The Coolest Car Meet Cafes You Must Know (Maybe, Even Visit)

On the road to Stratford-upon-Avon — Shakespeare’s birthplace, no less — there's a curious little stopover that feels almost out of place. Nestled just off a quiet stretch of the A422, in the rolling countryside near Ettington, Warwickshire, is Caffeine & Machine — a mecca for motoring enthusiasts and quite possibly the UK’s coolest car meet café.

At first glance, it’s easy to miss — just a stylish building tucked between hedgerows and vast open fields. But as you drive up that stretch, you start noticing something: the cars. Not just your everyday runabouts, but highly modded JDM icons, growling muscle cars, pristine vintage rides, and the occasional hypercar casually parked like it's no big deal. You’ll clock that you’ve arrived somewhere special. 

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Caffeine & Machine isn't just a pitstop — it's a full-blown automotive experience. Outside, themed meets bring together the rarest and rowdiest machines; inside, a café-bar serving chilled pints, hot chocolates, burgers, and good vibes.

The walls are lined with auto mags, design books, and men who love the hell out of cars. There’s even a merch shop packed with gear you’ll actually want to wear. It’s the kind of place where petrolheads, Sunday drivers, and the car-curious all mingle over horsepower and hash browns.

And it’s far from alone. While this Warwickshire gem may be the UK’s crown jewel,(2 more of C+M in Hampshire and Bedfordshire) car cafés like this are popping up around the world — places where engines roar, coffee brews strong, and automotive culture thrives. There’s something special that connects car lovers to coffee, is it the love for machines and what they can create?

Coolest Car Meet Cafes Across The Globe

Perhaps, something that’s worth exploring. But for now, let’s focus on creating that list of car cafes that will put you at the very heart of the scene in car culture, whether you're a lifelong enthusiast or a recent F1 convert trying to decode the world of turbos and torque.

Caffeine & Machine,  Warwickshire, UK

A cult favourite among UK petrolheads, this one’s a full-throttle lifestyle hub. Nestled near Stratford-upon-Avon, Caffeine & Machine is a cross between a countryside retreat, a car museum, and your coolest mate’s garage. 

Themed car meets, all-day food and drink, pop-up events, and a killer merch shop make it a must-stop for every enthusiast passing through the Midlands.

Cars and Coffee, Irvine, California, USA

The OG. The blueprint. Cars and Coffee isn’t a café in the traditional sense — it’s a global movement that started in SoCal and inspired every car meet that followed.

On weekend mornings, you’ll find every kind of ride imaginable: million-dollar exotics, vintage muscle, lowriders, JDM legends, and experimental one-offs, all accompanied by a flat white and petrol-scented air. It’s the holy communion of American car culture.

RWB Café , Tokyo, Japan

Not your standard café — more like a pilgrimage site. This is where Porsche tuner and street racing legend Akira Nakai builds his famously wide-bodied RWB 911s. There's a small café space here where die-hard fans and visitors can grab a drink and witness greatness in the garage. ( Not your public cafe)

Think raw energy, legendary builds, and an atmosphere thick with precision and rebellion.

The Motoring Club, Los Angeles, USA

A modern, members-only car culture clubhouse with serious style. It’s part lounge, part co-working space, part event venue, and all about cars. They host car meets, road rallies, and casual hangs with like-minded gear.

Rocky Auto Museum and Café, Nagoya, Japan

Owned by Watanabe-San, Rocky Auto is a museum of cars in Japan that also has a cafe in the area where people can come enjoy a cuppa and interact with other car enthusiasts.

Special Mentions

Cars And Coffee, Bengaluru

Officially recognised by Cars and Coffee, Bengaluru has some of the best car meet spots that bring people together through their passion for cars and love for coffee.

Revved Up, Bengaluru, India

The Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru, might be known for its traffic, as home for many cool start-ups. But amidst all the chaos is a café where combustion still reigns supreme. First RC drift café in India where India’s car enthusiasts can come together to flaunt their cars and stage one another.