Why Find a Property Close to a Cafe?

A cafe is a small establishment for eating and drinking. They are often oriented toward the service of coffee and tea, but food is usually on offer as well. The best cafes are scenic, have a good atmosphere, and are decent places for remote workers to be productive.

That said, having a cafe near your home or work is definitely a wonderful asset. It gives you a place to get away and benefit from a change of scenery. You can relax, pep up with a coffee, and either be productive or just unwind. If you want to experience the pleasures that a good cafe can provide every day, there are a couple of ways to do that. You could find a property near one, or you could build your own cafe at home.

Here, we'll take a quick look at how to do either of these things as well as the benefits of both.

Why Find a Property Near a Cafe?

In real estate, truism number one is summed up simply as, "location, location, location." the reason for this is simple. The better the location, the more valuable the property, for living, working, or even investment purposes. The advantages of living near a good cafe are obvious, but you may not have fully considered all of them. Let's take a look at some of the most significant benefits.

Mental health

A nice cafe is a great place to relax, get your day started, or even spend hours relaxing, working, or socializing. Of course, you don't have to only relax, be productive, or socialize. You can do all or some of these things. Having easy access to delicious beverages, an attractive place to focus, or hang out with friends is a great boost for your sense of well-being.

Productivity

If you work remotely or even just check work messages electronically, a cafe is an excellent place to do it. Cafes are great places to sit and focus relatively undisturbed, letting you get things done at an agreeable pace.

Social

Whether you just chat with strangers, meet friends, family, or partners, or just enjoy the atmosphere, cafes are excellent. They are great places to break up the doldrums of social isolation and add a wonderful sense of connectedness with the local community.

Environmental

Anyone concerned about the environment will be motivated by the fact that proximity to a good cafe means they don't have to travel far to get there. You'll save on gas, get a little exercise, and enjoy knowing that you're doing so while having a smaller carbon footprint.

Financial

Of course, the ease of travel also means getting to a nearby cafe will cost you little to nothing. Further, visiting the same establishment regularly is likely to lead to loyalty rewards, among other welcome discounts.

Wi-fi access

You might be able to save money on wifi access. If your cafe is close enough, you might even be able to use their wifi at home, which could save you a bundle on internet access.

With a little imagination, you can probably think of even more benefits of owning property near a cafe. But what if your favorite cafe was even closer? What if it was in your new home rather than just nearby?

How to Make a Cafe At Home

Building a cafe into your home might be the easiest thing on any to-do list. In fact, you may already have one, technically speaking. If you have the ability to make coffee, tea, and specialty baked goods, and have a comfortable place to enjoy them, you may already have a cafe of your own. But more to the point, you can get that cafe feeling in your own home with some minor rearranging.

Consolidate your cafe capabilities

Your coffee maker and teapot are probably spread out in your kitchen. To get the cafe feeling, you'll want to bring them into a centralized location. You might also want to get an air-fryer, or some other specialized way to make specialty confections.

Create a cozy dining spot

Find a cozy spot indoors or outdoors and create a tidy little dining area. It should have a view of the garden, some art, and atmosphere, and be relatively free of anything you would not find outside of a real cafe. Piped-in music is a good idea too.

Enjoy and entertain

Finally, get into the habit of enjoying the cafe lifestyle. Work, sup, and relax! Invite cherished others to enjoy it with you, or simply bask in the cafe atmosphere you have created yourself.

Most importantly, eat, drink, and enjoy!

Written by Taylor McKnight, Author for Midtown Cafe & Dessertery