# Modern Nordic Restaurants The Yogurt Shop Focuses on Minimalism to Mimic Its Food Focus By Meghan Young | Published 2015-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-yogurt-shop References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/9121701/The-Yogurt-Shop) & [theyogurtshop.dk](http://www.theyogurtshop.dk) The Yogurt Shop is a unique breakfast, lunch and dessert restaurant found in Copenhagen, Denmark. There may be an epidemic of [frozen yogurt shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogurtland-spring-menu) popping up around the world, but one that specializes in yogurt in its non-dessert form is unusual. Yet The Yogurt Shop shows people how versatile this food is. From fulfilling meals to [delicious desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yasso-frozen-greek-yogurt), it can be enjoyed in many forms. Although the interior design of The Yogurt Shop mimics the look of yogurt itself, it also adheres to the simplicity of [Nordic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-fant-caf) in general. People will enjoy stepping into the space. Clean and cozy, it is a breath of fresh air from other similar brunch spots. The Yogurt Shop invites people to think differently about the food while also enjoying the peaceful vibe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Yogurt:** The Yogurt Shop demonstrates the versatility of yogurt as a food, inspiring potential innovation in creating new and unique yogurt-based dishes. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** The simplicity and clean aesthetics of Nordic-inspired design at The Yogurt Shop provide an opportunity for interior design innovation, creating calming and inviting spaces for restaurants and cafes. - **Alternative Breakfast and Dessert Concepts:** The Yogurt Shop's focus on serving yogurt-based meals for breakfast and desserts paves the way for disruptive innovation in alternative options and reimagining traditional breakfast and dessert concepts. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The Yogurt Shop's emphasis on the versatility of yogurt opens doors for new product lines and menu items in the food and beverage industry. - **Interior Design:** The minimalist interior design of The Yogurt Shop presents opportunities for innovation in designing calm and cozy spaces for various industries, including restaurants, cafes, and retail. - **Hospitality:** The alternative breakfast and dessert concepts offered by The Yogurt Shop can inspire disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry, creating unique dining experiences and attracting customers with innovative menu options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Plant-Based Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-brown-sugar-vanilla-frozen-dessert.md) - [Frozen Flavored Yogurt Barks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-bark-yogost.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogurtland-strawberries-n-cream.md) - [Dairy-Like Oat Yogurt Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazer-aito-smooth.md) - [Dairy-Free Skyr Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-skyr.md) - [Decadent Yogurt Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decadent-yogurt-snacks.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Social Good Yogurt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogurtland-2.md) - [Viral Flavor Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogurtland-spring-menu.md)