# Canadian Shipping Container Cafes The YEG Coffee Can Hides a Fully Stocked Cafe Within By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-19 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeg-coffee-can References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/yeg-coffee-can-coffee-shop-inside-repurposed-shipping-container/125235/) & [yegcoffee](http://www.yegcoffee.com) The YEG Coffee Can is a [mobile coffee shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-delice-coffee-concept) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that boasts a deceivingly compact design that features all the conveniences of a traditional cafe within. The cafe is housed in a [15-foot shipping container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel) that has been painted completely black for a demure look and emblazoned with the phrase, "THERE IS A COFFEE SHOP INSIDE HERE" to draw in curious coffee drinkers. The interior features granite countertops and durable vinyl flooring, while the coffee bar is capable of offering [batch-brew, pour-over, cold-brew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleserve-coffee-concentrate) and doughnuts. The YEG Coffee Can was created by owner Tony Phung who worked on the cafe for around two months before opening it to the public on June 10. The mobile design of the cafe enables it to be easily relocated to different parts of the downtown area. Image Credit: The Star Edmonton ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Cafe:** The YEG Coffee Can showcases the trend of mobile cafes, providing a compact and convenient solution for coffee lovers on the go. - **Shipping Container Design:** The use of a 15-foot shipping container for the YEG Coffee Can demonstrates the trend of repurposing shipping containers for unique and creative business concepts. - **Compact Convenience:** The YEG Coffee Can exemplifies the trend of compact cafes that are able to provide all the amenities of a traditional cafe in a small space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Mobile cafes like the YEG Coffee Can present an opportunity for innovation in the food and beverage industry, allowing for a more flexible and accessible coffee experience. - **Architecture and Design:** The use of shipping containers in the design of businesses such as the YEG Coffee Can opens up opportunities for creative and sustainable architecture and design. - **Hospitality:** The YEG Coffee Can showcases how compact and mobile cafes can offer a unique and convenient experience for customers in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-coffee-truck.md) - [Canadian-Made Canned Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-cup-ready-to-drink-lattes.md) - [Coffee Kiosk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valley-fair-kiosk.md) - [Sustainable Edible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-shop.md) - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Pop-Up Event Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-space-concepts.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-mokka-coffee.md) - [Sustainable Toronto Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispatch-coffee-toronto.md)