Whether you're in the mood for a quick cup of coffee or a bite to eat, you have to check out these innovative and original cafes. Starbucks may make amazing coffee but their baristas have nothing on American maid cafes.
I feel for the owners of the corner cafes that are sure to feel inadequate once they see all of these innovative and original cafes. From racy employee outfits to washing machines, the craziest and coolest cafes from the Trend Hunter archives are here in this cluster. Do yourself a favor and click through this collection of must-visit cafes today.
30 Cutting-Edge Cafes
Innovative and Original Cafes, from American Maid Cafes to Bikini Baristas:
Michael Hines — Dec 22, 2010 — Lifestyle
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Bikini Baristas
Cafe Di Vang 2 in Vietnam Serves Coffee With a Side of Skin
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Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
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Topsy Turvy Cafes
The D'espresso Coffee Shop Looks Like a Library Flipped on its Side
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Playscape Cafes
New York City's Moomah is an Art & Food Oasis for Kids
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Child-Centric Eateries
Kids Cafe Piccolo, Seoul Designed Specifically for Children
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Glass Courtyard Cafes
Dan Graham's Cafe Bravo in Berlin Mixes Past & Present
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Luxurious Couture Cafes
Top Fashion Designer Marc Jacobs to Open Coffee Shop
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Redesigned Corporate Cafes
'Coffee and Tea' is Starbucks' Latest Attempt at Not Looking Lame
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Racy-Themed Diners
Cosplay Restaurants at the AFAX Festival 2010
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Child's Play Restaurants
The 'Tokyo Baby Cafe' is a Perfect Place for the Little Ones
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Bunny-Petting Cafes
Grab a Coffee and Pet a Rabbit at Japan's Usagi-to-Cafe
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Mystery Meal Cafes
Japan's Ogori Cafe is a Surprise Every Time
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DIY Sewing Cafes
The Sweat Shop in Paris Features Per Hour Sewing Stations
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Undead Eateries
The Vampire Cafe is a Twihard's Dream Come True (UPDATE)
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Wooden Crate Cafes
Muzeum Sztuki Cafe Adds Comfort to Your Daily Cafe Trips
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Whimsical Pinktastic Interiors
Cafe Foam is a Romantic Oasis Designed by Note Design Studio
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Bliss-Inducing Cafes
'Van Gogh is Bipolar' Restaurant Serves Up Happy Hormones
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Bright Therapeutic Cafes
The Iglo Light Cafe Provides a Healthy Haven During Dark Times
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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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American Maid Cafes
Role Play at Royal/T Cafe in LA
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Presidential Cafes
The Patriotic Obama Deli Opens its Doors in Brooklyn, NY
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Chalkboard Cafes
Felix Lobelius Creates Handwritten 'Kaffe' Coffee Shop Design
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Celebrity Vegan Cafes
Heather Mills to Open Animal Free Bistro
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Sloping Rooftop Cafes
Cafe la Miell is One Slippery Coffee Spot
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Traffic Jam Cafes
‘Cahoona Coffee' Is Germany's First Coffee Drive-Through
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Microsoft Eateries
Windows Cafe Opens in Paris in Anticipation of New Operating System
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Cardboard Cafes
B3 Designers at London Design Festival
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Subway Cafes
Subway Tries Espresso & Paninis
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Sit-Down Cereal Cafes
Cereality
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Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware
Starbucks and Hello Kitty Launch a Cartoonish Cup Collection
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines
The Conceptual Porsche Design nair Coffee Machine is Elegant
Luxury Fashion-Branded Hospitality Projects
Coach Debuts Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Indonesia
Automated Barista Coffee Makers
The Breville Oracle Jet Created Third-Wave Coffee From Home
Romantic Branded Cafe Products
Starbucks Japan Valentine’s Day Collection Has Over 12 New Items
Eco-Friendly QSR Trials
NextGen Consortium Partners with 30 California QSR on Reusable Cup Trial
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Chef-Approved Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Chef Nick Menu Has Four Iced Coffee Creations
Premium QSR Instant Coffees
McCafé At-Home Coffee Launches New K-Cup Options and Instant Coffee
Vibrant Valentine's Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Rouge Opera Frappuccino Comes in Two Options
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
Supercar-Inspired Coffee Machines
Porsche and La Marzocco Design a Special Linea Micra Machine
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
Fragrance-Inspired Lattes
Maison Margiela's Pop-Up Cafe Served an Afternoon Delight Latte
Floral Cafe Dessert Ranges
The Starbucks Japan Cherry Blossom Collection Celebrates Springtime
3-in-1 Coffee Makers
The SharkNinja Ninja Luxe Café Makes Espresso, Drip Coffee & Cold Brew
Spring-Ready Coffee Launches
Starbucks Ushers in Spring with New and Returning Seasonal Coffee
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
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Refreshingly Spicy Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Spicy Menu Has Swicy Refreshers and More
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Sophisticated Espresso Units
KitchenAid Debuts Its New Espresso Collection Featuring Four Machines
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
Vanilla Swirled Iced Coffees
Starbucks Canada has a new Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee
Automated Barista-Level Coffee Machines
xBloom Releases the xBloom Studio Coffee Machine
Automated Espresso Machines
Bosch's New Line of Machines is Designed for Coffee Enthusiasts
Immersive Coffee Pop-Ups
Ninja will Host the Ninja Luxe Café 'House of Vibes' Event in NYC
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
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
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Stealthy Drip Coffee Machines
Fellow Introduces its New Aiden Coffee Brewer Machine
Expanded Autumn Coffee Offerings
Starbucks Diversifies Fall Flavors for At-Home and On-the-Go
Seasonal Coffee Shop Menus
Tim Hortons Debuts a Fall Menu with Early Access for Digital Customers
Iced Cafe Brand Coffees
These New Starbucks at Home Iced Coffee Products are Convenient
Iced Coffee Challenges
Coffee mate's Iced Coffee DARE Has Fans Loudly Declare Their Love
Pumpkin-Inspired Caffeine Drinks
7-Eleven Debuts It's New Pumpkin Spice Beverages
Autumnal Apple Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee New Fall Menu Puts Fruit Flavor in the Spotlight
Cartoon-Inspired Coffee Accessories
Hello Kitty is Celebrating 50 Years with Grind Coffee
Coffee-Powered Soap Bars
MARLOWE. Boasts the Brand New No. 109 Coffee Soap Bar
Coffee Milk Campaigns
Kristen Wiig Stars in the Ad for the Craveable New Dunkin' Dunkalatte
Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes
Starbucks and Kirishima Shuzo Partnered for an Upcoming Location
Seasonal Transition Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Japan Go Beyond Drinks Come in Two Options
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
Cocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Unveiled the Buzz Energy Drinks
Decadent Coffee-Dessert Drinks
Starbucks Offers New Chocolate and Strawberry Beverages
Snow-Inspired Blended Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Hatsuyuki Frappuccino Will Arrive for Winter
Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors
Niceworkshop Designed the Interiors for HaHouse Cafe
Italian Cafe Culture-Inspired Cocktails
These New NIO Cocktails Come in Four Varieties
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Espresso Martini Bars
NYC's Rose Room is Dedicated to a Beloved Coffee Cocktail
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
Ready-to-Drink Espresso Martinis
The Roaster's Daughter Launches a New and Enticing Offering
Compact-Focused Kitchen Collections
Cuisinart Has Launched Its New Soho Collection
Rebellious Coffee Brands
Rare Breed Coffee Experiments with Bold Flavor Combinations
Co-Branded Character Beverages
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and tokidoki Created Exclusive Drinks
Coconut Cream Vanilla Lattes
Black Rock Coffee Bar Has a New Coconut Irish Latte
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
These Starbucks Japan Mother's Day Products are Charming
Holiday-Ready Beverage Menus
Peet's Coffee Debuts a Creative Bar Menu for the Festive Season
City-Themed Drinkware Collections
Starbucks Unveils its Expansive American 'Discovery Series'
Coffee Bean Candy Bars
The Coffee Bar is Made with Whole Coffee Beans Over Cocoa Beans
Miniature Cafe Collections
Starbucks Japan Has Just Release a Miniature Collection to Go
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
3-in-1 Portable Espresso Brewers
Have a Coffee Anywhere with Brevoy Portable Espresso Maker
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
Ice Cream Dessert Coffees
The Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Bananaloha Split Comes in Three Options
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Festive Specialty Coffee Menus
Gregorys Coffee Unveiled its Holiday Menu Featuring Four Drinks
Fruit-Forward Creamy QSR Drinks
These McDonald's Japan McCafe Menu Items are Summery
Premium Espresso Martini Cans
CAFÉ SOLO's Espresso Martini Features Multi-Award-Winning Liqueur
Energizing Espresso Bars
Espresso Bites Can Be Enjoyed as a Solid Snack or Made into a Beverage
Refined QSR Cold Brews
McDonald's McCafé Cold Brew Coffee Comes in Five Flavors
Brown Sugar Boba Lattes
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Summer Cafe Menu Spotlights Matcha & Boba
Italian Afternoon Tea Sets
Starbucks Japan is Serving Up a New Roastery Pasticcini Flight
Coffee Enthusiast Alt Milks
Califia Farms Barista Blends Now Come in Three New Options in the UK
Modern Tennis-Inspired Cafes
Common Grounds Coffee Roaster Boasts an Open Concept and Tennis Court
Moon Viewing Cafe Drinkware
The Starbucks Japan Tsukimi Collection Has Several Styles
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
Fresh Matcha Cafe Drinks
These Starbucks Matcha Beverages are Made with Freshly Harvested Tea
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
Premium Instant Coffee Products
The Nescafé Instant Coffee Range Has Two New Options
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Blended Smoothie-Like Coffees
These Jamba Blended Coffees Come in Two Options
Speedy High-Power Coffee Makers
The Ninja CM371 Hot & Iced XL Coffee Maker Offers Four Brew Styles
Expansive Autumnal Coffee Ranges
This New Coffee Collection from The Fresh Market is Fall-Ready
Uniquely Stylish Bar Concepts
LANO is a New Café and Wine Bar at the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Collaborative Coffee Brand Brewers
The Grind x Sage Barista Touch™ Impress
Coffee Machine is Chic
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
Motivational Takeaway Cups
Tim Hortons Created Five Limited-Edition National Coffee Day Cups
80s Animated Film Cafes
Koriko Cafe Presents a Unique Kiki's Delivery Service Experience
Autumnal Japanese Tea Lattes
The Japanese Black Tea Mousse Tea Latte is Coming to Starbucks Japan
Advanced Food Manufacturing Plants
Cafe Spice's New Food Plant is State-Of-The-Art
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Classic Parisian Bistro Designs
Claves Leads the Interiors at Le Cornichon Cafe in Paris
Elevated Coffee Machine Capsules
KitchenAid's Espresso Collection Boasts Premium Quality
Coffee Tasting Journals
Coffee Note Lets You Discover Local Coffee Shops and Learn About Beans
Hot Milkshake Bars
Costa Coffee's Hot Milkshake Unbelieva-Bar is an Immersive London Pop-Up
Plant-Based Multi-Serve Lattes
Elmhurst 1925's Lattes are Made with Minimal Ingredients
Custom Apron-Wearing Tumblers
Starbucks Japan Drops the My Custom Stainless Steel Bottle Barista
Porcelain-Evoked Cafe Aesthetics
Cafe Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman is an Avant-Garde Experience
Seasonal Rum Raisin Coffees
Starbucks Japan Has a New Winter Rum Raisin Irish Coffee
Lavender-Flavored Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee Lavender Drinks Come in Five Varieties
Actor-Approved Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' DunKings Menu Includes Two Options
Artisan Autumnal Coffee Drinks
These New CosMc’s Drinks Come in Six Varieties
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
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Cafe Menus
The Latest Dunkin' Spring Menu is Arriving Now
All-in-One Coffee Machines
The xBloom Studio Offers Three Levels of Automation
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
Nutty Croissant Coffees
The Nespresso Festive Odyssey Collection Shares Comforting Flavors
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
Limited-Edition Cafe Refreshments
These Lavazza Menu Items are Arriving for Valentine's Day
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
Milky Barista-Style Coffees
Prairie Farms Single-Serve Iced Coffee Has 100% Real Milk
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Cafe Anniversary Drink Menus
Ziggi’s Coffee is Celebrating 20 Years with New Drink Options
Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus
Sunny Street Café Has Unveiled Its New Fancy Pancake Menu