# Nostalgic Neon-Lit Bars The Convenience Bar in Toronto Revives Everything About the 90s By Amy Duong | Published 2018-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conveniencebar References: [conveniencerestobar](http://conveniencerestobar.com) The Convenience Bar is located in Toronto, Ontario, and it gives visitors a [nostalgic taste of the 90s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90s-cocktails-menu). The front of the resto-bar takes on the appearance of a general convenience store but encompasses much more. Convenience Bar aims to exude a sense of familiarity with a hidden bar behind the typical corner store, stocked with visually appealing cocktails, beers and food. There is a selection of everyone's [favorite childhood gadgets, candies and chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-snacks) including Pop Rocks, Milk Duds, Lite-Bright, View-Masters, Popeyes Candy Sticks and a miniature Back to the Future DeLorean. The resto-bar behind the convenience store blasts a blend of modern-day music with some throwbacks to suit its theme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 16% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Resto-bars:** The trend of creating restaurants that transport customers back to the past can be expanded to other decades and cultural movements. - **Bar/candy Store Fusions:** Combining a bar with a candy store could create a unique and appealing customer experience, especially for those seeking a dose of nostalgia. - **Incorporating Nostalgia Into Menu Design:** Incorporating nostalgic foods and drinks into menus can create a strong emotional connection with customers and enhance the overall dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can utilize nostalgic themes and experiences to differentiate themselves from competitors and enhance customer satisfaction. - **Retail:** Retail stores can incorporate nostalgic products and branding to appeal to customers looking for a connection to the past. - **Marketing:** Marketing firms can use nostalgia as a way to create emotional connections with customers and differentiate brands in a crowded marketplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster.md) - [Video Store Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster-speakeasy.md) - [Nostalgic Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-worlds-of-wonder.md) - [Laid-Back Australian-Inspired Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australianinspired-bar.md) - [Nostalgic Brunch Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-brunch.md) - [Canadiana-Themed Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grizzly-bar.md) - [Stock Market-Themed Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sauga-bar-xchange.md) - [Y2K Mall Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgia-mall.md) - [Cheerful Holiday Pop-Up Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingers-cocktail-bar.md)