Coffeeshop: People in Public Space

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to look at the phenomenon of Bandung coffee shops as public spaces for discussion and exchange of ideas in addition to being a place to relax and enjoy coffee. The reason the researcher chose coffee shop as the object of research is because coffee shop as a place to gather and discuss that offers more comfortable facilities than having to discuss in a formal place. Just by sitting in a coffee shop visitors can enjoy an atmosphere that can help provide a new atmosphere. Coffee shops in Bandung are used as a space for workers and students to do their activities. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data was collected by conducting in-depth interviews. This research found that coffee shops are not only used to enjoy coffee but can be used as a space for discussion, learning and even exchanging ideas. This research is expected to be a reference for further research and as learning for academics. Three out of six informants tend to use coffee shops as a place to discuss, study and hangout and the other three informants use coffee shops more for work and meetings. The topics discussed are diverse, visitors can exchange ideas and views based on the backgrounds they have. Because coffee shops are used as public spaces, it is possible that visitors who come to discuss can form a public opinion about the issues discussed.