Our Story

Celebrating Dutch Design Excellence

Born from a passion for exceptional hospitality spaces, Fallow Café is dedicated to showcasing the innovative design that makes Dutch café culture truly extraordinary.

Our Story

Founded in 2023, Fallow Café emerged from a simple observation: the Netherlands possesses some of the world's most thoughtfully designed hospitality spaces, yet their stories remained largely untold to the global design community.

What began as documenting neighborhood cafés in Amsterdam quickly evolved into a comprehensive platform celebrating the unique Dutch approach to hospitality design - one that seamlessly blends functionality with warmth, sustainability with style.

Today, we work closely with designers, architects, and venue owners across the Netherlands to share insights, trends, and innovations that are shaping the future of café and restaurant design worldwide.

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500+ Venues Featured

From intimate neighborhood cafés to Michelin-starred restaurants

150+
Design Partners
25+
Cities Covered

Our Mission & Values

We believe exceptional design has the power to transform experiences, build communities, and inspire innovation across the hospitality industry.

Our Mission

To celebrate and elevate Dutch hospitality design by connecting designers, operators, and enthusiasts through inspiring stories and practical insights.

Design Excellence

We feature only the most exceptional venues that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and the unique Dutch approach to hospitality design.

Community First

We believe in fostering connections within the design community, supporting emerging talent, and sharing knowledge that benefits everyone.

Sustainability

We champion environmentally conscious design practices and highlight venues leading the way in sustainable hospitality.

Innovation

We seek out groundbreaking design solutions and emerging trends that push the boundaries of what's possible in hospitality spaces.

Authenticity

Every feature represents genuine passion and craftsmanship, telling authentic stories behind the spaces we love.

Meet Our Team

A passionate group of design enthusiasts, hospitality professionals, and storytellers dedicated to celebrating Dutch café culture.

Marloes van Berg

Founder & Creative Director

Former interior designer with 15 years in Amsterdam's hospitality scene. Passionate about sustainable design and Dutch cultural heritage.

Joris Dekker

Design Editor

Architecture journalist and photographer specializing in contemporary Dutch design. Contributor to leading European design publications.

Sophie Winters

Community Manager

Hospitality industry veteran and connector of creative minds. Dedicated to building bridges between designers and venue operators.

Industry Recognition

Design Week Amsterdam

Best Digital Platform 2024

Dutch Design Awards

Communication Excellence

Frame Magazine

Featured Platform

Hospitality Design

Emerging Voice Award

Join Our Community

Whether you're a designer, venue owner, or design enthusiast, we'd love to connect and share the beauty of Dutch hospitality design.