Have you seen those dreamy cafe photos taking over your Instagram feed lately? Everyone is posting cozy pictures sitting by a sunlit window with a latte. The good news is you do not need to visit an expensive coffee shop to get this vibe. With simple AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, you can transform your normal room selfie into a cafe-style portrait in a minute or two. This look is popular because it gives your profile an aesthetic, moody, and warm look without any professional camera gear. Here at TricksFunn, we have put together five prompts designed specially for Indian creators. Whether you want a solo cozy portrait, a cute couple shot, or a fun hangout vibe with friends, we have got you covered. Just open your favorite free AI app on your mobile, upload your selfie, and copy-paste these prompts to make your own cafe-style photo.
Example result — your photo will look different
About this trend
The cafe aesthetic look focuses on warm, inviting tones, soft natural window light, and earthy colors. The outfit usually includes casual knitwear, neutral tones, or comfy oversized shirts that fit the cozy vibe. The background features a blurred rustic coffee shop interior, wooden tables, a steaming ceramic mug, and green indoor plants. This look suits creators who love aesthetic, minimal, and warm photography. It is perfect for lifestyle bloggers, students, and anyone wanting to upgrade their grid with sophisticated, relaxed portraiture. The lighting is always soft golden hour or diffused morning light, giving your skin a natural, glowing, and flawless finish without looking overly edited.
The prompts (copy and paste)
Prompt 1: Cozy Window Seat Portrait for Girls
Use this prompt when you want a relaxed, solo aesthetic portrait sitting by a sunlit cafe window with a hot drink.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face - keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape and the same natural skin tone. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Generate a realistic Instagram portrait of me sitting at a rustic wooden table inside a cozy artisanal cafe. I am wearing a beige cable-knit sweater and holding a ceramic latte mug with steam rising. Soft golden hour sunlight streams through a large glass window, casting gentle shadows. The background is softly blurred with warm pendant lights, exposed brick walls, and green potted plants. Moody yet warm color grading, natural skin texture, candid smiling expression. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark. Skin quality and face: keep the original facial identity, structure, proportions, expression and natural skin tone. Render the skin clean, flawless, healthy and naturally radiant, with an even tone across the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Remove AI-generated patchiness, blotches, unwanted discoloration, rough rendering, artificial noise and uneven skin texture. Make the skin high-resolution and photorealistic, with subtle natural pores, soft realistic highlights and smooth tonal transitions, refined but never plastic, waxy, blurred or over-airbrushed. The face must be sharp, clear, evenly lit and professionally photographed: no patchy complexion, muddy texture, oversharpening, grain or compression artifacts on the skin. Keep the face fully visible: no hand, arm, hair, prop or flame covers the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth or chin. Final quality: premium professional portrait photography, natural flawless skin, crisp facial detail and a realistic photographic finish.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
Prompt 2: Chill Casual Look for Boys
Best for guys who want a cool, effortless lifestyle look set against a modern coffee shop interior.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face - keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape and the same natural skin tone. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Create a realistic vertical portrait of me sitting in a modern minimalist cafe, wearing an olive green casual overshirt and a simple white t-shirt. I am leaning on the wooden table, looking away from the camera thoughtfully with a iced coffee glass nearby. Soft diffused morning lighting, earthy brown and green tones, clean bokeh background showing a subtle coffee bar counter. Sharp focus on subject, authentic skin details, lifestyle photography style. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark. Skin quality and face: keep the original facial identity, structure, proportions, expression and natural skin tone. Render the skin clean, flawless, healthy and naturally radiant, with an even tone across the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Remove AI-generated patchiness, blotches, unwanted discoloration, rough rendering, artificial noise and uneven skin texture. Make the skin high-resolution and photorealistic, with subtle natural pores, soft realistic highlights and smooth tonal transitions, refined but never plastic, waxy, blurred or over-airbrushed. The face must be sharp, clear, evenly lit and professionally photographed: no patchy complexion, muddy texture, oversharpening, grain or compression artifacts on the skin. Keep the face fully visible: no hand, arm, hair, prop or flame covers the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth or chin. Final quality: premium professional portrait photography, natural flawless skin, crisp facial detail and a realistic photographic finish.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
Prompt 3: Romantic Couple Coffee Date
Perfect for sharing a special moment with your partner over coffee with a warm, cinematic feel.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face - keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape and the same natural skin tone. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Generate a realistic romantic photo of us sitting close together at a corner table in a vintage European-style cafe. We are sharing a dessert plate and smiling at each other. Warm fairy lights stringing overhead, soft candlelight on the table, cozy winter clothing in neutral shades. Cinematic depth of field, rich warm tones, authentic and joyful mood. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark. Skin quality and face: keep the original facial identity, structure, proportions, expression and natural skin tone. Render the skin clean, flawless, healthy and naturally radiant, with an even tone across the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Remove AI-generated patchiness, blotches, unwanted discoloration, rough rendering, artificial noise and uneven skin texture. Make the skin high-resolution and photorealistic, with subtle natural pores, soft realistic highlights and smooth tonal transitions, refined but never plastic, waxy, blurred or over-airbrushed. The face must be sharp, clear, evenly lit and professionally photographed: no patchy complexion, muddy texture, oversharpening, grain or compression artifacts on the skin. Keep the face fully visible: no hand, arm, hair, prop or flame covers the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth or chin. Final quality: premium professional portrait photography, natural flawless skin, crisp facial detail and a realistic photographic finish.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
Prompt 4: Best Friends Hangout Vibe
Great for showcasing friendship goals with a lively, candid group setting inside a bustling cafe.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face - keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape and the same natural skin tone. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Create a realistic group portrait of me and two friends laughing together around a small circular cafe table filled with pastries and coffee cups. Bright daytime lighting from a storefront window, casual stylish college-wear outfits, vibrant and cheerful atmosphere. Blurred background of a busy trendy coffee shop with warm wooden decor. Sharp details, candid lifestyle shot. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark. Skin quality and face: keep the original facial identity, structure, proportions, expression and natural skin tone. Render the skin clean, flawless, healthy and naturally radiant, with an even tone across the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Remove AI-generated patchiness, blotches, unwanted discoloration, rough rendering, artificial noise and uneven skin texture. Make the skin high-resolution and photorealistic, with subtle natural pores, soft realistic highlights and smooth tonal transitions, refined but never plastic, waxy, blurred or over-airbrushed. The face must be sharp, clear, evenly lit and professionally photographed: no patchy complexion, muddy texture, oversharpening, grain or compression artifacts on the skin. Keep the face fully visible: no hand, arm, hair, prop or flame covers the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth or chin. Final quality: premium professional portrait photography, natural flawless skin, crisp facial detail and a realistic photographic finish.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
Prompt 5: Moody Evening Aesthetic Bonus
Choose this dark, moody variation for a dramatic nighttime coffee shop atmosphere that stands out on your grid.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face - keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape and the same natural skin tone. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Generate a moody, cinematic nighttime photo of me sitting at an outdoor sidewalk cafe table under glowing amber string lights. I am wearing a dark stylish jacket, reading a book with a warm cup of tea beside me. Deep shadows, rich contrast, urban street bokeh in the background at twilight. Introspective and cozy mood, high-end editorial photography look. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark. Skin quality and face: keep the original facial identity, structure, proportions, expression and natural skin tone. Render the skin clean, flawless, healthy and naturally radiant, with an even tone across the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Remove AI-generated patchiness, blotches, unwanted discoloration, rough rendering, artificial noise and uneven skin texture. Make the skin high-resolution and photorealistic, with subtle natural pores, soft realistic highlights and smooth tonal transitions, refined but never plastic, waxy, blurred or over-airbrushed. The face must be sharp, clear, evenly lit and professionally photographed: no patchy complexion, muddy texture, oversharpening, grain or compression artifacts on the skin. Keep the face fully visible: no hand, arm, hair, prop or flame covers the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth or chin. Final quality: premium professional portrait photography, natural flawless skin, crisp facial detail and a realistic photographic finish.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
How to create it
Open your ChatGPT or Google Gemini mobile app on your phone.
Upload a clear, front-facing selfie where your face and lighting are clearly visible.
Copy your favorite cafe aesthetic prompt from our list above and paste it into the chat box.
If the face or outfit needs minor adjustments, reply with a simple follow-up message like ‘make the lighting softer’ or ‘change shirt color to black’.
Download the final image in 4:5 ratio, apply your favorite warm filter, and upload it to Instagram.
Tips for a better result
Always use a clear, high-resolution selfie with good lighting as your reference upload for the best face match.
If the AI changes your facial features too much, reply in the chat asking it to strictly keep your original face from the uploaded photo.
Add a warm orange-brown preset or filter in Lightroom or Instagram after downloading to enhance the cozy cafe vibe.
If the first result is not perfect, hit regenerate or use a follow-up prompt to fix minor details like cups or background clutter.
FAQs
Which free apps support these cafe aesthetic prompts?
You can use either ChatGPT or Google Gemini on your mobile phone. Both apps are completely free to download and support photo uploads for generating these prompts.
Can I change the clothing color in the prompt?
Yes, absolutely! You can easily edit any prompt text before copying it to change clothing colors, drink types, or even background details to match your preference.
What should I do if the AI changes my face?
Make sure your uploaded selfie is bright and clear. If the result looks different, reply to the chat with: ‘Please make the face look exactly like the uploaded reference photo without changing my features.’
Are these copy-paste prompts really free to use?
Yes, all prompts on TricksFunn are free to copy, paste and use. The AI app you use may have its own daily limits.
