With the on-going competition amongst retailers to capture clientele, companies are turning to unorthodox techniques to draw attention, and these eccentric cafes are some fantastic examples of how adding unexpected elements to a traditional retail space can easily add enhanced appeal.
With coffee chains like Starbucks continuing to expand into every city block and suburban area, smaller cafe retailers are easily being overshadowed by such a massive, and well-known eatery. These eccentric cafes however, have creatively added new and exciting features to their retail space, turning ordinary eating and drinking experiences into much more enticing activities.
From cafes that incorporate furry felines to those that offer convenient laundry services on the side, these eccentric cafes will certainly make an impression with consumers with their hybrid design aesthetics and abstract overall concepts.
27 Eccentric Cafes

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Modular Cubed Pop-Ups
Illy Temporary Shop by Caterina Tiazzoldi Can Be Adapted to Different Areas

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Boutique Cafe Hybrids
Citizenry in Toronto is Redefining the World of Cafes
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Coffee Shop Offices
Urban Station Will Provide an Ultra Comfortable Working Environment
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Cozy Eco Cafes
This Cafe Interior Features a Sustainable Green Wall Installation
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Eclectic Coffee Shop Redesigns
Cielito Querido Cafe Branding Embraces Idiosyncrasy
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Pay-Per-Minute Coffee Shops
The Ziferblat Cafe Offers Unlimited Drinks, Snacks and Wifi
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Warehouse-Style Eco Eateries
Elements of Fastvinic Cafe by Alfons Tost are Designed to Be Recycled
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Fashion Shop Cafe Hybrids
'Property Of...' Store is Both a Cool Hangout and Retail Establishment
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Library-Resembling Cafes
The Starbucks Espresso Journey by Nendo is a Pop-Up Marvel
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Cozy Concrete Cafes
Smith&hsu Teahouse by Carsten Jorgensen Merges Industrial & Natural Components
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Paperless Cafe Newsstands
The Box Coffee Shop in Croatia Replaces Newspapers With iPads
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Bulletproof Coffee Shops
Dave Asprey's Bulletproof Coffee Shop Boasts High-Tech Brewing Equipment
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Interactive Cafe Storefronts
My Starbucks Rewards Program Rewards Frequent Customers
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Hybrid Bookshop Cafes
This Quaint Istanbul Bookshop Has a Cafe and Swingsets
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Bike-Powered Java Shops
The Mobile Kickstand Coffee Bar Hits New York Streets
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Weekend-Inspired Coffeeshops
This Enchanting New Cafe Resides in Amsterdam's Jordaan District
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DIY Sewing Cafes
The Sweat Shop in Paris Features Per Hour Sewing Stations
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Hidden Coffee Shops
Hong Kong's Indy Coffee Houses Take Cover With Big Chains Moving In
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Surreal Artistic Eateries
This Salvador Dali-Inspired Restaurant Pays Homage to the Great Artist
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Cinematic Fashion Cafes
The Wes Anderson Prada Restaurant Boasts a Whimsical Design
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Wooden Crate Cafes
Muzeum Sztuki Cafe Adds Comfort to Your Daily Cafe Trips
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Feces-Themed Cafes
Korea's Poop Cafe Is Feminine and Dainty With Themed Treats
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Mystical Pony Cafes
The My Little Pony Cafe Design in Japan Celebrates the Magical Cartoon Equines
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Bike-Powered Coffee Carts
The Sustainable and Affordable Wheely's Cafe Can Take on Starbucks
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Diplomatic Middle-Eastern Eateries
This Restaurant Offers Free Hummus to Those Who Dine Together
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Pop Culture-Inspired Cafes
The Wormhole Coffee Shop Goes ‘Back to the Future' in Style
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Laundromat Cafes
'Wash & Coffee' Offers a Chic Chore Experience
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Clothes-Cleaning Cafes
Copenhagen's Laundromat Cafe Lets You Do Laundry While Sipping Lattes
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Kinetic Steampunk Cafes
The Enigma Cafe is Decorated in Moving Mechanic Artworks
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Ball-Run Beverage Stands
LAVA Lemonade Cafe is a Quirky Drink-Serving Contraption for RCA Campus
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Pet Store Cafes
The Felis Ristorante and Cat Lounge Lets You Drink Tea and Cuddle Pets
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Cozy Companion Coffee Shops
Find Comfort in a Stranger's Arms at the Cuddle Cafe
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Newspaper-Branded Coffee Shops
Winnipeg Free Press Cafe Invites Interaction With Publication
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Karma-Inspired Coffee Houses
The Optimism Cafe Serves up Free Cups of Joe and Hope
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Amazing Treehouse Cafes
The Naha Harbor Diner Is Perched Atop A Giant Imitation Banyan Tree
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Cartoon-Inspired Cafe Menus
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Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware
Starbucks and Hello Kitty Launch a Cartoonish Cup Collection
Frothy Instant Coffees
Starbucks' Crema Collection Develops a Rich Texture When Stirred
Cartoon Cat-Inspired Cafes
Universal Opens a New Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe with Themed Treats
Red Light Therapy Cafes
Paris' 48 Collagen Café Pairs Infused Lattes & LED Red Light Therapy
Luxe Supermarket Minimal Fashion
Erewhon Supermarket and Merci Join on a Special Capsule
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Fiber-Rich Iced Lattes
Kencko's Single-Serve Iced Lattes Contain a Cup of Organic Fruit
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Unique Concept Clothing Stores
The BASE Store in New York Offers an Unexpected Style Oasis
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
Consumer-Grade Espresso Machines
The Faema E61 Espresso Machine is Redesigned for Homes
Gym-Themed Croissant Experiences
NUDAKE Haus Nowhere Shanghai is an Experimental Art Cafe
Coffee-Scented Laundry Detergents
Midnight Grind Everything Wash Smells Like an Espresso Martini
Korean Coffee Collaborations
Cha Eun-Woo Partners with NESCAFÉ to Debut the Korean Café Collection
Modern Retail Café Concepts
The EL&N Deli & Bakery Opens its Doors in Shaftesbury Capital
Wooden Pillar Japanese Cafes
Schemata Architects Completes the Blue Bottle Coffee Cafe Design
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
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
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Luxury Fashion Label Cafes
Dior Opened a Dedicated Cafe at its Shanghai Boutique
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Stylish Iridescent Coffee Carriers
Costa Coffee Spring Merchandise Comes in Several Styles
Artist-Designed Cafe Products
This Starbucks Japan Drinkware Features Shogo Sekine Artwork
Autonomous Coffee Stations
Costa Coffee is Introducing an Autonomous Store System for Coffee Prep
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Art Gallery-Inspired Luxury Shops
Proenza Schouler is Gearing Up to Open Its Flagship Store
Cartoon-Inspired Cafe Overhauls
Sanrio's Kuromi Has Inspired the New Hypebeans Cafe Aesthetic
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Kid-Friendly Cafes
A New Starbucks in Osaka Features a Kids Frappuccino Range & Kids Bar
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Pop-Up Art Gallery Cafes
The Saatchi Flowers Signature Cappuccino Was Created by Lavazza
Galactic Cafe Experiences
The Star Wars-Themed Cafe in Tokyo Takes Fans to an Outer Galaxy
Summer-Inspired Coffee Machines
Nespresso & PANTONE Drop an Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Organic Own-Brand Coffee Pods
Natural Grocers Organic Coffee Pods Come in Several Options
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
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
Luxury Fabric Pop-Ups
The Extreme Cashmere Pop-Up Brings Luxe Sustainability to NYC
Conscious-Focused Retail Stores
ATLAS Opens its Doors in Westfield Century City
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
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
Collegiate Cafe Clothing Collections
Starbucks and Beams Partnered on a New Collection in Japan
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Festive Specialty Coffee Menus
Gregorys Coffee Unveiled its Holiday Menu Featuring Four Drinks
QSR Coffee-Based Fragrant Candles
Homesick x Dunkin’ Donuts Offer Espresso-Infused Products
Freshly Brewed Floral Lattes
Coco Floral Tea Lattes Embody Sweet Scenting Flowers
Holiday-Ready Beverage Menus
Peet's Coffee Debuts a Creative Bar Menu for the Festive Season
Supercharged Canned Cold Brews
Unconform Combines Arabica Coffee, Oat Milk and Nootropics
Savory Luxury Cafe Menus
French Chef Anne-Sophie Pic and Dior Unveil Two New Cafés
Modern Espresso Coffee Makers
Aldo Rossi Designs the Contemporary Cupola Espresso Maker
Women-Focused Lifestyle Retail Concepts
MILK MONEY is Expanding Its Boutique Concept to Boston
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Cozy Naturalistic Panama Bakeries
Mallol Arquitectos Has Launched a New Sustainable Panama Bakery
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Aesthetically Pleasing Decaf Packaging
Dekáf Emphasizes High-Quality Decaffeinated Coffee
Chinese Tea Brand Pop-Ups
HEYTEA Celebrated a Successful Expansion into the French Market
Elevated In-Store Experiences
Bath & Body Works Adapts its Store Designs to Appeal to Gen Z
Premium Espresso Martini Cans
CAFÉ SOLO's Espresso Martini Features Multi-Award-Winning Liqueur
Coffee-to-Go Retail Concepts
The Delice de France Café Delice Coffee Concept is Easy to Implement
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Lightly Indulgent Cafe Menus
PJ’s Coffee Springtime Menu Has Four Flavorful Options
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Comforting Winter Cafe Menus
Ellianos Coffee Winter Menu Includes Four Treat Options
Flash-Frozen Coffee Capsules
Cometeer's Pods Make Convenient, High-Quality Coffee at Home
Remote Work Café Finders
Coffee Radar Helps You Discover the Best Remote Work Cafés Globally
Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries
This Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is a San Diego Exclusive Event
Mysterious Cafe Drinks
Scooter's Coffee Mystery Drink Encourages Customers to Take a Guess
Specialty Coffee Advent Calendars
The Cometeer Coffee Advent Calendar Shares Flash-Frozen Capsules
Concentrated Cold Coffee Espressos
Nescafé Espresso Concentrate is Perfect for Iced Coffees
Modern Tennis-Inspired Cafes
Common Grounds Coffee Roaster Boasts an Open Concept and Tennis Court
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
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
Coffee Retail Expansions
Good Earth Coffeehouse Expands in Canadian Institutions
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Self-Serve Cafe Machine Updates
Costa Express Machines Will Now Offer Fresh Tea
Colorful Box-Like Coffee Machines
One Object Unveils the FOOD Coffee Machine Series Concept
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Direct-To-Consumer Coffee Products
Boyd’s Coffee is Expanding Its Retail Model to Include D2C
Modernized Retailer Cafes
The M&S Coffee Shop is Launching at M&S EPSOM
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Protein-Packed Lattes
The Vitality Menu at Peet's Coffee Appeals to Gen Z's Love of "Proffee"
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Nutrient-Dense Cafe Menus
Peet's Coffee Vitality Menu is Rich in Vitamins and Proteins
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Elevated Corporate Coffee Offerings
Partners Coffee Launches Coffee for the Office Program
Espresso-Lavender Cheeses
ALDI Emporium Selection #ButFirst Coffee Cheese is Uniquely Flavored
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
Classic Parisian Bistro Designs
Claves Leads the Interiors at Le Cornichon Cafe in Paris
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Classic-Era Aesthetic Restaurants
Café Boulud Offers a Seasonally-Changing Menu Experience
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
Immersive Boba Tea Shops
Worc Designs the Yoozoo Shop in Mexico City with a Glowing Design
Porcelain-Evoked Cafe Aesthetics
Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman is an Avant-Garde Experience
Buttery Cold Cafe Drinks
PJ's Coffee Southern Butter Pecan Drinks Come in Two Options
Cafe-Inspired Milkshake Menus
Häagen-Dazs Shops Coffee Milkshakes are Arriving Through Springtime
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
Cafe-Style Foam Toppers
A Signature Customer Order Inspired a New Dunkin' Cold Foam Creamer Flavor
Permanent Cafe Food Trucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Permanent Food Truck at the LA Zoo
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Caftari Makes it Retail Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
Nostalgic Autumnal Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee is Introducing Menu Items for Fall
Artisan Autumnal Coffee Drinks
These New CosMc’s Drinks Come in Six Varieties
Co-Fermented Coffee Sets
PERC's Lychee & Cinnamon Co-Ferment Shows Off Fermented Flavors
Exposed Material-Inspired Cafés
Shell + Core Embodies the Tadao Ando Aesthetic for its Otaku Café
Experimental Sporty Coffee shops
Studio Fffaaarrr Designs the Common Grounds Terra Cafe
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
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
Punk Retail Coffee Partnerships
7-Eleven and Punk Bunny Coffee Partnered to Celebrate Green Day
Various Textural Homeware Boutiques
Studio Shoo Designs a Retail Space for Estil.io in Armenia
Unified Enterprise Coffee Programs
The GrindPro Coffee Program Offers Barista-Quality Roasts
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Nostalgic Postcard Cafe Campaigns
Peet's Coffee 'Postcards from Peet’s' Campaign is Nostalgic
Mystery Ice Cream Shops
Surprise Scoop Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Play Flavor Roulette
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
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Understated NYC Cat Cafes
Sonya Lee Architects Designed the Meow Parlour in New York