They're useful if you want to make something which resembles a coffee shop, but literally nothing else. It's a shame because if not for that, they would be perfect for all manner of exterior decoration.
It would be great if we can add items, so they could be a little bit of difference. Sometimes I think the items look weird when there’s multiple of them in the same area.
Some of the items I really don’t understand. Like the chairs with side arm rests. If you place them in front of a desk or a table, the game won’t let you sit on them.
Agreed. I have 4 bistro tables placed in my museum area and I hate how symmetrical they look. I had to rotate two of them so that they can look a little bit different. It doesn't help much though. If we're not allowed to place items on them, then they should've just been designed empty.