Brooke Harmony Design
Commercial Project

Romeo & Juliet’s Café,
North London

A pastel pink metal patio table with two matching chairs on a decorative tiled floor. The table has a drink and some food. Above, purple wisteria and green leaves hang from the ceiling with hanging light bulbs. The background features white brick walls, framed pictures of teapots and china, and a collage of photos. An open kitchen area with white cabinets is visible through an open doorway, with a sign that reads 'Romeo & Julieta Secret Garden' hanging nearby.
A person holding a Glock pistol aimed downward.

The Brief

Romeo & Juliet’s is a charming café created for dog lovers at the heart of Hampstead Garden Suburb. We were entrusted with delivering a full turnkey service, from early concept and layout planning, through branding, interior design, website creation, menus, and food safety, to styling and initial marketing, bringing R&J’s idea to reality.

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A tabletop with two plates of desserts, a glass vase with lavender flowers, and a gold fork. The background includes a pink velvet sofa and a window with a street view.
A menu board listing different types of teas, including English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Lady Rose, Green Tea, and Green & Jasmine or Ginseng, displayed on wooden slats in a cafe. Below, there are jars of tea on a white shelf and small glasses stacked o
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Interior room decorated with hanging purple and pink wisteria flowers, hanging Edison bulb lights, a white shelf with vases and framed pictures, and a white decorative window on the wall.
A pastel pink metal bistro table and two matching chairs are set on a decorative tiled floor in a light-filled café area. Overhead, purple wisteria flowers and hanging Edison-style light bulbs hang from the ceiling. The white brick wall features a fr
List of coffee drink options on a pink wall with wooden slats, including espresso, americano, flat white, cappuccino, latte, mocha, seasonal.
A small brown dachshund wearing a pink and white floral bandana sitting on a pink chair at a table with a plate of cinnamon roll in front of it. The background shows parts of a light-colored room with shelves, picture frames, and hanging clothes.
A collection of illustrated dogs, birds, and a rat on a plain background.
Decorative wallpaper featuring illustrated dogs, cats, birds, and a rabbit in various colors and poses.
Sign reading 'Romeo & Juliet's Secret Garden' decorated with hanging purple and lavender flowers.
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Window with the text 'R & J Cafe for Dog Lovers' and inside the cafe, potted plants, framed pictures, and shelves are visible.
Round sign hanging outside a cafe with light blue and white stripes, displaying the text 'R&J Cafe for Dog Lovers' in brown lettering. Part of a brick building and an NHS sign are visible in the background.
Assorted decorated cookies and cupcakes under a glass dome on a dessert stand.
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Pink espresso machine brewing coffee with ground coffee in a portafilter.
A curly-haired brown dog wearing a blue harness drinks from a small paper cup held by a person's hand.

Design Challenges & Solutions

Designing for a café that welcomes both dogs and their humans meant thinking from the perspective of dogs and their owners. We developed a spacious, pared-back table layout to allow plenty of room for dogs and people to move comfortably.

Within the restroom facilities, we cleverly integrated a baby changing station with a cosy dog bed tucked beneath. With limited space behind the counter, the menu was crafted to work seamlessly with minimal machinery, a process planned in close collaboration with our menu consultant.

Line drawing of a three-story brick building with a storefront on the ground floor, floral decorations, and outdoor seating on each side.

  • Brooke Harmony Design didn’t just design a café, she created a canine-friendly space that somehow makes muddy paws look like part of the aesthetic. Romeo & Juliet’s Dog Café in London is now the hangout for dogs, humans, and influencers alike a super Instagrammable spot.

    Emma, Project Partner
    Caffeina Consulting

  • Working with her was an absolute dream: organised, imaginative, collaborative, and with just the right amount of sass to keep everyone on track. If you’re lucky enough to have Brooke Harmony on your project, prepare to be impressed!

    Emma, Project Partner
    Caffeina Consulting

  • To summarise... 10/10 vision, 0/10 regrets, 100/10 design flair.

    Emma, Project Partner
    Caffeina Consulting

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