Coffee News.

Bodega and Palms has opened in Venice, Los Angeles, bringing a new market-and-cafe format to the neighbourhood with coffee as part of its all-day offer. Eater Los Angeles reported the opening on July 7, identifying it as a newly launched local-food destination rather than a chain rollout.

Why it matters: It is a lighter coffee signal than a dedicated roastery or espresso bar, but Venice readers often plan around flexible daytime stops. This is a credible new option to keep on the map while its coffee programme and local reception become clearer.

Compton's Coffee has received city support to open a new cafe in San Francisco, with a planned address on Grant Avenue and funding through the Vacant Storefront Program. The July 10 report identifies the project as a neighbourhood gathering place, though an opening date and menu are still to come.

Why it matters: This is an early but credible opening signal tied to a public city programme, so it is worth watching rather than treating as a finished recommendation. It also points to continuing small-business activation in San Francisco's coffee landscape.

Same Time Tomorrow is now open in Harlem, New York, combining coffee with books, art and neighbourhood programming at 117th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard. Sprudge's July build-out documents a deliberately community-facing room rather than another quick-service counter.

Why it matters: Harlem has a deep independent food culture but comparatively few specialty-coffee destinations with this kind of cultural ambition. It is a useful new stop for readers building a north-Manhattan day around a coffee that offers more than a takeaway.

SIGEP Asia opens in Singapore from July 15 to 17, with the Singapore National Coffee Championship part of a programme that also covers specialty coffee, roasting, brewing and barista equipment. The official event site lists the championship alongside coffee talks, masterclasses and demonstrations at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.

Why it matters: This is a useful near-term diary date for Singapore’s coffee community and visiting enthusiasts. It is broader than a cafe opening, but it gathers competitors, roasters and coffee professionals in one place; check the organiser’s current schedule and registration details before travelling.

Anchorhead Coffee is planning a fourth Seattle cafe, according to a July 10 opening report. The independent roaster, founded in 2013, is a well-established part of the city’s specialty-coffee scene, and the reported new site would extend its local footprint beyond the existing rooms.

Why it matters: Seattle readers and visitors benefit from knowing when a serious local roaster is adding another stop to the map. This is a concrete expansion signal from a current local report, rather than a routine menu announcement; the exact opening timing and address should still be checked before making a special trip.

The World Coffee Innovation Summit returns to the QEII Centre in London on October 21-22, bringing senior coffee and cocoa leaders together around resilience, supply chains and scalable industry practice. The newly published programme also includes curated tastings and a limited-capacity networking reception, with early registration running through July 31.

Why it matters: this is not a consumer coffee festival, but it is a meaningful London date for readers working in or closely following specialty coffee. The current announcement makes the event useful planning information now, especially for people who want the producer, sustainability and hospitality side of the coffee world alongside the city’s cafe map.

Good Measure is bringing its signature coffee to Kurasu Singapore in Singapore on July 11, with Melbourne-style brews supported by the Single O crew. The afternoon pop-up runs from noon to 5pm at Kurasu on Waterloo Street, giving the city a short, concrete collaboration rather than a generic cafe promotion.

Why it matters: Singapore’s specialty scene is unusually strong at hosting visiting roasters and one-day sessions, but those are easy to miss without a dated source. This is a useful same-day stop for readers in the city who want a focused tasting opportunity and a clear link between local operators and Melbourne coffee culture.

Seoul Cafe Week is running at Coex Magok in Seoul through July 12, with exhibitors spanning specialty roasts, coffee, tea, bakery, beverages and equipment. The first edition at the Magok venue gives visitors a compact chance to see the wider cafe trade alongside coffee-focused programming rather than relying on individual shop visits alone.

Why it matters: Seoul’s coffee scene is one of Asia’s most energetic, but its useful signals can be dispersed across neighbourhoods and brands. A current trade-show stop is valuable for readers planning a weekend in the city, especially those interested in specialty-roast producers, equipment and the broader local cafe ecosystem.

Market Lane Coffee has opened a new Fitzroy North shop in Melbourne, bringing its traceable, carefully roasted coffee to 220 St Georges Road. The source says the new counter is already serving from 7am, adding a serious coffee stop to a northside strip that is already deeply cafe-literate.

Why it matters: this is a useful expansion from an established Filter Notes Melbourne pick, not a vague opening watch. It gives coffee-focused visitors a specific new Market Lane stop between the inner north and the CBD, while keeping the roaster’s espresso, filter and retail-bean approach accessible on a daily route.