{"id":2840,"date":"2023-10-20T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/?p=2840"},"modified":"2024-01-18T19:40:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T19:40:45","slug":"favorite-cafes-for-live-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/blog\/articles\/favorite-cafes-for-live-music","title":{"rendered":"Some of Our Favorite Cafes for Live Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Walk into any cafe and you\u2019re likely to be greeted by the aroma of coffee and the sound of a cool playlist drifting through the room. So it makes total sense that cafes would be the perfect place for Sofar shows. Cafes around the world host Sofar concerts, offering up a cozy backdrop for a fun night out. Here are a few of our favorite cafes for live music in cities around the world.<\/p>\n<h2>Great Cafes for Live Music<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>From a hidden cafe in Taipei to a sleek cafe-lounge in LA, these are six of our favorite cafes for live music, Sofar style.<\/p>\n<h2>Congrats Cafe, Taipei<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2841 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/jade_eyes-taipei-congrats_cafe.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Congrats Cafe in Taipei\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/jade_eyes-taipei-congrats_cafe.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=225&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/jade_eyes-taipei-congrats_cafe.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=768&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/jade_eyes-taipei-congrats_cafe.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/jade_eyes-taipei-congrats_cafe.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1152&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/jade_eyes-taipei-congrats_cafe.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1536&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/jade_eyes-taipei-congrats_cafe.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Taipei\u2019s Congrats Cafe is the antidote to chain coffee shops. This hidden gem is tucked away in Taiwan\u2019s capital\u2013you\u2019ll have to peek down an alleyway to find the entrance. But it\u2019s so worth it. Inside, mismatched furniture, art everywhere, and well-loved concrete floors give this warehouse space the feeling you\u2019ve just wandered into someone\u2019s trendy loft. It\u2019s the perfect backdrop for live music\u2013all that\u2019s missing is a cup of the cafe\u2019s signature coffee and a slice of pie (sweet or savory, take your pick).<\/p>\n<h2>Caf\u00e9 del Monaguillo, Madrid<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2842 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cafe-del-Monaguillo-13-02-20.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=719&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Caf\u00e9 del Monaguillo, Madrid\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cafe-del-Monaguillo-13-02-20.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=211&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cafe-del-Monaguillo-13-02-20.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=719&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cafe-del-Monaguillo-13-02-20.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=540&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cafe-del-Monaguillo-13-02-20.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1079&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cafe-del-Monaguillo-13-02-20.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1439&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cafe-del-Monaguillo-13-02-20.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on catching a Sofar show at Caf\u00e9 del Monaguillo in Madrid, here\u2019s a tip: Get there early. Sure, it means you\u2019ll be able to score a great seat, but really, you just want to give yourself plenty of time to browse the cafes impressive library of secondhand books, maybe play a board game or two, and, if you opt for a spot on the terrace, soak up the sun of Southern Spain. Come evening, the living room vibe gets turned up along with the lights, inviting you to gather and discover your next favorite band.<\/p>\n<h2>Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, Boston<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2843 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SofarBlackSheepBagels-35.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, Boston\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SofarBlackSheepBagels-35.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SofarBlackSheepBagels-35.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SofarBlackSheepBagels-35.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SofarBlackSheepBagels-35.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SofarBlackSheepBagels-35.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/SofarBlackSheepBagels-35.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Daytimes are all about bagels at the Black Sheep Bagel Cafe. This Harvard Square spot in Cambridge (just across the river from Boston) is known for its house-made bagels and piping-hot espresso drinks. But the magic of this unfussy and welcoming space is that it occasionally doubles as a music venue after hours. It\u2019s nothing fancy: the stage is often just a part of the floor outlined in twinkle lights, but in the true Sofar spirit, it\u2019s a comfy place to kick back with friends and rediscover the joy of live music.<\/p>\n<h2>Gar\u00e7ons de Caf\u00e9, LA<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2844 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Garcons-de-Cafe-in-LA.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Gar\u00e7ons de Caf\u00e9, LA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Garcons-de-Cafe-in-LA.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Garcons-de-Cafe-in-LA.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=682&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Garcons-de-Cafe-in-LA.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Garcons-de-Cafe-in-LA.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1023&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Garcons-de-Cafe-in-LA.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1365&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Garcons-de-Cafe-in-LA.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are cafes and then there\u2019s Gar\u00e7ons de Caf\u00e9, a bistro-leaning, lounge-ish spot in LA that has a standing date with live music. It calls itself \u201cyour extended living room,\u201d but only in your wildest dreams does any room in your house play host to a Sofar show where you can also order up a charcuterie board and a glass of Pet Nat. Our advice: Just embrace this alternate version of your life and make yourself at home. Bonus: you don\u2019t have to decide on a playlist, since Sofar has you covered.<\/p>\n<h2>Artifact Coffee, Baltimore<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2845 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Artifact-Coffee-Baltimore.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Artifact Coffee, Baltimore\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Artifact-Coffee-Baltimore.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=169&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Artifact-Coffee-Baltimore.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Artifact-Coffee-Baltimore.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=432&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Artifact-Coffee-Baltimore.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=863&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Artifact-Coffee-Baltimore.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1151&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Artifact-Coffee-Baltimore.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A great thing about cafes as Sofar venues is that they tend to be busiest in the morning and early afternoon, making them ideal for DIY evening gatherings. That\u2019s definitely the case with Baltimore\u2019s Artifact Coffee, which buzzes through the day with wholesome offerings like warm breakfast bowls, lip-smacking sandwiches at lunch, and all the coffee all the time. On live music evenings, the daytime crowd disperses and makes way for the Sofar scene. The cafe\u2019s stone walls glow under the evening lights and excitement builds as the evening\u2019s acts tune up and let loose.<\/p>\n<h2>Chaveta Coffee, Toronto<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2846 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chaveta-Coffee-Toronto.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large\" alt=\"Chaveta Coffee, Toronto\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chaveta-Coffee-Toronto.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=200&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=300&wpsize=medium 300w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chaveta-Coffee-Toronto.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1024&wpsize=large 1024w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chaveta-Coffee-Toronto.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=512&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=768&wpsize=medium_large 768w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chaveta-Coffee-Toronto.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=1536&wpsize=1536x1536 1536w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chaveta-Coffee-Toronto.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=scale&fm=pjpg&h=1366&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=2048&wpsize=2048x2048 2048w, https:\/\/sofar-sounds-blog.imgix.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chaveta-Coffee-Toronto.jpg?crop=faces%2Centropy&fm=pjpg&ixlib=php-3.3.1 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Run by locals and full of community-minded spirit, Chaveta Coffee in Toronto\u2019s Seaton Village neighborhood hosts music on the regular. Vintage wallpaper and wood floors give the space a homey feel, and people come from far and wide for the organic free-trade coffee and local treats. On live music nights, the cafe transforms. If you happen to walk by, you\u2019d hear music drifting out onto the sidewalk. Peering in through the cafe’s big picture windows, you\u2019d be greeted by a sea of happy faces watching musicians make their beautiful sonic art.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to discover live music in cozy spaces? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofarsounds.com\/\">Browse shows near you.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Words by Sofar Editorial Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walk into any cafe and you\u2019re likely to be greeted by the aroma of coffee and the sound of a cool playlist drifting through the room. So it makes total sense that cafes would be the perfect place for Sofar shows. 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