Three Florida cities have secured spots in the top ten rankings of the best coffee cities in America, according to WalletHub. To determine the best among them, WalletHub evaluated 100 of the largest cities based on 12 key factors related to coffee culture. These factors included the number of coffee shops, cafés, and coffee houses per capita, the average price of a coffee pack, and the percentage of residents with coffee makers at home.
Orlando claimed the number 5 spot, standing out for its impressive number of coffee shops, cafés, and coffee houses per capita. Tampa followed closely at number 6, where the city’s competitive average cappuccino price makes it a favorite among coffee enthusiasts. Rounding out the list at number 10 is Miami, noted for its high percentage of coffee drinkers and well-rated coffee spots.
One of my favorite coffee stops in Orlando is Lineage Coffee Roasting, which conveniently has multiple locations. Each offers a unique twist on the menu, such as the Danish Everything Bagel or the Sparkling Cherry Limeade with espresso, alongside their consistently great signature coffees and pastries. In Tampa, my go-to is Jet City Espresso in Hyde Park, where you can enjoy signature coffees, smoothies, and freshly baked scones.
As for the top three cities, Portland, OR, San Francisco, CA, and Seattle, WA leads the rankings. Portland ranks as the best coffee city, largely due to its abundance of affordable, highly-rated coffee shops and cafés, many of which offer free Wi-Fi, making it an ideal spot for working while enjoying a cup of coffee.
San Francisco follows in second place, where households spend over $280 annually on coffee, the second-highest in the country. The city also has the highest percentage of homes with espresso or cappuccino makers (over 11%) and electric coffee grinders (nearly 27%).
San Francisco is one of my favorite travel spots, and I can confidently say their coffee is on point. If you’re in the area, be sure to check out Spro Coffee Lab, Four Barrel Coffee, and Home Coffee Roasters in Chinatown.
Seattle, the birthplace of Starbucks, ranks third, offering a wide variety of highly-rated coffee shops. The city’s love of coffee is clear, with locals frequently searching for “coffee” online, more than residents of most other cities, and spending nearly $240 annually on the beverage.
I recently explored Washington and was impressed by the coffee scene. There were so many options! Of course, I had to visit the original Starbucks and the Starbucks Roastery. Both are must-see landmarks. But my travel coffee highlights also include Seattle’s Empire Roasters and Records, Olympia Coffee Roasting, and Fresh Flours Bakery. Beyond Seattle, I loved Espresso Chalet in the Cascade Mountains and J5 Coffee in Leavenworth.
