# Artistic Shipping Container Cafes The Shreebs Popup Cafe Features a Graffiti-Clad Store Front By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shreebs-popup References: [laweekly](http://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/this-pop-up-coffee-shop-has-a-new-semi-permanent-home-in-a-shipping-container-6073054) & [shreebscoffee](http://www.shreebscoffee.com/) LA's Schreebs pop-up serves up an artisanal coffee menu that includes favorites like signature cold brews, hot or iced tea beverages, and even Mexican-inspired baked snacks. Located in the the heart of the Los Angeles Arts District, this vibrant cafe is housed inside a refurbished shipping container, making it an eco-friendly piece of architecture. The sustainable retail space is painted in bright colors, featuring an exterior that is an homage to modern graffiti, and inspired by the LA Art District's local talents. A menu item to look forward to at the pop-up is a "Choco-Chile Cold-Brew Latte which includes a bath of cane sugar and crushed red pepper flakes." This temporary cafe is a must-see for both locals and tourists, fusing eco-friendly architecture with local coffee and food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 90% | 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 - **Artistic Shipping Container Cafes:** The trend of creating pop-up cafes housed inside refurbished shipping containers presents opportunities for unique and environmentally friendly architectural designs. - **Graffiti-clad Storefronts:** The incorporation of modern graffiti art on the exteriors of retail spaces offers a vibrant and visually engaging aesthetic that attracts customers. - **Sustainable Retail Spaces:** The concept of creating eco-friendly retail spaces promotes sustainable practices in the food and beverage industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can explore the idea of using refurbished shipping containers as unique and eye-catching storefronts to stand out in the market. - **Street Art:** Street art and graffiti artists can collaborate with businesses to create visually striking storefronts that reflect the local culture and attract attention. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can specialize in creating sustainable and unique retail spaces using refurbished shipping containers as a disruptive and eco-friendly alternative. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Permanent Cafe Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/permanent-food-truck.md) - [Pop-Up Art Gallery Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saatchi-flowers-signature-cappuccino.md) - [Multi-Sensory Pop-Up Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-gallery.md) - [Coffee Kiosk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valley-fair-kiosk.md) - [Pop-Up Event Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-space-concepts.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Singer-Inspired Pop-Up Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-n-sweet-cafe.md) - [Coffee-Centric Contemporary Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-studio.md)