From the aromatic streets of Seattle to the bustling cafés of New York City, America’s love affair with coffee is a story brewed to perfection.
Coffee isn’t just a morning ritual here—it’s a cultural phenomenon that pulses through the veins of cities big and small.
Whether it’s the artisanal roasteries of Portland, Oregon, or the cozy college town cafés in Ann Arbor, Michigan, each city adds its unique flavor to the nation’s coffee tapestry.
In this journey across the United States, we will highlight 100 towns and cities renowned for their abundant coffee shops and vibrant coffee scenes.
These are places where baristas are artists, cafés are community hubs, and every cup tells a story of local passion and global connections.
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Top 100 Cities Grouped By Type
Cities Known for a High Number of Coffee Shops
- Seattle, Washington
- Portland, Oregon
- San Francisco, California
- New York City, New York
- Los Angeles, California
- Chicago, Illinois
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Austin, Texas
- Denver, Colorado
- Washington, D.C.
Cities with Vibrant Coffee Scenes
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- San Diego, California
- Portland, Maine
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Boulder, Colorado
- Miami, Florida
- Honolulu, Hawaii
Cities with Growing Coffee Cultures
- Dallas, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Sacramento, California
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Columbus, Ohio
Notable Mid-Sized Cities
- Richmond, Virginia
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Tucson, Arizona
- Baltimore, Maryland
Cities with Unique Coffee Offerings
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Savannah, Georgia
- Portland, Oregon
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Burlington, Vermont
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Boise, Idaho
- Eugene, Oregon
Emerging Coffee Hubs
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Spokane, Washington
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Wichita, Kansas
Cities with Per Capita High Coffee Shop Numbers
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Missoula, Montana
- Ithaca, New York
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Gainesville, Florida
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Iowa City, Iowa
- State College, Pennsylvania
- Amherst, Massachusetts
College Towns with Active Coffee Scenes
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Athens, Georgia
- Oxford, Mississippi
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Columbia, Missouri
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Corvallis, Oregon
- Morgantown, West Virginia
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Small Cities with Notable Coffee Cultures
- Flagstaff, Arizona
- Bend, Oregon
- Bozeman, Montana
- Park City, Utah
- Bar Harbor, Maine
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Santa Cruz, California
- Key West, Florida
Additional Cities with Active Coffee Shops
- Reno, Nevada
- Salem, Oregon
- Rochester, New York
- Dayton, Ohio
- Syracuse, New York
- Tacoma, Washington
- Mobile, Alabama
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Anchorage, Alaska
Factors Influencing the Number of Coffee Shops in a City
- Population Size: Larger cities tend to have more coffee shops simply due to a higher number of residents and visitors.
- Cultural Preferences: Cities with a culture that values coffee as part of daily life often have more cafes.
- Tourism: Tourist destinations may have more coffee shops to cater to visitors.
- Economic Factors: Areas with a thriving economy might support more specialty coffee shops and roasters.
- Educational Institutions: College towns often have a high density of coffee shops catering to students and faculty.
