Professional Cafe Signs Designed to Stand Out

Whether you’re a national coffee chain or an independent cafe, the right signage makes all the difference. At Benson Signs, we design, manufacture and install custom cafe signs that enhance visibility, attract foot traffic, and reflect the unique personality of your brand.

With over 55 years of experience in signage manufacturing, we’ve worked with some of the UK’s most recognisable food and drink retailers. This includes Costa Coffee, who we’ve supported with their signage for over a decade.

Cafes We’ve Worked With

In addition to our long-standing work with Costa Coffee, we’ve supported a variety of café and dessert brands across the UK with impactful signage that enhances visibility, atmosphere, and brand consistency.

These include:

Tate Cafe (Albert Dock) – Projecting signage designed for a clean, modern aesthetic within a cultural setting
Cafe Ritazza – Illuminated projecting signage created for high-traffic travel hubs, ensuring clear visibility and quick recognition for on-the-go customers.
Rollers Cafe – Custom illuminated metal lettering to reflect the brand’s tone while ensuring standout appeal in a competitive market.
Ole & Steen – Fascia and projecting signage using halo-lit built-up letters to complement their bakery/cafe aesthetic
Dum Dum (St Pancras) – Distinctive illuminated signage for cafe units in busy transit environments
The Lime Tree – External signage using built-up letters to bring a fresh, modern look to this regional restaurant and cafe hybrid.
Upper Crust – Eye-catching illuminated signboxes designed for fast-service cafe settings in transport and retail locations across the UK.
Millie’s Cookies – LED illuminated signage for retail-based cafe outlets, combining playful design with high visibility for dessert and treat counters.

Our Work with Costa Coffee

One of our most established cafe clients is Costa Coffee. Over the years, we’ve delivered projects across a wide range of settings, including:

Drive-thru locations
Retail parks
City centre sites
Standalone café units
Airport café stands
Shared totem signage in multi-brand developments
Nationwide rollouts across the UK
Signage for Costa Coffee’s Head Office

We’re proud to have played a role in helping Costa Coffee maintain a consistent, high-impact brand presence. As Costa puts it:
“Bensons are very good to work with. They always put the customer first and strive to provide the best service 100% of the time.”
– Costa Coffee

Cafe Signage Services We Offer

We provide a full range of cafe signage services from design to installation, including:

Exterior Signs

Fascia signs (illuminated or non-illuminated)
Built-up letters and halo illuminated signage
Projecting blade signs
Drive-thru signage and directional signs
Traditional signwriting and painted panels
Monolith and freestanding pub entrance signage

Interior Signs

Additional Services

All signage is manufactured in-house at our 50,000 sq ft Liverpool facility using advanced equipment including CNC routers, UV printers, and LED illumination systems.

End-to-End Service

When you work with Benson Signs, you get a full-service signage provider:

Design and Branding – Our creative team can
develop visuals that reflect your cafe’s aesthetic and customer base.
Project Management – From planning permission to delivery, we handle every stage of the process.
Manufacture – All signage is made in-house to ISO 9001 & 14001 standards.
Installation and Maintenance – Our IPAF, PASMA and CSCS-trained teams install and maintain signage across the UK.

Why Invest in Quality Cafe Signage?

For cafes and coffee shops, signage isn’t just about telling people where you are. It’s about drawing customers in and making a lasting impression.

From illuminated fascia signs that light up your storefront to window graphics and projecting signs that capture attention from every angle, great signage helps your business stand out on a busy high street.

Why Choose Benson Signs?

Over 55 years’ experience in UK signage
Trusted by major cafes and hospitality venues including Costa Coffee, Prezzo, and PizzaExpress
Nationwide coverage
Complete in-house service from concept to completion
Industry-leading quality, safety, and compliance
Committed to sustainability, with solar-powered energy, low-emission vehicles, and recycled materials used wherever possible

Ready to Refresh Your Cafe?

Opening a new site, planning a rebrand, or updating your current signage? Benson Signs is here to help. We work with independent cafes and national franchises, delivering high-quality signage that gets your business noticed.

Visit our Projects Gallery to see more of our cafe signage in action.