While big names like Starbucks and McCafe battle it out to win over consumers for "favourite coffee," a huge number of people are surpassing chains entirely, heading to unique coffeehouses, local coffee shops, independent cafes and ‘authentic’ espresso bars.
This cluster looks at some of the more unique coffeehouses, coffee shops, cafes and espresso bars featured on Trend Hunter. To be fair, we’ve also thrown in mentionable innovations from bigger chains making an effort to spice up their joe and the way they serve it.
35 Unique Coffeehouses
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Shipping Container Houses (Follow Up)
The Illy House Blooms in 90 Seconds
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Bikini Baristas
Cafe Di Vang 2 in Vietnam Serves Coffee With a Side of Skin
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Cowgirls Espresso
Serving Sexy Lattes
32
Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
31
Hooters-Style Coffee
The Grand View Topless Coffee Shop Opens in Maine
30
Opulent Eating
Luxury Fashion Brand Opens Gucci Cafe in Tokyo
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Bikini-Clad Baristas
Java Girls Blends Hooters and Starbucks
28
Japanese Maid Cafe
Anime Fetish Restaurant in Toronto
27
Faux Indie Espresso Bars
Starbucks 15th Avenue E Coffee and Tea Shops May Even Serve Wine
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Canine Coffee
Doggy Java Cafe
25
Glass Courtyard Cafes
Dan Graham's Cafe Bravo in Berlin Mixes Past & Present
24
Tea Houses on Stilts
Terunobu Fujimori Designs The Takasugi-an in Japan
23
Seaside Angletecture
Unique, Revitalized Waterfront Café Design Lures Diners
22
Coffee Shop Kitten Rentals
Tokyo's Cat Cafe Calico
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Chic Café
Nestlé's Nespresso Boutique In Paris
20
Food Inspired Architecture
Cafe Shaped Like Toast
19
Coffeehouses on Wheels
Daniel Milchtein's Stunning 'Mobile Coffee Shop' Will Stop Traffic
18
Social Experience Art
The Pop-Up Cafe Travels Across Amsterdam
17
Suspended Cafeterias
The Octospider
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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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Caffeinated Cross-Branding
At KISS Coffeehouse, Rock 'n' Roll All Night and Drink Coffee Every Day
13
Chalkboard Cafes
Felix Lobelius Creates Handwritten 'Kaffe' Coffee Shop Design
12
Traffic Jam Cafes
‘Cahoona Coffee' Is Germany's First Coffee Drive-Through
11
Comfort Food Coffeehouses
IHOP Cafe Hops On the High-End Java Bandwagon
10
Gas Station Coffee Shops
Say Sayonara to Stale and Watered-Down Truck-Stop Java
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Energy-Generating Revolving Doors
NL Coffee Shop Harnesses Kinetic Energy
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Crowdsourced Coffee Prices
Java Street Cafe Lets Customers Pay What They Think is Fair
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Ultra Hip Parisian Bookstore
Cool Hang Out
6
Cardboard Cafes
B3 Designers at London Design Festival
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Subway Cafes
Subway Tries Espresso & Paninis
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The Seva Cafe
No Bill Here - Pay Only What You Wish
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Beach Cafe Made of Iron Sheets
Graffiti-Proof East Beach Cafe
2
Fighting McCafe
Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi
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Mobile Ordering
Order Your Morning Coffee From Your Phone
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The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
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The Lavazza A Modo Mio Tiny Eco is Small But Offers Big Flavor
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
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Florence by Mills Coffee Expresses Millie Bobby Brown's Love of Java
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Tequila Espresso Martini Kits
Chamberlain Coffee and 818 Tequila are Putting a Twist on a Classic
Modernized Coffee Product Branding
Nescafé Branding Has Been Overhauled for a Refreshed Profile
Chic Single-Cup Coffee Brewers
The Beautiful Perfect Grind Single-Serve Coffeemaker is at Walmart
Caffeine-Free Energy Drinks
The New B&B Energy Drinks are Made to Order and Free from Caffeine
Cola-Infused Frappuccinos
The Starbucks Cola Frappuccino is a Sweet, Retro-Style Refreshment
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
Summer-Inspired Coffee Machines
Nespresso & PANTONE Drop an Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer
Smooth QSR Cold-Brew Coffees
McDonald's Cold Brew Comes in Two Options
Flavor Exploration Coffee Pods
Zavida Coffee Roasters is Introducing New Keurig Pods
Artistic QSR Merch
Starbucks Unveils New Collection in Collaboration with Artist Tim Singleton
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
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
AI-Generated Coffee Blends
Artificial Intelligence Created Kaffa Roastery's AI-CONIC Blend
Reusable Coffee Capsule Kits
The tampit Capsule Barista Packs Seven Reusable Pods at Once
Automated Drip Coffee Brewers
The De’Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker Brews Hot or Cold Java
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
Automated Barista Coffee Makers
The Siemens EQ900 beanIdent System Has a 6.8-Inch Touchscreen
Actor-Approved Coffee Companies
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Exceptionally Cultivated Coffees
Nespresso N20 is the Result of 20 Years of Research
Olive Oil-Infused Coffees
The Starbucks Oleato Line Shares a Taste of Cold-Pressed EVOO
Ready-to-Drink Blended Coffees
Starbucks' New Frappuccino Mini Chilled Coffee Drink is Coming Soon
Italian Cafe Culture-Inspired Cocktails
These New NIO Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
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
Caramel-Flavored Coffee Pods
Starbucks Coffee by Nespresso for Vertuo Now Comes in Two Flavors
Rebellious Coffee Brands
Rare Breed Coffee Experiments with Bold Flavor Combinations
Versatile Automatic Coffee Machines
The 'QuBe' Machine Offers Varied & Noise-Free Coffee Beverages
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
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Contemporary Colorful Coffee Machines
LAYER Design Unveils the Modern Breeze Coffee Machine
Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers
Cafe Mobil's Portable Coffee Maker Perfectly Fits a Cupholder
Caffeinated Dark Chocolate Bars
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Coffee Buzz Bar Will Give You a Boost
Cold Extraction Coffee Makers
The ESSENSE BRRREWER Cold Drip Coffee Maker Enhances Sweetness
Popcorn-Flavored Lattes
Emmi Caffe Latte Popcorn Shares a Taste of the Cinema on the Go
Multi-Bean Coffee Blends
This Fairtrade Organic Five Country Blend Features 5 Types of Beans
Coffee Bean Candy Bars
The Coffee Bar is Made with Whole Coffee Beans Over Cocoa Beans
Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids
'Equal Parts' Opens Down the Road From its Sister Restaurant
Coffee Shop Espresso Martinis
The Ray's Runs on Dunkin' Pop-Up Featured Dunkin' Espresso Martinis
Energy-Efficient Coffee Machines
This Premium Espresso Machine Offers Rapidly Precise Heating
Astrological Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Star Signs Recommends Drinks
Celebratory Free Coffee Campaigns
Panera Bread Celebrated the Opening of Its New Nyc Location
Cookie Candy Bar Coffees
The Original Donut Shop Twix K-Cup Pods Boast a Familiar Flavor
Energizing Espresso Bars
Espresso Bites Can Be Enjoyed as a Solid Snack or Made into a Beverage
Matcha Espresso Lattes
Costa Coffee's Matcha Espresso Latte Energizes by the Bottle
Pod-Based Modern Coffee Machines
The Bruvi is Designed to Simplify the Coffee-Making Experience
RTD Organic Cold Brew Coffees
Lavazza’s Canned Organic Cold Brew Coffees Arrive for Spring
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
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
Coffee-Centric Contemporary Studios
The Blue Bottle Studio Marks the Cafe's First Residency
Syrup-Inspired Coffees
IHOP & Kraft Heinz Collaborated on Pancake-Inspired Coffee
Celebratory Retailer Coffee Campaigns
This 7-Eleven Coffee-to-Go Offer Marks 60 Years of Java
Indonesian Cold Brew Coffees
INDOxyz Shares the Premium Taste of Indonesian Coffee
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Peet's Coffee Accepts Points from Rival Brands on National Coffee Day
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Starbucks Reserve Offers Unique Coffee Cocktail Experiences
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Zend Coffee is Offering Easy Access to Premium Beans
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The Nescafé Instant Coffee Range Has Two New Options
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The ONE Brands Coffee Shop Bars Come in Two Flavors
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Estate '98 Specialty Ultra Concentrated Coffee is Delicious
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Prefer Makes Bean-Free Coffee from Food Waste Like Soy and Bread
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Keurig Introduces the Sweet Cinnamon Toast Crunch-Flavored Coffee Pods
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The Six Bells Collaborates with Winchell Mountain Coffee Roasters
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The Blue Goose Coffee Eco Coffee Pod Advent Calendar Has Eight Blends
Spirit-Based Cold Brews
Kentucky Coffee's Hard Cold Brews Use Premium Coffee-Flavored Whiskey
Honey-Sweetened Cold Brews
Beekeeper Coffee's Canned Coffees are Enhanced with a Touch of Honey
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Elmhurst 1925's Lattes are Made with Minimal Ingredients
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The Caribou Coffee Lavender Drinks Come in Five Varieties
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Specialty Coffee Concentrates
Frazy Bottles are Concentrated Versions of Ready-to-Drink Coffees
Whiskey-Inspired Coffee Blends
Bean Box Launched an Exclusive Bourbon Barrel-Aged Colombia Coffee
Super-Energizing Canned Coffees
Super Coffee XXTRA Delivers a 200mg Jolt of Caffeine
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
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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 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
Dessert-Flavored Coffee Ranges
These Entenmann's Coffees from White Coffee are Flavorful
Festive Artisan Coffee Menus
The Caribou Coffee Holiday Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Coffee-Infused Tequilas
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Seasonal Convenience Store Coffees
These 7-Eleven Seasonal Menu Items Embrace Cold Weather Flavors
Convenient Cold Coffee Products
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Premium QSR Coffee Products
The A&W Brew Bar Menu Now Features Several New Offerings
Canned Vietnamese Coffees
Sang's Ready-to-Drink Coffees Share an Authentic Taste of Vietnam
Revamped QSR Coffee Lineups
Krispy Kreme is Introducing Richer Roasts and Better Beans for Coffee
Donut-Themed Coffee Creamers
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Alpine-Inspired Coffee Products
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Flash-Chilled Coffees
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Irish Cream-Flavored Mochas
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Delectable Rich Coffees
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20-Bean Espresso Blends
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Simple Dark Roast Coffees
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Milky Barista-Style Coffees
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Intense London Roaster Coffees
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Chilled Autumnal Cafe Menus
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French Roasted Coffee Offerings
Trader Joe's French Roast Coffee is Simple and Rich
Coffee-Focused Rewards Programs
The Human Bean Launches a New Rewards App and System
Artisan-Inspired Coffee Station Products
Café Delight Helps Retailers Elevate Coffee Stations
Espresso-Based Cold Brews
STōK Cold Brew Coffee Launches the New Espresso Blend Cold Brew