# Charming For-Good Cafes The Peace Coffee Shop is in Minneapolis’ Wonderland Park By Rebecca Byers | Published 2013-05-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-coffee-shop References: [socialimpactapp](http://www.socialimpactapp.com) & [peacecoffeeshop](http://www.peacecoffeeshop.com/) The Peace Coffee Shop is the first cafe from the folks at [Peace Coffee](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-coffee), and is located in what was once Minneapolis’ Wonderland Park Amusement Park. In the city’s Longfellow neighborhood, the Wonderland Park Peace Coffee Shop is run by a local non-profit, the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, just as Peace Coffee. The cafe is a bright space that was put together by volunteers and Peace Coffee staff themselves, while they also ask for the help of local artists in incorporating upcycled materials to decorate the space. In addition to their organic and fair trade Peace Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa, the coffee shop features [locally sourced baked goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-earth-coffeehouses), soups, and more. **Contact Information** Peace Coffee Shop [website](http://www.peacecoffeeshop.com/) Peace Coffee Shop on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Peace-Coffee-Shop-Wonderland-Park/181304285217589) Peace Coffee Shop on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/peacecoffeeshop) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 69% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **For-good Cafes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create cafes that not only serve quality food and beverages but also support local non-profits and incorporate sustainable practices. - **Upcycled Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a business that specializes in upcycling materials to create unique and environmentally friendly decor for cafes, restaurants, and other commercial spaces. - **Locally Sourced:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a platform that connects coffee shops and other food establishments with local farmers and suppliers, enabling them to source their ingredients locally. ### Where This Applies - **Cafes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce technology-driven solutions that enhance the customer experience in cafes, such as self-ordering kiosks, cashless payment options, and personalized recommendations. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create digital platforms that facilitate fundraising and community engagement for non-profit organizations, making it easier for them to connect with supporters and achieve their missions. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative packaging solutions that prioritize sustainability and reduce waste in the food and beverage industry, such as biodegradable materials and reusable containers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Toronto Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispatch-coffee-toronto.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Bed-Filled Vietnamese Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chidori.md) - [Refined Culturally-Immersive Coffee Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacha-coffee.md) - [Specialty Seasonal Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peets-coffee-holiday-menu.md) - [Daytime Coffee Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-party.md) - [Primitive Coffee Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shophouse.md) - [Holiday-Themed Coffee Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partners-coffee1.md) - [Dual-Function Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-coffee.md)