![Slowpoke by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/top61.jpg)
Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi
This Melbourne cafe by French designer Sasufi features a 12 metre-long wall covered in timber offcuts.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-2.jpg)
Tabletops at the Slowpoke Cafe are made from recycling floorboards and other furniture was sourced from local flea markets.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-3.jpg)
Wider blocks protruding from the wooden wall above each table create shelves for condiments.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-1top.jpg)
More stories about cafes on Dezeen »
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-8.jpg)
The following information is from Sasufi:
Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi
Anne-Sophie Poirier is a French born and Melbourne based designer working under the name of Sasufi. She has recently completed the interior design and identity for Slowpoke Espresso, a café located in one of Melbourne's most popular suburb, Fitzroy.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-5.jpg)
The budget being very small, it was a challenge to give the space a cozy feel and a strong identity while not having much money to do so.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-9.jpg)
The 12 meters long feature wall was created from timber offcuts collected from a variety of local furniture makers who use recycled timber themselves.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-7.jpg)
The variety of timbers species enhances the depth and warmth of the wall, giving a homely feel to the room.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-10.jpg)
The clean white walls also give the timber elements more prominence in the space.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-11.jpg)
Every so often a shelf comes out of the wall to display sugar bowls and salt above the tables.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-13.jpg)
Most building materials (tiles, lamp shades, street sign etc…) were gathered from local flea markets.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-15.jpg)
The tables are made of recycled timber floors.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-16.jpg)
The sign is lite from the inside by a torch lamp that is charged by a connected solar panel sitting on the top of the recycled wooden tool box.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-18.jpg)
The business cards are made from recycled packaging cardboards, hand cut and then stamped.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-20.jpg)
The café serves quality organic food and coffee with a smile.
![Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi Slowpoke Cafe by Sasufi](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2011/06/dezeen_Slowpoke-Cafe-by-Sasufi-23.jpg)