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Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?
- Many U.S. coffee shops share a similar look despite innovations like new nondairy milks in lattes.
- About two-thirds of people favored local coffee shops where staff had tattoos or piercings, showing a shared aesthetic trait.
- Independent coffee shops in North America have become so similar in appearance that their location cannot be easily determined.
- Cultural critic Kyle Chayka links this uniformity to influences from social media platforms like Instagram, suggesting people find comfort in curated conformity while seeking authenticity.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right12Center23Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
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