[2025] Perfect for café time too! A roundup of recommended Western songs to listen to at lunchtime

Aged Eyes (feat. Kaya Thomas-Dyke)Alfa Mist

Alfa Mist – “Aged Eyes (feat. Kaya Thomas-Dyke)”

A gifted musician from the UK, Alfa Mist, delivered the track “Aged Eyes” from his captivating 2020 album “Variables,” and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to relax in a café.

The soothing jazz-to-neo-soul rhythm and the sparkling fingerpicked guitar melodies might turn the very moment you lift your coffee cup into something special.

Kaya Thomas-Dyke’s warm vocals and the rich whisper of strings color a quiet time of deep reflection.

The watercolor-style video by SPOD also creates a lovely atmosphere, letting you fully immerse yourself in Alfa Mist’s distinctive musical world.

RehabAmy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse – Rehab

The late legendary singer Amy Winehouse—her soul- and jazz-driven sound is still adored by many listeners and artists today.

Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Rehab.

Its doo-wop-like rhythm and light yet soulful vocals make it perfect for lunchtime.

Rather than a chill-time track, it’s a great pick for those who want to enjoy a lively lunch break with colleagues.

TelephoneAndy Shauf

Andy Shauf – “Telephone”

Andy Shauf’s “Telephone,” released in 2023, is a soothing track that blends wistfulness with warmth.

Its gentle melody is perfect for taking it slow with the aroma of coffee.

Mixed by Neal Pogue, the clear sound seems to melt into a café’s ambiance.

This song from the album “Norm” is sure to elevate your café time.

Pyjamas (ft Remi Wolf)Benny Sings

Benny Sings – Pyjamas ft Remi Wolf (Official Video)

The collaboration track “Pyjamas” by Benny Sings and Remi Wolf is a perfect fit as café background music.

Benny Sings’ distinctive melodies, which wrap you in warmth like a wool sweater during a relaxing café time, intertwine with Remi Wolf’s sophisticated vocals.

Released in 2023, the song features a comfortable beat and charming lyrics that will enrich the time you spend at a café.

We Were Never Really FriendsBruno Major

Bruno Major – We Were Never Really Friends (Official Video)

To make peaceful moments at a café even more vivid, you need beautiful piano lines and soothing melodies.

Bruno Major’s “We Were Never Really Friends” is the perfect song for that kind of café time.

Released in 2023, the track explores the ambiguous boundary between friendship and romance, letting you relax while slipping into a slightly sentimental mood.

Its 1960s-tinged tone, paired with the aroma of coffee, adds a fresh hue to modern café culture.

When you want to slow down, listening to this song will help you forget the rush of everyday life and find a sense of calm.

Another HalfCautious Clay, Julian Lage

Cautious Clay, Julian Lage – Another Half (Live)

If you’re looking for music that blends seamlessly with a café’s mellow moments, “Another Half,” a collaboration between rising new-generation jazz musicians Cautious Clay and Julian Lage, is the perfect pick.

Its unhurried tempo soothes the mind, while introspective lyrics tug at the heartstrings.

The rich tones from multi-instrumentalist Cautious Clay and the harmony of Julian Lage’s modern jazz guitar captivate listeners, turning any café moment into something special.

Its warm sound makes it ideal as comfortable café background music.

A Thousand YearsChristina Perri

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years [Official Music Video]

A love song that vividly and minutely depicts the moment a woman falls in love.

It portrays the thrill as if she has met her destined person across a thousand years, alongside raw, genuine emotions, stirring people’s desire for romance.

It’s the kind of love you’d want to experience at least once in a lifetime.