As 21st century consumers try to balance everything from work to play, modern snack bars are helping to satisfy those consistently on-the-go with a variety of options. Whether it's at the beach or in the city, snack bars are an engrained aspect of our culture that satisfy a need for consistent refreshment in the form of food or drink.
Brands have taken many different cues from modern snack bars and could arguably be the influence for the pop-up shop, which has come to be a retail staple. As we continue to move forward in the new millennium, modern snack bars are evolving to offer a more personable experience with exotic offerings, striking design and a true attention to customer service.
16 Niche Snack Bars
From Pop-Up Portable Coffee Shops to Amazing Treehouse Cafes:
Michael Hemsworth — Feb 19, 2014 — Lifestyle
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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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Fresh Food Vending Machines
The Vending Machine Farmer's Market Makes it Easy to Eat Well
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Pay-Per-Minute Coffee Shops
The Ziferblat Cafe Offers Unlimited Drinks, Snacks and Wifi
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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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Eco-Friendly Mobile Picnics
The Tree Cafe Moves Around Stockholm Serving Tea and Cookies
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Bike-Powered Java Shops
The Mobile Kickstand Coffee Bar Hits New York Streets
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Food Truck Delivery Hubs
The FoodToEat Service Connects Customers with Food Carts
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Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility
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Canopied Ceiling Cafes
The Play Pot Restaurant is Inspired by Street Venders
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Day Care Coffee Shops
Daisies Cafe is for People with Mental Illness & Learning Disabilities
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Laundromat Cafes
'Wash & Coffee' Offers a Chic Chore Experience
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Clothes-Cleaning Cafes
Copenhagen's Laundromat Cafe Lets You Do Laundry While Sipping Lattes
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Caged Communal Cafes
The Scarpetta Dining Pavilion Is Chic And Elegant
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Amazing Treehouse Cafes
The Naha Harbor Diner Is Perched Atop A Giant Imitation Banyan Tree
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Sweet Nutty Cheese Snacks
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Sports Highlights Platforms
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Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
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Revived Modern Burger Bars
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Snackable Berry Cups
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