Mai

«Mai» is a coffee shop in Bolshoy Trekhsvyatitelsky Lane in Moscow. The space is designed in the style of a ruined café: beneath a layer of plaster, red brick walls show through, creating the feeling of a recent renovation that was deliberately left unfinished. The furniture and decor here are genuine Soviet vintage, seemingly found specifically for this place. Plants and warm light add homely touches to the interior, softening the brutality of the brick walls. At «Mai» they brew specialty coffee — for those who understand beans and brewing methods, or are just beginning to explore this world. Desserts are served alongside the coffee here, logically complementing the drink and creating a proper pause during the day. The place is suitable both for popping in for a cup of coffee to go, and for staying longer — sitting at a vintage table, looking around at the brick walls, and being in no hurry to go anywhere.