Brewed to Stand Out

Helping Maple & Bean serve up strong coffee and strong branding.

When you’re launching a café built on big flavour, small-batch charm, and strong local roots—you need signage that can match that same level of care and character. That’s exactly what Maple & Bean asked for when they approached us to help bring their vision to life at their flagship store in Cowbridge.

From latte to legacy

Founded in 2021 with a love of lazy mornings and long breakfasts, Maple & Bean has quickly become a favourite for brunch lovers in the Vale and beyond. The Cowbridge café is all about fresh local ingredients, warm service, and making brunch an all-day affair. So when it came to designing their signage, we had to make sure the brand felt just as inviting from the pavement as it does from the plate.

The Challenge

Maple & Bean were transforming the former Aroma café and needed a complete signage overhaul. Their goal? Modern and minimal, but still warm and characterful. Something that nodded to their quality without shouting about it.

They had a clear brand identity in place, but needed a team who could take that and turn it into physical signage that worked across both their Cowbridge and (soon after) Cardiff City Centre locations.

The Solution

We worked closely with the customer to fine-tune every detail. We supplied material samples, provided expert suggestions, and adapted everything to suit each site’s architecture and layout.

Here’s the full menu of what we delivered:

• Sign trays fitted onto existing substrates with precision-cut 10mm acrylic bonded to theface
• Illuminated projecting signs—sharp by day, standout by night
• Window frosting to carry branding across the glass and offer a bit of café-cool privacy
• Vinyl wraps to recover cabinets and fixtures in keeping with the new look
• Bespoke stainless steel cut signage for a subtle, high-end finish

The Cardiff Expansion

Following the success of Cowbridge, Maple & Bean trusted us again for their new store in the historic Morgan Arcade, Cardiff. A completely different setting, but the same goal: clean, classic signage that feels fresh, friendly and fuss-free. We adapted their branding to suit the ornate woodwork and framed window panes—delivering a professional, cohesive look across both stores.

The Result

Two stunning locations. One consistent brand. And a customer who knows exactly where to turn for signage that works as hard as their coffee machine.

Ready to launch your next venture?

We love working with local independents who care about the little details. Whether it’s your first shop or your fifth, we’ll help you bring your vision to life—beautifully, practically, and on-brand. Let’s talk.