The increase in the amount of themed restaurants and cafes all over the world is the blunt proof of today’s consumers’ changing value judgement in their transactions. Consumers in our day of age tend to value experience over basic products and services.
Food entrepreneurs who have grasped the importance of this concept as well as the profitability of targeting a niche market are increasingly investing in very specifically themed eateries. Restaurants with such themes vary from barbie doll cafes to retro TV show diner where the waitresses as well as the interior of the eatery are perfectly in-role with the selected theme. The scale of how dedicated each of these eateries are to their roles are debatable, but what they all have in common is specific experience they provide that another one cannot.
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Trippy Fairy-Tale Restaurants
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Japanese Fembot Diners
The Robot Restaurant in Toyko's Red Light District Has a Giant Robotic Girl
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Futuristic Diner Interiors
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Girly Doll Restaurants
The First Official Barbie Cafe is Completely Hot Pink
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Water-Only Restaurants
The Only Thing on Molecule Cafe's Menu is Filtered Tap Water
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Warehouse-Style Eco Eateries
Elements of Fastvinic Cafe by Alfons Tost are Designed to Be Recycled
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War-Themed Restaurants
"Buns and Guns" in Beirut
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Cat-Themed Restaurants
The ‘Hello Kitty’ Sweety House Cafe is Adorably Designed
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Robot-Run Restaurants
The Dalu Rebot Restaurant in China is Making Mechanical Moves
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Funky Fusion Restaurants
ODC Orlando di Castello Interior Has a Bizarre Combo of Inspirations
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Racy-Themed Diners
Cosplay Restaurants at the AFAX Festival 2010
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Coffin Restaurants
The Eternity
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Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
The Yellow Pages Redwoods Treehouse Eatery is High Class
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Caged Treehouse Restaurants
The Yellow Treehouse Opens its Doors in New Zealand
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Rundown House Restaurants
Derriere Restaurant Welcomes You Home for Dinner
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Oxymoronic Restaurant Names
Japan's Chubby Maid Cafe Serves Up Comfort Food
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Sea-Inspired Interior Design
Organic Sculptures by Ayala Serfaty
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Fantasy Themed Restaurants
Alice in Wonderland and The Vampire Cafe
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Color Changing Restaurants
Karim Rashid Designs ‘Switch' With Undulated Walls
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Transformer Restaurants
3SIX0 Fold-Up Tables Make Way For Dance Floors
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Laboratory Restaurants
Madeline's Madteater Offers Visitors Dinner and a Show
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Spine-Chilling Caged Diners
The Alcatraz Medical Prison Restaurant is a Spooky Caged Bar
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Motorcycle-Themed Restaurants
The Ducati Caffe Exudes Italian Sophistication
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Prison-Themed Restaurants
Alcatraz in Tokyo
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Dining In The Dark
Legally Blind Servers At O. Noir
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Pitch Black Dinners
'Dans le Noir' Lets You Eat in the Dark, Employs Blind Servers
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Sound-Silencing Restaurants
The Acoustics Adjustment System at COMAL is iPad Powered
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Clinical Restaurants
Hospitalis in Latvia
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Crowdsourced Restaurants
'What Happens When' is a Crowdfunded Project that Changes Every Month
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Touchscreen Dining
Inamo Restaurant in London
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Rehab Restaurants
'Cafe Therapy' in Prague Helps People Overcome Drug Addictions
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Mining Tunnel Diners
'Muru Pops Down in Tytyri' is a Restaurant Located 80 Meters Underground
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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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Robot Run Restaurants
Robo Cafe Signals the Coming Rise of the Machines
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Anime-Themed Restaurants
Manga Sushi Offers a Unique Dining Experience
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Art Gallery Eateries
Natasha Law Transforms Restaurant Plates Into Painted Masterpieces
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Pay-What-You-Want Restaurants
Zebrano Leaves Price Up To You
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Retro TV Show Restaurants
The Thunderbirds Cafe is a Nostalgia-Filled Dining Experience
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Magazine-Inspired Eateries
Conde Nast Plans to Expand Magazine-Themed Restaurants Internationally
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World of Warcraft-Themed Restaurants
Extreme Gamers Find MMORPG Heaven in China
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Red Light Restaurants
The Geisha House Opens in the OC
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Lavish Train-Themed Eateries
The Passenger Restaurant Re-Creates a Locomotive Environment
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Retro Gamer Diners
The Pinball Cafe Brings Back Old-School Games
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Self-Service Taverns
The Thirsty Bear Lets Customers Help Themselves to Beer
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Drug-Themed Eateries
'Marihuana' Restaurant in Taiwan Uses Smokin' Branding
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Gamer-Themed Restaurants
The CAPCOM Bar Serves Video Game-Inspired Dishes
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Futuristic Fashion Diners
The Bond & Brook Restaurant Interior by d_raw is Out-of-This-World
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Meatball-Only Restaurants
The Meatball Shop Serves the Best in the City
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High-Top Restaurants
The Adidas Originals MEGA Diner Commercial is Serving up Freshness
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Wedding Planner Restaurants
The Wedding Cafe & Lounge Lets You Plan Your Wedding While You Party
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Garlic-Free Restaurants
No More Stinking Breath
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Coffee Ground-Inspired Lighting
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Eclectic Industrial Eateries
The Amerikka Design Office Chico’s Restaurant is Bold
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Space-Shifting Sushi Bars
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Tag-Team Cafe Chairs
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Luxury Urban Retreats
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Iconic Diva Vacation Packages
The Barbie Premium Experience is Perfect for Pampered Princesses
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Rocking Retro Resorts
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Splattered Superhero Cases
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Alternative Food Networks
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Shipping Container Eateries
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Mason Jar Speakers
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Bovine-Branded Eateries
The Minas Kosmidis 'Farma Kreaton' Restaurant is Thematic Throughout
Eco-Friendly Robotic Cleaners
The Giving Tree Vacuum by Kim Yo Hwan Conserves Energy
Fantastical Doll Wardrobes
The 'See What Happens When You Play With Barbie' Campaign
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Community-Empowering Food Systems
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Multi-Sensory Eateries
The UltraViolet Restaurant by Paul Pairet is Modern Luxury Epitomized
Precious Pixelated Subways
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Solemn Barbie Hybrids
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Pocket Sized Portable Speakers
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Art Gallery Gaming
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The Hello Kitty Knife Set by Raffeale Iannello is Brutally Cute
Cryptic Cinematic Copies
The LEGO Inception Video is Mind Blowing and Remarkable
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Industrial Minimalist Shops
The Local Firm's First Concept Store is Straightforward & Stylish
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Pearl-Made Pinballs
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Autonomous Robotic Planes
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Rehab Restaurants
'Cafe Therapy' in Prague Helps People Overcome Drug Addictions
Sci-Fi Meal Holders
The Star Wars R2D2 Lunch Bag Will Carry Your Food in Style
Glamorous Feline Organizers
The Hello Kitty Jewelry Earphone Holder Helps Keep Wires in Place
Retro Gamer Grills
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Nonprofit Coffee Shops
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Peeled-Back Earth Ads
The Batelco Directory Campaign Shows How Easy It is to Find a Place
Honeycomb-Shaped Structures
Kristiina Lahde Gives Phonebooks an Artistic Makeover
8-Bit Promise Rings
The Space Invaders Pixel Ring is Perfect for Geeky Couples
Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
Famous Feline Treats
These Hello Kitty French Macarons are Cute and Delicious
Urban Cartoon Dragon Figurines
Kronk & Kidrobot Collaborate to Make this Badass 'Dweezil' Statue
Brash Beer Branding
Austin Beerworks is Swathed in Boldly Vibrant Packaging
Social Business Logistics
London-Based 'Connection Crew' Hires Ex-Homeless People
Upcycled Employee Uniforms
'Pass the Baton' Has Repurposed the Clothes of Their Sister Company
Retro Arcade Dishware
The Pac-Man Tableware Set Will Bring a Playful Element to Any Meal
Social Good Cuisine
La Tablée des Chefs Teaches Kids About Nutrition While Feeding the Homele
Exposed Brick Adornments
The Tom Haga 'Attic' Wallpaper Collection Conceals Boring Walls
Education Springboards
Juma Ventures Helps Youth in California Enter College
Pop Art-Inspired Eateries
The Shumis Pizzeria Takes Cues From Warhol
Arcade Skate Parks
The Mountain Dew Skate Pinball Ad Features an Epic Extreme Sports Arena
Printed Plastic Icon Volumes
The ASSOULINE Barbie Ultimate Edition will Tickle you Pink
Effortless Cosplay Eyewear
Anime Glasses Make Transforming into Japanese Art Easy and Convenient
DIY Theater Constructions
A California Man Creates a Home Theater Garage
Personal Development Diners
Ground Level Cafe Offers Training to At-Risk Youth in Toronto
Waiter-Inspired Tablets
Buffalo Wild Wings Fuses Technology with Ordering
Entangled Installation Eateries
The Aria Ristorante Features Eye-Catching Fixtures
Peculiar Pop-Up Cuisine
Bob Blumer Launches World's Weirdest Restaurants
Vibrant Opportunity Dining
Cafe Create Employs People Who Have Been Homeless
Spider-Shaped Vehicles
The Stompy Robot Will Intimidate Onlookers
Bold Broken Mirror Eateries
The Alegra Restaurant by Mr.Important is Dynamically Designed
Secret Social Media Meals
The Opera Tavern Tweets Exclusive Passwords for Special Burgers
Self-Serve Craft Beer Stores
The Growler Station Offers Unique Brews for Those On-The-Go
Handheld Gaming Lounges
The Akihabara Assembly Hall Reinvents 1980s Arcades
Dreamy Abstract Artworks
Ingrid Kay Creates Mystifying Paintings of a Surreal World
Empowering Bakeries
The Bread Maker in the UK Employees People with Learning Disabilities
Luxurious Cave-Bound Getaways
The Grotta Palasezze Hotel Sits in Limestone
Gangster Puppet Videos
B*tches by The Dummiez is a Rap Video with Hoodlum Caricatures
Popping Pink Awareness Ads
Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin Shine in MAC's Newest Viva Glam Campaign
Japanese Talking Toy Puppies
The 'Keitai Wanko' Interactive Puppy Communicates with a Fake Phone
Serene Sound Sculptures
'Caten' by David Letellier Uses Art to Transcend the Act of Faith
Purpose-Driven Printing Professions
Social Imprints Offers Employment to At-Risk Individuals
Patient Empowering Video Games
PE Interactive Hopes to Strengthen the Resolve of Cancer Victims
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Potluck Cafe Offers Employment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
Road-Kill Cafes
Hillbilly Tea Offers Up Meals That are Au Naturel
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Winnipeg Free Press Cafe Invites Interaction With Publication
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The LEGO Chalkboard Eraser Will Save Teachers Time and Energy
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Playful Cycling Pavilions
Bicycle Club by NL Architects is an Arena Dedicated to Cyclists
Electro-Rocking Rhythm Robots
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The ‘Kuratas’ Mechwarrior Wears a Deadly Smile
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Feline Smartphone Apparel
The Hello Kitty Touch Screen Gloves Keeps You Warm While Messaging
Reptile Cafes
Yokohama Subtropical Tea is Staffed by Cold-Blooded Creatures
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Cafe Gratitude Demonstrates Generosity With Free 'I am Grateful' Dish
Asymmetrical Oceanside Abodes
Japan's Architect Cafe Designs a Sweet Private Beachside Pad
Fingertip Puppet Cutlery
Finger Sporks by Archie McPhee Will Redefine How You Eat Food
Social, Eco Mail
Pivotal Packaging Offers Supportive Job Opportunities and Greener Services
Iconic Gaming Closets
Split Reason Takes a Peek into Mario's Closet
Community Craft Ciders
Brew On is a Social Enterprise Based in the United Kingdom
French Feline Cosmetics
The Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette is Full of Pastel Colors
Social Purpose Gardens
'Landscaping With Heart' Employs People with Mental Illnesses in Vancouver
Humanized Arcade Games
Person Pinball Replaces Pinballs and Bumpers With People
Crowdsourced Cafe Apps
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Karma-Inspired Coffee Houses
The Optimism Cafe Serves up Free Cups of Joe and Hope
Opt-in Phone Directories
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Real-Life Retro Gaming
The Pinball Machine Skate Park Brings the Classic Arcade Game to Reality
Square Donut-Shaped Subwoofers
The Sonos Sub is Sleek and Wireless
Reclaimed Luxury Eateries
La Ville de Pins by BANG by MIN Turns Disheveled into Exclusive
Sustainable Ethical Eateries
Wild Idea Buffalo Co Is A Humane Meat Company
Heavy Metal Arcade Apps
AC/DC Pinball Will Have Fans Playing All Night Long
Battle-Bot Arcade Games
Rack up the Points Cyberton Style with the Transformers Pinball Machine