In comparison to permanent conventional cafes, these unconventional pop-up cafes permit patrons to have a lot more fun. While some cafes allow consumers to pay for coffee and light refreshments with something other than money, other pop-ups are geared towards introducing a new product or raising money for a cause.
Perhaps one of the most unusual pop-up cafes of all was the 'Natural Bliss Cafe' used to launch Nestlé's Natural Bliss Coffee-Mate. At this cafe, bodypainted baristas served patrons reflect the "surprisingly natural" ingredients of its product.
While caffeine is typically involved in a cafe setting, Swiss Water recently set up another example of an unconventional pop-up, for the purpose of exploring decaf coffee beverages and reversing some of the assumptions about drinking caffeineless coffee.
15 Creative Pop-Up Cafes
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Color-Coded Coffee Shops
This Pantone-Themed Colorful Cafe is For Bright Color Enthusiasts
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Pop-Up Ramadan Cafes
Ramadan Garden by Ghaf Kitchen Celebrates the Holy Month
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Decaf Coffee Pop-Ups
This Temporary Cafe Only Serves Decaffeinated Coffee
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80s Film Cafes
Pepsi Recreated an 80s Cafe Experience for Back to the Future Day
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Vibrant Pop-Up Cafes
The ING Express Mobile Coffee Bar is an Eye-Catching Modular Establishment
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Positivity-Rewarding Cafes
Marmite's Twitter Shop Treats 'Lovers' for Free, While 'Haters' Pay
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Cinematic Cafe Pop-Ups
Australia Will Have a Central Perk Coffee House from the Set of Friends
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Video Game-Themed Cafes
Super Mario-Themed Pop-Up Cafes Have Recently Opened in Japan
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Fundraising Pop-Up Cafes
The Baja Beans Roasting Pop Up to Help the Community of Pescadero, Mexico
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Pop-Up Bodypaint Cafes
This Coffee-Mate Creamer is Promoted with a Cafe That Bares It All
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Cozy Cuddling Cafes
McVitie's Pop-Up Romantic Cafe Accepts Hugs as Payment
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Entertaining Pop-Up Cafes
This Cafe Pop-Up is Loaded with Things to Get You in the Door
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Finance-Themed Cafes
This Pop-Up Restaurant is Specifically Designed for Accountants
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Low-Calorie Breakfast Pop-Ups
Miele's Greaseless Spoon Cafe Serves Eats Under 533 Calories
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Car-Powered Cafes
The 'Toyota Barista' Stunt Demonstrates How Much Energy Brakes Generate
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Collapsible Pocket Coffee Cups
The 'REUSABLE' Foldable Silicone Cup by Kalina Gotseva is Eco-Chic
Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines
The Conceptual Porsche Design nair Coffee Machine is Elegant
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Portable Espresso Coffee Brewers
The BrewPin Coffee Machine Uses the Moka Pot Brewing Method
Soft-Pink Cosmetics Pop-Up Stores
This Kylie Cosmetics Pop-Up Store Featured Bestsellers
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
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
Unique TV Series Pop-Ups
Lillet x Emily in Paris Presents the Café de Lillet Experience in NYC
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Creamsicle-Flavored Cream Cheeses
Poppi & PopUp Bagels Created a Special-Edition Cream Cheese
AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
The Betty Crocker Dream Bake Studio Beats "Baker's Block" with AI
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
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Demystifying Skincare Pop-Ups
The Power Of Simple Experience Pop Empowers Consumers
Gym-Themed Croissant Experiences
NUDAKE Haus Nowhere Shanghai is an Experimental Art Cafe
Action Movie Pop-Up Cafes
The Deadpool & Wolverine Pop-Up Cafe is Coming to Tokyo
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
Oat Milk Fountains
Oatly's Milan Design Week Pop-Up Was "Designed for Humans"
Convenient Store-Themed Pop-Ups
Lee Kum Kee Showcased its Ingredients with Retro Flare
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Confessional Cafe Pop-Ups
KitchenAid Caffeine Confessions Celebrates Being Your Own Barista
Mini Pizza Pop-Up Venues
Pizza Hut Opens a Tiny Pizza Pop-Up for its Personal Pan Pizza
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Compact Coffee Tubes
No Normal Coffee's Dark Roast is Ready for Outdoor Adventures
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Protein Beverage Pop-Ups
Premier Protein will Host a Proffee Pop-Up at Toronto's Union Station
Mobile Tea Pop-Up Trucks
Sandy Liang is Launching a Partnership with HeyTea for New York Patrons
Fitness-Focused Coffee Shops
GymNation Launched the World's First Fit-Café Concept
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
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
Vibrant Functional Energy Drinks
HappyPop Boasts Colorful Packaging & Performance-Driven Formulas
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
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
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
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
National Waffle Day Pop-Ups
The New Eggo Coffee will Debut at the Eggo Coffee Café in NYC
Protein Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Premier Protein Will Activate a Scoop Shop in NYC
Camping-Ready Craft Coffees
Luno and Doma Collaborate on the Campers Blend Instant Craft Coffee
Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes
Starbucks and Kirishima Shuzo Partnered for an Upcoming Location
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Seasonal Transition Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Japan Go Beyond Drinks Come in Two Options
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
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
Versatile Soluble Coffees
The New Nestlé Soluble Coffee Crafts Both Hot and Cold Beverages
Cowboy-Themed Dairy Pop-Ups
MilkUP will Host a County Fair Pop-Up in Toronto
Festive Specialty Coffee Menus
Gregorys Coffee Unveiled its Holiday Menu Featuring Four Drinks
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors
Niceworkshop Designed the Interiors for HaHouse Cafe
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Mix-and-Match Aroma Installations
The H&M Nolita Pop-Up Lets Guests Create NYC-Inspired Scents
Energy Drink-Infused Cafe Drinks
PJ's Coffee Red Bull Infusion Drinks Come in Two Flavor Options
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
Holiday-Ready Beverage Menus
Peet's Coffee Debuts a Creative Bar Menu for the Festive Season
Surrealist Pink Pop-Ups
Hourglass Cosmetics is Hosting the Unreal Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Transportive Italian Pop-Ups
House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro Hosts an Immersive Event at TIFF 2024
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Coffee Bean Candy Bars
The Coffee Bar is Made with Whole Coffee Beans Over Cocoa Beans
Coffee-Free Cafe Menus
The Latest Caribou Coffee Summer Menu is Refreshingly Fruity
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Scandinavian-Inspired Yurt Pop-Ups
ABSOLUT will Host NORDIC by BarChef in Toronto
Experiential Tea Pop-Ups
The House of Caramelised Biscuit Immersed Guests in a New Brew
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
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
Boba-Infused Cafe Drinks
Dutch Bros Poppin’ Boba Drinks Come in Four Varieties
Coffee Shop Espresso Martinis
The Ray's Runs on Dunkin' Pop-Up Featured Dunkin' Espresso Martinis
Integrative Garden Cafes
Cheongsudang Bakery Brings a Garden Experience in the Heart of Seoul
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
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
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
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Tranquil Coffee Aroma Alarms
Marko Filipic and Mati Papalini Design the Sunrise Alarm Clock
Engaging Branded Pop-Up Kitchens
SOWN Celebrated the Launch of Its Oat Cold Foaming Cream
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Festive Drink Menu Features Five Beverages
Ready-to-Drink Coffee Products
Pop & Bottle Offers a Super Concentrate Pack for Hot or Cold Coffee
Refined QSR Cold Brews
McDonald's McCafé Cold Brew Coffee Comes in Five Flavors
Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries
This Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is a San Diego Exclusive Event
Parkside Luggage Pop-Ups
BÉIS Camp is Popping Up Near Four National Parks
Multi-Serve Cold Brew Coffees
Pop & Bottle Organic Cold Brew Coffee Now Comes in 48-Ounce Bottles
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 Fashion Label Cafes
Dior Opened a Dedicated Cafe at its Shanghai Boutique
Customizable Dirty Soda Shops
Swig Customizes Sodas with Cream, Flavored Syrups & More
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
Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Montblanc Debuts Los Angeles Pop-Up Inspired by Wes Anderson Aesthetics
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups
Lush Turned a Store into a Secret Garden Pop-Up for a Special Collab
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Waste-Reducing Beanless Coffees
Prefer Makes Bean-Free Coffee from Food Waste Like Soy and Bread
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Collaborative Coffee Expansions
Costa Coffee Partners with Y7 Yoga Studio
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Hot Milkshake Bars
Costa Coffee's Hot Milkshake Unbelieva-Bar is an Immersive London Pop-Up
Cave-Themed Cafes
Gua. Juicery Offers a Minimalist Escape Within a Botanical Garden
Lavender-Flavored Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee Lavender Drinks Come in Five Varieties
Brightly Tonal Coffee Machines
Nespresso Launches its Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer Campaign
Dynamic Cafe Menu Additions
Costa Coffee Unveils the New Plant-Based Menus and Hot Milkshakes
Permanent Cafe Food Trucks
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has a New Permanent Food Truck at the LA Zoo
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
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
French-Forward Cafe Pop-Ups
Le Café Hellmann's Only Serves Fries with a Side of Mayonnaise
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
Non-Alcoholic Bottle Pop-Ups
Dry Humor Unveils a New Non-Alcoholic Pop-Up Bottle Shop
Artisan Summertime Cafe Drinks
White Bison Coffee Announced New Drinks Just in Time for Summer
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
Cafe Anniversary Drink Menus
Ziggi’s Coffee is Celebrating 20 Years with New Drink Options