Choosing the Best Coffee Table for Your Restaurant Space: 5 Questions to Ask the Right Ones

As with any restaurant, choosing the right table is an important part of creating a corporate ambiance. But since cafes are often smaller than traditional restaurants, choosing the right table means taking these differences into account.

In general, cafe patrons tend to spend less time sitting at a table than those dining in restaurants. Guests often stop by for a drink, a snack, or a quick meal. Therefore, there is little need to buy the luxury chairs that are commonly found in restaurants where guests expect to linger.

Cafes are, by definition, smaller versions of restaurants, so the tables in these quaint bistros are often smaller than those in restaurants so that the owners can maximize the number of guests they can accommodate.

Tables used outdoors must be weather resistant, even if they are placed under a cover or umbrella. Both the top and bottom of an outdoor table need to be able to resist the wear and tear caused by prolonged outdoor use.

Table tops made of polypropylene, high-pressure sheets, or stainless steel are great options for outdoor coffee tables. If you want a table in a certain color, remember that darker-colored tables fade faster, so consider choosing a lighter-colored table.

When it comes to outdoor coffee table bases, you want them to be durable, strong, and able to withstand high winds. Polypropylene is again an excellent choice, as are weather-resistant coated steel and aluminum. Stainless steel, while lovely, is one of the more expensive options.

If you are choosing indoor tables for your interior cafe space, then the sky really is the limit, you can choose any material and finish that complements your interior decor and fits your budget.

Tables that can be stacked or folded are very convenient. Both are suitable for small storage spaces, allowing you to easily move the table around and change the layout of the space. Folding tables are attractive for those who cannot or are unwilling to do a lot of heavy lifting. Many folding tables have wheels on the base, allowing you to easily roll them around the cafe.

Stacking tables have the advantage of being slightly larger in size, usually 90 x 90 cm, while most folding tables are smaller in size 60-70 cm. A stacking table will allow you to comfortably seat a party of four, while a folding table will only accommodate a party of two.

Most business owners have to choose between a round table or a square table...and the choice isn't always easy.

Square tables are great because they can be pushed together to accommodate larger parties. The downside of square tables is that they tend to be heavier than round tables due to their larger size. Due to their well-defined corners, it is more difficult for customers and servers alike to navigate around them.

A round table is easier to fit into a small space and has no protruding corners. Due to its shape, it is easier to accommodate more people at one table without pushing multiple tables together.

And, to add more options to your mix, you might consider a square table, which has a more rounded look than a square table and has no sharp corners.

Maybe you're looking for a table that works equally well in both indoor and outdoor conditions. If your cafe has two seating options, you can't go wrong choosing a high-quality high-pressure laminate top for your tables.

High-pressure panels are treated to create an extremely durable and long-lasting surface. Buying weather-resistant high-pressure panels will allow you to use the table both indoors and outdoors (and you won't have to keep track of which tables are weather-resistant and which have to stay indoors). All tables are made from the same material, which will also give the whole cafe a cohesive look.

High-pressure panels are resistant to burns, stains, cracks, scratches, and discoloration. It's also available in hundreds of colors and finishes and can be made to look like wood or stone. Cleaning is a breeze when you use a high-pressure plate tabletop, just spray on your favorite cleaner and wipe clean.

Don't let the idea of choosing a new coffee table for your business overwhelm you. When you're ready to buy, be sure to contact us or view our selection of coffee tables online. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you pick the perfect coffee table for your space.

CDG is a professional custom restaurant furniture manufacturer, our products are widely used in cafes, outdoor, hotels, home, and leisure industries, etc. Over the years we have worked closely with some of the world's most beloved brands and chains, and our reputation has been built on an uncompromising philosophy of quality. You'll always find stylish furniture for your project in our wide variety of styles, including modern, vintage, industrial, rustic, and more.