Last year, the Spout Coffee Company cafe became the first retail space in all of Pretoria, South Africa, to be made from recycled shipping containers. As a result, the eye-catching new cafe has quickly become a hit among those looking for a unique space to grab a cup of coffee and a bite to eat.
Spout Coffee Company is a hip cafe located on an unused lot in Pretoria’s Hazelwood neighborhood. The cafe is made up of two repurposed shipping containers stacked on top of one another to create a two-story space. Downstairs there is a walk-up coffee bar and kitchen, while the upstairs area features extra seating and a five-kilogram small batch roaster. There is also an open-air patio out front for customers to relax and enjoy the cafe's gourmet coffee and baked goods.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Recycled Shipping Containers
- The use of repurposed shipping containers in creating retail spaces opens up opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly design innovations.
- Two-story Cafes
- The rise of two-story cafes constructed from stacked shipping containers offers a unique and eye-catching dining experience that attracts customers seeking unconventional spaces.
- Small Batch Roasting
- The incorporation of small batch roasters into cafes provides an opportunity for specialty coffee enthusiasts to enjoy freshly roasted, high-quality coffee.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can explore the use of recycled shipping containers to create distinctive and environmentally conscious cafe spaces.
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can capitalize on the trend of constructing two-story cafes using repurposed shipping containers, offering innovative and sustainable building solutions.
- Coffee Industry
- The coffee industry can embrace the concept of small batch roasting in cafes to cater to the growing demand for specialty coffee and enhance the overall coffee experience for customers.
