NO.17 Cafe

NO.17 Cafe DIY Miniature Coffee Shop Kit

Build an open-front miniature café

NO.17 Cafe is a DIY miniature house kit that lets you assemble a complete coffee shop scene, from its raised wooden floor to the small terrace out front. This Rolife DG162 model has 183 pieces and brings together the shop structure, miniature furniture and café accessories. It is an open-front display with a transparent sloping roof, so you can look into the finished room from above as well as from the counter. White panels, brown framing and a green back door give the shop its own recognisable character.

Coffee equipment and a counter full of details

Behind the bar, a miniature espresso machine holds two cups on top, with grinders, jars and coffee bags arranged nearby. On the counter are a pour-over pot, a red kettle, a small cake on a stand and a clear-front pastry cabinet. Two round stools face the bar, while the newspaper rack and little menu board add the everyday details of a neighbourhood coffee shop. These small furnishings make the build interesting long before the full café is ready to display.

A weekend project to return to at your own pace

Give yourself time to enjoy assembling the structure and placing the smaller elements. You might work on the shop first, then leave the counter and outdoor table for another session. The mix of wooden pieces, paper details and small accessories offers different things to concentrate on as the café takes shape. English instructions guide the assembly. The kit is recommended for ages 14 and up, making it a hands-on project for adult miniature makers and older teens who enjoy building detailed scenes.

A terrace, a moving window and a warm pendant light

The outdoor corner has an ornate white chair, a round table, a cup and croissant, flowers and leafy plants beside the fence. A short step links this terrace to the café floor. On the other side of the shop, the framed side window swings open, adding a small movable feature to the display. The LED beneath the green pendant shade casts warm light over the coffee bar. The transparent roof lets you appreciate that interior without hiding it beneath a solid cover.

Keep a small coffee spot close by

The completed model measures approximately 25 cm wide, 15 cm deep and 19.5 cm high. Display it on a desk, shelf or sideboard with room to see the terrace and the open shopfront. For someone who enjoys coffee culture, dollhouse miniatures or making things by hand, it is a gift that offers both a project and a finished decoration. Each tiny cup, jar and piece of furniture becomes part of a café you have put together yourself.

Product details at a glance

• Product: NO.17 Cafe by Rolife, model DG162; DIY miniature house kit for self-assembly.
• Piece count: 183.
• Recommended age: 14+.
• Finished size: approximately 25 cm wide × 15 cm deep × 19.5 cm high.
• Features: warm LED pendant light, transparent roof and opening side window.
• Assembly guidance: English instructions.
• Prepare separately: glue and batteries, which are not included in the HiNooki kit.