At Retro Planet we strive to bring you unique new products that are engaging and fun. Among the latest are the assortment of coffee mugs with original designs by our artists and innovative graphics made from photos of found objects from our own vintage finds collection. Collectors (and people like myself that love to attend flea markets and

“I never laugh until I’ve had my coffee.” – Clark Cable The Retro Planet offices are abuzz celebrating International Coffee Day! We like our coffee just as much as you do and we’re more than happy to join millions of people worldwide toasting their favorite caffeinated beverage. For the Retro Planet International Coffee Day celebration, we

I love coffee. I love the smell of it brewing, and its bold flavor. For many, coffee was an acquired taste, but I remember sneaking sips of my mother’s when I was quite young, and I simply fell in love. American film director David Lynch once said, “Even bad coffee is better than no coffee

What do you get someone when a) they already have everything, or b) you have no idea what to get them? Coffee mugs have been at the top of holiday gift lists for decades. And who could resist sipping a perfect cup of joe out of a diner-style mug, or hot cocoa from a humorous

It’s not like coffee drinkers (which counts for about 85% of Americans) need a special day to celebrate. But we sure wouldn’t mind getting a free cup of joe while we reminisce about the past. September 29th is National Coffee Day, and that means lots of coffee shops are giving us freebies, including Dunkin’ Donuts,

Just in at Retro Planet are these exclusive-design coffee mugs. These ceramic, 10-ounce cups feature retro-themed artwork, including Mom’s Diner, Dad’s Garage and “Eat, Drink and Be Merry”. These are original designs from the Retro Planet Collection, which means you won’t find them anywhere else. Other designs include: Wham Bang Pow (comic book), Rusty Route

Years ago, I was your typical, broke college student. My apartment’s kitchen offered little more than a loaf of bread, a few snacks and coffee. Yes, coffee – the only necessity when it came to staying awake in class and studying late-night. On a tight budget, I’d learned early on that what wasn’t served hot

Nothing says Americana like red, white and blue diner mugs. Retro Planet’s latest sets of old-fashioned diner & coffee shop mugs feature thick-walled, heavy-duty vessels keep coffee, tea and hot chocolate hot – just like the old days. Perfect for home, office, diner and restaurant, the lead-free mugs are safe for dishwasher and microwave, and

In traditional diners, coffee shops and shorter-order restaurants, unique terms are used to describe food and drink. At one time, some of these terms were pretty universal. Today, however, many young servers will give confused looks when you order a burger and say, “Eighty-six the onions”. Frequent diners picked up on some jargon, and would

American diners have long been known for their ready cup of hot coffee with an endless bottom. The reputation of diner coffee may not be living up to today’s taste standards, but you can always find a fresh brewed pot. If you are looking for upscale coffee, micro coffee roasters have created a new tradition