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  • ^^Text: new color / photo coming soon; Image: An illustration of shears on a length of fabric.
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  • A Small Cafe Bag with some possible items that could fit in it (a small water bottle, writing supplies in a Freudian Slip, a pair of sunglasses, a pocket knife, a protien bar, a pair of keys, a stick of travel deoderant).
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  • visible variant TB0201-DKGL^^A Small Cafe Bag in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0201-DKGL^^Small Cafe Bag in Deep Blue Ballistic with a Mountain Grey Cerylon interior.
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  • visible variant TB0201-TKDL^^Small Cafe Bag in Burnt Orange 630 Ballistic with a Dusk 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0201-TKSL^^Small Cafe Bag in Burnt Orange 630 Ballistic with a Sangria 210 Cerylon interior.
  • visible variant TB0201-TKGL^^A Small Cafe Bag in Burnt Orange 525 Ballistic with a Mountain Grey (grey with light grey grid) 210 Cerylon interior.
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  • visible variant TB0201-VKSL^^Small Cafe Bag in Saguaro Ballistic with a Sangria 210 Cerylon interior
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  • visible variant TB0201-BKGL^^A Small Cafe Bag in Black 630 Ballistic/Mountain Grey 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKGL^^A Small Cafe Bag in Black 630 Ballistic/Mountain Grey 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKRL^^Small Cafe Bag in Black with red label.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKRL^^A Small Cafe Bag in Black Ballistic is Marigold 210 Cerylon.\
  • visible variant TB0201-BKDL^^Small Cafe Bag in Black with red label.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKDL^^A Small Cafe Bag in Black Ballistic is Dusk 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKML^^Small Cafe Bag in Black with red label.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKML^^A Small Cafe Bag in Black Ballistic is Moss 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKPL^^Small Cafe Bag in Black with red label.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKPL^^The Small Cafe Bag in Black with a Persimmon interior
  • visible variant TB0201-BKOL^^Small Cafe Bag in Black with red label.
  • visible variant TB0201-BKOL^^The Small Cafe Bag in Black with a Cobalt interior
  • visible variant TB0201-LKOL^^Small Cafe Bag in Cloud Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0201-LKOL^^Small Cafe Bag in Cloud Ballistic with a Cobalt 210 Cerylon interior
  • visible variant TB0201-VHND^^A Small Cafe Bag in Taiga (olive green with grey grid) 400 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0201-VHND^^A Small Cafe Bag in Taiga (olive green with grey grid) 400 Halcyon with a Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • ^^Text: new color / photo coming soon; Image: An illustration of shears on a length of fabric.
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  • visible lifestyle^^Small Cafe Bag with multiple key straps
  • ^^A comaprison photo of people carrying the Small Cafe Bag, Medium Cafe Bag, and Large Cafe Bag.
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  • A person with some art supplies in a Small Cafe Book coloring on a coloring book.
  • visible video^^Thumbnail for a video spotlighting the Small Cafe Bag.
  • visible video^^Thumbnail for a video comparing and contrasting the Cafe Bags
  • lifestyle visible^^People of different heights standing side-by-side wearing the Small Cafe Bag.
  • Person wearing the Small Cafe Bag in Coyote 210d ballistic.
  • Person wearing the Small Cafe Bag in Coyote 210d ballistic. They are reaching in the main compartment.
  • Person wearing the Small Cafe Bag in 210d ballistic, Coyote.
  • A Small Cafe Bag with some possible items that could fit in it (a small water bottle, writing supplies in a Freudian Slip, a pair of sunglasses, a pocket knife, a protien bar, a pair of keys, a stick of travel deoderant).
(518 Reviews)

Small Cafe Bag

$82

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The Small Cafe Bag is our timeless crossbody bag that is designed to help you carry and organize your everyday gear.

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Color & Material

Exterior Color:
Aubergine
Interior Color:
Dusk
Exterior Material:
Ballistic
Interior Material:
210 Cerylon

Available Color options
Made in Seattle
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Description

Like the name says, the Small Cafe bag is perfect for any trips to the café, whether for work or just to chill with a cup of coffee — and it's also ideal for daily use and travel.

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 518 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 470 Total 4 star reviews: 34 Total 3 star reviews: 11 Total 2 star reviews: 3 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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518 reviews
  • LA
    Linda A. R.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Durable, Great Gift
    51 minutes ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Durable, Great Gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Better than Expected

    Well made, sturdy, & a lot of space for an every day carry,that I have wanted. Love the adjustable strap. I`d like another color,since green doesn't match everything.

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  • VJ
    Victor J.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Durable
    4 hours ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Durable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Small Café Bag

    I bought the Small Café Bag to carry personal items during a trip to Taiwan. I didn’t want to haul around a 25L backpack everywhere, especially when I was hopping on subways, taxis, and scooters, so I wanted something lighter and more convenient.

    The bag turned out to be perfect: roomy enough for my daily essentials, but slim and low-profile so it never felt bulky or in the way. It was easy to carry through hot and humid weather and quick to swing up front and center when I needed something inside.

    Now that I’m back from the trip, I’ve kept using it as an everyday bag. It’s become one of those rare purchases that transitions well from travel to daily use.

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  • BP
    Bryon P.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Durable
    4 hours ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Durable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Finally, the bag I needed!

    I have tried multiple bags from multiple vendors. This one finally had the size, design and quality I have been wanting. The front clip is great, the internal zippered compartment is really useful. The pockets and pen holders on the internal well is just roomy enough for wide pens and styluses. The back slit pocket is still secure. Love the strap. I waited awhile to get the color combination I wanted.

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  • SR
    Sharon R.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Easily Adjustable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    4 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Easily Adjustable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Best Bag I've Ever Owned

    This bag is everything I wanted. The strap is comfortable, and I can carry a lot of things without being weighed down. It's easy to open, unzipper and access the inside. I feel safe that my wallet is secure. Thank you Tom Bihn!

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  • MG
    Marcia G.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Good Storage Size
    6 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Good Storage Size
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect travel bag and everyday purse

    Love my Small Cafe Bag. With the zipped pouch at the front I can keep a few essentials, inside there is ample room for a coin purse, credit card, phone and a bottle of water. I use it for an everyday purse and I use it for travel. Good news is it is such a good size you can have everything you want in a light, durable bag and politely decline to carry anything for anyone else!

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Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

visible lifestyle^^A person retrieving a drink from the Synik 26 water bottle pocket

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

visible lifestyle^^A Nomad Tote with its front pocket open.

Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

visible lifestyle^^A person retrieving a drink from the Synik 26 water bottle pocket

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

visible lifestyle^^A Nomad Tote with its front pocket open.

Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Made in Seattle, Built to Last

Designed with obsessive attention to detail, we pride ourselves in offering bags in unmatched quality and durability—whether you're commuting, traveling, or navigating daily life. Built to last, made to move with you.

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Since 1972, we’ve stood behind every bag we make. If it’s our fault, we’ll fix it—no questions asked. For everything else, we offer honest repairs in the same Seattle shop where your bag was born.