# Innovative Social Cafes Boxcar Social Cafe and Bar Offers Fine Food and Drinks in a Unique Setting By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxcar-social References: [boxcarsocial](https://www.boxcarsocial.ca/) At a first glance, the Boxcar Social restaurant is a cafe and a bar that offers guests a hand-picked rotating menu that showcases the world's finest coffee, wine, [craft beer and whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy) -- dig deeper and guests find a space that encourages curiosity, excellence and innovation to come together in [thoughtful debates and intriguing conversations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn). The company was created in the belief that great products tell a story, and that coffee, wine and food represents something larger. With this in mind, Boxcar Social food and beverages with a complete story about the place that it came from and all of the people involved in getting it to each guest's table. Boxcar Social is an innovative take on a [classic cafe or bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-coffee-house), creating a dining experience that is different with each visit. Image Credit: [Boxcar Social](https://www.facebook.com/pg/boxcarsocial/photos/?ref=page_internal) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Curated Rotating Menus:** Restaurants and cafes can innovate by offering hand-picked rotating menus that showcase the world's finest coffee, wine, craft beer, and whiskeys. - **Storytelling Through Food and Beverages:** Innovative cafes and restaurants can offer food and beverages with a complete story about the place it came from and the people involved in getting it to the table. - **Unique Dining Experiences:** There is an opportunity for cafes and restaurants to create innovative dining experiences that are different with each visit. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Cafes and restaurants can embrace innovative ideas like curated rotating menus and storytelling through food and beverages to stand out in a crowded market. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from unique dining experiences that draw in guests and create a memorable experience. - **Tourism:** Tourist destinations can attract visitors by offering innovative dining experiences that showcase local ingredients and flavors while telling a story. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-parts.md) - [Book-Themed Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto.md) - [Daytime Coffee Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-party.md) - [Specialty Drink Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatbox-foamo-club.md) - [Annex-Based Elevated Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annex-social.md) - [Experience Cocktail Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirithouse-toronto.md) - [Contemporary Dining Establishment Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soco-kitchen-bar.md) - [Uniquely Stylish Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-and-wine-bar.md) - [Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-boutique.md)