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[2025] A roundup of recommended Western songs to listen to at a café

What kind of background music do you like to hear while you’re relaxing in a café?

There are plenty of playlists that are, in a sense, safe choices—like hit songs arranged in a lounge-music style—but if you’re looking for stylish tracks that won’t overlap with everyone else’s and are perfect for café time, be sure to check out this article!

We’ve picked out the latest popular and buzzworthy songs and put together a selection that will make your café time even more delightful.

Give this playlist a listen and enjoy a truly fulfilling moment at the café!

[2025] Recommended Western songs to listen to at a café (21–30)

Baby I’m A FoolMelody Gardot

Melody Gardot – Baby I’m A Fool (Official Music Video)
Baby I'm A FoolMelody Gardot

A captivating track featuring gentle vocals and a sophisticated jazz sound.

Its lyrics delicately portray the fear and inner conflict of falling in love, resonating deeply with listeners.

Included on Melody Gardot’s second album, “My One and Only Thrill,” it was released as a single in April 2009.

It peaked at No.

8 on Japan’s Japan Hot 100 chart, proving its international appeal.

The song has also been featured in film and television soundtracks and is loved by a wide audience.

It’s the perfect companion for a relaxing time at a café or a quiet conversation with someone special.

THREE STRIKES (Feat. Khalid)HONNE

HONNE – THREE STRIKES (Feat. Khalid) (Official Video)
THREE STRIKES (Feat. Khalid)HONNE

Hugely popular duo HONNE’s “THREE STRIKES” stands out as a gem among the albums released in November 2021.

Featuring Khalid, its blend of urban city pop and electronic vibes adds a touch of richness to relaxing moments in a café.

The song’s laid-back tempo is soothing, like the gentle waft of a calm coffee aroma.

And in high-resolution audio, the clearer sound will make your ears even happier.

It’s stylish, comfortable background music that naturally fits lunchtime or tea time.

Another HalfCautious Clay, Julian Lage

Cautious Clay, Julian Lage – Another Half (Live)
Another HalfCautious Clay, Julian Lage

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.

ok with itLyn Lapid

Lyn Lapid – ok with it (Official Music Video)
ok with itLyn Lapid

The song “ok with it” by Lyn Lapid, a Filipino-American singer-songwriter born in 2002, was released in May 2023 and has captivated many listeners with its heartwarming melody and relaxing vibe.

Though it delicately explores the end of a relationship, it’s perfect for unwinding in a cozy space.

Its laid-back beat and soul-stirring vocals make for an ideal café backdrop, gently hinting to customers at the possibility of new beginnings.

Don’t miss the chance to discover Lyn Lapid’s wonderful track—why not make your café time special with this song?

PedestalEm Beihold

Em Beihold – Pedestal (Lyric Video)
PedestalEm Beihold

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Beyhould’s track “Pedestal” is a song that stylishly wraps up emotional scars and gently accompanies café time.

Released as a single in 2023, it portrays disappointment and self-awareness, yet its graceful melodic lines seem to melt into the aroma of coffee.

It’s perfect as café BGM—offering the strength to look forward even while hiding tears from a broken heart.

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Beyhould’s delicate emotional expression brings a soothing kindness that will comfort your heart on an afternoon when you need a breather.

Free Fallin’John Mayer

John Mayer – Free Fallin’ (Live at the Nokia Theatre)
Free Fallin'John Mayer

This song resonates like a beautiful acoustic guitar arpeggio gently touching the strings of the heart.

American singer-songwriter John Mayer breathes new life into a classic by Tom Petty.

He masterfully captures the original’s bittersweet longing for freedom through Mayer’s signature bluesy, delicate guitar work and emotive vocals.

Included on the live album “Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles,” released in July 2008, this live recording became a hit, reaching No.

14 in Canada.

Its liberating melody pairs perfectly with a sunset drive or a quiet, solitary night.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking solace in beautiful guitar tones.

every day is a gameNight Tapes

NIGHT TAPES – EVERY DAY IS A GAME [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
every day is a gameNight Tapes

This track wraps you in the atmosphere of nighttime London with a meditative arrangement that feels wonderfully soothing.

A smooth bassline and tightly knit rhythm section create a sonic world over which Iiris Vesik’s gently shaded, reverb-laden vocals float.

Centered on themes of love and duality, it delicately portrays emotions wavering between romantic ideals and reality—its expression is truly nuanced.

Released in March 2024, the song signals a new venture for Night Tapes.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to relax with music at a café or calm the mind.