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I think it's a matter of economics and lot sizes in the city. New cafes often open in central areas where land is expensive and already built up - it's easier to allocate space for a dining room than for parking. Plus, a lot of people in cities use public transport or walk, so it's not always profitable for owners to spend resources on a large parking lot.
To be honest, it's usually a financial issue - parking takes up a lot of space, which means it's expensive to rent or buy the land for it. A lot of cafe owners prefer to spend money on the interior and kitchen rather than on parking spaces, betting that not everyone will come by car or they'll park somewhere nearby on the street. Plus, in cities there often simply isn't any free space to expand parking when a cafe opens in an old building or in the city center.
This is mostly a question about rent and real estate costs. When a new cafe opens, owners look for premises in popular locations - city center, busy streets, near transportation. And in such areas, land is expensive, and every square meter is worth its weight in gold. A parking lot is wasted space that could be used for the cafe itself, a kitchen, or customer areas. Plus you have to pay for parking maintenance, insurance, sometimes taxes. It's simpler to save money and focus on the establishment itself.
Also, owners often count on visitors taking the metro, minibuses, or just walking. In 2024, a lot of people in cities prefer not to take a car for a short trip to a cafe. And honestly, not all visitors arrive by car - some people live nearby or come by public transport. So it seems like parking just won't pay for itself.
But in reality this creates problems - especially if the cafe is in an area where parking spots are already hard to find. Some owners later regret it and try to negotiate with neighboring businesses or look for underground options, but usually it's too late to change anything.
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