hipster cafes

Trendy urban espresso spots

Hipster cafes are coffee shops marked by artisanal pretensions and carefully curated aesthetic—exposed brick, reclaimed wood, Edison bulbs, and baristas with tattoos and elaborate facial hair.

The term is usually mildly derisive, suggesting self-conscious trendiness over substance: Every hipster cafe in Brooklyn serves the same $7 pour-over.

The food tends toward avocado toast and locally sourced everything.

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avocado toast · beard · man bun · vinyl · exposed brick · exposed pipes · pour-over · fixie · flannel · brunch · sourdough · macchiato · nitro cold brew · succulents · reclaimed wood · barista · matcha · vintage

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Opposites
aesthetic and cultural positioning

hipster cafesgreasy spoons

Cheap, dingy restaurants

truck stops · Waffle House · roadside diners · IHOP · airport lounges

corporate vs. independent identity

hipster cafesStarbucks

Ubiquitous coffeehouse chain

Tim Hortons · Dunkin · fast food restaurants

pretension and accessibility

hipster cafeslunch counters

Restaurant seating at serving area

7-Eleven · dive bars · automat

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G