New Report Reveals The Best Coffee Cities In America — Seattle Slips To No. 5

Portland, Oregon, has claimed the top spot as the United States’ premier coffee city, according to a new report released by WalletHub. The financial services company evaluated the 100 largest cities nationwide across 12 distinct metrics designed to measure “coffee lover-friendliness,” including the density of highly-rated coffee establishments, affordability, and local coffee culture. Portland earned a score of 71.09 out of 100, securing its position at the top of the rankings.

WalletHub’s research team developed a multifaceted evaluation system to determine which American cities truly excel in providing exceptional coffee experiences. The study examined factors including “the average price per pack of coffee in each destination,” household spending on coffee, and coffee shop accessibility. Data was collected from numerous credible sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, Council for Community and Economic Research, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Google Trends, Yelp, and others, according to The Manual.

Portland distinguished itself through several key metrics, most notably its “extremely high number of affordable coffee shops that are rated at least 4.5 stars out of 5,” as noted in the WalletHub report. The city also boasts the highest number of coffee and tea manufacturers per capita in the country, further solidifying its reputation as a coffee haven.

Cities Joining Portland As Top Coffee Destinations

Orlando, Florida, secured the second position in WalletHub’s rankings with a score of 69.44. The city stands out for having the highest number of donut shops per capita in the country, perfect for pairing with coffee. Orlando also ranks high in the number of highly rated coffee shops throughout the area.

Long Beach, California, rounded out the top three with a score of 65.46. According to WalletHub’s analysis, “Long Beach is the third-best coffee city, and like the other top cities, it boasts a very high number of coffee shop options, especially ones rated at least 4.5 stars out of 5.” The city also has the 24th-highest share of coffee shops that offer free Wi-Fi per capita. Long Beach residents demonstrate their love of coffee through their search habits, as “they search Google for ‘coffee’ more than people in all but six other cities.” Additionally, Long Beach residents spend an average of over $171 per year on coffee.

Despite being the birthplace of Starbucks, Seattle, Washington, only managed to secure fifth place in the rankings with a score of 63.82, behind Miami, Florida, which claimed the fourth position.

Top 10 Coffee Cities

1. Portland, Oregon (71.09)
2. Orlando, Florida (69.44)
3. Long Beach, California (65.46)
4. Miami, Florida (63.94)
5. Seattle, Washington (63.82)
6. Tampa, Florida (63.62)
7. San Francisco, California (62.84)
8. Austin, Texas (62.61)
9. Oakland, California (62.53)
10. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (60.87)

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