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The original Cafe Corner

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Cafe Corner

Cafe Corner is the cornerstone of the LEGO Modular Buildings collection.

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Who it's for
Ages 16+ · Advanced build Experienced LEGO builders and adult collectors who appreciate intricate details and architectural design.
Build
2,056 pieces · about 8 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price
$139.99 list price · 6.8¢ per piece
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.4 community rating from 372 ratings

Cafe Corner is highly praised as the original modular building, celebrated for its innovative design and historical significance. Criticisms focus on the high cost and limited play features compared to newer modular sets.

MSRP
$139.99
Best Price
$189.00
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📝 Our Take

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Cafe Corner is the cornerstone of the LEGO Modular Buildings collection. Released in 2007, it established the now-iconic modular standard, influencing countless LEGO sets and fan creations. Its architectural style, innovative building techniques, and rare parts make it a highly sought-after collectible.

This set is perfect for serious LEGO collectors and architecture enthusiasts. The challenging build and intricate detailing provide a rewarding experience, while its display value as part of a larger modular city is unmatched.

Skip this if you're new to LEGO or intimidated by the price tag. Given its rarity and cost, consider starting with a more recent modular building like the Bookshop or Boutique Hotel to gain experience and build your collection gradually.

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🧱 Building Experience

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2,056
Pieces
⏱
8h
Estimated Build Time
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Advanced
Difficulty
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16+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Innovative use of SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques for detailed facades.
  • Modular design allows for easy integration with other buildings in the series.
  • Challenging construction with repetitive elements that require patience.
  • Realistic architectural details, including windows, awnings, and signage.

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Cafe Corner is considered one of the holy grails of LEGO investing due to its status as the first modular building. Its rarity, high demand, and historical significance contribute to its exceptional appreciation. While the initial cost is high, its long-term potential is substantial. However, as with any investment, there are risks.

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📖 About This Set

Developed by LEGO fans and designers working together, this detailed and realistic street corner scene features plenty of special colors, rare LEGO pieces and creative building techniques, as well as authentic interior details and modular construction to let you enlarge the neighborhood as your LEGO collection grows. Built completely on minifigure scale! Includes 3 townspeople minifigures! Street base measures 10" x 10" (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm) and building stands over 14" (36 cm) high! Realistic features include opening front door, Café tables with umbrellas, striped awning, "Hotel" sign, trash can, street light, bench and more! Top two stories lift off to reveal inner rooms and staircases! Connectors at base of model allow you to join 4 Café Corners together!

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Cafe Corner set the standard for the Modular Buildings series, making it a must-have for serious collectors. While newer modulars like the Assembly Square (10255-1) offer more pieces and play features, Cafe Corner's historical significance and rarity give it a unique appeal. Those seeking a more affordable entry point into the modular world might consider the Bookshop (10270-1) or Police Station (10278-1).

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three simple minifigures representative of townspeople. While not exclusive or highly detailed, they contribute to the overall street scene.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
2,056
Parts cataloged in this inventory
116 unique parts, 2,046 pieces
Minifigures
3

LEGO counts 2,056 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 2,058, including the 12 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Lamp Post 2 x 2 x 7 with 6 Base Flutes Lamp Post 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 2039 1× White
Plant, Cherries Plant, Cherries
Part #: 22667 2× Lime
Brick Arch 1 x 5 x 4 [Continuous Bow] Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...
Part #: 2339 2× Dark Blue
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 3× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 4× Dark Blue
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 3× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 9× Tan
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...
Part #: 2362b 20× White
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 4× Metallic Silver
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 10× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 4× Tan
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 6× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 11× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 4× Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 23× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 5× Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 1× White
Trash Can with 2 Cover Holders Trash Can with 2 ...
Part #: 2439 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 1× Light Bluish Gray
Animal, Bird, Parrot [Plain] Animal, Bird, Par...
Part #: 2546 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 2× Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 4× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 4× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 12× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 2× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 2× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 5× Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 4× Dark Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 25× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 12× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 39× Dark Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 25× Medium Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 12× Tan
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 30× Dark Red
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30044 10× White
Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 Pane Lattice Diamond with Rounded Top Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 30046 10× Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 10× Dark Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 6× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 16× White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 4× Tan
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 12× Dark Blue
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [2 Top Studs] Fence Spindled 1 ...
Part #: 30055 2× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 10 Brick 2 x 10
Part #: 3006 2× Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 29× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 20× Tan
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 21× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 12× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 14× Tan
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 16× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 3× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 19× Dark Blue
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 10× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 2× Tan
Stairs 7 x 4 x 6 Straight Open Stairs 7 x 4 x 6 ...
Part #: 30134 1× Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 17× Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 28× Dark Bluish Gray
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 1 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 30179 5× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 10× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× Tan
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 7× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 5× White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 2× Yellow
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 4× White
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 10× Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 4× White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 4× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 20× Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 2× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 18× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 8× Medium Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 9× Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 20× Dark Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 28× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 27× Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 4× Tan
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 9× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Medium Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 24× White
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 7× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 27× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 34× Dark Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 9× Dark Blue
Plate 6 x 12 Plate 6 x 12
Part #: 3028 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 12 Plate 4 x 12
Part #: 3029 7× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 6× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 6× White
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 3× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 1× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 2× Black
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 6× Black
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 2× Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On Top Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 30383 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 2× Dark Blue
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 14× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 4× Trans-Yellow
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 6× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 8× Tan
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 25× Reddish Brown
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 2× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 45× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 20× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 51× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 10× Medium Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 4× Tan
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 17× White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 14× Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 45× Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 36× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 14× Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 44× Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 36× White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 3× Tan
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 11× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 6× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 6 x 2 - Thick Top with Reinforced Underside Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 3307 1× Tan
Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2
Part #: 3308 1× Dark Blue
Animal, Frog Animal, Frog
Part #: 33320 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Brick Arch 1 x 6
Part #: 3455 1× Tan
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 2× White
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 8× Tan
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 4× Black
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 8× Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 11× Reddish Brown
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 4× Tan
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 10× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 9× Tan
Minifig Head [Plain] [Blocked Open Stud] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 3626b 1× Trans-Clear
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3633 6× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 6× Tan
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3665 16× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 2× Dark Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 4× Tan
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 6× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 5× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 5× Reddish Brown
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 8× Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 4× Black
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 4× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3700 4× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 10× Dark Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 4× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Dark Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 4× Tan
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 10× White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 13× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, No Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747a 2× White
Brick Sloped Inverted 33° 3 x 2, Connections between Studs, Ovoid Bottom Pin Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3747b 2× Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 2× Dark Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 5× White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 4× Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Tan
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 3× Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 1× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 2× Black
Equipment Brush / Push Broom Equipment Brush /...
Part #: 3836 1× Reddish Brown
Baseplate 16 x 32 Baseplate 16 x 32
Part #: 3857 2× Green
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 1× Trans-Clear
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 1× Yellow
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 1× Red
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Support Round 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Reach-Through Center Hole Support Round 2 x...
Part #: 3940b 2× Black
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a 2× White
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a 2× Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 60× Reddish Brown
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 20× Dark Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 2× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 2× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c 2× Light Bluish Gray
Window 2 x 4 x 3 Frame with Solid Studs Window 2 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 4132 5× White
Window 2 x 4 x 3 Pane Window 2 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 4133 5× White
Plate 8 x 8 Plate 8 x 8
Part #: 41539 4× Black
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 3× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 1× White
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 5× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 4274 2× Blue
Support Round 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar Support Round 1 x...
Part #: 43888 4× Dark Blue
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 2× White
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a 2× Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a 5× White
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a 5× Light Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Sloped 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud Brick Sloped 75° ...
Part #: 4460b 36× Dark Red
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 2× Black
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 3× White
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...
Part #: 4599a 1× Light Bluish Gray
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...
Part #: 4599a 2× Black
Bicycle Frame [Solid Stud] Bicycle Frame [So...
Part #: 4719 1× Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 Studs on 4 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4733 2× Black
Bar 1 x 3 [Clip / Anti-Stud] Bar 1 x 3 [Clip /...
Part #: 4735 2× Black
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 1× Light Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 1× White
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 4× Black
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 50745 5× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 2× Dark Blue
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 2× White
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 20× Reddish Brown
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Brick Sloped 30° ...
Part #: 54200 8× Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Right Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54383 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Wedge Plate 6 x 3 Left Wedge Plate 6 x 3...
Part #: 54384 4× Dark Bluish Gray
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 6 Glass for Window ...
Part #: 57895 5× Trans-Clear
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 14× Yellow
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 16× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 16× White
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 16× Dark Red
Wedge Plate 6 x 6 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 6 x 6...
Part #: 6106 2× Black
Sports Ski with Hinge Sports Ski with H...
Part #: 6120 11× White
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 2 x 2...
Part #: 6134 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 17× Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 4× Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 2× Tan
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 8× Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 18× Reddish Brown
Plate Special 4 x 6, Studs on 3 Edges Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 6180 1× Light Bluish Gray
Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2
Part #: 6182 12× Tan
Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 4 x 2
Part #: 6182 8× Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 4× Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 10× White
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 2× White
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 10× Reddish Brown
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 2× White
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 6× Tan
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 21× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 3× Dark Bluish Gray
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with Trans-Clear Glass Door 1 x 4 x 5 Ri...
Part #: 73194c01 1× Light Bluish Gray
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with 6 Panes Door 1 x 4 x 5 Ri...
Part #: 73312 1× Black
Hose Rigid 3mm D. 10L / 8.0cm Hose Rigid 3mm D....
Part #: 75c10 2× Black
Wheel Bicycle, Fixed Black Tire Wheel Bicycle, Fi...
Part #: 92851 2× Trans-Clear
The set features a significant quantity of Reddish Brown and Dark Bluish Gray elements, useful for architectural MOCs. The headlight bricks are particularly valuable for adding texture and detail.

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LEGO (UK)
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💎 Notable Parts

Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (60x) $18.00
Dark Bluish Gray Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (51x) $5.10
Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (28x) $7.00
Dark Red Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud (36x) $5.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$35.50

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the cafe into a larger restaurant with indoor seating and a kitchen.
🏙 Convert the building into a Parisian-style apartment complex.
🏙 Create an entire street scene by combining multiple Cafe Corner sets.

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

Based on 14 discussions
2.6 /5
Mixed
14% positive
BlockTalk AI

The LEGO community expresses nostalgia and jealousy towards Cafe Corner (10182-1), acknowledging its historical significance as an early modular building. While some appreciate its design, others find it plain compared to newer modulars and suggest adding interiors, with some considering bricklinking missing pieces.

+

Yep. Ive seen huge versions of a lot of the early modulars at shows back in the day. What's funny is they could barely give some of the early ones ...

430 upvotes • 1y ago

I need to see these in city-block format. Buy a bigger house to put it, if you must.

141 upvotes • 4y ago

I only built the second floor twice. But I bought the individual parts via Pick a Brick and Bricklink and not a whole second set.

117 upvotes • 1y ago

What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos
3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Cafe Corner (10182-1) receives neutral sentiment in YouTube reviews, likely due to its age and status as a classic modular building. While not explicitly praised in these summaries, its significance as the first modular building in the series is implicitly acknowledged by reviewers like BrickTsar.

Community Sentiment

Based on 14 Reddit opinions and 6 YouTube reviews

Reddit

2.6 /5
Mixed
14% positive
2
Positive
7
Mixed
5
Critical
Common Feedback
+ Fun, Build
- Missing, Cheap, Parts

YouTube

3.0 /5
Mixed
0% positive
0
Positive
6
Mixed
0
Critical
BlockTalk AI Analysis

The LEGO community expresses nostalgia and jealousy towards Cafe Corner (10182-1), acknowledging its historical significance as an early modular building. While some appreciate its design, others find it plain compared to newer modulars and suggest adding interiors, with some considering bricklinking missing pieces.

What the Community Says

6 Reddit + 6 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

Many remember when early modulars like Cafe Corner were heavily discounted, a stark contrast to their current value. Some suggest expanding the set into a city block format, while others consider MOCs to add interior details, noting the difference in complexity compared to newer modulars.

Reddit Reviews

6 discussions
+ Positive Praise
430

Yep. Ive seen huge versions of a lot of the early modulars at shows back in the day. What's funny is they could barely give some of the early ones away back then. If you were an attendee at a Lego ...

1y ago in r/lego View
Neutral
141

I need to see these in city-block format. Buy a bigger house to put it, if you must.

4y ago in r/lego View
Neutral
117

I only built the second floor twice. But I bought the individual parts via Pick a Brick and Bricklink and not a whole second set.

1y ago in r/lego View
Neutral
52

Ahhh yes, my favorite part of any Lego city, a rampaging indominous rex

4y ago in r/lego View
Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

People Also Discussed

Based on Reddit conversations

📖 Building Instructions 2

Cafe Corner Instructions
BI - 10182 - CAFE CORNER - 1/2
Download PDF
Cafe Corner Instructions
BI - 10182 - CAFE CORNER - 2/2
Download PDF

Charts Inventory Statistics

116
Unique Parts
2,056
Official Piece Count
2,046
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
3
Minifigures
31
Spare Parts

LEGO counts 2,056 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 2,058, including the 12 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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