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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!

Playlist

[2025] A roundup of recommended Western songs to listen to at a café
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1I CAN TELLGIVĒONA track from Giveon’s 2025 new album “Beloved.” A mature ballad with the flavor of 1970s R&B.
2Pon PónKhruangbinKhruangbin’s new 2024 track. A tropical dance groove that fuses Thai funk, highlife, and memories of Mexico.
3YougotmefeelingParcelsParcels’ new song is a groovy track that fuses retro disco and funk.
4I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your TimeThundercatA collaboration with Thundercat and Greg Kurstin. A new jazz-fusion track that chronicles regrets about love.
5Come Away With MeNorah JonesWith a gentle melody, it longs for quiet moments with a loved one. A signature song by Norah Jones.
6Prototype (ft Norah Jones)Robert GlasperSummary (20 characters): Robert Glasper covers Norah Jones and Outkast classics. An improvisational, high-quality track.
7Red MoonTom MischTom Misch’s heartbreak ballad. A poetic, warm piece that fuses soul, jazz, and funk.
8SofiaClairoSummary (20 characters): A gentle melody singing of love between the same sex and self-acceptance, with the courage to confront society’s prejudice.
9Chamber Of ReflectionMac DeMarcoAn impressive, introspective piece for synthesizer
10ceilingsLizzy McAlpineSummary (20 characters): A song where Lizzy McAlpine’s delicate vocals and strings portray the pain of lost love.
11Glue SongbeabadoobeeA 20-character summary: Beabadoobee’s “Glue Song” is a gentle, Valentine-ready track with soothing acoustic guitar and strings.
12Pyjamas (ft Remi Wolf)Benny SingsThe collaborative song Pyjamas by Benny Sings and Remi Wolf is a perfect track for warm, cozy café background music.
13We Were Never Really FriendsBruno MajorSummary (20 characters): The piano melody “We Were Never Really Friends” is perfect for relaxing time at a café.
14TightSamara Joy“Tight” is a 2023 jazz track suitable for café background music, with Samara Joy covering a song by Betty Carter.
15TelephoneAndy ShaufAndy Shauf’s “Telephone” is a comforting song where wistfulness and warmth coexist—perfect for café time.
16Cold Little HeartMichael KiwanukaAn emotional song that portrays conflict and self-loathing
17New LightJohn MayerIt features an appealing 1980s-style groove. A song that expresses the feelings of unrequited love with a catchy melody.
18Loving is Easy (feat. Benny Sings)REX ORANGE COUNTYSummary (20 characters): A pop song by Rex Orange County and Benny Sings that expresses love and happiness.
19Open UpPREPThe 20-character summary: PREP’s “Open Up” features a pop, relaxing sound that sets a cozy café mood.
20Little ThingsJorja SmithA nightlife-themed song featuring Jorja Smith’s soulful vocals and captivating sense of rhythm.
21From The StartLaufeySummary (20 characters): Laufey’s “From The Start” is a gem that expresses the conflict between friendship and love through calm jazz-pop.
22Baby I’m A FoolMelody GardotA love song featuring a soft, gentle vocal and a sophisticated jazz sound. It also gained significant popularity in Japan.
23THREE STRIKES (Feat. Khalid)HONNESummary (20 characters): HONNE's 'THREE STRIKES' blends city pop and electro, perfect for relaxing in a cafe.
24Another HalfCautious Clay, Julian LageSummary (20 characters): A collaboration track by two next-generation jazz musicians. Relaxed, soothing music.
25ok with itLyn LapidSummary (20 characters): Lynn Lapid's 'ok with it' gently portrays the end of a relationship with a heartwarming melody.
26PedestalEm BeiholdSummary (20 characters): “Pedestal” by M. Beihold is a soothing café-BGM track that gracefully expresses the pain of heartbreak.
27Free Fallin’John MayerSummary (20 characters): A live recording where John Mayer delicately reinterprets Tom Petty’s classic with a bluesy touch.
28every day is a gameNight TapesA meditative track imbued with the atmosphere of nighttime London. Centered on themes of love and duality, it delicately portrays the emotions caught between ideals and reality.
29Sunday MorningMaroon 5Summary (20 characters): Maroon 5’s 2004 single. A ballad depicting a calm morning with a lover amid the sound of rain.
30UndoneEgo Ella MayEgo Ella May’s “Undone” is a quietly moving track that’s perfect for a cafe.
31Aged Eyes (feat. Kaya Thomas-Dyke)Alfa MistSummary: Alpha Mist's 'Aged Eyes' is a relaxed jazz–neosoul track, perfect for a calm time at a café. (20 characters)
32Drunk On A FlightEloiseSummary (20 characters): An R&B-pop track by British singer-songwriter Eloise. Perfect for cafe time.
33happy imUMIUmi is an R&B singer with Japanese and American roots. Her 2023 new song “happy im” is a laid-back track that skillfully expresses love and anxiety.