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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Bunny-Inspired Lifestyle Accessories
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Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares
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Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
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Red Light Therapy Cafes
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College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Fiber-Rich Iced Lattes
Kencko's Single-Serve Iced Lattes Contain a Cup of Organic Fruit
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
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
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
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Modernized Coffee Product Branding
Nescafé Branding Has Been Overhauled for a Refreshed Profile
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
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
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
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
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Playful Retail Pop-Up Installations
Selfridges Unveils the Joke Shop with a Slapstick Generator
Upcycled PET Yarn Fabrics
'S. Cafe OCEAN' is a Line of Yarn Textiles Made from Ocean Plastics
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
Summer-Inspired Coffee Machines
Nespresso & PANTONE Drop an Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
Consumer-Driven Cafe Menus
The New Costa Coffee Menu Has Hot Milkshakes and More
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Wooden Banquette Cafe Designs
François O'Neill and His Team Design Cafe François in London
TV Show Latte Pop-Ups
Latte Larry's Celebrates the 12th Season of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
Cartoon-Inspired Coffee Accessories
Hello Kitty is Celebrating 50 Years with Grind Coffee
Seasonal Transition Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Japan Go Beyond Drinks Come in Two Options
Cocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Unveiled the Buzz Energy Drinks
Interactive Cosmetics Retail Stores
Watsons Upgrades its Stores for Gen Z and Gen Alpha Consumers
Festive Specialty Coffee Menus
Gregorys Coffee Unveiled its Holiday Menu Featuring Four Drinks
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
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
The Nespresso Bar Will Be Located at the Liverpool Street Station in London
Experiential Fragrance Cafes
The Nina Illusion Café Boosts the Launch of Nina Ricci's New Scent
Rebellious Coffee Brands
Rare Breed Coffee Experiments with Bold Flavor Combinations
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
Festive Coffee Advent Calendars
Onyx Coffee Lab Presents the 2023 Coffee Advent Calendar
Holiday-Ready Beverage Menus
Peet's Coffee Debuts a Creative Bar Menu for the Festive Season
Popcorn-Flavored Lattes
Emmi Caffe Latte Popcorn Shares a Taste of the Cinema on the Go
Luxury Fashion Label Cafes
Dior Opened a Dedicated Cafe at its Shanghai Boutique
Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids
'Equal Parts' Opens Down the Road From its Sister Restaurant
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Bookstore Wine Shops
New York's Bibliotheque Offers Rare Books and Great Wine
Cozy Fall-Centric Streetwear
Café Mountain Presents its new Collection for the FW23 Season
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Chinese Tea Brand Pop-Ups
HEYTEA Celebrated a Successful Expansion into the French Market
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences
Snow Pawttage Invites Guests to Interact with 8 Samoyeds
Premium Espresso Martini Cans
CAFÉ SOLO's Espresso Martini Features Multi-Award-Winning Liqueur
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Festive Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven Holiday Coffees are Here for 2023
Flash-Frozen Coffee Capsules
Cometeer's Pods Make Convenient, High-Quality Coffee at Home
Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries
This Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is a San Diego Exclusive Event
Specialty Coffee Advent Calendars
The Cometeer Coffee Advent Calendar Shares Flash-Frozen Capsules
Coffee-Centric Contemporary Studios
The Blue Bottle Studio Marks the Cafe's First Residency
Concentrated Cold Coffee Espressos
Nescafé Espresso Concentrate is Perfect for Iced Coffees
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
Racing Motif Pop-Ups
Mytheresa x Flamingo Estate Transform an Auto Shop for a Unique Experience
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
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
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
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
Comforting Winter Cafe Menus
Ellianos Coffee Winter Menu Includes Four Treat Options
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Elevated Corporate Coffee Offerings
Partners Coffee Launches Coffee for the Office Program
80s Animated Film Cafes
Koriko Cafe Presents a Unique Kiki's Delivery Service Experience
Cafe-Inspired Coffee Capsules
Little's Toffee Nut Coffee Pods are Nespresso-Compatible
Nutty Croissant Coffees
The Nespresso Festive Odyssey Collection Shares Comforting Flavors
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
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
Luxurious Olfactory Retail Spaces
Caftari Makes it Retail Debut at Bergdorf Goodman
Elevated Coffee Machine Capsules
KitchenAid's Espresso Collection Boasts Premium Quality
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
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
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
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Fruit-Forward Cafe Energy Drinks
Dunkin' SPARKD’ Energy Comes in Two Flavors
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Luxury NYC-Inspired Cafes
Fashion Label Coach Opened a Restaurant and Coffee Shop in Jakarta
Permanent Cafe Food Trucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Permanent Food Truck at the LA Zoo
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
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
Cafe-Inspired Coffee Capsules
These Costa Coffee Capsules Work with L'OR and Nespresso Systems
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
Culinary Convenience Store Coffees
The 7-Eleven OG To Go Coffee Menu Has Hot, Cold and Iced Drinks
Nostalgic Coffee Shop Apparel
A Nostalgic Merch Collection is Coming to Tim Hortons' TimShop.ca
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
Mysterious Cafe Drinks
Scooter's Coffee Mystery Drink Encourages Customers to Take a Guess
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Festive Menu is Packed with Holiday Flavor
Retail Accessibility Frameworks
Starbucks Has Unveiled the Inclusive Spaces Framework
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
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
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Flash-Chilled Coffees
Denim Coffee's Flash-Chilled Coffee Boasts Better Acidity & Extractions
Industrial History-Inspired Art Spaces
Coffey Architects Designs the Tannery in London
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
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
Concert Venue Cafes
Weill Café is a New Eatery In New York's Carnegie Hall