These innovative cafe concepts demonstrate that consumers are eager to get their daily caffeine fix in unique and creative ways. With so many coffee bars competing for the same clientele, many coffee shops have sought innovative ways to draw in new customers.
Animal-themed coffee bars are one cafe concept that has gradually risen in popularity over the years. These unique coffee bars allow animal lovers to spend some quality time with cats, dogs and other animals without the responsibility of purchasing a pet of their own. These animal-inspired coffee shops include pop-up cat cafes, avian coffee bars and canine-centered coffee outposts.
Other coffee shops have tried to stand out by catering to socially conscious consumers. These cafes set themselves apart from name-brand coffee chains by supporting the local community in different ways. Some of these ethical cafe concepts include victim-supporting coffee shops, social enterprise cafes and homeless-helping coffee bars.
95 Innovative Cafe Concepts
From Eclectic Dutch Coffee Bars to Canine-Centered Coffee Shops:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 15, 2015 — Business
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Anti-Loneliness Cafes
Stuffed Animals in 'Moomin Cafe' Never Let You Dine Alone
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Hybrid Coffee Bars
All That is Solid's Cafe Interior Design Suits a Range of Needs
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Minimalist Juxtaposed Cafes
This Coffee Shop Combines Timber & Concrete for a Raw Interior Design
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Indoor Garden Cafes
The Modular Design of this Beijing Cafe Offers a Constant Supply of Fresh Air
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Homey Eclectic Cafes
The New Neighborhood Tangent Café is All About Comfort Branding
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Apartment-Inspired Cafes
This Amsterdam Coffee Roaster Just Opened a Chic, Homey Cafe
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Metropolitan Cat Cafes
The Recently Opened Meow Parlour is the First NYC Cat Cafe
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Boutique Cafe Hybrids
Citizenry in Toronto is Redefining the World of Cafes
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Apothecary-Inspired Coffee Shops
The New Orleans Starbucks Looks Like an Old-Fashioned Pharmacy
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Cozy Eco Cafes
This Cafe Interior Features a Sustainable Green Wall Installation
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Cultural Institution Cafes
Pennethorne’s Cafe and Bar is the Latest Eatery at Somerset House
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Steampunk Contraption Cafes
Have a Cup of Java at the Cape Town Coffee Shop Called 'Truth'
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Eroticized Coffee Shops
The Maid Cafe Caters to Otaku in New York City
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Shipping Crate Cafes
The IT Cafe in Athens was Designed to Reflect Food Packaging
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3D Printing Cafes
The MakersCafe Coffee Shop Design Offers Customers a 3D Dining Experience
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Experimental 3D Printing Cafes
This German Coffee Shop Serves Its Customers 3D-Printed Figurines
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Hybrid Barbershop Cafes
Hurwundeki in London Serves Homemade Food and Affordable Haircuts
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Revamped Coffee Shops
Modern Coffee Receives an Design Overhaul Courtesy of Arcsine Architecture
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Pay-Per-Minute Coffee Shops
The Ziferblat Cafe Offers Unlimited Drinks, Snacks and Wifi
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Furniture Store Cafes
Tokyo's IKEA Lotus Collection Cafe is a New Place to Eat IKEA Food
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Color-Coded Coffee Shops
This Pantone-Themed Colorful Cafe is For Bright Color Enthusiasts
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Hybrid Laundromat Cafes
This Hybrid Space Allows You to Enjoy a Latte as You Do Your Laundry
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Tiny Geometrical Cafes
This New Coffee Shop in Paris is an Expansion of the City's Java Scene
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Garden-to-Table Cafes
This Kreuzberg Garden Project is an Organic Food Hub with a Quaint Cafe
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Multipurpose Coffee Shops
The Easy Tiger Goods Store Sells Everything From Coffee to Shoes
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Bulletproof Coffee Shops
Dave Asprey's Bulletproof Coffee Shop Boasts High-Tech Brewing Equipment
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Pop-Up Ramadan Cafes
Ramadan Garden by Ghaf Kitchen Celebrates the Holy Month
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Renovated Prison Cafes
The Jury Cafe Boasts Sustainable Design Details and Vivid Signage
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Home Kitchen Cafes
The Homey Little Man Cafe Sits Inside a Former Post Office Building
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Eclectic Dutch Coffee Bars
This Coffee Bar in Alkmaar Boasts a Warm, Refined Character
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Sensorial Coffee Bar Pop-Ups
The Nespresso Connoisseur Club Experience is Multifaceted
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Repair Shop Cafes
The Roadside Torque Coffee Shop is Convenient for Commuters
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Full-Service Fashion Cafes
Gucci's 1921 Cafe is the Fashion Brand's First High-End Dining Service
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Cozy Cupboard Cafes
The Flipboard Cafe in Melbourne is a Relaxing and Inventive Place to Relax
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Multi-Purpose Social Cafes
Giraffe Perth Offers, Food, Gifts and Art, All for a Cause
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Sitcom-Celebrating Cafes
The Real Life Central Perk Pop-Up Shop Commemorates 2 Decades of Friends
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Shirt-Pressing Cafes
This Unique Cafe in Japan Has Maids That Will Iron Your Garments
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Recording Studio Cafes
The Songbyrd Record Cafe in Washington Has a Recording Booth
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Mock Coffee Chain Cafes
'Dumb Starbucks' is a Mysterious Cafe That's Spoofing Starbucks
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Anime Character Cafes
The Sanrio Character Ranking Awards Cafe Celebrates the Best Cartoons
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Giant Camera-Shaped Coffee Shops
Cafe Dreamy is a Relaxing Retreat for Shutterbugs
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Contemporary Prague Cafes
The Proti Proudu Bistro is Inspired by the Idea of Connection and Coffee
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Charismatic Timber Cafes
The Coffee Cake Cafe in Russia Boasts a Quaint Wooden Interior
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Iconic Department Store Cafes
Cafe Cuillier Inside Galleries Lafayette is Perfectly Parisian
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Delightfully Picturesque Cafes
The Kale Cafe Embodies a Suburban Charm
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Pop Up Dog Cafes
This Los Angeles Shop Features People-Friendly Shelter Dogs Up for Adoption
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Medieval Church Cafes
This Amsterdam Cafe is Located Within the City's Oldest Building
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Cosmopolitan Espresso Bars
'West 4' is a Moscow Coffee Bar is Inspired by Manhattan
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Scrap Wood Coffee Shops
A21Studio Makes a Store from Recycled Wood
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Pop Up Cat Cafes
This Temporary Cat Cafe Provides the Purrfect O-paw-rtunity to Talk Cat Health
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Hybrid Yoga Cafes
Toronto's Yogaville Pairs Classes for Relaxation with Treats
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Rustic Coffee Bar Outposts
The Latest Department of Coffee Location is Modern Minimalism
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Steel Bar-Clad Cafes
Penda Designs a Forward-Thinking Cafe in Beijing
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Laboratory Coffee Shops
Second Cup Debuts 'Cafe of the Future' in Toronto
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Repurposed Minimalist Cafes
These Architects Take This Old Workshop and Turn It into a Cafe
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Guitar Repair Cafes
This Unique Coffee Shop Offers Java and Guitar Tune-Ups
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Bike Factory Cafes
Heritage Bicycles in Chicago is Part Bike Shop and Part Coffeeshop
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TV Show Cafes
The Television Program-Inspired Breaking Bad Coffee Shop is Located in Turkey
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Homeless-Helping Cafes
This Socially Conscious Coffee Shop Provides Jobs for the Homeless
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Ugly Animal Cafes
The Blobfish Cafe in Shoreditch Will Have Three Blobfish Hosts
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Cinematic Fashion Cafes
The Wes Anderson Prada Restaurant Boasts a Whimsical Design
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Canine-Centered Cafes
This Vegetarian Dog Cafe Will Be Opening in Montreal in the New Year
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Coffee-Roasting Churches
This Los Angeles Church Cafe is Non-Profit and Serves Up Quality Java
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Retro Camera-Inspired Cafes
The Dreamy Camera Cafe is Both Stunning and Surreal
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Comfortably Relaxing Cat Cafes
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium is Europe's First Cat Cafe
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Ecological Chinese Cafes
This Chinese Cafe Puts an Emphasis on Building Community & Upcycling
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Timeless Film Cafes
Disney World's 50's Prime Time Cafe Pays Tribute to Film Nostalgia
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Positivity-Rewarding Cafes
Marmite's Twitter Shop Treats 'Lovers' for Free, While 'Haters' Pay
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Members-Only Coffee Bars
This North London Coffee Shop Sits Within a Coworking Club
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Corner Store Cafes
Cafe Fargo is a Pristine New Cafe in a Buffalo Residential Area
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Small-Batch Coffee Roasters
Nylon Coffee Roasters Operate a Sustainable Coffee Bar in Singapore
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Quaint Hybrid Cafes
Supreme Roastworks is a Hybrid Retail Concept Located in Oslo
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Feces-Themed Cafes
Korea's Poop Cafe Is Feminine and Dainty With Themed Treats
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Stuffed Animal Cafes
This Japanese Cafe is Specifically Designed to Serve Stuffed Animals and Toys
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Modern Cave Cafes
The Tea Mountain Tea Shop was Designed by A1 Architects
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Charity Coffee Shops
Paper and Cup is a Social Enterprise Created by Spitalfields Crypt Trust
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Bike-Powered Coffee Carts
The Sustainable and Affordable Wheely's Cafe Can Take on Starbucks
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Cartoon Cat Coffee Shops
The Hello Kitty Cafe is a Dedicated Space for Hungry Fans
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Continental Retail Cafes
The Rozove Cafe and Store is a Pink-Hued Paradise
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Video Game-Themed Cafes
Super Mario-Themed Pop-Up Cafes Have Recently Opened in Japan
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Fundraising Pop-Up Cafes
The Baja Beans Roasting Pop Up to Help the Community of Pescadero, Mexico
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Pop-Up Animal Cafes
Annie the Owl Bar is a Pop-Up Bar Featuring Some Nocturnal Winged Friends
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Skylighted Wooden Cafes
OpenScope Studio has Designed an Independent Coffee House
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Pop-Up Bodypaint Cafes
This Coffee-Mate Creamer is Promoted with a Cafe That Bares It All
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Canadian-Aboriginal Cafes
The Roundhouse Cafe in Montreal Serves Aboriginal Food and Coffee
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Cozy Cuddling Cafes
McVitie's Pop-Up Romantic Cafe Accepts Hugs as Payment
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Nordic Korean Cafes
This Eclectic Cafe in South Korea Exudes a Colorful Personality
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Converted Jungle-Like Cafes
Form.3 Architects Turns a Historic Building into a Boutique and Cafe
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Cabin-Inspired Cafes
The Cafeina Cafe by mode:lina architekci Boasts a Homey and Cosy Atmosphere
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Entertaining Pop-Up Cafes
This Cafe Pop-Up is Loaded with Things to Get You in the Door
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Social Enterprise Cafes
Milk Cafe Provides Work for Asylum-Seeking Women in Glasgow
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Finance-Themed Cafes
This Pop-Up Restaurant is Specifically Designed for Accountants
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Farm Animal Cafes
The Thanks Nature Sheep Cafe Cheekily Celebrates the Lunar New Year
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Contemporary Treed Cafes
The Foresty Cafe Ki Welcomes You to an Enchanted Artificial Arboretum
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Victim-Supporting Coffee Shops
This Cafe Provides Jobs for Victims of Domestic Violence
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Branded Experiential Pop-Up Bars
This Fun Pimm's Pop-up Teapot Bar Was at Wimbledon 2015
Fast Casual Street Cafes
Lumee is a Bahrain Restaurant Boasting a Contemporary Heritage Style
Minimalist Juxtaposed Cafes
This Coffee Shop Combines Timber & Concrete for a Raw Interior Design
Rustic Raw Dessert Bars
This Quaint Cafe by StudioY Serves Up Raw, Vegan and Paleo Desserts
Floral 3D-Printed Jewelry
This Gorgeous Jewelry Line is Inspired by the Growth of Flowers
Apartment-Inspired Cafes
This Amsterdam Coffee Roaster Just Opened a Chic, Homey Cafe
Video Game-Themed Apartments
Super Mario-Inspired Decor Explodes onto Every Inch of This Apartment
Fashionable Water Bar Menus
The Cultish Colette Water Bar Has a Menu of Over 100 Waters
Mobile Bread Boutiques
Pump Street Bakery's Food Truck Offers Meals On the Go
Replica 3D-Printed Faces
MirrorMe3D Introduces 3D Printing to the Cosmetic Surgery Industry
Indoor Rustic Markets
The Nuttery Bar Offers Gourmet Treats From Hanging Wooden Trays
Shipping Container Block Parties
The Minto Westside Celebrated with This Community Block Party
Psychedelic Candy Cafes
Kawaii Monster Café Blends Fairytale Imagery and Unconventional Menu Items
Eclectic Prep Fashion
The Latest Gucci Menswear Range Embodies Vintage Elegance
Homey Craft Shops
Pony Craft's Cozy Store Makes the Search for Materials Organized
Experimental 3D Printing Cafes
This German Coffee Shop Serves Its Customers 3D-Printed Figurines
Cinematic Wedding Photography
This Wes Anderson Wedding Theme is Captured in a Charming Image Set
Ultimate Urban Playgrounds
The City Museum was Formerly a Converted Shoe Factory
Nordic-Inspired Flagship Stores
The OCE Flagship Boutique in China is Nordic-Inspired Minimalism
Residential Restaurant Decor
Bourne &Hollingsworth's Interior Resembles a Traditional Living Room
Upscale Water Brand Pop-Ups
The Evian Pop-Up Experience Opened Ahead of Wimbledon 2015
Color-Coded Coffee Shops
This Pantone-Themed Colorful Cafe is For Bright Color Enthusiasts
Vibrant Pop-Up Vodka Bars
The Ciroc 'London Riviera' Pop-Up Will Be Open for Five Months
Bulletproof Coffee Shops
Dave Asprey's Bulletproof Coffee Shop Boasts High-Tech Brewing Equipment
Old World Delicatessan Interiors
This Helsinki Cafe and Deli Exudes a Rustic, Maritime Charm
Pop-Up Ramadan Cafes
Ramadan Garden by Ghaf Kitchen Celebrates the Holy Month
Shipping Container Offices
'The Kennel' Provides Offices for Startups That Lack Space
Eclectic Dutch Coffee Bars
This Coffee Bar in Alkmaar Boasts a Warm, Refined Character
Alchemist Coffee Shop Branding
Estudio Yeyé's Almanegra Brand Identity Features Vintage Accents
Gourmet Dinner Deliveries
The 'Supper' Cars Aim to Deliver Gourmet-Quality Food Directly to Homes
Luxury Japanese Spas
The 'Thermae-yu' Hot Spring Bath Spa is the Largest in Japan
Full-Service Fashion Cafes
Gucci's 1921 Cafe is the Fashion Brand's First High-End Dining Service
Cafe Beauty Boutiques
The 'Beauty Library' Offers Self-Study Beauty Areas & Mass Shelving
Contemporary Prague Cafes
The Proti Proudu Bistro is Inspired by the Idea of Connection and Coffee
Luxury Appliance Stores
Shoppers Can Take a Shower at This New High-End Appliance Store
Cosmopolitan Espresso Bars
'West 4' is a Moscow Coffee Bar is Inspired by Manhattan
Cake-Shaped Jewelry Boutiques
This Jaff Jewellry Shop Design Imitates Being Inside a Wedding Cake
Repurposed Street Parking
San Francisco Has Replaced a Section of Parking Spots with Benches
Coconut Oil-Infused Water
This Special Bottled Water is Designed to Increase Hydration
Repurposed Minimalist Cafes
These Architects Take This Old Workshop and Turn It into a Cafe
Martian 3D-Printing Competitions
NASA's 3D Printed Habitat Challenge
Airport Croquet Experiences
The Pimm's #CrazyCroquet Course is Located in Heathrow's Terminal 2
Cosmic Dine-In Restaurants
This Retro Diner Mimics the Design of a Drive-In Movie Theater
TV Show Cafes
The Television Program-Inspired Breaking Bad Coffee Shop is Located in Turkey
Homeless-Helping Cafes
This Socially Conscious Coffee Shop Provides Jobs for the Homeless
Ugly Animal Cafes
The Blobfish Cafe in Shoreditch Will Have Three Blobfish Hosts
Cinematic Fashion Cafes
The Wes Anderson Prada Restaurant Boasts a Whimsical Design
Pop-Up Bloody Mary Bars
Vodka Brand Ketel One is Hosting a Summertime Pop-Up Bar in London
Luxury Canine-Subscription Services
This Subscription Service Delivers High-Quality Pet Food
3D-Printed Bridges
This Amsterdam Bridge Will Be Built Using Industrial Robots
Healthy Customizable Lunch Menus
The Corner Bakery Cafe is a Convenience-Focused Lunch Chain
Casual Bubble Tea Lounges
Biju is a Laid Back Bubble Tea Room in South London
Organic Community Stores
Dubai's Biorganic Health Food Shop Doubles as a Social Hub
Gourmet Dessert Shops
Belgrade's Mandarin Pastry Shop Boasts Artisanal Treats and Bold Branding
Timeless Film Cafes
Disney World's 50's Prime Time Cafe Pays Tribute to Film Nostalgia
Hip Cereal Cafes
This New Breakfast-Themed Bar Will Let Customers Mix and Match Different Cereals
Tuscan Delicatessen Branding
This Dynamic Packaging Scheme is for a Specialty Food Shop in Tuscany
Full Service Retail Spaces
The DURKL Flagship Store Aims to Change the Fashion Retail Experience
Cafe-Inspired Noodle Restaurants
This Taipei Restaurant Features Decor Inspired by the West
Printed Retail Structures
The RIBA Shanghai Windows Project Exhibits a 3D-Printed Custom Display
Hot Sauce-Themed Restaurants
This Fiery New Restaurant is the Perfect Option for Spice Fans
Quaint Hybrid Cafes
Supreme Roastworks is a Hybrid Retail Concept Located in Oslo
Feces-Themed Cafes
Korea's Poop Cafe Is Feminine and Dainty With Themed Treats
Blood-Bartering Tickets
The Untold Festival Offers Free Tickets as a Reason to Donate Blood
Cycling Culture Hubs
The Brompton Bike Cafe Recently Opened in Brooklyn
Ramadan Fasting Apps
Google Has Launched a 'My Ramadan Companion' Web App
Pop-Up Water Bars
London's H2Only Just Serves Glasses of Tap Water
3D-Printed Skin Types
L’Oreal is Now Manufacturing 3D-Printed Skin for Testing Its Cosmetics
Continental Retail Cafes
The Rozove Cafe and Store is a Pink-Hued Paradise
Homeless Art Initiatives
'Cafe Art' Gave 100 Cameras to London's Homeless Who Captured Its Beauty
Alcohol-Free Hotels
This Dubai Hotel Seeks to Incorporate Halal Culture into Each Guest's Visit
Video Game-Inspired Watches
The Super Mario Bros. Watches are Based on the Retro Nintendo Game
Faceted Seafood Stores
The Nemeau Seafood Shop Mimics the Experience of Being Undersea
Couture Caftan Collections
The Oscar De La Renta Caftan Range Embodies Opulence
Exquisite Casual Trattorias
La Bottega Trattoria is an Elegant Casual Italian Restaurant in Geneva
Insect-Infused Pop-Up Eateries
Rentokil's Traveling 'Pestaurant' Celebrates the Brand's 80 Years
Pop-Up Bodypaint Cafes
This Coffee-Mate Creamer is Promoted with a Cafe That Bares It All
Haute Holy Month Accessories
The Oscar De La Renta Ramadan Collection Includes Exclusive Sandals
Speakeasy Cafe Rebranding
Starbucks Stores are Transitioning to Serve Wine and Beer in the Evening
Rival Spread Campaigns
Bovril & Marmite Pitted Rival Products in a Social 'Battle of the Spreads'
Concave Asian Architecture
This Building Puts a Modern Spin on Traditional Korean Homes
Fast-Observing Delivery Apps
Uber Launches in Indonesia with a Ramadan-Centric UberBuka Service
Cabin-Inspired Cafes
The Cafeina Cafe by mode:lina architekci Boasts a Homey and Cosy Atmosphere
Multifunctional Urban Parks
Mexico City Will Transform Its Busiest Road Into an Urban Park
Commonly Captured Coffee Charts
Express Vending's Infographic Covers Popular Coffee on Instagram
Conflicting Spread Branding
Marmite's Limited Edition Products Honor Summer Love and Summer Hate
Emergency Abuse-Fighting Apps
The 'Easy Rescue' App is Designed to Help Fight Domestic Violence
Dipped Pastel Packaging
The Pretty Branding Scheme for SOP Accents Bottles with White Tops
Anti-Violence Beer Coasters
This Tokyo Bar Designed Beer Coasters to Help Combat Domestic Violence
Rain Forest Fragrances
This Female Fragrance Called Gucci Bamboo is Infused with Wood & Floral
Spanish Fast Food Ads
This Clever McDonald's Commercial Features the Latin Hit Song 'Gloria'
Quirky Rainbow Cafes
Japan's 'Kawaii Monster Cafe' Serves Colorfully Chromatic Treats
Coconut Butter Beverages
This Buttered Coconut Coffee Recipe is a Variation of Bulletproof Coffee
Tea-Based Cocktail Bars
The 'Brew' Pub Only Serves Hot Loose Leaf Tea & Cool Tea Cocktails
Hospital-Inspired Research Centers
This All-White Interior Architecture Reflects a Hospital
60s-Inspired Eyewear Ads
The Gucci Havana Sunglasses are Celebrated with a Nostalgic Video