The 7 Different Types Of People You'll See In A Coffee Shop

You go for the caffeine, you stay for the company.

1. The Freelancer

Christina Luka

Fueled by red eyes and podcasts, the Freelancer gets works done on their MacBook Pro, all while avoiding roommate drama and Netflix distractions. The Freelancer knows your shop's WiFi password, and knows that those hummus sandwiches have been sitting there for a day too long.

2. The DIY Entrepreneur

Christina Luka

Armed with a Michael's Arts and Crafts store supply of yarn and felt, the DIY Entrepreneur knows that by publicly working on her soft plush monsters she might boost traffic on her Etsy site. But what she doesn't know is that everyone thinks she's a little nuts.

3. The Regular

Christina Luka

The Regular can rattle off her specific drink faster than an auction bid caller. She knows what she wants and she gets what she wants. Everyday, sometimes twice a day.

4. The Business Type

Christina Luka

Similar to the Regular, the Business Type has their go-to drink but he orders it during pauses on a conference call. He will not tip you.

5. The Newbie

Christina

The Newbie is an indecisive type, usually looking for something large and sweet to add "a little extra fun" to their day. Today, she's being baaad.

6. The Time Killer

Christina Luka

Usually seen sitting in the corner of the coffee shop texting while waiting for a friend who's running late. May or may not have a small cup of the cheapest beverage available.

7. The This Is the Only Place That Has A Public Bathroom And If I Don't Get In There We're Going To Have A Problem

Christina Luka

One thing city dwellers know about coffee shops is that they are an oasis in a sea of "Employee Only" bathrooms. Sometimes you can sneak in undetected, or sometimes someone will slip you that big, wooden block with the key. Either way, this time is yours. Enjoy it.