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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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Self-Operating Sand Artwork Tables
The Origin Coffee Table Pays Homage to Japanese art and Design
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Premium QSR Instant Coffees
McCafé At-Home Coffee Launches New K-Cup Options and Instant Coffee
Tranquil Design Coffee Makers
The 'Zenbrew' Coffee Maker by Suckhand Saren is Peaceful
Uplifting Canned Coffees
Happy Coffee's Ready-to-Drink Beverages Target Younger Coffee Lovers
Gym-Themed Croissant Experiences
NUDAKE Haus Nowhere Shanghai is an Experimental Art Cafe
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
Oat Milk Fountains
Oatly's Milan Design Week Pop-Up Was "Designed for Humans"
Designer Drip Coffee Makers
The Fellow Aiden Coffee Maker Has a Cubic Silhouette
AI-Generated Coffee Blends
Artificial Intelligence Created Kaffa Roastery's AI-CONIC Blend
Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Caffeine Confessions Celebrates Being Your Own Barista
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
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
Grab-and-Go Plant-Based Lattes
These Califia Farms Single-Serve Products Come in Five Flavors
Autonomous Coffee Stations
Costa Coffee is Introducing an Autonomous Store System for Coffee Prep
Meat-Flavored Coffee Drinks
Starbucks Reserve Shanghai Serves Up the Lucky Savory Latte
Cold Brew Coffee Rebrands
'Robot Foods' Redesigned Cold Brew Packaging for FITCH with 'Here&Now'
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
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
Seasonal Spring Coffee Menus
PJ's Coffee's Latest Menu is Full of Brulee and Vanilla Flavors
Galactic Cafe Experiences
The Star Wars-Themed Cafe in Tokyo Takes Fans to an Outer Galaxy
Exclusive Membership Club Openings
Soho House Will Open a New Location in London's Mayfair
Stealthy Drip Coffee Machines
Fellow Introduces its New Aiden Coffee Brewer Machine
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
Cafe-Collaborative Candle Capsules
Diptyque Launches 'The Art of Gourmandise' with Café Verlet
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
Cartoon-Inspired Coffee Accessories
Hello Kitty is Celebrating 50 Years with Grind Coffee
Luscious Dining Bars
Ful Kyoto is an Artistically-Crafted Oasis in the Heart of a Bustling City
Adaptable Day-to-Night Cafe Bars
The Duo is a Transitional Space with a Glass Dragon Installation
Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes
Starbucks and Kirishima Shuzo Partnered for an Upcoming Location
Actor-Approved Coffee Companies
happy coffee Comes in Three Roasts in Several Formats
Expanded Summertime Cafe Menus
Costa Coffee is Launching a New Summer Food and Beverage Menu
Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors
Niceworkshop Designed the Interiors for HaHouse Cafe
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Italian Cafe Culture-Inspired Cocktails
These New NIO Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
Espresso Martini Bars
NYC's Rose Room is Dedicated to a Beloved Coffee Cocktail
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Limited-Edition April Fool's Lines
Chamberlain Coffee Debuts the Oops Collection on April 1st
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
The Nespresso Bar Will Be Located at the Liverpool Street Station in London
Sustainable Coffee Product Lines
Muskoka Roastery Coffee Co. Has Introduced Three New Products
Plant-Based Iced Lattes
The Caffè Latte by Oato Was Created for Modern Milkman
Festive Specialty Coffee Menus
Gregorys Coffee Unveiled its Holiday Menu Featuring Four Drinks
Rebellious Coffee Brands
Rare Breed Coffee Experiments with Bold Flavor Combinations
Co-Branded Cartoon Beverages
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Debuts its Second Collaboration with tokidoki
Co-Branded Character Beverages
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and tokidoki Created Exclusive Drinks
Iconic Toronto Flagship Restaurants
JOEY Unveils Grand Toronto Flagship with Artistic Vision
Specialty Instant Coffees
The Good Ritual's Instant Coffee is Enhanced with Calming L-Theanine
Multi-Bean Coffee Blends
This Fairtrade Organic Five Country Blend Features 5 Types of Beans
Robotic Coffee Waiters
The Second Cup Coffee Company's Mozo Robot Will Debut at its Beirut Store
Bean-Free Coffee Alternatives
Voyage Foods Launched Bean-Free Coffee for Foodservice Clients
Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids
'Equal Parts' Opens Down the Road From its Sister Restaurant
Integrative Garden Cafes
Cheongsudang Bakery Brings a Garden Experience in the Heart of Seoul
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Singer-Inspired Pop-Up Cafes
Cash App & Sabrina Carpenter Opened a Short N' Sweet Cafe in NYC
Home Brewing Coffee Launches
McCafé Launched Its At-Home Coffee for National Coffee Day
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Eco-Friendly Coffee Brands
'Zenbunni' Sources its Coffee Beans from Biodynamic Farms
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
Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences
Snow Pawttage Invites Guests to Interact with 8 Samoyeds
Alt Cold Foaming Creams
SOWN Oat Cold Foaming Cream Enhances Coffee Drinks, Desserts & Cocktails
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Festive Drink Menu Features Five Beverages
Three-Shot Espresso Beverages
Starbucks is Set to Add a New Cortado & Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado
Specialty Coffee Collection Expansions
Farrer’s Unveils Single-Origin Coffee Collection
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Flash-Frozen Coffee Capsules
Cometeer's Pods Make Convenient, High-Quality Coffee at Home
Collaboration Coffee Capsule Collections
Houseplant Coffee by Cometeer Comes in Two Roasts
Biodynamic Farming Coffee Brands
Melk.cafe Sources its Specialty Coffee with Respect to the Land
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
Organic Ethiopian Coffee Beans
Organic Ethiopia Guji Small Lot Coffee is Coming to Trader Joe's
Brown Sugar Boba Lattes
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Summer Cafe Menu Spotlights Matcha & Boba
Celebratory Retailer Coffee Campaigns
This 7-Eleven Coffee-to-Go Offer Marks 60 Years of Java
Modern Tennis-Inspired Cafes
Common Grounds Coffee Roaster Boasts an Open Concept and Tennis Court
Coffee Enthusiast Alt Milks
Califia Farms Barista Blends Now Come in Three New Options in the UK
Luxury NYC-Inspired Cafes
Fashion Label Coach Opened a Restaurant and Coffee Shop in Jakarta
Coffee Shop Video Calls
Coffee Video Calls Brings the Ambiance of a Cafe to Virtual Calls
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines
One Object Unveils the FOOD Coffee Machine Series Concept
50s-Style Espresso Blends
First Espresso by Blue Bottle Coffee Pays Homage to 1950s Coffee Culture
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Specialty Drink Community Hubs
The Oatbox FOAMO Club Shares Exclusive Events, Pro Tips and More
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Collaborative Coffee Brand Brewers
The Grind x Sage Barista Touch™ Impress
Coffee Machine is Chic
Elevated Corporate Coffee Offerings
Partners Coffee Launches Coffee for the Office Program
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
Multi-Serve Cold Brews
La Colombe Introduces New Multi-Serve Dairy and Oatmilk Options
80s Animated Film Cafes
Koriko Cafe Presents a Unique Kiki's Delivery Service Experience
Nutty Croissant Coffees
The Nespresso Festive Odyssey Collection Shares Comforting Flavors
Waste-Reducing Beanless Coffees
Prefer Makes Bean-Free Coffee from Food Waste Like Soy and Bread
Classic Parisian Bistro Designs
Claves Leads the Interiors at Le Cornichon Cafe in Paris
Dual-Floor Cocktail Bars
New York's Sip & Guzzle Offers a Unique Environment on Each Floor
Festive Holiday Coffee Menus
Ziggi's Coffee Debuts its First Holiday Menu and Special Promotion
Collaborative Coffee Expansions
Costa Coffee Partners with Y7 Yoga Studio
Coffee Tasting Journals
Coffee Note Lets You Discover Local Coffee Shops and Learn About Beans
Premium Private Label Coffees
Gelson's Epicure Coffee Series Was Created with Go Get Em Tiger
Cave-Themed Cafes
Gua. Juicery Offers a Minimalist Escape Within a Botanical Garden
Porcelain-Evoked Cafe Aesthetics
Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman is an Avant-Garde Experience
Cafe-Inspired Coffee Capsules
Little's Toffee Nut Coffee Pods are Nespresso-Compatible
Cafe-Inspired Coffee Capsules
These Costa Coffee Capsules Work with L'OR and Nespresso Systems
Proprietary Brewing Cold Coffees
The FedUp Foods Cold Brew Coffee Line Has Two Roast Options
Dynamic Cafe Menu Additions
Costa Coffee Unveils the New Plant-Based Menus and Hot Milkshakes
Frothy Canned Cold Brews
La Colombe Serves "the World's Frothiest Draft Lattes" in Cans
Permanent Cafe Food Trucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Permanent Food Truck at the LA Zoo
Savory Cafe Food Menus
The Costa Coffee Summer Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Comforting Holiday Cafe Menus
The BIGGBY COFFEE Festive Holiday Menu Has Food and Drinks
Convenient Cold Coffee Products
These New Arctic Coffee Products Respond to Consumer Demand
Nostalgic Autumnal Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee is Introducing Menu Items for Fall
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
Culinary Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven OG To Go Coffee Menu Has Hot, Cold and Iced Drinks
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
Barista-Quality Canned Coffees
These Lost Sheep Coffee Iced Drinks Come in Two Options
Coffee Documenting Notes Apps
Coffee Notes Helps Consumers Explore and Record Their Favorite Shops
Juxtaposing Finnish Design-Themed Cafes
Yatofu Taps Local Craftspeople to Design the El Fant Café
Unified Enterprise Coffee Programs
The GrindPro Coffee Program Offers Barista-Quality Roasts
Artisan Summertime Cafe Drinks
White Bison Coffee Announced New Drinks Just in Time for Summer
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Ultra-Green Deadstock Stores
The Kisarazu Concept Store is Deeply Rooted in Sustainable Practices
Cowboy Coffee Kits
Free Rein Coffee Company & Stetson Created a Rustic Coffee Gift Set
Regional Autumn Cafe Menus
PJ’s Coffee Autumn Menu is Inspired by New Orleans Cuisine
Summery Craft Cafe Refreshments
These New White Rhino Coffee Menu Items are Limited-Edition
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Extensive Springtime Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Spring Menu is Launching on Leap Day
Pumpkin Pie Espresso Drinks
Beans & Brews Has a New Pumpkin Pie Fritalia Drink for the Holidays
Cafe Anniversary Drink Menus
Ziggi’s Coffee is Celebrating 20 Years with New Drink Options
Concert Venue Cafes
Weill Café is a New Eatery In New York's Carnegie Hall