Our Story
A café built layer by layer.
Lumia was born from a simple idea: bring the ceremony of European patisserie together with the calm of a modern coffee house — and make it feel like home.
Mission
To make small moments unforgettable.
We measure success in the pause before the first bite and the smile that follows.
Vision
The world's most inviting dessert café.
Twenty flagships. Nine markets. One standard, everywhere.
Values
What guides us
Craftsmanship
Every cake, every pour, made with intention.
Warmth
Hospitality is the first ingredient.
Excellence
We chase small details others miss.
Wonder
Beauty is not a luxury — it's the standard.
Timeline
Chapter by chapter, by hand.
- 2021
The idea
Two friends, one obsession with layer cakes and slow espresso.
- 2023
First flagship
A jewel-box café opens to a queue that wrapped the block.
- 2024
The Roastery
In-house roasting begins. Direct-trade partnerships form.
- 2025
Nine markets
Signature Lumia rooms designed for the world's most inviting cities.
- 2026
The next chapter
20+ future flagships opening globally.
Meet the Team
The people behind the pour.
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Elena Marchetti
Executive Pastry Chef
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Yusuf Rahman
Head of Coffee
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Mia Chen
Creative Director
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James O'Connor
Global Hospitality