Cafes, coffeehouses or coffee shops are establishments that traditionally serve coffee drinks and light snacks and pastries. Serving as multifunctional semi-public spaces for meeting friends, working remotely, enjoying the ambiance, or reading a book, cafes have a long tradition of being informal and inviting social spaces around the world. Often made up of cafe tables, couches, counters and stools, coffee shops typically include a diverse mixture of furniture choices for greater layout flexibility. The following collection of furniture elements, guides, and layouts are brought together to assist in designing cafe spaces.