Cafes a mainstay in senior living

As more senior living concepts put a focus on retail and grab-and-go options, cafes remain popular. Though upscale senior living provider Vi Living isn’t leaning too heavily into quick-service concepts at the moment, one type of limited-service eatery that’s staying on the menu is the coffee cafe, says Mark Southern, assistant vice president of food and beverage for the company. Vi’s coffee bars are complete with “bake stations and great coffee experiences,” he says.