If you and your friends are looking for something to do but you don't want to go see another movie, casual cafes are a great place to relax and be social.
For people who aren't a fan of fine dining, many cafes offer delicious food at a more reasonable budget. The great aspect about coffee houses is they tend to be a lot more intimate than an bustling restaurant, making them a great place for catching up with old friends.
Eco-friendly people are becoming more recognized by the cafe community and their interests are being catered to. For example, the 'Le Repas' bistro in Brazil provides customers who ride their bikes to the cafe with free salads. Further, the Trash Cafe designed by students at the University of Newcastle is made out of upcycled cardboard, plastic bags and plastic water bottles.
To provide entertainment for guests in a casual setting, there are also cafes where people can play board games and have a great night out with friends.
20 Examples of Casual Cafes
From Cardboard Coffee Houses to Cozy Recycled Door Cafes:
Nicole Ballantyne-Choo — Oct 24, 2013 — Art & Design
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Cardboard Coffee Houses
The Trash Cafe is Made Entirely from Upcycled Items
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Composite Biker Coffee Shops
Standert is a Niche Coffee Shop That Unites Biking and Relaxing
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Dumpster-Made Cafes
The FOUNDation Project Uses Trash Containers as a Base for Coffee Shops
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Upscale Fast Food Cafes
This Fast Food Restaurant Design Encourages Lounging
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Public Toilet Diners
The Attendant London Cafe Transforms Restroom into Restaurant
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Efficient Chromatic Cafes
The ‘Cafe Craft’ by Pool Appeals to Writing Professionals
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Twisting Cork Coffee Shops
The Dark Design Group Summer Cafe is Temporary and Budget-Proofed
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Chic Cannabis Cafes
The Hi/Lo by Workshop of Wonders Allows Visitors to Escape
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Cozy Recycled Door Cafes
Architect Anne Sophie Poirier Designs a Comfy Eco-Friendly Space
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Kid-Friendly Cafes
The Phill Restaurant by Nuca Studio Features a Whimsical Concept
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Rotated Interior Coffee Houses
D'espresso Sideways Library Cafe is a New Spin on Coffee Shop Decor
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Building Block Eateries
The Cafe Boo Bah is a Kid-Friendly Restaurant
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Chic Cafe Bus Stops
The 'Station Diderot' is the European Bus System of the Future
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Bowling-Inspired Bar Cafes
The Nicky’s Food & Drinks Eatery Embraces the Popular Pastime
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Color-Burst Confection Cafes
The Fritzy's a Frozen Yogurt and Bulk Candy Shop is Boldly Vibrant
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Monochromatic Checkered Cafes
The Parisian Craft Cafe Promotes Community
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Geography Teacher Cafes
Mister Close by Russell and George Boasts Personal Touches
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Bicycle-Encouraging Cafes
The Le Repas Bistro Rewards Cyclists by Offering a Free Meal
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Board Game Cafes
Snakes and Lattes Blends Coffee With Chutes and Ladders
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These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Easily Repairable Coffee Machines
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The Cask Sofa by Ricardo Sá is Designed with Sleek Storage
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Coffee-Free Cafe Menus
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Modular Coffee Table Sofas
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Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
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Board Game Coffee Tables
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Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
Fashion-Branded Coffee Carriers
The Barbour Tartan Reusable Travel Mugs Come in Two Options
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Playable Beer Coasters
This Budweiser Campaign Uses Vinyl Coasters to Support Underground Artists
DTC Kitchenware Stores
Kitchenware Brand Our Place Opens its First Physical Store in Los Angeles
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
Expanded Summertime Cafe Menus
Costa Coffee is Launching a New Summer Food and Beverage Menu
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Recyclable Coffee Packagings
'Tanuii Coffee' Redesigned its Packaging with Paper-Based Pouches
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
TV Packaging Seating Solutions
The 'Cuna' Furniture by Valeria Coello is Made Out of Cardboard
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Upcycled PET Yarn Fabrics
'S. Cafe OCEAN' is a Line of Yarn Textiles Made from Ocean Plastics
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
Reusable Coffee Capsule Kits
The tampit Capsule Barista Packs Seven Reusable Pods at Once
Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories
Sarah Christensen Uses Coffee Grounds as Material
Aluminum Coffee Packages
Zeitgeist Coffee Factory Uses Durable Aluminum Packaging with a Valve
Sustainably Minded Seating Solutions
The Conscious Chair by Mater Design Has Recycled Materials
Actor-Approved Coffee Companies
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Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles
Nespresso and Vélosophy Design the RE:CYCLE Bike
Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
The 'Buttercup' Tiny Home Lets You Have Guests Over
Pet-Friendly Seamless Furniture
Bink Rabbit Goods Delivers a Slew of Modern Furniture
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Grills
The CasusGrill™ Uses All-Natural Materials to Cook Food on the Go
Pared-Back Coffee Interiors
Keiji Ashizawa Has Ccreted a Minimalist Blue Bottle Coffee Shop
Cozy Neighborhood Bar Designs
Jac's On Bond is a Bar by Gachot Studios in a NoHo Townhouse
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
The Nespresso Bar Will Be Located at the Liverpool Street Station in London
Microcation Planning Services
Going Places Travel Helps Plan the Perfect Short Vacation
Contemporary Colorful Coffee Machines
LAYER Design Unveils the Modern Breeze Coffee Machine
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers
Cafe Mobil's Portable Coffee Maker Perfectly Fits a Cupholder
Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
Chamberlain Coffee Launches Environmentally Friendly Coffee Pods
Plant-Based Coffee Pods
Peace Coffee Compostable EcoPods Come in Two Blends
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Mediterranean-Inspired Cocktail Bars
Bar Bisou Bisou Serves Low-ABV Cocktails & Zero-Proof Drinks
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids
'Equal Parts' Opens Down the Road From its Sister Restaurant
Coffee Shop Video Calls
Coffee Video Calls Brings the Ambiance of a Cafe to Virtual Calls
Bookstore Wine Shops
New York's Bibliotheque Offers Rare Books and Great Wine
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Beanless Coffee Pods
Coffee Free Coffee Features Roasted Cereals, Legumes, Roots & Fruits
Sitcom-Inspired Coffeehouses
The Central Perk Coffee Co. is Opening in Boston
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Coffee-Centric Contemporary Studios
The Blue Bottle Studio Marks the Cafe's First Residency
Recyclable Plastic-Free Coffee Cups
M&S Food is Launching Recyclable Coffee Cups
Plant-Powered Food Halls
Saluhall is a New Dining Concept by IKEA's Parent Company
Streetwear-Inspired Patterned Cafes
A Bathing Ape Opens Up a BAPE CAFE in Hong Kong's Mall
Contemporary Cat Cafes
Tristy of the CATS Boasts a Cozy Atmosphere for Cats and Visitors
Plant-Based Cold Brew Lattes
Chamberlain Coffee is Introducing Ready-to-Drink Beverages by the Can
Comforting Financial Pop-Ups
Experian's Credit Paws Café is a Place to Chat About Money Worries
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Waste-Reducing Beanless Coffees
Prefer Makes Bean-Free Coffee from Food Waste Like Soy and Bread
Cafe-Based Watch Parties
SideQuest to Host its Own League of Legends Worlds Watch Parties
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Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Eco Coffee Advent Calendars
The Blue Goose Coffee Eco Coffee Pod Advent Calendar Has Eight Blends
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Zero Carbon QSR Restaurants
McDonald's Opens a New Eco-Conscious Location in Tai Wo
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants
Claesson Koivisto Rune Converts a Listed Room to Frescohallen
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Value-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Habit $5 Simple Crafts Menu Has Three Options
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Seasonal Vegan-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Christmas Menu Boasts Plant-Based Fare
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Lavender-Flavored Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee Lavender Drinks Come in Five Varieties
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Cat-Focused Wooden Cafes
Parallect Design Unveils Tristy of the CATS Cafe in Shanghai
Carb-Conscious Cafe Pop-Ups
The CarbSmart Café Supports Guilt-Free Treating on Mother's Day
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Dynamic Cafe Menu Additions
Costa Coffee Unveils the New Plant-Based Menus and Hot Milkshakes
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Concrete South Korean Cafes
On Architects Designs the Nonspace Cafe Space in Incheon,
Ornate Whiskey-Inspired Cafées
The Macallan Harmony Café Pop-Up Celebrates the Exclusive Whisky
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Modernized Phone-Friendly Furniture
The Cambridge Casual Auburn Adirondack Chair is Feature-Rich
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Festive Menu is Packed with Holiday Flavor
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
Milan Streets-Inspired Furniture
The Italian Lab and LAND Design the Il Salotto Milanese Capsule
Seasonal Coffee Promotions
GetGo Café + Market October Coffee Mondays Offer Java Savings
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Organic Material Coffee Capsules
The Alpla Biodegradable Coffee Capsules Have a Neutral Profile
Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs
Mini Metro Lunch Clubs are Taking Place in Parks This Summer
Savory Cafe Food Menus
The Costa Coffee Summer Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Urban Communal Dining Events
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Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs
The Woodlark Hotel Features Traditional and Modern Design
Extensive Springtime Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Spring Menu is Launching on Leap Day
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Concert Venue Cafes
Weill Café is a New Eatery In New York's Carnegie Hall