Whether you're in the mood for a quick cup of coffee or a bite to eat, you have to check out these innovative and original cafes. Starbucks may make amazing coffee but their baristas have nothing on American maid cafes.
I feel for the owners of the corner cafes that are sure to feel inadequate once they see all of these innovative and original cafes. From racy employee outfits to washing machines, the craziest and coolest cafes from the Trend Hunter archives are here in this cluster. Do yourself a favor and click through this collection of must-visit cafes today.
30 Cutting-Edge Cafes
Innovative and Original Cafes, from American Maid Cafes to Bikini Baristas:
Michael Hines — Dec 22, 2010 — Lifestyle
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Bikini Baristas
Cafe Di Vang 2 in Vietnam Serves Coffee With a Side of Skin
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Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
28
Topsy Turvy Cafes
The D'espresso Coffee Shop Looks Like a Library Flipped on its Side
27
Playscape Cafes
New York City's Moomah is an Art & Food Oasis for Kids
26
Child-Centric Eateries
Kids Cafe Piccolo, Seoul Designed Specifically for Children
25
Glass Courtyard Cafes
Dan Graham's Cafe Bravo in Berlin Mixes Past & Present
24
Luxurious Couture Cafes
Top Fashion Designer Marc Jacobs to Open Coffee Shop
23
Redesigned Corporate Cafes
'Coffee and Tea' is Starbucks' Latest Attempt at Not Looking Lame
22
Racy-Themed Diners
Cosplay Restaurants at the AFAX Festival 2010
21
Child's Play Restaurants
The 'Tokyo Baby Cafe' is a Perfect Place for the Little Ones
20
Bunny-Petting Cafes
Grab a Coffee and Pet a Rabbit at Japan's Usagi-to-Cafe
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Mystery Meal Cafes
Japan's Ogori Cafe is a Surprise Every Time
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DIY Sewing Cafes
The Sweat Shop in Paris Features Per Hour Sewing Stations
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Undead Eateries
The Vampire Cafe is a Twihard's Dream Come True (UPDATE)
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Wooden Crate Cafes
Muzeum Sztuki Cafe Adds Comfort to Your Daily Cafe Trips
15
Whimsical Pinktastic Interiors
Cafe Foam is a Romantic Oasis Designed by Note Design Studio
14
Bliss-Inducing Cafes
'Van Gogh is Bipolar' Restaurant Serves Up Happy Hormones
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Bright Therapeutic Cafes
The Iglo Light Cafe Provides a Healthy Haven During Dark Times
12
Pop Culture-Inspired Cafes
The Wormhole Coffee Shop Goes ‘Back to the Future' in Style
11
Laundromat Cafes
'Wash & Coffee' Offers a Chic Chore Experience
10
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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Chalkboard Cafes
Felix Lobelius Creates Handwritten 'Kaffe' Coffee Shop Design
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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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Traffic Jam Cafes
‘Cahoona Coffee' Is Germany's First Coffee Drive-Through
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Microsoft Eateries
Windows Cafe Opens in Paris in Anticipation of New Operating System
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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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Sit-Down Cereal Cafes
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Romantic Branded Cafe Products
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Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
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Vibrant Valentine's Cafe Drinks
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Tranquil Design Coffee Makers
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Anime-Themed Cafe Menus
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Cafe-Inspired Espresso Machines
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The JavaStarr Vacuum Coffee Brewer Achieves Exceptional Java
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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
Spring-Ready Coffee Launches
Starbucks Ushers in Spring with New and Returning Seasonal Coffee
Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
Efficient Multi-Functional Coffee Makers
Mr. Coffee Debuts a Four-in-One Coffee Machine
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Sophisticated Espresso Units
KitchenAid Debuts Its New Espresso Collection Featuring Four Machines
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Smooth QSR Cold-Brew Coffees
McDonald's Cold Brew Comes in Two Options
Artistic QSR Merch
Starbucks Unveils New Collection in Collaboration with Artist Tim Singleton
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
Full-Flavor Canned Cold Brews
Three Coffee's Canned Beverages are Enhanced with Unique Flavors
Nostalgic QSR Cafe Menus
The McDonald's Japan Kissa Mac Range Includes Three Items
Refreshing Springtime Cafe Menus
The Starbucks Spring Menu in Canada Has an Exclusive Option
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Reusable Coffee Capsule Kits
The tampit Capsule Barista Packs Seven Reusable Pods at Once
Automated Barista-Level Coffee Machines
xBloom Releases the xBloom Studio Coffee Machine
Layered Cake-Inspired Coffees
The Starbucks Japan Opera Frappuccino Comes in Two Options
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
Quick Cold Brew Makers
Dash is Introducing a New Coffee Maker for National Cold Brew Day
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
Extra-Creamy Festive Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan 2023 Holiday Menu is Indulgent
Italian Cafe Culture-Inspired Cocktails
These New NIO Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
Ready-to-Drink Blended Coffees
Starbucks' New Frappuccino Mini Chilled Coffee Drink is Coming Soon
Rebellious Coffee Brands
Rare Breed Coffee Experiments with Bold Flavor Combinations
Modern Drip Coffee Makers
Balmuda Introduced Its New Product Offering—The Brew
Pared-Back Coffee Interiors
Keiji Ashizawa Has Ccreted a Minimalist Blue Bottle Coffee Shop
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Caramel-Flavored Coffee Pods
Starbucks Coffee by Nespresso for Vertuo Now Comes in Two Flavors
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
The Nespresso Bar Will Be Located at the Liverpool Street Station in London
Ready-to-Drink Espresso Martinis
The Roaster's Daughter Launches a New and Enticing Offering
Smart Workplace Coffee Makers
The Lavazza Flavia Creation 300 + Chill Refresh Prepares 14 Recipes
Contemporary Colorful Coffee Machines
LAYER Design Unveils the Modern Breeze Coffee Machine
Refreshingly Spicy Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Spicy Menu Has Swicy Refreshers and More
Milanese-Themed Fashion House Cafes
Prada Opens a New Prada Caffè in Harrods Celebrating Milan
Coconut Cream Vanilla Lattes
Black Rock Coffee Bar Has a New Coconut Irish Latte
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
AI-Generated Coffee Blends
Artificial Intelligence Created Kaffa Roastery's AI-CONIC Blend
Cold Brew Coffee Makers
Dash Unveils New Cold Brew Coffee Maker Celebrating National Cold Brew Day
Restructured Bakery Brands
McDonald's Announed that it is Discontinuing the 'McCafe Bakery' Brand
Robotic Coffee Waiters
The Second Cup Coffee Company's Mozo Robot Will Debut at its Beirut Store
Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids
'Equal Parts' Opens Down the Road From its Sister Restaurant
Coffee Bean Candy Bars
The Coffee Bar is Made with Whole Coffee Beans Over Cocoa Beans
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Energy-Efficient Coffee Machines
This Premium Espresso Machine Offers Rapidly Precise Heating
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Astrological Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Star Signs Recommends Drinks
Cozy Fall-Centric Streetwear
Café Mountain Presents its new Collection for the FW23 Season
Collaboration Cafe Brand Bracelets
The Little Words Project x Dunkin’ Collection is Coffee-Themed
Summer-Inspired Coffee Machines
Nespresso & PANTONE Drop an Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer
Celebratory Free Coffee Campaigns
Panera Bread Celebrated the Opening of Its New Nyc Location
Energizing Espresso Bars
Espresso Bites Can Be Enjoyed as a Solid Snack or Made into a Beverage
Layered Butterscotch Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Caramelly Milk Coffee Frappuccino is Sweet
Seasonal Cold Cafe Beverages
The Starbucks RTD Chilled Coffee Range is Arriving at Supermarkets
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
Premium Instant Coffee Products
The Nescafé Instant Coffee Range Has Two New Options
Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks
Starbucks Debuts the New Chocolate Drink Items Ahead of Summer
Refined QSR Cold Brews
McDonald's McCafé Cold Brew Coffee Comes in Five Flavors
Clear Citrus-Flavored Coffees
Starbucks Japan Coffeeade in Cool Lime is Refreshingly Flavored
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
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
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Indonesian Cold Brew Coffees
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Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
50s-Style Espresso Blends
First Espresso by Blue Bottle Coffee Pays Homage to 1950s Coffee Culture
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Plant-Based Cold Brew Lattes
Chamberlain Coffee is Introducing Ready-to-Drink Beverages by the Can
Luxury Retail Expansions
WHEAT Opens First Martha’s Vineyard Store & Coffee Shop
Mobile Game-Themed Cafes
The 'iSwii' Cafe by Rovio is an Angry Birds-Themed Cafe in New York
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
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Colorfully Interior Designed Cafes
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Indulgent Holiday Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Holiday Menu Has Been Launched for 2023
All-in-One Coffee Machines
The xBloom Studio Offers Three Levels of Automation
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Apple-Filled Cafe Croissants
The Starbucks Baked Apple Croissant is Here for the Fall
Retailer-Exclusive Coffee Makers
This Gourmia 15-Bar Multi-Function Espresso Machine is at Walmart
Global Tea Collections
The Coffee Bean Has Rolled Out Its World of Tea Collection
Hot Milkshake Bars
Costa Coffee's Hot Milkshake Unbelieva-Bar is an Immersive London Pop-Up
Plant-Based Multi-Serve Lattes
Elmhurst 1925's Lattes are Made with Minimal Ingredients
Convenient Cold Coffee Products
These New Arctic Coffee Products Respond to Consumer Demand
Speedy High-Power Coffee Makers
The Ninja CM371 Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker Offers Four Brew Styles
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
Small-Batch Canned Cold Coffees
ZigZag Cold Brew Coffee Features Carefully Selected Beans
Actor-Approved Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' DunKings Menu Includes Two Options
Premium Summertime Cafe Menus
The Summer 2023 Starbucks Canada Menu Has Two Options
Dynamic Cafe Menu Additions
Costa Coffee Unveils the New Plant-Based Menus and Hot Milkshakes
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,
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
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
Italy-Inspired Coffee Pods
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Italian Inspiration Range Has Two New Options
Cold Brewed Cafe Refreshments
These New Cold Brew Drinks are Deliciously Summery
Cold Brew Shots
Blank Street's Cold Brew Menu is Flavorful and Caffeine-Packed
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Festive Menu is Packed with Holiday Flavor
Festive Artisan Coffee Menus
The Caribou Coffee Holiday Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
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
Limited-Edition Cafe Refreshments
These Lavazza Menu Items are Arriving for Valentine's Day
Premium QSR Coffee Products
The A&W Brew Bar Menu Now Features Several New Offerings
Alpine-Inspired Coffee Products
The Nespresso Professional Caffe Nocciola Range is Here for Winter
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams
Reborn Coffee's Created Frozen Treats Inspired by Mochas & Cold Brews
Delectable Rich Coffees
Café Grumpy Debuts its 'Small Batch Roasted Instant Coffee'
Milky Barista-Style Coffees
Prairie Farms Single-Serve Iced Coffee Has 100% Real Milk
Chilled Autumnal Cafe Menus
The Caribou Coffee 2023 Fall Menu Debuts the Pumpkin Espresso Shaker