Cafe Takeaway Packaging Beyond the Cup: Bags, Boxes and Grab Bags
Coffee gets the attention, but cafes also sell sandwiches, cakes and pastries. How to package the food side of a cafe so it looks as good as the drinks.
By TradePack1 min read
Many cafes put a lot of care into the cup and very little into the food. But sandwiches, pastries and cakes are often the biggest part of the order, and customers carry them around just as much as the coffee. Here is how to package the food side of a cafe.
Grab bags for pastries and cookies
A grab bag is quick to fill and easy to carry. It suits pastries, cookies, muffins and single items, and a printed logo turns each one into a small advert. Choose a paper that resists grease if you sell warm pastries.
Boxes for sandwiches and baguettes
A sandwich box protects the shape of a sandwich and keeps the filling in. A window lets customers see what they are buying in a chilled display, and a box that fits the product avoids squashed fillings.
Boxes for cakes and desserts
Slices and small cakes need a box that holds them securely. A window box or cake slice box in the dessert boxes range suits cafe counters where customers choose with their eyes.
Bags for bigger orders
When a customer buys a coffee, a sandwich and a cake, they need something to carry it all. A takeaway bag with handles carries a mixed order more comfortably than a grab bag.
Finishing touches
A printed sticker seals a bag or box, and matching napkins complete the order.
Keep the range consistent
Use the same logo, colours and style on cups, bags and boxes. It makes the cafe look established and makes every order recognisable.
Test with your menu
We prepare samples so you can try them with your own sandwiches and cakes before you commit.
For cups, see our guide to single, double or ripple wall coffee cups, or tell us about your cafe.
