The Artisan Café: A Romantic Little Business with Big Creative Energy

by | Apr 6, 2025

Charming Sims 4 build featuring The Artisan Café- a dreamy three-story creative hub with a café, art studio, and top-floor apartment overlooking Nordhaven’s canal.

Made possible by The EA Creator Network,

who gifted me this pack, allowing me to bring this build to life.

Welcome to The Artisan Café, where creativity brews just as beautifully as the espresso. Nestled in the charming waterfront neighborhood of Nordhaven, this Sims 4 build is a dreamy blend of sophistication and soul.

More than just a business lot, this three-story haven is a fully functional café, community art space, and cozy apartment for one or two Sims with a passion for the arts. Whether your Sims are selling handmade pottery, hosting a painting class under the soft Nordhaven light, or just sipping lattes and gossiping under string lights, The Artisan Café is the kind of place where magic happens- and where every detail tells a story.

Designed to feel like an elegant escape tucked into a storybook town, this lot invites creativity at every turn.

From the romantic Dutch-inspired facade to the lush hydrangeas blooming around the outdoor seating area, every inch was crafted to support Sims with big artistic dreams and soft, romantic hearts. And the best part? When the last coffee has been poured and the kiln has cooled, your Sim can head upstairs to their own serene apartment perched above it all- complete with warm wood floors, vintage touches, and a view of the harbor.

Sims 4 The Artisan Café Build Specs

🛠️ Build Specs

  • Build Name: The Artisan Café
  • Created by: Sarah Simmer xo
  • Lot Type: Small Business with Apartment
  • Lot Size: 30×20
  • Built On: Fisher’s Horizon, Nordhaven
  • CC Info: No CC used


✨ Key Features:

  • Functionality:

    • Ground Floor Café with outdoor dining

    • Art Studio & Pottery Studio (great for clubs, retail, or storytelling!)

    • Top Floor Apartment with kitchen, living space, and full bath

  • Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 1 Bed, 1 Bath (top-floor apartment)

Packs Used:

Sims 4 packs used in Windenburg Chateau build

A shaded patio corner with wooden archways, café tables, and lush white hydrangeas surrounding the seating area.
A three-story pastel café with romantic European-style architecture, detailed balconies, and flower boxes in Nordhaven.
A shaded patio corner with wooden archways, café tables, and lush white hydrangeas surrounding the seating area.
A black park bench with vintage lanterns and blooming hydrangeas under romantic string lights outside the café.
Close-up of the café’s arched double front doors with tall windows, hanging lanterns, and flower-lined railings.
Outdoor dining space with white umbrellas and a hand-written café menu sign near the flower beds.
Top-down view of the 3rd-floor for The Artisan Café apartment layout showing kitchen, living room, bedroom, and full bath.
Floor plan of the second floor of the Artisan Café featuring designated rooms for art classes and pottery workshops.
First-floor layout for the Artisan Café showing the café counter area and bathrooms, with symmetrical staircase design.
Sims 4 café interior with an espresso bar, pastry display, and sage green cabinets against brick walls.
Sims 4 pottery studio with clay wheels, orange vases in progress, and a row of modern wood chairs.
A rustic wooden shelf in the pottery studio stocked with supplies, including a clay pot, paint jars, and stacked throw pillows beneath.
A Sims 4 art studio display featuring a bold painting of a woman and tiger, alongside decorative sculptures on minimalist pedestals.
A stylish kitchen in the apartment, with blue cabinets, floral tile backsplash, and cozy decor including a vase of yellow flowers.
The apartment living room with a mustard yellow couch, floral armchair, TV console, and warm-toned bookshelves filled with décor.
A charming desk nook with a wooden desk, yellow chair, and sculptural tree in front of curtained windows—perfect for cozy gameplay storytelling.

🔽 How to Download

Tray files are available to download below, and any custom content used in the build is included with the file.

You can also find it on The Gallery
EA ID: Sarah_Simmer_xo

 

TERMS OF USE (TOU):

  • Please do not claim this build as your own or re-upload it elsewhere.
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💌 Final Notes on The Artisan Café Download

The Artisan Café was built with love, lattes, and just a little bit of glam. Whether you’re playing out your Sims’ creative careers or just want a gorgeous new spot for their next date, this café is ready to become part of your gameplay story.

Tag me @sarah_simmer_xo if you add it to your game💗✨

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