The top ideas in restaurant branding November 2016 reveal patterns that evoke a sense of nostalgia in consumers and ones that bring in new customer groups.
The 'Central Perk SG' cafe in Singapore is highly nostalgic as the entire space's design is inspired by the Central Perk from the show Friends. Although it has been over a decade since the show aired its final episode, it remains familiar to most adult consumers and this Singaporean cafe exploits that fact. The coffee shop is an exclusive one and people who want to visit must pay a costly membership fee.
The Grand Hotel in Stockholm decided to take advantage of some additional space it was offered in order to bring in revenue from local consumers. The space is close to the hotel and was designed to function as a cafe in which locals can relax, as they are unlikely to enter the hotel to do so.
Top 30 Restaurant Branding Ideas in November
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Single-Origin Coffee Shops
This 'Craftworks Coffee' Cafe Was Opened by a Former Engineer
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Tiny Tech-Free Pubs
Meantime Brewing's 'Make Time For It' is a Miniature Bar That Bans Technology
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Punch Clock Currency Cafes
Brooklyn's Glass Hour Charges Patrons by the Minute instead of Drinks
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Power Station Restaurants
Melbourne's Higher Ground Cafe and Eatery is a Former Industrial Site
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Hotel Cafe Extensions
This Cafe Was Designed to Reach Out to Locals in the Area
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Chopstick-Holding Sushi Packaging
The Umi Takeaway Sushi Packaging Uses Utensils to Stay CLosed
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TV-Themed Membership Cafes
'Central Perk SG' is Modeled on the Iconic Coffee Shop from 'Friends'
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Fast Food Vacation Experiences
Taco Bell Let Fans Stay in One of Its Restaurants as a SteakCation
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Sustainable Furniture Retailer Coffees
The IKEA Påtår Organic Coffee Supports Small-Scale Farmers
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Geometrically Accented Sushi Bars
The Kido Sushi Bar Restaurant Features Warm Wood and Patterns
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Art Deco Cafe Branding
This Cafe's Brand Identity Was Inspired by a Modern Take on the 20s
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Tiny Restaurant Pop-Ups
Tiny Cafe in New York City Offers Diminutive Dishes For Just 3 Days
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Solo Dining Restaurants
Diners at Ichiran Eat in Solitary "Flavor-Concentration" Booths
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Sitcom-Inspired Cafes
'Rue La Rue' Will Become New York's First Golden Girls-Themed Restaurant
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Regional Bakery Branding
The Specialty's Cafe & Bakery Celebrates Its Roots in Its Branding
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Horror Film-Inspired Restaurants
The Beetle House Pays Homage to Tim Burton's Film 'Beetlejuice'
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Hidden Loyalty Program Apps
Chick-fil-A's A-List Program is an Invitation Only App
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Comprehensive Vegetarian Menus
The Hard Rock Cafe is Introducing a Meatless Menu for October
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Porridge Breakfast Cafes
Quaker Oats' 'Oat Café' Serves a Different Porridge Every Half Hour
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Presidential Candidate Milkshakes
The Diner's New 'Freakshakes' are Inspired by the 2016 Election
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Rewarding Mexican Restaurant Apps
The TJ Rewards App Helps Taco John's Customers Earn Free Food
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Comprehensive Restaurant Staffing Apps
This App Easily Connects Restaurants With Available Workers
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Tuna-Centric Restaurant Menus
Muscle Maker Grill is Turning Tuna into Tasty, Protein-Rich Dishes
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Augmented Reality Menu Cards
Yeppar is Introducing Augmented Reality for Restaurants
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Dining Partner-Finding Apps
The 'DineHero' Network App Encourages Collaborative Dining
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Singles Culinary Classes
The CookandDate Events Help Singles Meet New People and Learn to Cook
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Autonomous Queue Chairs
The Nissan 'ProPILOT' Smart Chairs Make Lining Up a Relaxed Endeavor
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Loud-Mouthed Restaurant Ads
KFC's New Ad Features a Shouting Match Over Its Chicken Share Bucket
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Ghostly Restaurant Pranks
The 'Scariest BK' is Dressed Up as the Ghost of McDonald's
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Patriotic Veteran-Supporting Pancakes
IHOP is Paying Respect to the Troops with Patriotic Pancakes
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Expansive Frappuccino Lineups
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Luxury Designer Cafe Takeovers
Burberry Takes Over Monocle Cafés and Shops in Three Cities
Playful Toy-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Jellycat Café Pops Up at Shanghai’s Plaza 66 to Revive Traffic
Playful Bar Interiors
The Funny Bar Redesign Reshapes a Compact New York Nightlife Space
Coconut-Forward Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Spring Menu Embraces New and Familiar Flavors
Immersive Upscale Dining Concepts
The Playbook Commons Merges Culinary Arts with Sports
Pop-Up Recovery Shops
Nike’s Soup Shop in China Redefines Comfort Post-Run Experiences
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Country Restaurant Brand Refresh
The Cracker Barrel Rebrand Has a Simple Logo with a New Fall Menu
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Refined Culturally-Immersive Coffee Houses
Bacha Coffee Unveiled a Luxe European Flagship in Paris
Decadently Festive QSR Lineups
Paris Baguette Unveils Thanksgiving Cakes and a Holiday Menu
Modern Coffee Culture Boutiques
The Nespresso New York City Flagship is a Sizable Retil Space
Supermarket Tourism Campaigns
K-Supermarket's Tripadvisor Listings Share a Taste of Food Culture
Comfort-Boosting Seasonal Drinks
Starbucks' Holiday Flavors Align with the Rise of Grandmacore
Celebrity Coffee Brand Campaigns
Nespresso Launched Its Vertuo World Campaign With Dua Lipa
Viral Temporary Renamed Stores
67-Eleven Replaced 7-Eleven Branding at a Stockholm Location
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
One-Night-Only Dining Events
The Saratoga Supper Club Turned a Convenience Store into a Speakeasy
QSR Brand Coffeehouses
The Daybright Coffee & Refreshment Concept Was Announced by Chik-fil-A
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Banana-Themed QSR Merch
Dunkin's New Banana Land Merch Celebrates Its Latest Banana Drink Lineup
Cinematic Cafe Beverage Collections
This Starbucks Campaign Celebrates The Devil Wears Prada 2
Subtly Seasonal Cafe Accessories
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo Christmas Merch is Demure
Luxury Branded In-Store Cafés
Michael Kors Announces the Jet Set Lounge
Customizable Cafe Drink Menus
The Official Starbucks Secret Menu is Available on the Brand's App
Sitcom-Style Fast Food Meals
McDonald's Türkiye Launched a Friends Meal with Collectibles
Cozy Brunch-Themed Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee Winter Menu is Packed with Food and Drinks
New Year Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee New Year Menu Features Matcha and More
European-Inspired Holiday Markets
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is Hosting a Holiday Market
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Contemporary Luxury Retail Spaces
Casablanca Opens Its Store on Rue Du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Branded Parisian Cafés
Lacoste Has Opened Its First Café Lacoste in Paris
Iranian Iraqi Cafes
Logma Cafe by Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad and Farrokh Aman Blends Memory and Design
Coffee Retail Fashion
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French-inspired Stake Restaurant Designs
Sansa Interiors Designs the Interior of Paris Steak
Futuristic Train Cafes
The Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe is Housed Inside a Thunderbird Train
Festive Cognac Pop-Ups
LOUIS XIII Transforms the Peninsula Hotel with a Winter Pop-Up
Travel-Themed Anime Cafe Menus
The Pronto Cafe Pokémon Menu is Arriving for Autumn
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Ultra-Minimalist Coffee Shop Designs
Moyésoa and Rémy Aznar Design the KURA-GE Coffee Shop
Laid-Back Fan Experiences
The Buldak Couch Time Pop-Up Invites People to Slow Down and Hang Out
Nostalgic TV Bakery Campaigns
The Panera Fall for Your Favorites Meal is Here for Autumn
Barista-Inspired Holiday Cup Spots
Starbucks Launched its 'Drawn Together' Campaign
Maximalist Micro Cafés
Studio BANAA Maximalist Voyager Craft Coffee Micro-Café Filled with Color
Minimalist Café Interiors
The 12 Matcha Café Has Bold Green Accents and Japanese Influences
Gastronomic Boutique Cafes
Blue Box Café by Natsuko Shoji Blends Heritage with Culinary Artistry
In-Restaurant Café Concepts
The Live Más Café Serves Craveable Specialty Drinks
Luxe Parisian-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Longchamp x Constantin Riant Pop-Up is Uniquely Parisian
Curved Coffee Shop Designs
Yuko Nagayama & Associates Design the AOI CELESTIE Coffee Roastery
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Hyperlocal Cocktail Drinks
The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco Boasts a Neighborhood Cocktail Menu
Heritage-Inspired QSR Ranges
The Chick-fil-A Newstalgia Lineup Pays Homage to the Brand's History
Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges
The Starbucks Holiday Menu Features Drinks and Treats
Fragrance-Inspired Cafes
Onitsuka Tiger's Pop-Up Shares Drinks Inspired by Its First Fragrances
Modernist Art-Deco Cafés
The Watchhouse Café Brings Modernist Warmth to New York’s Iconic Tower
Tennis-Themed Cafe Refreshments
The Lavazza Wimbledon Promotion is Taking Place at its Flagship
Stylishly Comfortable Restaurant Concepts
The Frederick Restaurant is Led by Chef Cory Vitiello
French-Style Crepe Cafes
Sweet Paris Debuts Sweet Paris Crêperie & Cafe in Nashville
Seoul-Specific Personalized Retail Experiences
Monclos Unveiled a Brand Experience Space in Seoul
Caffeinated Cocktail Candles
The Hotel Lobby Candle x Nespresso Martini Candle is Immersive
Italian Restaurant Marketplace Cafes
Eataly Caffè is Making its Debut in Rockefeller Center
Nordic QSR Campaigns
McDonald's Launches a New Campaign Inspired by its Dedicated Fans
Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés
Café Tondo Transforms a Chinatown Building into a Warm Dining Space
Brunch Culture-Inspired Capsules
Anti Social Social Club Marks the Breakfast Club’s 20th Year
Festive Bakery Merch Shops
The Paris Baguette Shop is Launching December 1
Modern Deli Brand Identities
Schlotzsky's is Rebranding Itself as Schlotzsky's Deli
Colorful Mexican Coffee Spotlights
Del Sol Food Company Spotlights Café Mexicano This Month
Banana-Themed Cafe Arcade Menus
The Black Sheep Coffee Banana Arcade Menu is Packed with Flavor
Sweet Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter's Coffee Summer Menu is Packed with Flavorful Options
Cafe Discovery Apps
Coffee Map Helps Users Discover Local Coffee Shops And Specialty Cafes
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Abandoned Coffee Shop Strategies
Good Earth Coffeehouse is Continuing Its Expansion
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars
The Peridot Bar by Studio Paolo Ferrari Reimagines High-Rise Hospitality
Prestigious Hotel Brand Expansions
Marriott Debuts Its Autograph Collection Hotels Brand in Nepal
Carved Coffee Spaces
Watchhouse Park Avenue South by Thomas Mcbrien Architects Shapes Space
Tourist-Friendly Cafe Kiosks
Starbucks Self-Service Kiosks are Debuting in South Korea and Japan
Strawberry-Themed Restaurant Menus
Perkins Strawberry Freshtival Showcases the Summertime Fruit
Glossy Ceramic-Pillared Restaurant Designs
North End Design Creates the Town Restaurant
Coffee House Franchise Programs
Gregorys Coffee is Expanding as a Franchise
Modern French-Inspired Café Concepts
Maman Opens Its Flagship Location on New York's 18th Street
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Cozy Cafe Refreshment Menus
The PJ's Coffee Seasonal Sips Unwrapped Menu Has Three Drinks
Dog-Focused Food Trucks
Bab’in Spotlights the French Cuisine for Dogs at Central Park
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Japanese-Influenced Beverage Menus
Secret Sandwich Shop Launches a Second Store at Harvey Nichols
Parisian Dining Pop-Ups
The Boursin Bistro Brings a Taste of Paris to Toronto
Cold Foam-Topped Cafe Refreshments
These New PJ’s Coffee Menu Items Embrace Springtime
Cafe-Focused Consulting Services
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Runs the '7 Steps to Success' Program
Home-Inspired Coffee Shops
Noun cafe is made to reflect the ambiance of an artist’s living room
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
Novel Stake-Inspired Dining Concept
Paris Steak Officially Opened in Liberty Village on May 5th
Mindful Cold Brew Rebrands
Here&Now Repositioned Its Cold Brew as an Antidote to Burnout
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes
Boiler Coffee Opens a Serene Spot in a Narrow Urban Gap
Coffee Culture-Inspired Hotels
HOTEL DRIP&DROP is Designed with an Elevated Coffee Influence
Gastronomic Coffee Experiences
illy Blends Coffee and Fine Dining in a Chef-Led Series
Design-Forward Hybrid Spaces
Blanchette archi.design Envisioned Bistro Siège Social & Café Social
Young Consumer-Focused Store Redesigns
Auntie Anne's Presents a Contemporary Updated Aesthetic
Mississauga Coffee Chain Debuts
%Arabica Expands into Square One with an Innovative Store Design
Modernist Burger Interiors
Studio Danel Designs an OMG! Burger in Houston Around a Communal Table
Experimental Sporty Coffee shops
Studio Fffaaarrr Designs the Common Grounds Terra Cafe
Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts
Bob W Stockholm Blends Tech with Historic Cues in Its Design
Dual Interior Design Concepts
Design Next Agency Was Recognized for Its Work on the Duo
Elegant Steakhouse Interior
La Tête D’or Restaurant Design by David Rockwell Fuses Cultural Styles
Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants
Ivy Huang of Vhouse Interior Design Designs Fifteen East
Renovated Food Court Designs
Bramalea City Centre Completed Its South Food Court Renovation
Historically Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Union Trading Co. Snapshot of the Time Menu is Evocative
Comprehensive Hotel Renovations
The M Social Hotel New York Downtown is Open for Business
Granola-Focused Restaurant Expansions
The Granola Bar Restaurant Group Expands in the US
Fashionable Hospitality Aprons
JClark Designed Reimagines Aprons for Cafés and Restaurants
Professional Foodservice Coffee Beans
Nestlé Professional NESCAFÉ BARISTA Comes in Two Options
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Beach-Inspired Café Interiors
Billboards Unveiled Eventide Café In Chennai
Warm Coffee Shop Interiors
Acid Cafe by Plantea Estudio Pairs Granite Counters with Chestnut Wood
Graffiti-Driven Franchise Interiors
Pablito’s Tacos Unveiled a New Mindful Design Concept
Artistic Dining Destinations
Daniel’s Room Restaurant Blends Art, Design and Food in Dubai
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Atmospheric Cantonese Dining
Cafe Kowloon by Daytrip Studio is a Restaurant Under Railway Arches
Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants
Luchetti Krelle Designs the Cibaria Restaurant in Sydney
Calmly Dimmed Billboard Campaigns
Nescafé Joins Oglivy to Create the Decaf Billboards
London Urban Stay Concepts
The July London Victoria Apartment-Hotel Designed for Digital Nomads
Custom Glass Popcorn Poppers
Smarin Designed the Interior Layout for Pathé Café
Autumnal Breakfast Dishes
Sunny Street Café is Launching Four Pumpkin-Inspired Items
Venetian-Style Eatery Designs
Fettle’s Cicchetti Piccadilly Melds Venetian Warmth and Theatrics
Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
A Triangular Prism Chapel Cafe Creates Calm in Bucharest
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
Thai Restaurant-Transformed Cafes
Manon Delafoy Transforms a Space to the OLYSSE Cafe
Artisan Cafe Coffee Ranges
Paddy & Scott's Retail Coffee Range Brings the Cafe Home
Golden-Hour Café Interiors
The Café Goldie in West Hollywood bathes guests in rich honey tones
Alpine-Inspired Fine Restaurants
Jakob Sprenger and Antonia Crespi Reimagine the Monti Restaurant
Compact Urban Cafes
The Chapel by Vinklu Transforms a Bucharest Lot into a Narrow Coffee Shop
Localized Coffee Space Renovations
MINOR lab Reimagines the Fushan Coffee Shop in Haikou