Coffee houses are branching out to become much more avant garde, and appeal to a wider demographic. In order to do this, business owners are taking risk and experimenting with everything from video game cafes to pet-centric java stops.
In Japan, one shop in particular pays tribute to the Final Fantasy franchise, with various characters and logos used from the video game. Also in Japan, the Rabbit Cafe exists for anyone wanting to go in and get some cuddles from these cute critters. It seems like no matter what your preference, you'll be able to find coffee houses that suit a wide range of needs.
While traditional coffee houses are still going strong, perhaps these developments signal potential changes within the industry.
85 Contemporary Cafes
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Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
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Creativity-Charged Cafes
BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace
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Homey Eclectic Cafes
The New Neighborhood Tangent Café is All About Comfort Branding
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Boutique Cafe Hybrids
Citizenry in Toronto is Redefining the World of Cafes
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Fashion Magazine-Branded Cafes
The Vogue Cafe is a New Addition to the Dubai Mall
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Building Block Cafes
The Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is Dynamically Designed
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Convertible Cargo Cafes
Zucker&Betton LunchBox is a Pop-Up Restaurant for All Seasons and Spaces
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Steampunk Contraption Cafes
Have a Cup of Java at the Cape Town Coffee Shop Called 'Truth'
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Rickety Modern Cafes
The Noorderparkbar is an Odds and Ends Building
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Industrial Box Coffee Shops
Starbucks Shipping Container Location Opens in Washington
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Colorfully Layered Cafes
The Mocha Mojo Coffeehouse Looks Like a Playful LEGO Land
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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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Scattered Stick Cafes
The Starbucks Tokyo by Kengo Kuma Features A Bold and Dynamic Design
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LEED-Certified Coffee Huts
The Starbucks Colorado is Smaller & More Portable for World Domination
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Library-Resembling Cafes
The Starbucks Espresso Journey by Nendo is a Pop-Up Marvel
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Cozy Concrete Cafes
Smith&hsu Teahouse by Carsten Jorgensen Merges Industrial & Natural Components
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Topsy Turvy Cafes
The D'espresso Coffee Shop Looks Like a Library Flipped on its Side
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Playscape Cafes
New York City's Moomah is an Art & Food Oasis for Kids
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Glass Courtyard Cafes
Dan Graham's Cafe Bravo in Berlin Mixes Past & Present
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Luxurious Couture Cafes
Top Fashion Designer Marc Jacobs to Open Coffee Shop
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Redesigned Corporate Cafes
'Coffee and Tea' is Starbucks' Latest Attempt at Not Looking Lame
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Contemporary Fashion Cafes
The Maison Kitsune Tokyo Store is an Intergrated Model
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Bunny-Petting Cafes
Grab a Coffee and Pet a Rabbit at Japan's Usagi-to-Cafe
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Entirely Bamboo-Built Cafes
The Kontum Indochine Cafe is Traditionally Sustainable with Bamboos
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Mystery Meal Cafes
Japan's Ogori Cafe is a Surprise Every Time
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Efficient Chromatic Cafes
The ‘Cafe Craft’ by Pool Appeals to Writing Professionals
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Mock Coffee Chain Cafes
'Dumb Starbucks' is a Mysterious Cafe That's Spoofing Starbucks
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Social Coffee Houses
Caffe Streets in Chicago Takes Its Coffee and Relationships Seriously
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DIY Sewing Cafes
The Sweat Shop in Paris Features Per Hour Sewing Stations
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Vibrant Pop-Up Cafes
The ING Express Mobile Coffee Bar is an Eye-Catching Modular Establishment
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Hidden Coffee Shops
Hong Kong's Indy Coffee Houses Take Cover With Big Chains Moving In
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Shape-Shifting Coffee Shops
The Cadogan Cafe's Exterior Transforms Based on Weather
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Chic Cannabis Cafes
The Hi/Lo by Workshop of Wonders Allows Visitors to Escape
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Lakeview-Looking Cafes
Steinbacher Thierrichter Adds Modern Chic to an Historical Town Hall
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Profit-Sharing Cafes
Kinfolk is an Australian Social Business with Four Development Projects
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Cozy Recycled Door Cafes
Architect Anne Sophie Poirier Designs a Comfy Eco-Friendly Space
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Wooden Crate Cafes
Muzeum Sztuki Cafe Adds Comfort to Your Daily Cafe Trips
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Generosity Cafes
KereKere Coffee Kiosk in Melbourne Lets Customers Pick a Cause
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Comfortably Relaxing Cat Cafes
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium is Europe's First Cat Cafe
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Kid-Friendly Cafes
The Phill Restaurant by Nuca Studio Features a Whimsical Concept
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Bliss-Inducing Cafes
'Van Gogh is Bipolar' Restaurant Serves Up Happy Hormones
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Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility
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Fake-Headed Cosplay Cafes
Kigurumi Cafe Has Waitresses Don Life-Size Fake Heads to Tie Up the Look
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Bright Therapeutic Cafes
The Iglo Light Cafe Provides a Healthy Haven During Dark Times
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Modern Cave Cafes
The Tea Mountain Tea Shop was Designed by A1 Architects
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Canopied Ceiling Cafes
The Play Pot Restaurant is Inspired by Street Venders
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Women-Only Napping Cafes
Japan's Qusca Sleeping Cafe Lets You Sleep and Snack
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Virtual Charity Cafes
The Christchurch Cafe is an Ingenious Way to Aid Earthquake Victims
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Pop Culture-Inspired Cafes
The Wormhole Coffee Shop Goes ‘Back to the Future' in Style
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Bunny-Snuggling Cafes
This Japanese Rabbit Cafe Lets You Curl Up with a Coffee and Cute Bunnies
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Laundromat Cafes
'Wash & Coffee' Offers a Chic Chore Experience
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Bowling-Inspired Bar Cafes
The Nicky’s Food & Drinks Eatery Embraces the Popular Pastime
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American Maid Cafes
Role Play at Royal/T Cafe in LA
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Presidential Cafes
The Patriotic Obama Deli Opens its Doors in Brooklyn, NY
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Clothes-Cleaning Cafes
Copenhagen's Laundromat Cafe Lets You Do Laundry While Sipping Lattes
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Video Game Cafes
The Artnia Cafe is Based on Final Fantasy
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Charming For-Good Cafes
The Peace Coffee Shop is in Minneapolis’ Wonderland Park
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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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Chalkboard Cafes
Felix Lobelius Creates Handwritten 'Kaffe' Coffee Shop Design
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Caged Communal Cafes
The Scarpetta Dining Pavilion Is Chic And Elegant
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Celebrity Vegan Cafes
Heather Mills to Open Animal Free Bistro
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Sloping Rooftop Cafes
Cafe la Miell is One Slippery Coffee Spot
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Monochromatic Checkered Cafes
The Parisian Craft Cafe Promotes Community
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Pet Store Cafes
The Felis Ristorante and Cat Lounge Lets You Drink Tea and Cuddle Pets
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Fashion Boutique Cafes
The Roberto Cavalli Caffe is an Extension of its Boutique in Saint-Tropez
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Anti-Allegiance Coffee Programs
The DC Disloyalty Card Encourages Venturing Outside of Starbucks
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Cozy Companion Coffee Shops
Find Comfort in a Stranger's Arms at the Cuddle Cafe
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Nordic Korean Cafes
This Eclectic Cafe in South Korea Exudes a Colorful Personality
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Mission-Based Cafes
Overflow Coffee Bar Fosters a Community Get-Together Environment
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Community-Building Cafes
Sisters Of The Road Provides Good Food and Hospitality To The Homeless
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Reptile Cafes
Yokohama Subtropical Tea is Staffed by Cold-Blooded Creatures
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Cardboard Cafes
B3 Designers at London Design Festival
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Subway Cafes
Subway Tries Espresso & Paninis
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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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Contemporary Treed Cafes
The Foresty Cafe Ki Welcomes You to an Enchanted Artificial Arboretum
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Charitable Caffeine Movements
Pay It Forward by Purchasing a Suspended Coffee in Certain Cafes
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Sit-Down Cereal Cafes
Cereality
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Social Firm Community Cafes
Frogmeadow Reinvents the Labor Market in the United Kingdom
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Karma-Inspired Coffee Houses
The Optimism Cafe Serves up Free Cups of Joe and Hope
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Remote Tablet-Only Cafes
The Google-Sponsored Tablet Cafe in Dakar Improves Internet Access
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Amazing Treehouse Cafes
The Naha Harbor Diner Is Perched Atop A Giant Imitation Banyan Tree
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Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers
The Conceptual 'Woolly' Capsule Coffee Machine is Friendly
Barista-Grade Coffee Makers
The Breville Nespresso Vertuo Creatista is Self-Adjusting
Coffee-Brewing Cafe Racer Motorcycles
The Conceptual Real Café Racer by You-Hao-Wu Prepares Java
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Bunny-Inspired Lifestyle Accessories
Starbucks Launches a New Collection Inspired by Miffy
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods
Nescafé Harajuku Will Launch Giraffenap Pods for Quick Naps
Luxe Low-Power Espresso Makers
The Café AFFETTO Automatic Espresso Machine and Frother is Chic
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Romantic Branded Cafe Products
Starbucks Japan Valentine’s Day Collection Has Over 12 New Items
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Four-in-One Coffee Makers
The Cuisinart Coffee Center Barista Bar Takes Inspiration from the Cafe
Coffee-Themed Sneakers
The Blue Bottle Coffee x New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v12 is Only in Japan
Charming Autumnal Cafe Products
The Starbucks Japan Halloween Drinkware Collection is Cute
Vibrant Valentine's Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Rouge Opera Frappuccino Comes in Two Options
Tranquil Design Coffee Makers
The 'Zenbrew' Coffee Maker by Suckhand Saren is Peaceful
Anime-Themed Cafe Menus
The Pronto Pokémon Menu Features Food and Coffee
Uplifting Canned Coffees
Happy Coffee's Ready-to-Drink Beverages Target Younger Coffee Lovers
Video Game Ice Creams
The Super Mario x Baskin-Robbins Collection is Arriving in Japan
Modernized Coffee Product Branding
Nescafé Branding Has Been Overhauled for a Refreshed Profile
Video Game Character Cafes
The Toadstool Cafe at Super Nintendo World is Now Open
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Textural Mochi Beverages
Warabimochi Kamakura Sells Traditional Japanese Warabimochi Drinks
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
New Year Cafe Merchandise
Starbucks New Year’s Collection Marks the Year of the Dragon
Anime Pop-Up Cafés
Chainsaw Man is Getting a Pop-Up Café with Cute-Themed Dishes and Merchandise
Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries
Studio Wok References Japan in This Milan Bakery & Wine Bar
Floral Cafe Dessert Ranges
The Starbucks Japan Cherry Blossom Collection Celebrates Springtime
Cola-Infused Frappuccinos
The Starbucks Cola Frappuccino is a Sweet, Retro-Style Refreshment
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Collaboration Anime Cake Collections
These Pokémon Cakes from Ginza Cozy Corner are Tasty
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
AI-Generated Coffee Blends
Artificial Intelligence Created Kaffa Roastery's AI-CONIC Blend
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Bespoke Blended Fruit Drinks
Starbucks Japan Just Unveiled Its New My Fruit Frappuccino Line
Seasonal Spring Coffee Menus
PJ's Coffee's Latest Menu is Full of Brulee and Vanilla Flavors
Nostalgic QSR Cafe Menus
The McDonald's Japan Kissa Mac Range Includes Three Items
Gaming Console Coffee Tables
The Backyard Resin Mario Cart Coffee Table Mimics the Nintendo Switch
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
Multipurpose Creative Living Spaces
Ab Rogers Design Completes the Fishmarket Studio in Japan
Two-Dimensional Japanese Restaurants
The New Waku Waku Restaurant Opens Up in Manchester
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Macaron-Topped Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Sakura Saku Saku Matcha Frappuccino is Spring-Ready
Layered Cake-Inspired Coffees
The Starbucks Japan Opera Frappuccino Comes in Two Options
Anime Monster Snack Cakes
The Pokémon Ginza Cozy Corner Cakes are Limited-Edition
Bespoke QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Debuted New Ways to Enjoy Summer Drinks
Seasonal Transition Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Japan Go Beyond Drinks Come in Two Options
Chef-Powered Coffee Collections
Chef Masaharu Morimoto Teams Up with Hawaiian Paradise Coffee
Actor-Approved Coffee Companies
happy coffee Comes in Three Roasts in Several Formats
Melon-Flavored Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Japan Gohobi Melon Frappuccino is Arriving Now for Spring
Extra-Creamy Festive Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan 2023 Holiday Menu is Indulgent
Minimalist Collaboration Coffee Carriers
Starbucks x fragment Design Collection Has Two Sizes
Ready-to-Drink Blended Coffees
Starbucks' New Frappuccino Mini Chilled Coffee Drink is Coming Soon
Tokyo-Inspired Late-Night Lounges
Gordon Ramsey Opens Lucky Cat in Miami
Modern Drip Coffee Makers
Balmuda Introduced Its New Product Offering—The Brew
Video Game-Themed Canned Coffees
The Boss Coffee Legend of Coffee’s Origin is Zelda-Inspired
Pared-Back Coffee Interiors
Keiji Ashizawa Has Ccreted a Minimalist Blue Bottle Coffee Shop
Complimentary Coffee Retailer Promotions
Wawa is Celebrating its 60th Anniversary This Wawa Day
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
The Nespresso Bar Will Be Located at the Liverpool Street Station in London
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Smart Workplace Coffee Makers
The Lavazza Flavia Creation 300 + Chill Refresh Prepares 14 Recipes
Rebellious Coffee Brands
Rare Breed Coffee Experiments with Bold Flavor Combinations
Contemporary Colorful Coffee Machines
LAYER Design Unveils the Modern Breeze Coffee Machine
Summer-Themed Cafe Rewards Games
The Starbucks Summer Game: Adventure Awaits is Interactive
Milanese-Themed Fashion House Cafes
Prada Opens a New Prada Caffè in Harrods Celebrating Milan
Fruity Rose-Infused Lattes
PJ's Coffee is Serving Up a New Strawberry Rose White Chocolate Latte
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Popcorn-Flavored Lattes
Emmi Caffe Latte Popcorn Shares a Taste of the Cinema on the Go
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Futuristic Phone Accessories Stores
CASETiFY Taps Andre Fu for Its Retail Location in Osaka, Japan
Chocolate Valentine's Coffees
Starbucks Coffee Japan Debuts the Gianduja Chocolate Mocha
Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids
'Equal Parts' Opens Down the Road From its Sister Restaurant
Nostalgic Retro Games Site
Capcom Presents Capcom Town to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Bookstore Wine Shops
New York's Bibliotheque Offers Rare Books and Great Wine
Astrological Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Star Signs Recommends Drinks
Film-Inspired Bottle Shop Interiors
Studio Paul Chan Draws Inspiration from Wes Anderson
Celebratory Free Coffee Campaigns
Panera Bread Celebrated the Opening of Its New Nyc Location
Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences
Snow Pawttage Invites Guests to Interact with 8 Samoyeds
Coffee Shop Video Calls
Coffee Video Calls Brings the Ambiance of a Cafe to Virtual Calls
Anime-Themed Cafe Meals
These New Menu Items are Coming to the Pokémon Cafe in Japan
Layered Butterscotch Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Caramelly Milk Coffee Frappuccino is Sweet
Sitcom-Inspired Coffeehouses
The Central Perk Coffee Co. is Opening in Boston
Festive Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven Holiday Coffees are Here for 2023
Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks
Starbucks Debuts the New Chocolate Drink Items Ahead of Summer
Coffee-Centric Contemporary Studios
The Blue Bottle Studio Marks the Cafe's First Residency
50s-Style Espresso Blends
First Espresso by Blue Bottle Coffee Pays Homage to 1950s Coffee Culture
Comforting Financial Pop-Ups
Experian's Credit Paws Café is a Place to Chat About Money Worries
Peachy Dessert Coffees
Starbucks' Peach Panna Cotta and Earl Grey Tea Frappuccino is Only in Japan
Luxury Retail Expansions
WHEAT Opens First Martha’s Vineyard Store & Coffee Shop
Regional Holiday Cafe Beverages
The Starbucks Japan Hojicha Mochitto Milk is Daifuku-Inspired
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Celebratory Retailer Coffee Campaigns
This 7-Eleven Coffee-to-Go Offer Marks 60 Years of Java
Mobile Game-Themed Cafes
The 'iSwii' Cafe by Rovio is an Angry Birds-Themed Cafe in New York
Cafe-Based Watch Parties
SideQuest to Host its Own League of Legends Worlds Watch Parties
Inclusive Cafe Drinkware
Starbucks Japan Cold Cup Tumbler No Filter Supports the LGBTQ+ Community
Colorfully Interior Designed Cafes
Fogarty Finger Architecture Designs the Lackawanna Café
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Convenient Cold Coffee Products
These New Arctic Coffee Products Respond to Consumer Demand
Sake-Inspired Drip Coffee Packs
Yamatoya Sake Coffee Comes in Two Varieties
Creamy Taro Coffees
Krak Boba is Offering a New Taro Coffee This December
Global Tea Collections
The Coffee Bean Has Rolled Out Its World of Tea Collection
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
City-Celebrating Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Osaka 25th Meccha Yokubari Creamy Matcha Frappuccino
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
Boxer-Backed Coffeeshop Expansions
Tyson 2.0 Launches First Branded Coffeeshop in Amsterdam
Specialty Coffee Concentrates
Frazy Bottles are Concentrated Versions of Ready-to-Drink Coffees
Dynamic Cafe Menu Additions
Costa Coffee Unveils the New Plant-Based Menus and Hot Milkshakes
Coffee-Sausage Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan's "Weiner Coffee Pizza?" Was Inspired by Wordplay
Cannabis Consumption Lounges
The 420 Hotels Launches Crowdfunding Round for Boutique Hotel
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,
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Nostalgic Coffee Shop Apparel
A Nostalgic Merch Collection is Coming to Tim Hortons' TimShop.ca
Culinary Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven OG To Go Coffee Menu Has Hot, Cold and Iced Drinks
Thai-Style Iced Espressos
ES YEN COFFEE is a Standout Coffee Creation from Thailand
Retail Accessibility Frameworks
Starbucks Has Unveiled the Inclusive Spaces Framework
Dessert-Flavored Coffee Ranges
These Entenmann's Coffees from White Coffee are Flavorful
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees
These 7-Eleven Seasonal Menu Items Embrace Cold Weather Flavors
Furniture Retailer Matcha Menus
The 2024 IKEA Japan Matcha Fair Has Five Exclusive Sweets
Limited-Edition Cafe Refreshments
These Lavazza Menu Items are Arriving for Valentine's Day
Alpine-Inspired Coffee Products
The Nespresso Professional Caffe Nocciola Range is Here for Winter
Studio Anniversary Events
Capcom is Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with 'Capcom Town'
Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams
Reborn Coffee's Created Frozen Treats Inspired by Mochas & Cold Brews
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Extensive Springtime Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Spring Menu is Launching on Leap Day
Concert Venue Cafes
Weill Café is a New Eatery In New York's Carnegie Hall