# Mission-Based Cafes Overflow Coffee Bar Fosters a Community Get-Together Environment By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-02-03 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overflow-coffee-bar References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OverflowCoffeeBar) & [overflowcoffeebar.org](http://www.overflowcoffeebar.org/) Located on State Street in Chicago, Illinois, Overflow Coffee Bar fashions itself as more than just a place to grab a cup of joe. It also serves as a [community get-together space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf). But wait, don't all cafes? Overflow organizes specific programming in its space, that is, open mic nights, film screenings, artist meet and greets, and high school and/or community organization meetings. The products available at the cafe, which include coffee obviously and more lunch-friendly light meals, are all fair and/or direct trade or organic. There's a bit of clothing on sale as well. Owner Amanda Neely opened the shop in mind in order to support non-profits. **Contact Information** Overflow Coffee Bar [website](http://www.overflowcoffeebar.org/) Overflow on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OverflowCoffeeBar) Overflow on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/overflowcoffee) Overflow on [Blogspot](http://overflowcoffeebar.blogspot.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Community-centric Establishments:** Opportunities exist for setting up businesses that serve not just as a place to acquire goods or services but also as a community gathering space hosting a variety of events. - **Socially Responsible Consumption:** There is a growing trend in consumers seeking out products and services that align with their personal values, such as fair trade, direct trade, and organic offerings. - **Supporting Non-profits:** Businesses that prioritize and allocate resources to support non-profits through their operations have the potential to attract consumers who are socially-conscious and want to make a difference through their purchases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage establishments that also act as community centers have the potential to generate a loyal customer base and increase profits through events and purchases that align with personal values. - **Retail:** Retail establishments offering fair trade and/or organic clothing or other goods have the potential to attract socially-conscious consumers who want to make a difference through their retail purchases. - **Event Planning:** There are opportunities to create businesses that cater specifically to organizing and promoting community events in order to establish a community-centric atmosphere and increase customer engagement and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Toronto Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispatch-coffee-toronto.md) - [Daytime Coffee Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-party.md) - [Indulgent Italian Coffee Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oretta-caffe.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Purposeful Pour-Over Drip Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-over-drip-coffee.md) - [Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equal-parts.md) - [Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-caffeine-confessions.md) - [Spirit-Infused Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-coffee-brand.md) - [Abandoned Coffee Shop Strategies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abandoned-coffee-shop.md)