From immersive dining concept to innovative business models informed by social good and the sharing economy, cafe culture is evolving at an exponential rate globally as the so-called "third-wave of coffee" continues to push the product from being considered a commodity to a gourmet food item.
Located within the Kit and Ace flagship store in Toronto's posh Yorkville area, the Sorry Coffee Company runs a quaint coffee shop that is carving out its own take on cafe culture. The Sorry cafe has the unique quality being cash-free and has an ever-changing logo that is replaced every three months by a rotating assortment of local artists.
Boasting a unique business model and an even more unique name, the Fair Folks & a Goat is a cafe in Greenwich Village that offers a subscription service for its drip coffee. For a flat fee of $25, members of Fair Folks & a Goat are able to access unlimited coffee for the period of a month.
63 Innovative Cafe Culture Ideas

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Hybrid Coffee Bars
All That is Solid's Cafe Interior Design Suits a Range of Needs

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Artisanal Japanese Cafes
Tokyo's Sarutahiko Coffee Boasts Local Products and Home-Grown Goodies
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Fast Casual Street Cafes
Lumee is a Bahrain Restaurant Boasting a Contemporary Heritage Style
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Homey Bar Cafes
The La Maison Bleue Cafe Combines an Eatery, a Bar and a Quaint Cafe
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Hybrid Bike Shop Cafes
'The Wheelhouse' is a Bike Shop That Doubles as a Coffee Bar
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Chic French Bakery Branding
Boulangerie 41 is a French Patisserie Located in Mexico
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Metropolitan Cat Cafes
The Recently Opened Meow Parlour is the First NYC Cat Cafe
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Cozy Eco Cafes
This Cafe Interior Features a Sustainable Green Wall Installation
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Cultural Institution Cafes
Pennethorne’s Cafe and Bar is the Latest Eatery at Somerset House
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Cafe-Inspired Tech Offices
This San Francisco Office Takes Its Design Cues from Coffee Shops
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Playful Coffee Bars
Café August Marries a Vibrant Brand Identity with Quirky Decor Accents
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Psychedelic Candy Cafes
Kawaii Monster Café Blends Fairytale Imagery and Unconventional Menu Items
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Hybrid Barbershop Cafes
Hurwundeki in London Serves Homemade Food and Affordable Haircuts
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Hybrid Cafe Film Studios
Spreadhouse Coffee in NYC Also Houses a Film Production Lab
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Color-Coded Coffee Shops
This Pantone-Themed Colorful Cafe is For Bright Color Enthusiasts
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Tiny Geometrical Cafes
This New Coffee Shop in Paris is an Expansion of the City's Java Scene
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Garden-to-Table Cafes
This Kreuzberg Garden Project is an Organic Food Hub with a Quaint Cafe
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Industrial All-Day Cafes
This Bar and Restaurant in Gdyna, Poland Boasts a Vintage Aesthetic
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Stadium-Style Cafes
This New Starbucks Location in Las Vegas Features Communal Seating
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Bulletproof Coffee Shops
Dave Asprey's Bulletproof Coffee Shop Boasts High-Tech Brewing Equipment
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Child-Oriented Cafes
The ‘28 For’ Coffee Shop Features Children's Play Areas & Walls to Draw On
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Renovated Prison Cafes
The Jury Cafe Boasts Sustainable Design Details and Vivid Signage
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Home Kitchen Cafes
The Homey Little Man Cafe Sits Inside a Former Post Office Building
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Hybrid Bookshop Cafes
This Quaint Istanbul Bookshop Has a Cafe and Swingsets
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Alchemist Coffee Shop Branding
Estudio Yeyé's Almanegra Brand Identity Features Vintage Accents
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Airy Greenhouse Cafes
This Converted Greenhouse Cafe in Beijing Was Designed by Four O Nine
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Contemporary Teahouse Bars
The Rabbit Hole Offers a Stylish Cocktail-Inspired Eatery Concept
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Repair Shop Cafes
The Roadside Torque Coffee Shop is Convenient for Commuters
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Menswear Brand Cafes
The Frank & Oak Toronto Flagship Houses Cafe St Viateur
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Ever-Evolving Cafe Logos
The Sorry Coffee Co Uses Its Cups as Blank Canvases for Local Designers
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Full-Service Fashion Cafes
Gucci's 1921 Cafe is the Fashion Brand's First High-End Dining Service
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Cozy Cupboard Cafes
The Flipboard Cafe in Melbourne is a Relaxing and Inventive Place to Relax
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Members-Only Coffee Shops
This Small Cafe in New York Offers Bottomless Coffee for a Monthly Fee
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Recording Studio Cafes
The Songbyrd Record Cafe in Washington Has a Recording Booth
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Robotic Coffee Brewers
This Cafe Features a Robot That Can Brew Five Pour-Overs at a Time
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Contemporary Prague Cafes
The Proti Proudu Bistro is Inspired by the Idea of Connection and Coffee
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Iconic Department Store Cafes
Cafe Cuillier Inside Galleries Lafayette is Perfectly Parisian
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Weekend-Inspired Coffeeshops
This Enchanting New Cafe Resides in Amsterdam's Jordaan District
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Medieval Church Cafes
This Amsterdam Cafe is Located Within the City's Oldest Building
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Quaint Suburban Cafe Concepts
This Charming German Cafe is Designed to Be a Meeting Place
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Artisanal Donut Cafes
Grumpy Donuts Offers Handcrafted Specialty Desserts
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Hybrid Yoga Cafes
Toronto's Yogaville Pairs Classes for Relaxation with Treats
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Coffee Tasting Kits
These Kits from 'Pilot Coffee Roasters' Provide a New Way to Enjoy Coffee
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Crime-Themed Cafes
The Water's Coffee Shop Location is Based Off the TV Series Breaking Bad
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Bike Factory Cafes
Heritage Bicycles in Chicago is Part Bike Shop and Part Coffeeshop
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TV Show Cafes
The Television Program-Inspired Breaking Bad Coffee Shop is Located in Turkey
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Cinematic Fashion Cafes
The Wes Anderson Prada Restaurant Boasts a Whimsical Design
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Nitrogen-Chilled Coffee
The NBHD Neanderthal Cafe Chills Its Iced Coffee Drinks with Nitrogen
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Retro Record-Playing Cafes
The 'Long Play Cafe' Combines Coffee and Vinyl Records
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Positivity-Rewarding Cafes
Marmite's Twitter Shop Treats 'Lovers' for Free, While 'Haters' Pay
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Members-Only Coffee Bars
This North London Coffee Shop Sits Within a Coworking Club
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Quaint Hybrid Cafes
Supreme Roastworks is a Hybrid Retail Concept Located in Oslo
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Line-Free Coffee Shops
This Starbucks Store Eliminated Lines by Introducing Text Message Orders
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Japanese Video Game Cafes
The Capcom Cafe Serves Themed Meals and Offers Exclusive Game Previews
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Continental Retail Cafes
The Rozove Cafe and Store is a Pink-Hued Paradise
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Canadian-Aboriginal Cafes
The Roundhouse Cafe in Montreal Serves Aboriginal Food and Coffee
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Non-Profit Volunteer Cafes
The Rio Coco Coffee Cafe Sends its Profits to Local Schools
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Speakeasy Cafe Rebranding
Starbucks Stores are Transitioning to Serve Wine and Beer in the Evening
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Cabin-Inspired Cafes
The Cafeina Cafe by mode:lina architekci Boasts a Homey and Cosy Atmosphere
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Citrusy Chocolate Drinks
This Hot Chocolate is Made with Orange Zest and Ginger
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Car-Powered Cafes
The 'Toyota Barista' Stunt Demonstrates How Much Energy Brakes Generate
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Outdoor-Friendly Coffee Makers
The 'mokka to go' Coffee Maker Brings High-Quality Java Anywhere
Portable Tubed Coffee Pastes
The No Normal Coffee is the World's First Coffee in a Tube
Romantic Ready-to-Drink Lattes
La Colombe's Draft Latte Strawberry Mocha Unites Decadent Flavors
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Modern Japanese Restaurants
Kyuramen's Arcadia Design Concept Boasts an Immersive Atmosphere
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Immersive High-Fashion Retail Experiences
Alaïa Opens a Bookstore and Café at Its Flagship Store
Premium QSR Instant Coffees
McCafé At-Home Coffee Launches New K-Cup Options and Instant Coffee
Personalization-Focused Retail Concepts
Golden Goose Opens in NYC's Meatpacking District
Cafe Drink-Inspired Creamers
These Starbucks Creamers Come in Three Options
Refined Culturally-Immersive Coffee Houses
Bacha Coffee Unveiled a Luxe European Flagship in Paris
Modern Retail Café Concepts
The EL&N Deli & Bakery Opens its Doors in Shaftesbury Capital
Fragrance-Inspired Lattes
Maison Margiela's Pop-Up Cafe Served an Afternoon Delight Latte
Wooden Pillar Japanese Cafes
Schemata Architects Completes the Blue Bottle Coffee Cafe Design
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Caffeine Confessions Celebrates Being Your Own Barista
Luxury Fashion Label Cafes
Dior Opened a Dedicated Cafe at its Shanghai Boutique
Coffee-Donut Goat Cheeses
Montchevre's Cold Brew & Donuts Goat Cheese Blends Sweet, Creamy Flavors
Purposeful Pour-Over Drip Coffees
Oval Coffee Roasters Debuts its Coffee at Sprouts Farmers Market
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Indonesian Small Batch Coffees
Trader Joe's Has a New Java of the Gods Small Lot Coffee
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Dairy-Free Ready-to-Drink Iced Coffees
The Rude Health Iced Coffee Range Features Two Products
Interaction-Based Japanese Cafe Designs
I IN Designs the New Blue Bottle Coffee Cafe in Takanawa
Small-Batch Luxe Coffees
Kloo is Dedicated to Refining the Premium Coffee Experience
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Immersive Coffee Pop-Ups
Ninja will Host the Ninja Luxe Café 'House of Vibes' Event in NYC
Pop-Up Art Gallery Cafes
The Saatchi Flowers Signature Cappuccino Was Created by Lavazza
Daytime Coffee Mixers
The Coffee Party is Toronto's New Daytime Function Serving Coffee and Treats
Coffee-Inspired Auto Tours
Mazda Canada & Coffee Association of Canada Debut the Mazda Coffee Tour
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
Seasonal Coffee Shop Menus
Tim Hortons Debuts a Fall Menu with Early Access for Digital Customers
Honey Nut Latte Menus
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Introduced a New Range Lattes
Social Experiment Cafes
International Delight Set Up the Simply Coffee Café to Capture Reactions
Expansive Summertime Cafe Menus
Scooter’s Coffee’s Summer Menu Has Sweet and Indulgent Options
Organic Own-Brand Coffee Pods
Natural Grocers Organic Coffee Pods Come in Several Options
Seasonal Plant-Based Coffee Drinks
The Califia Farms 2024 Seasonal Range is Fall and Winter-Ready
Autumnal Apple Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee New Fall Menu Puts Fruit Flavor in the Spotlight
Wooden Banquette Cafe Designs
François O'Neill and His Team Design Cafe François in London
Adaptable Day-to-Night Cafe Bars
The Duo is a Transitional Space with a Glass Dragon Installation
Whimsical Coffee Capsules
My Little Pony x Joyground Coffee Features Four Coffee Bags
Modernist Toy-Like Coffee Makers
The 'KOIRO' Espresso Machine Concept is Playful Yet Posh
Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes
Starbucks and Kirishima Shuzo Partnered for an Upcoming Location
Romantic Cafe Loyalty Rewards
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Buy One, Share One Promo is Sweet
Kid-Friendly Cafes
A New Starbucks in Osaka Features a Kids Frappuccino Range & Kids Bar
Wellness-Promoting Seasonal Beverage Menus
Klatch Coffee Debuts the GOOD FOR THE BODY + SOUL Menu
Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors
Niceworkshop Designed the Interiors for HaHouse Cafe
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Canada-Inspired Maple Lattes
Balzac's Coffee Introduces Canada's Cup Iced Maple Latte
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs
Jhanyar Designs the New GaGeeNang Collection
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Black Youth-Empowering Coffee Brands
Bartholomew Jones Ventures into the Industry with Cxffeeblack
Plant-Based Iced Lattes
The Caffè Latte by Oato Was Created for Modern Milkman
Functional Coffee-Based Refreshments
The Black Sheep Coffee Functional Latte Menu is Arriving Now
Festive Specialty Coffee Menus
Gregorys Coffee Unveiled its Holiday Menu Featuring Four Drinks
Collaborative Coffee-Celebrating Lines
Marimekko & Blue Bottle Coffee Pay Homage to Finnish Coffee
Mushroom-Based Coffee Products
Four Sigmatic Launches New Coffee Products in Varying Formats
Modern Espresso Coffee Makers
Aldo Rossi Designs the Contemporary Cupola Espresso Maker
Space-Inspired Dynamic Coffee Shops
DE-YAN and Jimmy Butler Open Up the First Bigface Store
Modernized Coffee Rebrands
Bulletproof Recently Showcased Its Strategic Rebrand
Nutritious Ready-To-Drink Coffee Lines
Javvy Coffee is Launching in Sprouts Farmers Market
Singer-Inspired Pop-Up Cafes
Cash App & Sabrina Carpenter Opened a Short N' Sweet Cafe in NYC
Nostalgic Summer Coffee Flavors
Don Francisco Introduces Coconut Cream and Orange Vanilla Swirl
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
95-Cent Cafe Lattes
The BIGGBY COFFEE 30th Anniversary is Being Marked with a Special Deal
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Chinese Tea Brand Pop-Ups
HEYTEA Celebrated a Successful Expansion into the French Market
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Festive Drink Menu Features Five Beverages
Luxe Airline Cafe Experiences
Air Canada Has Unveiled Its Latest Air Canada Café
Specialty Vietnamese Coffees
FifthSip Bridges Vietnamese Coffee Traditions & Urban Coffee Culture
Free-Range Dairy Iced Coffees
The Guv’nor Cold Coffees Come in Three Flavors
Coffee-to-Go Retail Concepts
The Delice de France Café Delice Coffee Concept is Easy to Implement
Flavored Instant Coffee Variants
Continental Coffee Launches Four New Flavored Instant Coffees
Recyclable Aluminum Coffee Pods
Cambio Roasters Expands into Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
DJ-Enhanced Morning Parties
Croissound Champions a Unique Social Experience in Montreal
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Indulgent Coffee Drinks
The Arctic Frappe Brings Bold New Flavors to Chilled Coffee
Coffee-Themed April Fool's News
Eight O’Clock Coffee Serves Up Whole Bean Humor
Remote Work Café Finders
Coffee Radar Helps You Discover the Best Remote Work Cafés Globally
Mysterious Cafe Drinks
Scooter's Coffee Mystery Drink Encourages Customers to Take a Guess
Cafe-Inspired Skincare Events
Sweet July Skin Hosted a Unique Party for its Coffee Fix Night Cap
Modern Tennis-Inspired Cafes
Common Grounds Coffee Roaster Boasts an Open Concept and Tennis Court
Luxury NYC-Inspired Cafes
Fashion Label Coach Opened a Restaurant and Coffee Shop in Jakarta
Specialty Coffee Collection Expansions
Farrer’s Unveils Single-Origin Coffee Collection
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Self-Serve Cafe Machine Updates
Costa Express Machines Will Now Offer Fresh Tea
Direct-To-Consumer Coffee Products
Boyd’s Coffee is Expanding Its Retail Model to Include D2C
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Superfood Cafe Expansions
nutbar Opens Fifth Location with Holistic Menu Offerings
Museum-Approved Coffee Kombuchas
The MOMO x Tate Modern Cold-Brew Coffee Kombucha is Complex
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Matcha-Focused Spring Coffee Menus
Good Earth Coffeehouse Debuts Its New Seasonal Menu
Modernized Retailer Cafes
The M&S Coffee Shop is Launching at M&S EPSOM
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Coffee-Focused Lifestyle Capsules
Lazy Oaf and Grind Announce a Limited Edition Collection
Maple Spiced Cold Brews
Another Broken Egg Cafe is Introducing a Maple Spice Cold Brew This Fall
Rapper-Backed Coffee Brands
Pusha T Unveils the Grindin Coffee Brand and Capsule Collection
Coffee Retail Expansions
Good Earth Coffeehouse Expands in Canadian Institutions
Remote Workspace Cafes
Cafe Hunt Helps You Find Laptop-Friendly Cafes With Key Amenities
Space-Conscious Cafe Tables
George & Willy Design the Minimal Wall-Mounted Cafe Table
Avant-Garde Theatrical Experiences
Coffee Oysters Champagne Hosts the 'Sweet Sorrow' Play
Rugged Roadtrip Coffee Activations
Arctic Coffee and Isuzu Partnered to Hand Out Cold Coffees
Subscription-Based Coffee Services
Noma Kaffe is Bringing World-Class Coffee to Your Doorstep
Festive Holiday Coffee Menus
Ziggi's Coffee Debuts its First Holiday Menu and Special Promotion
Coffee Tasting Journals
Coffee Note Lets You Discover Local Coffee Shops and Learn About Beans
Groundbreaking Decaf Coffee Ranges
City Boy Coffee Has Elevated the Decaffeinated Coffee Market
Coffee-Focused Education Programs
Klatch Coffee Unveils Its Summer 2025 Educational Programming
Complimentary Plant Milk Coffees
Oatly is Giving Away Free Oat Milk Coffees in the UK
Subscription-Based Decaf Gift Options
Dekáf Coffee Roasters Expands Its Specialty Decaf Offerings
Cafe-Inspired Coffee Capsules
These Costa Coffee Capsules Work with L'OR and Nespresso Systems
Cafe-Inspired Coffee Capsules
Little's Toffee Nut Coffee Pods are Nespresso-Compatible
Cafe-Inspired Milkshake Menus
Häagen-Dazs Shops Coffee Milkshakes are Arriving Through Springtime
Proprietary Brewing Cold Coffees
The FedUp Foods Cold Brew Coffee Line Has Two Roast Options
Robust Retailer Coffee Ranges
Casey's Darn Good Coffee Comes in Eight New Blends
Panama-Produced Coffee Products
Klatch Coffee Spotlights Its Geisha Coffee and Its Brand Ethos
Coffee Culture-Inspired Hotels
HOTEL DRIP&DROP is Designed with an Elevated Coffee Influence
Permanent Cafe Food Trucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Permanent Food Truck at the LA Zoo
Experimental Sporty Coffee shops
Studio Fffaaarrr Designs the Common Grounds Terra Cafe
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
Staten Island Partners with the Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand
Comforting Holiday Cafe Menus
The BIGGBY COFFEE Festive Holiday Menu Has Food and Drinks
Nostalgic Autumnal Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee is Introducing Menu Items for Fall
Mississauga Coffee Chain Debuts
%Arabica Expands into Square One with an Innovative Store Design
Remote Work Cafes
SpotFinder Helps You Discover The Best Cafes For Remote Work
Glass-Walled Shanghai Cafes
Offhand Practice Completes the Mei Yuan Cafe in Shanghai
Artisan Autumnal Coffee Drinks
These New CosMc’s Drinks Come in Six Varieties
Exposed Material-Inspired Cafés
Shell + Core Embodies the Tadao Ando Aesthetic for its Otaku Café
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
Juxtaposing Finnish Design-Themed Cafes
Yatofu Taps Local Craftspeople to Design the El Fant Café
Classic-Era Aesthetic Restaurants
Café Boulud Offers a Seasonally-Changing Menu Experience
Unified Enterprise Coffee Programs
The GrindPro Coffee Program Offers Barista-Quality Roasts
Cowboy Coffee Kits
Free Rein Coffee Company & Stetson Created a Rustic Coffee Gift Set
Cafe Workspace Finders
Cafewofi Helps You Find The Perfect Cafe To Work In Anywhere
Regional Autumn Cafe Menus
PJ’s Coffee Autumn Menu is Inspired by New Orleans Cuisine
Ultra-Premium Coffee Subscription Services
Podium Coffee Club Sources Only from the Highest Levels
Cafe Anniversary Drink Menus
Ziggi’s Coffee is Celebrating 20 Years with New Drink Options
In-Store Cold Foam Events
Scooter's Coffee Launches a Dedicated Cold Foam Day on March 7
Pumpkin Pie Espresso Drinks
Beans & Brews Has a New Pumpkin Pie Fritalia Drink for the Holidays