Top Cereal Bars And Cafes Around The World

What is the one meal that you can prepare in under a minute, is super tasty, gives you a zap of sweet energy to start the day, and doesn’t even cost much? You guessed it right; it’s cereal!

While many people have grown out of starting their day with Cheerios, others still enjoy their daily cereal breakfast ritual. Whether it reminds them of their childhood and home or if it’s just a tasty treat for them, cereal holds a special place in the hearts of many adults. This nostalgia associated with cereal is why there are so many cereal bars and cafes around the world.

It’s almost like every city has the same idea — start a funky cafe that serves delicious cereal to modern youngsters. And the best part about this idea? It works! If you’re looking for your next favorite cereal bar too, then let’s dive in!

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1. Cereal Killer Cafe

This entry is for the true cereal fans here. Cereal Killer Cafe, located in London, United Kingdom, is popular among millennials for its taste of home and among Gen Z for its aesthetic.

 Name the first cereal that pops into your head. It’s probably available at the Cereal Killer Cafe. With its 90s-inspired decor and its endless supply of any cereal that you crave, this cafe is a favorite among Londoners for a quick shot of endorphins.

 They also offer various drinks like hot chocolate and coffee to help you wash down your cereal. With its stratospheric rise to London’s popularity, Cereal Killer Cafe has opened branches in quite a few places, including Kuwait City and Dubai.

Courtesy: Milk and Cream Cereal Bar

Courtesy: Milk and Cream Cereal Bar

2. Milk And Cream Cereal Bar

Ever had a craving for cereal-infused ice cream? No? Just us? Well, if you have, the Milk and Cream Cereal Bar is the place to go. Based in New York City, this sickly sweet breakfast heaven features cereal-infused ice cream topped with various flavors.

 This place is famous for putting a new spin on a timeless favorite by combining cereal with a bunch of charming toppings that promise to make your eyes roll back in your head with pleasure. If nothing else, the colorful ice cream cones will look gorgeous on your Instagram feed.

3. Bol And Bagel

Located in Clermont-Ferrand, France, this is the place food aficionados dream of for scrumptious yet straightforward food. Combine its simplistic taste with the restaurant’s old-world feel, and you know why they say less is more.

The great thing about Bol and Bagel is that it isn’t only limited to cereals. It also serves bagels and meat dishes. But if you’re sad to miss out on some of these treats because you’re vegan or allergic to gluten, worry not because Bol and Bagel serve vegan and gluten-free options to their patrons too.

Courtesy: Instagram - El Flako Corn Flakes & Co

Courtesy: Instagram - El Flako Corn Flakes & Co

4. El Flako Corn Flakes & Co

Located in the trendy El Born area in Barcelona, El Flako is known as the place for cereal lovers. If you’ve ever scrolled through Pinterest looking at cereal bowls, the chances are that people took some of them at El Flako.

 El Flako has various cereals from all around the world with a bunch of different toppings that you can customize to your heart’s content. Add that to the chill lighting, spacious seating arrangements, and aesthetically pleasing bowls, and you have the most Instagrammable place in all of Barcelona.

 As for people looking for vegan and gluten-free food? El Flako is their friend because their delicious cereal bowls also come in vegan and gluten-free options.

5. Pop Cereal Cafe

Much like El Flako, owners also based Pop Cereal Cafe on Cereal Killer Cafe’s concept in London.

As one of the only cereal cafes in Lisbon, Portugal, it generates a healthy amount of buzz in its surroundings. Pop Cereal Cafe has economical prices, excellent cereal options, and a friendly staff that makes the visit worthwhile.

It also has thoroughly tasty cereal bowls that you can have for breakfast as well as dessert. The decor is funky (and rumor has it even includes beds), and the space is well-lit and spacious. This place is a particular favorite among people with kids and cereal lovers too.

Courtesy: Cereal Killa Cafe

Courtesy: Cereal Killa Cafe

6. Cereal, Anytime

Much like its name, this place is like an open invitation to have cereal at any time. Its owner came up with the idea to open the cafe when he felt a craving for cereal at 11 PM and had to buy a whole cereal box to satisfy it. Known as the first Cereal Bar in Melbourne, Australia, this place is an excellent addition to the cereal bars and cafes worldwide.

At Cereal Anytime, you can choose your milk, cereal, and toppings so that you create a combination according to your likes and dislikes. So, Australians? What are you waiting for? Grab a bowl of your favorite nostalgic cereal today.

7. Cereal Killa Cafe

Want a trip down memory lane but also craving a milkshake? There’s no need to worry because the Cereal Killa Cafe offers crunchy cereal toppings on scrumptious milkshakes.

However, if you feel like having a nice, regular lunch, followed by a crunchy shake, you can do that too with their Food menu. Located in Auckland, New Zealand, the Cereal Killa cafe is a well-rounded place with the best of both worlds in it.

With boldly colored walls and excellent lighting, this place is the prime spot for Instagram photo ops and making some great memories with your friends. It also offers gluten-free and vegan options.

Other than that, the uncomplicated feeling of the place, along with the warm decor, will make you feel at home even at its busiest hour.

Courtesy: Facebook - Cereality

Courtesy: Facebook - Cereality

8. Cereal Cinema

All the cereal bars and cafes around the world are proving how creative our minds can sometimes be. This thought comes in full force when you hear about the Cereal Cinema.

In this place, you have a wide variety of cereal to fill your bowl with, along with a choice of a classic movie that families and friends can enjoy together.

So, all-you-can-eat cereal and movie time? What else can a kid ask for while visiting Indianapolis?

9. Cereality

Fort Worth, Texas, is the place where you can find this piece of breakfast heaven. If your kid is throwing a tantrum and refuses to be distracted by anything, taking them to Cereality might do the trick.

With servers in pajamas filling your orders and a fun vibe to the place, Cereality gives you a piece of home in a modern setting.

The most significant part about this place is that you don’t necessarily have to eat a crazy amount of calories. If you ask for a healthy meal — that is precisely what you are going to get. Your server will make your cereal bowl with ingredients that aren’t fattening or unhealthy.

These healthy options allow you to have fun without worrying about going above your calorie count.

Courtesy: Instagram - Cereal Lovers

Courtesy: Instagram - Cereal Lovers

10. Cereal Lovers

Much like its name, this place caters to cereal lovers only in Madrid, Spain. If you browse through pictures of this place online, you’ll find a cheerful ambiance in this place. Combine that with the friendly staff and the warm atmosphere, and you’re sure to give Cereal Lovers in Madrid a chance. 

The great thing about this place is its infinitely customizable cereal bowl with its variety of cereal, toppings, and milk options.

It’s also affordable and gives you a taste of your childhood without weighing too heavily on your pockets.

11. Gizmo’s Cereal Bar

It is impossible to mention cereal bars around the world and not mention Gizmo’s Cereal Bar.  Its menu consists of the usual variety of cereal, toppings, and milk with a chill atmosphere that will take you right back to your school days.

 And what does it mean to have a chill atmosphere? Well, Gizmo’s Cereal Bar has decided to take nostalgia to a whole other level by introducing games such as Pacman and Connect Four to its patrons.

This facility allows customers to spend their time having fun at games while also filling themselves up with the best cereal bowls that money can buy.

12. The Java Break

If you’re stuck in Kansas with nothing to do, paying a visit to The Java Break may be in order. With its cereal bowl randomizer, you can try a completely unexpected combination of cereal and toppings. In addition, it also allows you to choose your cereal bowl.

However, if you’re not the type of person who’d be caught dead obsessing over cereal, you will be delighted to learn that they also have an option for regular food that people can munch on while their companions enjoy The Java Break.

Why Cereal Bars Are Growing So Popular

So, why are there so many cereal bars and cafes opening around the world? Can’t people just have their cereal alone like the old times? Well, yes, and no.

Today’s age is all about exposure. Whether it is by social media or by meeting people in trendy cafes, you cannot ignore the wealth of information that you can get by just spending an hour in a fun cafe. So, instead of having a boring bowl of cereal alone in your bed, younger generations prefer to go out and have their cereal bowl while making new friends.

Other than that, the main reason behind the growing popularity of cereal bars is not even cereal. It’s the feeling of nostalgia and safety that comes with having a meal that you last had in fourth grade. It is one of the reasons why almost all cereal bars have similar decor as they are trying to make you go down memory lane and enjoy your cereal like a fourth-grader who’s just gotten home from school.

 

The Takeaway

Whether it is having cereal while watching a movie, having cereal on ice cream, or having cereal while playing Pacman, cereal bars’ charm remains the same. Cereal Bars and Cafes around the world are trying to recreate the magic of childhood by revamping all how one can have cereal.

It is never too late to let yourself have some fun. So, next time you’ve overslept and haven’t had time to make breakfast, stop at your nearest cereal bar on your way to work and have a bowl of Reese’s Puffs to make your inner child happy. Let us know if you’ve tried any of these places in the comments!

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Courtney Simone

Courtney Simone is the CEO and Founder of Adventure in Black. She is an avid traveler, culture enthusiast, event producer and self proclaimed whiskey connoisseur. Her love and desire to help people of color see the world is what inspired her to create #AIB. She currently resides in Washington, DC and is a proud alumna of Howard University.

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