[2026] Perfect for cafe time! A roundup of recommended Western songs to listen to at lunchtime
What kind of music do you listen to during your daily lunchtime or those afternoon moments spent at a café? There’s a magical, soothing quality to Western music that somehow heals the heart and colors those leisurely hours.
In this article, we introduce recommended Western songs—from refreshing tracks perfect for midday listening to calm tunes that suit a relaxed café afternoon.
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Buffalo SoldierBob Marley & The Wailers
Bob Marley’s classic “Buffalo Soldier.” This work depicts one of the most famous Black regiments, the U.S.
Army 10th Cavalry Regiment, commonly known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
As you’d expect from a piece created by Bob Marley, peace lies at the heart of its theme.
It questions why people take up arms and go to war—lyrics filled with a sense of futility—yet the melody is relaxed and exudes a peaceful atmosphere.
If you want to spend your lunchtime at an easy pace, be sure to give it a listen.
We Were Never Really FriendsBruno Major
To make peaceful moments at a café even more vivid, you need beautiful piano lines and soothing melodies.
Bruno Major’s “We Were Never Really Friends” is the perfect song for that kind of café time.
Released in 2023, the track explores the ambiguous boundary between friendship and romance, letting you relax while slipping into a slightly sentimental mood.
Its 1960s-tinged tone, paired with the aroma of coffee, adds a fresh hue to modern café culture.
When you want to slow down, listening to this song will help you forget the rush of everyday life and find a sense of calm.
Another HalfCautious Clay, Julian Lage
If you’re looking for music that blends seamlessly with a café’s mellow moments, “Another Half,” a collaboration between rising new-generation jazz musicians Cautious Clay and Julian Lage, is the perfect pick.
Its unhurried tempo soothes the mind, while introspective lyrics tug at the heartstrings.
The rich tones from multi-instrumentalist Cautious Clay and the harmony of Julian Lage’s modern jazz guitar captivate listeners, turning any café moment into something special.
Its warm sound makes it ideal as comfortable café background music.
Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
It’s included on the 2005 album “The Body Acoustic.” It’s an acoustic version of the classic “Time After Time.” It’s a gentle, beautiful duet with Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan.
Love, Love, LoveDonny Hathaway
Singer-songwriter Donny Hathaway, who, along with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, made major contributions to the Neo Soul boom of the 1970s.
Unusually for a Black artist of that era, he came from an upper-middle-class background and studied classical music from a young age.
Perhaps because of that experience, his musicality stands apart from other Neo Soul singers.
Love, Love, Love is one of his tracks I especially recommend for lunchtime.
It’s crafted as an exceptionally smooth piece of Neo Soul and, as the title suggests, it overflows with euphoria throughout.
If you want to enjoy a fun, relaxed lunch, be sure to add it to your playlist.
UndoneEgo Ella May
As background music for a relaxing time at a café, Ego Ella May’s “Undone” is an exquisite choice.
Released in 2023 from her EP “FIELDNOTES Part III,” the song’s quiet yet resonant melody and lyrics gently untangle weighty themes like self-reflection and personal growth.
It’s a track that, alongside a cup of coffee, can give you the courage to take your next step.
Subtle yet emotionally rich, its sound seeps deep into your heart.
Ego Ella May’s world, which evokes the beauty of quiet maturity, will make your luxurious café time feel even more special.
Drunk On A FlightEloise
“Drunk On A Flight” is a perfect track for a cozy café time! It’s a song by Eloise, a UK-born singer-songwriter who, after starring in the 2012 film “Broken,” was recognized by the director for her vocal talent and went on to contribute to the soundtrack.
Its gentle R&B and breezy pop sound will bring deep relaxation to your café moments.
With this song, your café time will be even more delightful.