.cafe domain — the extension for coffee shops and coffee culture
.cafe launched in 2015 by Donuts (now Identity Digital), designed for coffee shops, bloggers and coffee-related businesses. No restrictions, supports IDN.
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About the .CAFE domain
What is the .CAFE domain?
Uses of .CAFE
Who is the .CAFE domain for?
These are the most common situations where .CAFE is the ideal extension.
Physical and online coffee shops
Coffee shops wanting an extension that directly communicates their business and atmosphere.
Coffee blogs and communities
Blogs specialising in single-origin coffee, brewing methods and coffee culture.
Specialty coffee shops
E-commerce selling whole bean coffee, artisan roasters and brewing accessories.
Barista training academies
Training centres for professional baristas and coffee tasters.
Coffee importers and exporters
Companies engaged in the international trade of green and roasted coffee.
Projects in non-Latin script languages
Thanks to IDN support, brands in languages that don't use the Latin alphabet can register their native name.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .CAFE domain
.CAFE vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .CAFE with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .cafe This page | Coffee shops and coffee culture | None | Market: from ~$4.50 promotional, ~$43/year renewal |
| .coffee | Coffee in general | None | Market: ~$13.98/year |
| .restaurant | Restaurants in general | None | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .CAFE domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .CAFE domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .CAFE domain
Who can register a .cafe domain?
Anyone or any company, with no eligibility restrictions. Registration is first-come, first-served.
How much does a .cafe domain cost?
Pricing varies widely by registrar, with promotions from a few dollars in the first year and typical renewal around $43/year. Contact our team for a real quote.
What does it mean that .cafe supports IDN?
It means domain names with non-Latin characters (accents, non-Roman alphabets) can be registered, expanding possibilities for brands in languages other than English.
Are corner.cafe or morning.cafe good domains?
Yes. corner.cafe evokes the neighbourhood coffee shop. morning.cafe for businesses focused on breakfast. artisan.cafe for artisan roasters and specialty coffee.
Is .cafe better than .coffee for a coffee shop?
Both communicate the sector. .cafe is broader and evokes the physical space (the café as a place). .coffee focuses more on the product (coffee as a drink or bean). The choice depends on your business's focus.
Can I transfer my .cafe domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional cost in most cases. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar.
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