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We fought sameness by...
driving a motorcycle into a coffee shop.

A picture of a table and chair in a Harley Davidson 1903 café.
Harley Davidson

1903 Café

Harley-Davidson needed to appeal to younger riders. Unfortunately, all of its dealerships were in the suburbs. So we opened 1903: A Harley-Davidson Café, an ode to the café racer. Not only was it a great place to enjoy good coffee, the café operated as a dealership and community hub where riders could gather, learn maintenance tips in its shop, and test drive new bikes.

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A photo collage showcasing visitors enjoying the ambiance of the 1903 CAFÉ Harley Davidson café and its various retro accents: old school wall art, the café entrance sign.
A collage showcasing the rustic style of the café, including baristas in jeans aprons, a lineup of retro Harley Davidson motorcycles, and old-style drink designs.
A collage featuring retro-style coffee bags and wall art inside the café, adorned with chalk-written old-school typography and pictures.
A woman walking past vintage-style wild postings advertising the café on the street.
A series of three posters for the 1903 cafe
we developed a set of unique posters printed with a custom ink made from the actual coffee the café served. This gave the posters both the texture and scent of coffee.
A photo collage showcasing the ambiance inside the café, including the welcome sign, a countertop of vintage road-related items, and a cup of coffee with a skull foam design.
A collage featuring garage advertising, retro-style coasters, and Harley Davidson’s vintage motorcycles.
Various images of the 1903 cafe details: aprons and cups and atmosphere.
Various images of the 1903 cafe: two women with a bike look inside, a chalkboard, and a stamp.
A woman walking past vintage-style wild postings advertising the café on the street.
A series of three posters for the 1903 cafe
we developed a set of unique posters printed with a custom ink made from the actual coffee the café served. This gave the posters both the texture and scent of coffee.
A photo collage showcasing the ambiance inside the café, including the welcome sign, a countertop of vintage road-related items, and a cup of coffee with a skull foam design.
A collage featuring garage advertising, retro-style coasters, and Harley Davidson’s vintage motorcycles.
Various images of the 1903 cafe details: aprons and cups and atmosphere.
Various images of the 1903 cafe: two women with a bike look inside, a chalkboard, and a stamp.

The fact that the Discovery Channel is doing a special on our series shows that branded content can be entertaining, enlightening and cross borders.

Zak Mroueh, Creative Chairman & Founder, Zulu Alpha Kilo

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