# Upcycled Restroom Restaurants The Attendant Sandwhich Shop Used to be a Bathroom By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-03-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-shop References: [nydailynews](http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/cat-cafe-toilet-sandwich-shop-new-eateries-hit-london-article-1.1277130) & [the-attendant](http://www.the-attendant.com/) This cheeky sandwich shop called The Attendant was formally used as a bathroom. It figuratively defies the old saying, "Don't sh*t where you eat." The meaning of the saying may be intended for a different purpose, but it still applies in this instance. The restaurant still possesses the vintage 19th century urinals -- essentially this restaurant gives one the ability to sit where 19th century Englishmen went pee. The sandwich shop has been through extensive sanitary measures in order to ensure it is hygienic enough to serve food. That being said, it would be no surprise if one were a little hesitant to feel comfortable about eating there. As clean as the place may be, it will always carry that washroom atmosphere. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Upcycling:** Exploring new ways to repurpose old spaces, such as converting bathrooms into restaurants. - **Novelty Experiences:** Creating unique dining experiences by incorporating unconventional locations like restrooms. - **Nostalgic Design:** Embracing the charm and history of vintage interiors in restaurants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for innovative restaurants to transform unconventional spaces into dining establishments. - **Interior Design:** Demand for design professionals who can bring historical and nostalgic elements to contemporary spaces. - **Food and Beverage:** Potential for unique dining concepts to attract customers seeking unconventional experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Bathroom Location Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bathroom-app.md) - [Retro Sandwich Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich.md) - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Playfully Designed Cheeky Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-tell-dad.md) - [Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-carriage.md) - [Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restroom-code-maps.md) - [Lavatory Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encycloopedia.md) - [Cheeky Hygiene Company Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-clean-you-can-kiss-it.md) - [Warm Persian-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishroom.md)