These cafe menu innovations range from overflowing milkshake creations to canned cold coffee beverages that are designed for on-the-go consumers. While famed coffee distributors like Starbucks are enhancing consumer engagement with seasonal java blends and secret snack menus, independent cafes are appealing to niche demographics with themed offerings that are both tasty and experiential.
Standouts include video game and selfie-themed cafes that offer unique latte art, inspired by niche interests. In addition to 3D-printed selfie lattes, Millennials are responding to gamer-inspired coffees and accessible snack menus that are culturally themed.
Borrowing from exotic cuisines, cafe menu examples like spicy coffee shop sandwiches, vegetarian cafe menus and purple potato lattes are designed to cater to a wide variety of tastes. Rather than sticking to familiar flavor formulas, coffee brands are taking more risks than ever before in an effort to target a more global demographic.
60 Cafe Menu Innovations
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Sci-Fi Dessert Menus
This Japanese Cafe Will Be Serving Star Wars Desserts to Honor the Film
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Customizable Tea Startups
Indian Chai Cafe Chaayos Hopes to Honor Their Heritage With Desi Chai
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Experimental 3D Printing Cafes
This German Coffee Shop Serves Its Customers 3D-Printed Figurines
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Overflowing Dessert Milkshakes
These Mason Jar Milkshakes are Topped Sky High and Ooze Ice Cream
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Cookie Shot Glasses
This California Cafe Serves Delicious Cream-Filled Cookie Cups
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Vegetarian Cafe Bars
The Butcher's Daughter is a Vegetarian Cafe and Juice Bar in NYC
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Experimental Yogurt Cafes
Chobani SoHo Immerses Customers in Unique Flavors and Experiences
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Toasted Graham Lattes
The New Starbucks Hot Drink Flavor is Inspired by Childhood Cereal
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Celebratory Coffee Giveaways
Krispy Kreme is Handing Out Free Goodies for National Coffee Day
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Selfie-Printing Coffee Machines
This Company Uses Edible Ink to Print Photos on Customers' Drinks
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Personalized Coffee Art Apps
The 'Coffee Ripples App' Was Launched at CES 2016
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Botanical Cold Brew Branding
LOKAL Cold Brew Marries Indonesian and North American Inspirations
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Minty Matcha Lattes
This Iced Green Tea Latte from Peet's Coffee & Tea Boasts Peppermint Flavors
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Boxed Cold Coffee
This Cold Brewed Java is Available on Tap with This Conveneint Design
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Purple Potato Lattes
Subspace Coffee Specializes in Making Colorful Taro Lattes
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Floral Cold-Brew Beverages
Cognoscenti Coffee Prepares Asian Coffee with a Twist
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Tahitian Orange Coffees
The 'Caffe Rico' Makes Use of Authentic Ingredients from Tahiti
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Nitrogen-Chilled Coffee
The NBHD Neanderthal Cafe Chills Its Iced Coffee Drinks with Nitrogen
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Decadent Donut Desserts
The Donut and Waffle Hybrid From DK Donuts Come in a Variety of Flavors
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Beauty Bar Eateries
The Colette Petit Cafe is a Permanent Pop-Up in Her Majesty's Pleasure Salon
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Pop-Up Toast Cafes
Popped Culture is a Pop-Up Cafe Dedicated to Artisan Toast
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Coffee Ice Cubes
Midsummer Night's Dream Drink is a Uniquely Iced Caffeinated Beverage
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Hybrid Cocktail Bar Cafes
The Walton is a Quaint, Tiny Cafe and Cocktail Bar in Toronto
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Luxury Dessert Cafes
Bar Chocolat by Pierre Hermé Paris Offers Artisan Sweets
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Temporary Valentine's Day Menus
This Chain is Offering Limited-Edition Valentine's Day Beverages
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Bite-Sized Canned Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee is Making Their Product Portable With Coffee Cans
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Cold Coffee Lattes
La Colombe's Iced Coffee Latte is Prepared with Frothy Microfoam Milk
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Sailor Scout Cafes
The Anion Station Osaka Restaurant Offers Anime Sailor Moon-Themed Foods
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Chicory Coffee Blend Kits
Blue Bottle Coffee Co.'s New Orleans Coffee Kit Brings Mardi Gras Home
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Mystical Pony Cafes
The My Little Pony Cafe Design in Japan Celebrates the Magical Cartoon Equines
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Cold Brew Concentrates
The Anchorhead Cold Brew Coffee is Designed to be a Caffeinated Drink Base
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Football-Fashioned Frappuccinos
Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch Created the Newest Beast Mode Frappuccino
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Video Game-Themed Cafes
Super Mario-Themed Pop-Up Cafes Have Recently Opened in Japan
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Indulgent Customized Coffees
Coffee Bean Now Allows You to Customize Its Ice Blended Drink
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Festive Chai Lattes
These Sweet Holiday Drinks Put a Seasonal Twist on a Menu Favorite
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Spicy Holiday Espresso Drinks
The New Winter Starbucks Drink is Spicy, Frothy and Delicious
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All-Day Breakfast Menus
McDonald's Now Serves All Day Breakfast to Eager Diners
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Warming Winter Lattes
The Latest Additions to the Starbucks Menu are Perfect for Cold Winter Days
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Hybrid Hot Beverages
The Latte Macchiato Cross Drink is the Latest Espresso Addition by Starbucks
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Secret Christmas Menus
This Starbucks Christmas Menu Offers Undercover Holiday Beverages
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Anime Cafe Restaurants
The Special Sailor Moon-Inspired Cafe Will Be Open for a Limited Time Only
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Vino Lime Lattes
These Iced Lattes are Prepared with Limes and a Wine Simple Syrup Reduction
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Spicy Coffee Shop Sandwiches
This Shop Now Offers Two New Spicy Breakfast Sandwiches
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Festive Tea Lattes
This Coffee Chain is Serving Hot Apple Tea During the Holiday Season
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Boozy Chocolate Coffees
The Salted Caramel White Chocolate Kahlua Mocha Latte is for the Holidays
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Iced Pumpkin Coffees
Dunkin' Donuts is Offering a Pumpkin Macchiato Drink in Celebration of Fall
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Iced Eggnog Lattes
Torani's Iced Coffee Blend Features Holiday-Flavored Syrup
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Fruitcake-Flavored Lattes
The Starbucks Panettone Latte Was Inspired by Italian Fruitcake
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Fudge-Filled Hybrid Donuts
This Decadent Croissant Donut is Filled with Chocolate Fudge
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Fast Food Pie Lattes
McDonald's Poland is Offering Apple Pie Hot Beverages
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Natural Mocha Coffee Syrups
This Mocha Coffee Syrup is Made with Dave's Cold Brew Coffee
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Romantic Heart-Shaped Donuts
The 2016 Valentine's Day Donut Line Up Has Arrived at Krispy Kreme
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Honeyed Espresso Drinks
Spain's Cafe Con Miel Gives the Hot Beverage a Sweet Twist
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Chicory Iced Coffee
An Earthy Blend of Ingredients Brings Extra Oomph to your Daily Caffeine Dose
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Cookie Butter Lattes
The Coffee Bean Sells a Latte Inspired by Freshly Baked Biscuits
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Citrusy Chocolate Drinks
This Hot Chocolate is Made with Orange Zest and Ginger
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Raw Cane Sugar-Sweetened Espresso
Cafe Cubano Offers a Sweet and Spicy Alternative to Coffee
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Convenient Cold Brew Cartons
Two Bears Coffee Offers On-Demand Cold Brew Deliveries
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Disney Princess Latte Art
These Coffee Creations Feature the Faces of Iconic Disney Characters
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Iced Caramel Drinks
This Holiday-Inspired Salted Caramel Macchiato is Served Over Ice
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Major Corporation Sneakers
Andrea Salamino Creates High-Top Converse Sneakers with Brand Logos
Timber-Clad Coffee Shops
The New 'Connel Coffee' Shop Features Flooring That Runs Up the Counters
Autumnal Bubble Teas
Pumpkin Spice Bubble Tea Refashions a Traditional Taiwanese Beverage
Sustainable Cardboard Cafes
This Cafe Boasts Numerous Environmentally Responsible Features
Ornamental Advent Calendars
Starbucks' Chocolate Advent Calendar Provides Instant Decoration
Decaf Coffee Pop-Ups
This Temporary Cafe Only Serves Decaffeinated Coffee
Airy Greenhouse Cafes
This Converted Greenhouse Cafe in Beijing Was Designed by Four O Nine
Crossover Coffee Cups
The Starbucks Japan Holiday Mugs Feature Designs by N. Hoolywood
Slow-Paced Lifestyle Eateries
Yoshinoya is a New Taipei Restaurant with a Relaxing Atmosphere
Drink-Earning Tumblers
This Starbucks Tumbler Will Earn Users Free Coffee or Tea for a Month
Wine Bottle Coffee
The Stumptown Grand Cru Cold Brew Has Hints of Orange Blossom and Papaya
Fireside Tea Concoctions
This Spiked Pumpkin Chai Recipe is Made for Outdoor Fireside Sipping
Hop-Infused Coffees
This Smooth Cold Brew Coffee is Infused with an Unexpected Ingredient
Robotic Coffee Brewers
This Cafe Features a Robot That Can Brew Five Pour-Overs at a Time
Greenhouse-Inspired Coffeeshops
Coffee Ground is an Artisan Cafe Concept in Endsleigh, UK
Crystal-Covered Gift Cards
This Starbucks Gift Card is Covered with Blue Swarovski Crystals
Minty Matcha Lattes
This Iced Green Tea Latte from Peet's Coffee & Tea Boasts Peppermint Flavors
Personalized Valentine's Day Spreads
These Personalized Marmite Jars Make a Tasty Valentine's Gift
Gourmet Fast Food Tacos
These New 'Knockout Tacos' Feature Bold and Unexpected Flavors
Seasonal Organic Taquerias
'Rreal Tacos' is a Place to Make Your Own Taco with Local Ingredients
Floral Cold-Brew Beverages
Cognoscenti Coffee Prepares Asian Coffee with a Twist
Drive-Thru Video Screens
This Company Now Offers Interactive Video Communication with Its Baristas
Type-Based Branding
Venice Cold Brew Packaging Relies on a Framework of Letters
Hybrid Cocktail Bar Cafes
The Walton is a Quaint, Tiny Cafe and Cocktail Bar in Toronto
Retro Record-Playing Cafes
The 'Long Play Cafe' Combines Coffee and Vinyl Records
Vegan Seafood Eateries
'Bliss and Chips' is an All-Vegan Fish and Chips Eatery
Japanese Booze-Infused Candies
The Latest KitKat Candy Bar is Flavored with Japanese Sake
Latte Pudding Shots
These Alcoholic Pumpkin Spice Latte Shooters are Made Using Instant Coffee
Couture Juice Bottles
'The Butcher's Daughter' Has Released a New Line of Fashion-Forward Bottles
Instantaneous Coffee Shop Packets
The Nescafe Cafe Menu Line Mimics In-store Java Blends
Prenatal Iced Teas
Hey Mama! Makes Prenatal and Postnatal Iced Tea for Women
Fried Chicken Breakfast Sandwiches
The Chicken McGriddle Combines Fried Chicken with Pancakes
Line-Free Coffee Shops
This Starbucks Store Eliminated Lines by Introducing Text Message Orders
Luxurious Saffron Teas
These Aromatic Teas are Characterized by Warm and Rich Flavors
Tonic Water Coffees
Saint Frank Serves Beverages That Combine Coffee and Tonic Water
Hidden Halloween Menus
The Starbucks Secret Halloween Menu Features a Variety of Festive Treats
Celestial Sailor Earrings
These Unmatched Sailor Moon Jewelry Accessories Display the Solar System
Football-Fashioned Frappuccinos
Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch Created the Newest Beast Mode Frappuccino
Mobile Tea Trucks
This David's Tea Shop on Wheels Drives Around and Doles Out Tea Samples
Minimalist Holiday Coffee Cups
The Red Holiday Cups from Starbucks Take a Simple Festive Approach
Seasonal Pumpkin Truffles
This Autumnal Dessert is the Pumpkin Spice Latte in Truffle Form
Carbonated Cold Brew Coffees
This Coffee Chain is Now Offering Nitro Coffee on Demand
Cartonned Cold Brew Packaging
The Stumptown Coconut Cold Brew is Sold Like a Box of Milk
Festive Chai Lattes
These Sweet Holiday Drinks Put a Seasonal Twist on a Menu Favorite
Starbucks-Scented Candles
This Starbucks Mocha Scented Candle Makes Your Home Smell Like a Cafe
Romantic Candy Flavors
The New M&Ms Flavors Help Consumers Celebrate Valentine's Day
Ugly Sweater Cookies
The Seasonal Starbucks Snacks Parody Christmas Jumper Designs
Spicy Holiday Espresso Drinks
The New Winter Starbucks Drink is Spicy, Frothy and Delicious
Romantic Emoji Donuts
This Emoji Heart Donut Recipe is Perfect for Valentine's Day Desserts
Hybrid Hot Beverages
The Latte Macchiato Cross Drink is the Latest Espresso Addition by Starbucks
Fast Food Bean Burgers
The New Black Bean Burger from Wendy's is a Tasty Vegetarian Option
Coffee Shop Bagel Balls
These Miniature Bagels Provide a New Way to Enjoy a Breakfast Staple
Cookie-Inspired Coffee Drinks
This Iced Macchiato Contains Pieces of Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Maple-Based Coffee Syrups
These Flavored Syrups Can Be Used to Customize Coffee at Home
Casual Sommelier Eateries
This New Lucky Chip Restaurant Specializes in Pairing Wine and Burgers
Rice Wine Chocolate Wafers
The Sake Kit Kat Flavor Offers a Boozy Japanese Flavor
Iced Apple Cider Drinks
The Coffee Shop is Now Selling an Iced Version of a Beloved Fall Beverage
Espresso-Lemonade Hybrids
'The Thunderbold' from Smith Canteen is a Blend of Espresso and Lemonade
Secret Christmas Menus
This Starbucks Christmas Menu Offers Undercover Holiday Beverages
Glazed Apple Cider Donuts
This Seasonal Dessert Recipe Makes an Autumnally Appropriate Treat
Glycemic-Friendly Coffee Sweeteners
Madhava Coffee Syrups Come in Delicious Yet Healthy Varieties
Caffeinated Cereal Concoctions
This Mixed Cereal Cocktail Contains Different Chocolate Cereals
Vino Lime Lattes
These Iced Lattes are Prepared with Limes and a Wine Simple Syrup Reduction
Festive Tea Lattes
This Coffee Chain is Serving Hot Apple Tea During the Holiday Season
Festive Iced Cookie Drinks
The Sugar Cookie Chiller by Gloria Jean's Coffees Honors the Holidays
Caramel Pumpkin Blondies
This Frosted Fall Dessert Recipe Contains Pumpkin Spice Oreo Cookies
Asian Fusion Snack Bars
Petersham's The White Cockatoo Pub Gets an Urban Branding Overhaul
Homeless-Helping Street Cafes
This Coffee Cart Helps People Transitioning From Homelessness
Boozy Hot Cocoa Recipes
This Spiked Hot Chocolate Features Flavored Vodka Varieties Plus Cinnamon
Foul-Mouthed Teas
This Range of Soothing Teas Features Cuss Words for Its Branding
Iced Eggnog Lattes
Torani's Iced Coffee Blend Features Holiday-Flavored Syrup
Savory Coffee Cans
DyDo's Street Fighter V Coffee in a Can Boasts an Umami Flavor
Fruitcake-Flavored Lattes
The Starbucks Panettone Latte Was Inspired by Italian Fruitcake
Festive Cold Brew Kits
This Cold Brew Calendar Counts Down the Twelve Days of Christmas
Romantic Heart-Shaped Donuts
The 2016 Valentine's Day Donut Line Up Has Arrived at Krispy Kreme
Rice-Sweetened Milks
Pacific Foods Hemp Milks Come in a Variety of Alternative Flavor Options
Cold-Brewed Butter Coffees
This Ready-to-Drink Coffee Contains Grass-Fed Butter
Vegan Grain Burgers
Burgerlords' Vegan Burger is Made with Eggplant, Mushrooms and Grains
Charitable Celebrity Coffees
This Haitian Coffee Blend is Launched by Arcade Fire's Frontman
Caffeinated Pecan Milks
This Dairy-Free MALK Beverage Combines Pecan Milk and Coffee
Creamy Coffee-Infused Beers
This Sweet Blonde Ale is Infused with Cold Brew Coffee
Heart-Shaped S'mores Donuts
These Valentine's Day Donuts are Made with Rich Belgian Chocolate
Pumpkin Pie Pastries
This Autumnally Appropriate Pop Tarts Recipe Makes a Sweet Fall Breakfast
Carbonated Kenyan Coffees
Mockingbird Hill Serves This Coffee Over Ice with Sugar and Bitters
Cookie Butter Lattes
The Coffee Bean Sells a Latte Inspired by Freshly Baked Biscuits
Sparkling Seasonal Fruit Teas
This Lemon Ginger Tea Pomegranate Sparkler is Festively Refreshing
Wintery Peppermint Cocktails
The Winter Kiss Martini Encapsulates the Flavors of the Cold Season
Latino Cooking Channels
El Guzzi is a Latino YouTuber Who Shares Easy Mexican-American Dishes
Turkey-Only Eateries
This Turkey Restaurant is Coming Soon to Shoreditch in London, England
Holiday-Inspired Snack Cakes
These Snack-Size Treats are Perfect for Valentine's Day
Low-Calorie Cold Teas
This Orange & Cinnamon Iced Tea Recipe is Made Using Crystal Light
Nutty Intergalactic Chocolates
These R2D2 Chocolates Make the Perfect Geeky Valentine's Day Gift
Interactive Donut Greetings
Krispy Kreme E-Cards are a Sweet and Sentimental Gift
Vampire-Themed Frappuccinos
These Bloody Starbucks Vampire Drinks are Made for Halloween
Festive Scarlet Champagne Cocktails
The Burgundy Hue of this Festive Drink Captures the Season
Iced Caramel Drinks
This Holiday-Inspired Salted Caramel Macchiato is Served Over Ice
Festive Peppermint Shakes
This Holiday Milkshake Contains Peppermint Syrup and Cookie Crumbs