Coffee capitals of America
Americans love coffee, there's no doubt about it. Around 64% of people 18 and older are drinking a daily cup鈥. Science shows : an analysis of more than 200 studies found that coffee drinkers were 17% less likely than non-caffeinated counterparts to die early from any cause, 19% less likely to die of heart disease, and 18% less likely to develop cancer.
The benefits of coffee have been debated for decades, but drinking it daily. People who drank three cups a day had and , and suffered less from neurological conditions like .
Starbucks, founded in Seattle, became famous for bringing coffee-to-go to the masses. This accessibility gave rise to modern that focus on artisanal craft blends. to find the the top cities to get an excellent cup of coffee. WalletHub compared 14 key indicators across the 100 largest cities, including average price per pack of coffee, number of affordable coffee shops, and the presence of coffee-centric events. Click through to see where you should stop for a caffeine buzz.
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#50. Omaha, NE
Score: 32.41
, founded by Don and Linda Pickles, this year. Omaha recently became home to Felius, . Customers can get a cappuccino or daily brew from .
#49. Tulsa, OK
Score: 32.75
owner Ben Franklin selects most of the shop鈥檚 from farms in Central America. also roasts their own beans. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a different approach to coffee with an emphasis on quality and preserving the fruitiness and sweetness and acidity that you get from the roast,鈥 co-owner Austin Fogt told Tulsa World.
#48. Durham, NC
Score: 33.15
Durham is home to Duke University, with a wealth of college students to caffeinate. Locals flock to Cocoa Cinnamon, a micro-roastery that also serves freshly fried churros. For those who like jazz, is the place to go. The to the Duke University campus.
#47. Boise, ID
Score: 33.6
Tammy Jenkins and her daughter Lyndsey Hopkins, , recently collaborated with Crooked Fence Brewing . The small-batch roaster has the feel of a coffee shop, and the look of a brewery.
#46. Buffalo, NY
Score: 33.96
Buffalo, which had the fifth-lowest average price for a cappuccino, is home to local coffee roasters and . The Buffalo Bisons, however, with Dunkin Donuts, making the national chain the official coffee of its football team.
#45. Cincinnati, OH
Score: 35.25
For those who want to break free of chain coffee shops, Cincinnati has some . For an , try Lydia鈥檚 on Ludlow. , a short walk from the University of Cincinnati, has been a neighborhood staple for 15 years.
#44. St. Louis, MO
Score: 35.84
Good News Brewing Co., a local beer bar, is called Alpha and Omega Roasting. The new spot will also offer coffee-infused beer. For those visiting the Art Foundry in St. Louis, stop into Picasso鈥檚.
#43. Santa Ana, CA
Score: 35.88
Try the made-from-scratch pastries at . The shop also roasts its own beans. for a pour-over or cold brew.
#42. Reno, NV
The Biggest Little City in the World might not be famous for its coffee, but visitors can in the Basement Marketplace, a collaborative hall where retail and food come together.
#41. Dallas, TX
Score: 36.03
Texas may be famous for its barbecue, but the paleo or gluten-free Texan should for a snack with their coffee. Other Houndstooth, Royal Blue Grocery, and Mudsmith.
#40. Raleigh, NC
Score: 36.56
Raleigh is home to Slingshot Coffee Co., creators of one of the country鈥檚 . Slingshot now in black cherry cola and citrus vanilla cream.
#39. Colorado Springs, CO
Score: 36.61
To sample some local beans, . They source their coffee from in Colorado Springs and in Santa Cruz, California.
#38. Newark, NJ
Score: 36.66
Newark ranked #1 among the cities with the most adult coffee drinkers. For those who want some history with their morning latte, , the city鈥檚 oldest coffee shop. They鈥檝e been serving .
#37. Plano, TX
Score: 36.75
Plano residents like to drink their coffee at home. The city ranked #2 for cities with the highest number of households with coffeemakers. Purchase a pound of beans from and the roaster will contribute to the North Texas Bank鈥檚 鈥淔ood 4 Kids鈥 program, which donates backpacks full of food to Plano children in need every Friday during the school year.
#36. Anaheim, CA
Score: 38
Visit Grow Coffee + Tea to get a to-go hot coffee, espresso, or latte. For cold options, try a speciality drink like the blended caramel vanilla or frozen peanut butter banana mocha.
#35. Louisville, KY
Score: 38.11
尝辞耻颈蝉惫颈濒濒别鈥檚 placed in the top 25 best coffee roasters in America in 2017, , which found the 鈥渟mooth and balanced.鈥 Buy a bag wholesale or head to the to get a cup.
#34. St. Paul, MN
Score: 38.47
St. Paul has a shop for any coffee-lover. For those on the west side, try the Mexican mocha at . Get the nitro cold brew in Highland Park. and get a Leah鈥檚 Happy Place鈥攁 latte made with matcha, lavender, and pistachio.
#33. Madison, WI
Score: 38.84
This midwestern town is home to the University of Wisconsin. It has plenty of shops to , but there鈥檚 no shortage of cafes off-campus either. Bike-lovers can enjoy an espresso while watching . Animal product-free food fans can stop by to peruse the all-vegan pastry case.
#32. Baltimore, MD
Score: 39.01
President Barack Obama once stopped into Charmington鈥檚 in Baltimore, where customers can fuel up with a regular coffee, or get a . Visit to sip on coffee made with beans from Annapolis鈥 Ceremony Coffee Roasters and Baltimore鈥檚 own Zeke Coffee.
#31. Sacramento, CA
Score: 39.12
Sacramento's coffee scene in recent years. Some of the best locally owned shops include the award-winning Temple Coffee, Broadway Coffee, and The Mill.
#30. Anchorage, AK
Score: 39.32
In a place where it鈥檚 dark all the time for two months a year, coffee is a necessity. at Steamdot or get a cup made with beans from , a local roastery, at Side Street Espresso.
#29. Irvine, CA
Score: 39.75
Like other California cities, Irvine has no shortage of places . Try a slow-dripped Vietnamese-style craft coffee at , a cold brew , or the iced sea salt coffee .
#28. Scottsdale, AZ
Score: 40.3
This Arizona town has . Head to to get some avocado toast along with a cold brew or a cappuccino. has a great shop where customers can get a coffee bean subscription sent monthly.
#27. New Orleans, LA
Score: 40.69
New Orleans may have been a little late to the speciality coffee game, but now there are . Congregation Coffee Roasters is that also offers a house beer. Head to , run by , for roasted-to-order beans or a fresh cup of coffee.
#26. Fremont, CA
Score: 41.26
Fremont than any other city ranked. The average household shelled out $185 on coffee each year. The city also ranked in the top five for coffee manufacturers per capita. A few roasting companies that call Fremont home include the Mission Coffee Roasting Company, Fremont Coffee Roasting, and Devout Coffee.
#25. Houston, TX
Score: 42.26
It鈥檚 not hard to find in this Texas town. Local favorites include Al Vetro Coffee & Espresso Bar, Black Hole Coffee House, and AHH Coffee!
#24. San Jose, CA
Score: 43.36
San Jose ranked #5 for households who spend the most on coffee. For those who want to try something different, visit . This offers a variety of signature drinks, including the Valencia: espresso, coconut, orange blossom water, vanilla, and milk.
#23. Tampa, FL
Score: 43.56
Tampa has no shortage of Starbucks locations, but there are a number in the city. Try Sips Speciality Coffee House, Ginger Beard Coffee, and Buddy Brew Coffee.
#22. Pittsburgh, PA
Score: 43.77
In 1864, Pittsburgh-born brothers John and Charles Arbuckle started selling . The Arioso blend, also known as the , was the for decades. Now that coffee is mainstream, Pittsburgh is .
#21. Orlando, FL
Score: 44.22
, Orlando's coffee shops run the gamut. Head to for coffee or cocktails, get a speciality latte , or take in open mic night .
#20. Jersey City, NJ
Score: 44.32
Before taking a walk along the Hudson River, for a cup of Portland鈥檚 famous Stumptown coffee. The cafe鈥檚 menu, which changes based on the season, is . For a cold brew or a beer, .
#19. Las Vegas, NV
Score: 44.37
Las Vegas is known for its glitz and gambling, but it鈥檚 not a bad place to , either. Get a bourbon vanilla latte at Aware Coffee & Tea Lounge or try the macadamia nut latte at PublicUs.
#18. Austin, TX
Score: 46.57
Since the coffee market here isn鈥檛 too saturated, Austin is a . It鈥檚 also a fun place to be a barista. , the Austin Coffee Society started a monthly latte art competition called 鈥淭hursday Night Throwdown.鈥 Not interested in coffee art? Get a cup of coffee at local favorites Houndstooth Coffee, , or Fleet Coffee, a new shop that .
#17. Long Beach, CA
Score: 46.91
There is a that get high marks in Long Beach. serves the downtown crowd. For those in in the Carroll Park neighborhood, head to . In California Heights? .
#16. Atlanta, GA
Score: 47.19
, which opened in 1971, offers a European-style coffee experience. Dancing Goats Coffee Bar brings a little bit of the Pacific Northwest to the South. The coffee comes from Washington-based Roasters, which .
#15. Miami, FL
Score: 47.36
Miami is popular for its nightlife, which means people in the morning. At the , customers can try a 鈥渃upping鈥濃攁 flight of three coffees. also offers a samples of their blends.
#14. Honolulu, HI
Score: 48
Hawaii is famous for its Kona coffee, which is . While caffeine-seekers can find Kona blends in Honolulu, outside of its state. uses beans from San Francisco鈥檚 Four Barrel along with some from Portland鈥檚 Coava. from Santa Cruz鈥檚 Verve.
#13. Oakland, CA
Score: 49.65
, the high-end brand , started in Oakland in the early 2000s. The coffee chain now has locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Washington D.C., and Tokyo.
#12. Minneapolis, MN
Score: 52.83
The Minneapolis coffee scene has . Cat-lovers can get a fresh cup while pondering a feline adoption at . People who need to get bike gear along with their coffee can .
#11. Philadelphia, PA
Score: 52.97
Philadelphia's opened in 1702. The started in the city in the mid-1990s. Now, coffee lovers can take their pick from artisanal coffee shops, but if you just want the best in town, .
#10. Washington, D.C.
Score: 53.2
While Washington, D.C. doesn鈥檛 have the coffee cred of Portland or Seattle, it鈥檚 still . For a straightforward shop, in Georgetown. They roast their beans on-site.
#9. Boston, MA
Score: 53.31
The Boston Tea Party of 1773 is often said to be the point in history when . In 1916, the started in Boston. In 2018, Boston Magazine named Render .
#8. Denver, CO
Score: 53.45
Denver over the past decade, which makes it no surprise . Drink up in an industrial setting at , or sample coffees from around the world .
#7. Chicago, IL
Score: 57.45
The Windy City may be known for its deep-dish pizza, but it鈥檚 ranked #3 for most donut shops. It鈥檚 also making a name for itself in with Intelligentsia Coffee, , and Dark Matter, on the Netflix show 鈥淓asy.鈥
#6. San Diego, CA
Score: 57.78
San Diego has its share of . Try the vanilla-laced Americano at Better Buzz Coffee Roaster, or keep it simple with a coffee or espresso at Coffee Hub & Cafe.
#5. Los Angeles, CA
Score: 61.86
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf . The city recently became home to an called Cuties Coffee. Other Go Get Em Tiger, Dinosaur Coffee, and Civil Coffee.
#4. New York, NY
Score: 64.74
New York, the city famous for emblazoned with 鈥淲e Are Happy to Serve You,鈥 grabs the top spot for most coffee shops and donut shops. It comes it at #3 for most adult coffee drinkers. For those , try the flat white at in Little Italy. to get coffee with a little history behind it: the cafe opened in Greenwich Village in 1929.
#3. San Francisco, CA
Score: 65.99
San Francisco households spend the each month. The city also ranks in the top five for most coffee shops and manufacturers. Folgers, Hills Bros., Philz Coffee, and Peet鈥檚 Coffee & Tea all started in the Bay Area, a place that loves to . Check out the offerings at Four Barrel, considered some of . Andytown Coffee Roasters .
#2. Portland, OR
Score: 67.04
This Pacific Northwest destination ranks second for most coffee and tea manufacturers. It has the fourth-highest concentration of coffee shops, and is fourth for most affordable. , which first opened in 1999, can now be found . The roaster was bought by major coffee retailer Peet鈥檚 Coffee & Tea in 2015.
#1. Seattle, WA
Score: 68.58
Seattle takes takes the top spot for most coffee and tea manufacturers. It comes in third for most affordable coffee shops. The coffee town is home to , but is best-known as the birthplace of Starbucks, which . While the national chain is probably the most famous coffee shop, Seattle has plenty of other , including or Capitol Hill's .