An experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm
The cafe has only been open for a week but already draws between 50 and 80 curious customers a day. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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An experimental cafe run by AI opens in StockholmSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBarista Kajetan Grzelczak said he was hired by AI manager Mona after a 30-minute interview.PHOTO: AFPPublished Apr 29, 2026, 10:34 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 10:34 AMSTOCKHOLM – The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, AI is running the place. Andon Cafe features a minimalist design: a few tables decorated with small plants and grey walls.Behind the counter is barista Kajetan Grzelczak who was hired by Mona, the AI cafe manager – which is powered by Google’s Gemini.Mr Grzelczak told AFP that “ordering isn’t really her best suit”.“So, I made for her...
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