LEGO Reviews Creator40488

Coffee Cart

Name: LEGO Coffee Cart 40488
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40488
Rating: 4.65 (33 reviews)

72 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2021149 pcsHigh agreement · 100%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A delightful, endlessly versatile city vignette that punches above its 149-piece weight, earning a Recommended BrickScore of 72 and a 91% owner recommendation rate; its GWP origins make any criticism feel academic."

The Coffee Cart (40488) is a gift-with-purchase Creator set that reviewers and owners alike find charming well beyond its modest size and piece count. With a BrickScore of 72, it sits comfortably in the Recommended tier, earning particular praise from three expert sources for its colorful design, interior coffee equipment details, and city-scene versatility. Owner ratings average 4.65 out of 5 across 33 ratings, with 91% of LEGO-surveyed owners recommending it. Given it was distributed as a free GWP, reviewers acknowledge that nearly any criticism is tempered by the fact that buyers paid nothing for it.

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LOVED (8)

01Colorful, charming finished model with a distinctive circular profile using curved slopes
02Interior coffee equipment detail including a bean grinder and two-spout espresso machine
03Removable roof revealing the full interior
04Versatile design that integrates naturally into city builds or any minifigure-scale scene
05Includes two minifigures, a bicycle, and a small umbrella table
06Large cup-shaped sign element adds character
07Tow hitch and Technic connectors allow connection to other vehicles
08Quick 15-20 minute build suitable for all ages

CRITICIZED (6)

01Roof has a noticeable gap that would not functionally shelter the barista
02Building techniques are straightforward and undemanding for experienced builders
03Simple side table at the start of the build adds little to the finished model
04Wooden barrel element feels incongruous with the modern coffee stand design
05At 8-wide studs, the cart is slightly oversized relative to standard modern road plates
06The green jacket torso on the minifigure is considered overused across LEGO sets

What reviewers are saying

"A nice looking addition to the Creator line, this coffee stand look cute in the pictures but is it as good as 2021's small Creator vehicles?"

Rebrickable Reviews

"The cute little 2-wheeled cart includes a bicycle, 2 Minifigs, and a little table with an umbrella."

The Brothers Brick

"I don't think there's been a dedicated coffee seller until now."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

40468-1 - Yellow Taxi — The Coffee Stand addresses criticisms of the earlier small Creator vehicles which lacked minifigure compatibility by being designed as a minifigure-scale addition to Creator City.

40469-1 - Tuk Tuk — The Coffee Stand addresses criticisms of the earlier small Creator vehicles which lacked minifigure compatibility by being designed as a minifigure-scale addition to Creator City.

40358 Bean There, Donut That — Both are coffee-themed sets, but 40488 is dedicated to coffee while 40358 combines coffee with donuts

60097 City Square — Also features a coffee kiosk/chain, but 40488 is the first dedicated coffee cart with grinder equipment

CreatorTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"A nice looking addition to the Creator line, this coffee stand look cute in the pictures but is it as good as 2021's small Creator vehicles?"

Key Pros

✓Nice looking final model
✓Good addition to a play-scene
✓Fun build experience

Key Cons

✕Simple table at the start adds nothing to overall model
✕Wooden barrel use is jarring compared to modern stand design

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"The cute little 2-wheeled cart includes a bicycle, 2 Minifigs, and a little table with an umbrella."

Key Pros

✓Colorful and a great little scene
✓Fun details
✓Pretty decent parts pack, especially for a freebie set

Key Cons

✕Roof has a huge hole that would not keep the barista dry
✕Building techniques are nothing new

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I don't think there's been a dedicated coffee seller until now."

Key Pros

✓Fills a gap in LEGO City street vendors (dedicated coffee seller)
✓Attractive circular profile design using curved slopes
✓Colorful and charming appearance

Key Cons

✕Sign does not fold down over serving hatch to reduce drag when towing
✕Not practical to actually tow anywhere

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Buy now (2)Wait for sale (0)

Exclusivity

Rebrickable Reviews: Gift with Purchase exclusive; available only with $65+ qualifying purchases during November 8-14, 2021 window

The Brothers Brick: Gift with purchase (GWP) exclusive

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Potential collectibility as a limited-time GWP promotional item, though not specifically highlighted by reviewer

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Barista

Woman Coffee Customer

Standout parts (per reviewers)

973c11h01pr0001 Torso Apron, Reddish Brown with Pocket print, Dark Tan Arms, Yellow Hands
Rare part appearing 3 or fewer times
85974 Minifig Hair Mid-Length with Part over Front of Right Shoulder - Lavender
Rare part appearing 3 or fewer times
65574 Bicycle Frame - Hollow Stud - Red
Rare part appearing 3 or fewer times
Curved slopes in dark azure
Noted as part of the set's components
Black tall 1×1 bricks with two studs on one side
Six included in the set
Silver mug/milk frothing jug
Introduced in silver color this year

What Owners Say · summarized from 7 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the Coffee Cart as a charming, quick-build free set with strong playability and display appeal for both kids and adult fans, though many wish it were sold standalone instead of being a limited promotional offer.

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