If there's one kind of pop-up shop that's bound to appeal to anyone, it's a food pop-up shop. These examples of creative pop-up restaurants, cafes and diners make sure that the experience of eating is not just about the food.
Due to the temporary nature of a pop-up location, it certainly doesn't have to be made out of expensive materials in order to be impressive, as proven by The Trash Cafe, which is entirely made from upcycled finds. Another unique way to go about hosting a pop-up experience is to do something like dishwashing liquid brand Mir did and host a temporary experience in another permanent restaurant, provided they are generous enough to lend out the space.
13 Food Pop-Up Shops
From Lone Fine Dining Restaurants to Interim Industrial Eateries:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 28, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Cardboard Coffee Houses
The Trash Cafe is Made Entirely from Upcycled Items
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Pop-Up Puppy Eateries
Lily's Kitchen is a Dogs-Only Restaurant That is Free of Charge
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Monumental Pop-Up Restaurants
The Cube from Electrolux Invades Europe's Tourist Spots & Mountains
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Twisting Cork Coffee Shops
The Dark Design Group Summer Cafe is Temporary and Budget-Proofed
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Interim Industrial Eateries
The Softroom 'Wahaca Southbank Experiment' is Time Sensitive
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Dishwashing Diners
This Unique Pop-Up Restaurant Has Diners 'Pay' by Washing Dishes
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Cinematic Dining Experiences
This Pop-Up Dining Experience in NYC Blends Fine Food and Film
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Ethical Pop-Up Shops
Divine Chocolate Hosts Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK's Covent Garden
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Pop-Up Snowflake Restaurants
Carmody Groarke's Studio East Dining by Bistrotheque
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Lone Fine Dining Restaurants
Eating Alone is the What the Eenmaal Restaurant Encourages
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Energy-Efficient Pizzerias
The Vest Pizza Campaign Rewards Eco-Consciousness with Food
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Pop-Up Fashion Restaurants
Mastermind JAPAN x The Great Burger Serves Up Culinary Delights
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Haute Couture Coffeeshops
The New ‘Armani/Caffé’ Boutique Combines High Fashion a
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Burberry's Landscape Series Produces Site-Specific Art
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Configurable Nomadic Tiny Houses
The 'PICNIC' House by Mauro Polondak Opens From All Sides
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Amorous Immersive Pop-Ups
Museum of Ice Cream & Kendra Scott Partnered for Valentine's
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
Champagne-Branded Holiday Popups
The Art of Gifting from Moët & Chandon is Open at Holt Renfrew
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Customizable Cookie Pop-Ups
The OREO Twists Lab Inspires Creative Customizations
Vegan Haircare Pop-Ups
DESIGNME Unveils the First Ever Canadian Pop-Up in Toronto
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Walk-In Freezer Concept Stores
Sainsfreeze Shows Customers How to Freeze Foods & Reduce Waste
Supermarket-Style Pavilions
Venice Architecture Biennale's Latvian Pavilion Has a Familiar Form
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Anime Pop-Up Cafés
Chainsaw Man is Getting a Pop-Up Café with Cute-Themed Dishes and Merchandise
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
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
Empathic Emporium Pop-Ups
Not on the High Street's FML Store is Full of Uplifting Curated Gifts
Small-Format Grocery Stores
Amazon’s Whole Foods to Open New Small-Format Stores in Cities
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
DTC Kitchenware Stores
Kitchenware Brand Our Place Opens its First Physical Store in Los Angeles
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Candy-Themed Pop-Up Shops
The HI-CHEW Bite-Size Candy Shop is Opening in New York City
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Micro Workplace Cafe Concepts
Moments by Lavazza Professional Offers Hassle-Free Refreshments
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Fashion-Inspired Toaster Pastries
The Pop-Tarts x Depop Box Features a Random Flavor Assortment
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Multipurpose Creative Living Spaces
Ab Rogers Design Completes the Fishmarket Studio in Japan
Modern Cookware Store Openings
Our Place is Opening a Number of Brick-and-Mortar Locations
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
Mexican Holiday Tequila Pop-Ups
The 1800 Taste Tiendita Returns for Cinco De Mayo
Breakup-Themed Donation Pop-ups
Bumble Launches 'Ex-Boxes' Pop-ups for a Fresh Start
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
Copyshow's work on a Brand Identity for Paella in Barcelona
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Beer Pairing Pop-Ups
&Beer Pairs Beer with NYC’s Best Vegan Food
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
E-retailer Fashion Pop-ups
The SHEIN Pop-up Shop Experience Opens March 23 at the Eaton Centre
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
9dcc Unveiled Its Collection 01 Pop-Up Experience in NYC
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
High-End Specialty Food Stores
L’Épicuriste Boasts Curated Food Products, Sourced Globally
AI-Generated Dining Experiences
Luminary by Rafi was An Immersive Pop-Up Restaurant Powered by AI
Modern Private Event Venues
Toronto's Third Place Emerges as a Prime Venue for Events in 2024/2025
Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Bayview Village's Lunar Luxe Boutique Pop-Up
Beauty School Pop-Ups
Pinterest is Launching an In-Person Beauty School in London
Experiential Kimchi Pop-Ups
The Jongga Flavourverse is an Immersive Destination Devoted to Kimchi
Autumn eCommerce Fashion Pop-Ups
This SHEIN Pop-Up Will Celebrate the Arrival of Fall Fashions
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Experiential Fragrance Cafes
The Nina Illusion Café Boosts the Launch of Nina Ricci's New Scent
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
Erie Halloween Pop-Ups
Black Lagoon Unveils Eerie 2023 Pop-Up Locations for Halloween Thrills
Diversity-Promoting Retail Concepts
Eoghan Ross Designs PUSH as a Conscientious Retail Space
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Physical Luxe Perfumerie Pop-Ups
CELINE Opens a New Haute Parfumerie Pop-Up in London's Harrods
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Guilt-Free Snacking Pop-Ups
Fibre One's Crave Club House Invites Visitors to Satisfy Cravings
Candied Fruit Show Kitchens
Co.arch Studio Designs a Slick Pop-up Space for Cesarin
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Hangover-Fixing Pop-Ups
The Pho-Fix Shares Free Bowls of Pho and IV Drips
Digitally Led Bakery-Cafes
Panera's Small-Format Store Has a Digitized Menu & Tracking Screens
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Self-Care Barber Pop-Ups
Glenmorangie's Barber Shop Pop-Up Supports Self-Care Experiences
Immersive Mint Pop-Ups
The Tic Tac Experience Shares a New Strawberry & Cream Flavor
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Adventure Travel Pop-Up Stores
Craghoppers Has Unveiled a Boutique Store in Kildare Village
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Branded Dining Experiences
A Taste of HomeGoods Offers an Unforgettable Dining Experience
Liveable Artful Pop-Up Installations
Julie Cloos Mølsgaard Creates a Pop-Up Hotel Installation
Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores
Random Studio Creates the Bodyscape Installation
Honey-Infused Holiday Pop-ups
Gisou Just Opened Up a Christmas Pop-Up Store in London
Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
Daiya's Slice Club in NYC Serves Plant-Curious People
Purposeful Gifting Pop-Ups
The Body Shop's Advent of Change Pop-Up Shares Gifts That Give Back
Immersive Holiday Pop-Up Experiences
Gay Lea Brings Back Its 'Share Joy by Gay Lea' Holiday Pop-Up
Annex-Based Elevated Restaurants
The Annex Social is a Hidden Gem of the Neighborhood
Food Court Footwear Shops
Skechers' Food Spot Drives Foot Traffic to the Footwear Store
TV-Show Christmas Markets
The Emily In Paris Pop-Up In NYC Transported Visitors to Paris
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Pop-Up Dog Parks
PetSafe's Unleashed Dog Park is a Destination for People & Pets Alike
Vintage Homeware Shops
Galerie Was Opens a Brick-and-mortar Shop in Lower Manhattan
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs' Flavours of Love Spotlights Two New Decadent Flavors
Pop-Up Event Companies
'Steel Space Concepts' Provides Mobile Structures for In-Person Events
Beach-Ready Opulent Pop-Ups
Harrods Opens a CELINE Plein Soleil Pop-Up Store in London
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Sneaker-Inspired Pop-Up Waffles
The Nike Waffle Footwear Opens up in a Tokyo Restaurant
Archive-Inspired Streetwear Pop-Ups
POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF) Boasts a New Pop-Up Experience
Vegan Soft Serve Pop-Ups
The First Oatly Soft Serve Shares Three Oat Milk Frozen Dessert Flavors
Carb-Conscious Cafe Pop-Ups
The CarbSmart Café Supports Guilt-Free Treating on Mother's Day
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups
Mercedes-Benz Turned Parking Lot Spaces into a Mini Showroom
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Concrete South Korean Cafes
On Architects Designs the Nonspace Cafe Space in Incheon,
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Cocktail Bitters Pop-Ups
Hella Tells the Story of Bitters with Multi-Sensory Experience
Copper Wall-Lined Restaurants
Studio David Thulstrup Designs the New Ikoyi Restaurant
Toronto-Based Food Emporiums
CF Toronto Eaton Centre to Welcome Queen's Cross
Dishwashing Station Art Exhibitions
WE ARE ONA and Crosby Studios Presents the Dish Pit
All-White Interior Artful Galleries
Samsøe Samsøe Highlights a Blank Canvas in New Pop-Up
Office-Themed Metallic Installations
Crosby Studios Forms a Pop-Up Exhibition for The Frankie Shop
Pop-Up Celebrity Cookie Bakeries
The Cravings x Shopify Bakery and Pop-Up is Only in LA
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Co-Branded Skate Jam Pop-Ups
Hypebeast and Pop-Tarts Coordinate the Crazy Good Skate Jam
Pop-Up Taco Restaurants
El Segundo Continually Surprises & Delights with Daily Main Dish Specials
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Interactive Illustrative Refreshment Pop-Ups
The Volvic A Touch of Colour Pop-Up is in London
Expanding Pasta Institutions
Lina Stores Opens a New Location in London's South Kensington
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Crackled Leather Sneaker Pop-Ups
Nick Sisombath Launches a New York City Pop-Up Location
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations