Riga, Latvia – In what has become the city’s most curious incident this decade, a meteor crash in Central Riga has been mistaken for a trendy new hipster café, causing widespread hilarity and confusion among city residents.

As the sizable meteor crash-landed near the Freedom Monument on Tuesday morning, locals were quickly drawn to its ethereal glow and natural appeal, characteristics that have long defined Riga's burgeoning hipster scene. In the following hours, what could normally be a space anomaly investigation, turned into an unexpected pop-up 'cosmic café,' drawing a crowd of neo-bohemians armed with reusable straw kits and sustainable tote bags.

“I saw the celestial event on Instagram Live and just had to come down to see it in person,” said Māris Galviņš, a local graphic designer sporting a beard that local birds regularly mistake for nesting material. Holding a ceramic coffee cup which he hoped to fill with interstellar-based beverages, he declared, "The ambiance just screamed artisanal!"

Reports soon flooded local news outlets of Rīgans attempting to decipher the meteor’s texture and composition as a new form of latte art, curiously poking the still-warm rock and exclaiming its potential as 'nature’s perfect brewing stone.'

City council spokesperson Līga Zvaigzne confirmed, “We were initially concerned about radiation, but it turns out the only dangerous thing was the inflamed competition of indie bands rushing to perform at the site. Thankfully, no one wanted to use the crater for barista championships just yet.”

One enterprising geology student turned part-time DJ, Artūrs Rainis, set up a small sound system nearby, transforming the occasion into an impromptu 'space folk' gathering. “The acoustics are just out of this world!” he shouted over what seemed to be a remix of whale sounds and UFO conspiracy theories.

However, the appearance of entrepreneurial vendors could not be far behind. Vendors selling 'authentic cosmic scones' and ‘meteor mojitos’ cropped up within hours, raising questions about the municipal licensing for pop-up space bistros.

Authorities finally stepped in, erecting a temporary barrier around the meteor. “The archaeological society was keenly interested in studying it,” added Ms. Zvaigzne, “but to our embarrassment, someone already mistook their equipment case for an espresso machine.”

This incident has not dissuaded city planners, who are enthusiastic about the environmental, albeit unintended, tourism boost. A proposal is underway to designate the site as 'Latvia’s First Exposure to Space Tourism,' complete with guided tours and possibly an accompanying virtual reality app, for those who wish to experience the majesty of space from the comfort of their favorite beanbag chair.

Critics, however, have railed against what they describe as an over-commercialization of extraterrestrial phenomena. In response, local philosopher, and part-time podcaster, Uģis Spīdums, pondered, “Where does the simplicity end and the galaxy begin? Can we not enjoy a celestial body without wanting to consume it in latte form?”

For now, Riga’s residents are content to reflect star-inspired creativity until the next cosmic event—or at least until their so-claimed intergalactic café loyalty cards expire.