coffee will be ready within one minute and costs less than 20 yuan (US$3).


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