Cafe culture encompasses social rituals, third places, laptop work, coffee dates, lingering. European traditions (Parisian cafes, Viennese coffeehouses) vs American grab-and-go. Third wave cafes designed for lingering (comfortable seating, outlets, WiFi). Ray Oldenburg Third Place concept (1989). Gentrification debates, community anchors vs displacement. COVID outdoor dining expansion 2020-2021.
Sources
- Specialty Coffee Association reports
- Instagram analytics (2010-2023)
- Industry trade publications
- Consumer trend surveys