Industry · Cafés & takeaway

Café and takeaway packaging for coffee shops.

Coffee, toasties, pastries and lunch orders all need packaging that's quick to use and travels well. We supply takeaway boxes, cups, bags, trays, napkins and cutlery for cafés and coffee shops, in plain stock or branded with your logo.

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Café & Takeaway Packaging
6,000+products in stock
700+box sizes
1–3 daysdispatch on stock items
From 25units for digital printed boxes

Why it matters

Your takeaway is your café on the move.

Every cup and bag that leaves your counter carries your café down the street.

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Travels well

The right box or tray keeps lunches and pastries intact on the walk back to the office.

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Keeps the queue moving

Packaging that's quick to fill and close makes a real difference in the morning rush.

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Builds regulars

A recognisable cup or bag reminds customers where their coffee came from.

What to look for

What café packaging must do.

Café packaging has to be fast, practical and good-looking all at once.

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Made for food

Use packaging intended for food for anything that touches what you serve.

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Easy to carry

Bags and carry trays make multi-item orders easy for customers to take away.

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Quick to assemble

Fold-and-lock boxes and ready-to-use bags save time behind the counter.

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The right size

Snug boxes stop pastries and toasties sliding around on the way out.

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Brand presence

Labels and printed packaging turn every order into a reminder of your café.

The complete solution

Build your café takeaway kit.

Everything for the counter and the lunch rush.

The essentials

What every order needs.

  • Cups and lidsFor coffee and cold drinks.
  • Lunch and pastry boxesFor food to go.
  • Paper bags and napkinsFor every takeaway order.

The upgrades

Low-cost touches that make a big impression.

  • Custom labelsYour logo on plain cups and boxes.
  • Window paper bagsShow off pastries at the counter.
  • Retail coffee bagsSell your beans to take home.

Quick decision guide

What packaging should I use?

Match your packaging to what's on the menu.

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Coffee & cold drinks

Use takeaway cups and lids

Add a carry tray for multiple drinks

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Toasties & sandwiches

Use lunch and pastry boxes

Add a napkin and a paper bag

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Pastries & cakes

Use window paper bags or pastry boxes

Add a branded sticker

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Salads & hot meals

Use food boxes or takeaway trays

Add disposable cutlery and napkins

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Retail coffee beans

Use coffee bags

Add a custom label

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Catering orders

Use food boxes

Add a carry pack

Comparison

Compare your options.

How the most common café packaging stacks up.

PackagingBest forProtectionBrandingBudget
Lunch & pastry boxesToasties, pastries and lunchesMediumGood$
Takeaway traysHot food and snacksMediumMinimal$
Paper bagsEveryday takeawayLowGood$
Window paper bagsPastries and baked goodsLowGood$
Coffee bagsRetail coffee beansMediumGood$

Buying guide

Tips from packaging experts.

Practical advice for a busy café.

Simplify your sizes

Most cafés can cover their menu with two or three box sizes. Fewer sizes means less stock and faster service.

Brand with labels first

A logo sticker on plain boxes and bags costs very little and looks great. Move to printed packaging as volumes grow.

Sell your beans

If you roast or stock coffee, retail coffee bags are an easy extra sale at the counter.

Never run out at the rush

Keep a buffer of cups, lids and boxes, and reorder before you're down to your last sleeve.

Box size calculator

Enter your product size and how you'll pack it. We'll work out the box size you need in millimetres.

Enter your product size to see the internal box size you need.

This is a guide only. We recommend ordering a sample and testing it with your product before buying in bulk.

Sustainability

Better choices for the planet.

Our eco range →

Recyclable cardboard

Our cardboard boxes and cartons go straight in the kerbside recycling.

Kraft & recycled content

Unbleached kraft and recycled board for a naturally lower footprint.

Compostable tissue

Tissue paper options that align with your values all the way to the bin.

Paper void fill

Swap foam and bubble wrap for honeycomb or kraft paper fill.

Made in Melbourne

Most of our range is made locally, for shorter supply chains.

Before you order

Your packaging checklist.

Tick these off before your first (or next) order to avoid the most common mistakes.

FAQs

Café packaging questions.

Can't find your answer? Call 03 8689 9344 or contact us.

What packaging does a café need?
Most cafés need takeaway cups and lids, lunch and pastry boxes, paper bags, napkins and disposable cutlery. Many also sell retail coffee in coffee bags.
Can I put my logo on café packaging?
Yes. Custom labels are an affordable way to brand plain cups, boxes and bags. Custom printed food packaging is also available.
What's best for pastries and toasties?
Lunch and pastry boxes keep food intact for takeaway, while window paper bags show off pastries at the counter.
Do you sell coffee bags for retail beans?
Yes. We stock coffee and treat bags, plus stand-up pouches that suit retail coffee.
Do you have packaging for catering orders?
Yes. Food boxes, trays and carry packs are popular for café catering and office orders.
Do you deliver Australia-wide?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide. Stock orders typically dispatch within 1–3 business days, and we offer Click & Collect from Thomastown, VIC.

Ready to get started?

Takeaway packaging that keeps up.

Whether you need everyday counter supplies or branded packaging, our Melbourne team is ready to help.

Last updated: October 2026 · Reviewed by the PackQueen packaging team