The best and worst cities for coffee lovers

DALLAS (KDAF) — If you can’t start the day without a cup of joe, where you live might make a big difference in how you enjoy it. From third-wave espresso bars to local roasters and endless Google searches for latte art, America’s coffee culture is booming. In fact, the National Coffee Association reports that 67% of Americans drink coffee every day, making it the country’s most popular beverage after water. But which cities truly deliver the best coffee experience?

According to a new study from Hello Millions, Portland, Oregon, has been crowned America’s top city for coffee lovers, while San Antonio, Texas, landed at the very bottom of the list. But don’t worry, Texans—one city in the Lone Star State landed in the top 10; Austin (No. 7) boasts 21.2 shops and 1.9 roasters per 100,000 residents, paired with 1,213 searches per 100,000. Known for its creative culture and “keep Austin weird” motto, the city’s cafés reflect its independent streak, often doubling as live music venues or art spaces. Austin’s growth as a tech and cultural hub has also spurred the rise of specialty coffee across the city.

Full list of the best and worst U.S. cities for coffee lovers

Rank	City	State	Coffee Shops per 100,000 residents	Coffee Roasters per 100,000 residents	Coffee-related Google searches per 100,000 residents	Total Score
1	Portland	Oregon	28.12	2.44	1,788	98.12
2	San Francisco	California	25.39	2.08	1,563	74.71
3	Seattle	Washington	24.84	2.09	1,569	73.68
4	Denver	Colorado	23.75	2.10	1,467	69.27
5	Boston	Massachusetts	23.46	1.88	1,486	61.01
6	San Jose	California	21.20	1.80	1,908	58.97
7	Austin	Texas	21.23	1.92	1,213	52.39
8	Minneapolis	Minnesota	20.17	1.90	949	44.68
9	Colorado Springs	Colorado	19.22	1.82	809	37.21
10	San Diego	California	19.43	1.73	935	36.37
11	New Orleans	Louisiana	19.92	1.71	854	35.70
12	Sacramento	California	19.93	1.71	759	34.26
13	Tampa	Florida	19.34	1.69	846	33.50
14	Irvine	California	20.39	1.57	941	33.37
15	Oakland	California	19.61	1.61	923	32.63
16	Long Beach	California	19.37	1.60	798	29.39
17	Orlando	Florida	19.74	1.52	911	29.35
18	Los Angeles	California	19.09	1.59	849	29.28
19	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	19.12	1.58	857	29.14
20	Raleigh	North Carolina	18.23	1.62	810	27.46
21	Anaheim	California	19.32	1.49	892	26.82
22	Chicago	Illinois	19.14	1.53	804	26.59
23	Milwaukee	Wisconsin	18.15	1.63	726	26.40
24	New York City	New York	19.15	1.51	819	26.15
25	Miami	Florida	18.29	1.51	968	26.01
26	Baltimore	Maryland	18.07	1.63	723	25.87
27	Riverside	California	18.67	1.56	778	25.79
28	Kansas City	Missouri	18.54	1.56	781	25.69
29	Atlanta	Georgia	16.02	1.74	676	23.62
30	Charlotte	North Carolina	18.18	1.50	802	22.78
31	Phoenix	Arizona	17.91	1.49	836	22.41
32	Las Vegas	Nevada	17.16	1.49	895	21.31
33	Columbus	Ohio	17.44	1.53	763	21.20
34	Jacksonville	Florida	17.35	1.49	843	20.87
35	Dallas	Texas	16.89	1.54	806	20.77
36	Aurora	Colorado	17.48	1.50	749	20.10
37	Oklahoma City	Oklahoma	16.76	1.54	768	19.89
38	Fort Worth	Texas	16.75	1.48	837	18.83
39	Wichita	Kansas	16.46	1.52	760	18.35
40	Mesa	Arizona	16.49	1.55	679	18.32
41	Cleveland	Ohio	18.23	1.40	701	17.95
42	Tulsa	Oklahoma	17.04	1.46	730	17.34
43	Omaha	Nebraska	16.77	1.47	734	16.90
44	Fresno	California	17.34	1.46	639	16.71
45	Arlington	Texas	16.20	1.50	748	16.61
46	Henderson	Nevada	17.17	1.43	715	16.37
47	Bakersfield	California	16.72	1.43	716	15.25
48	Detroit	Michigan	16.67	1.43	714	14.97
49	El Paso	Texas	16.21	1.47	663	14.51
50	Tucson	Arizona	16.35	1.45	636	13.79
51	Houston	Texas	17.21	1.38	645	13.46
52	Albuquerque	New Mexico	16.15	1.44	628	12.48
53	Virginia Beach	Virginia	16.68	1.33	667	10.88
54	Memphis	Tennessee	14.65	1.32	658	4.72
55	San Antonio	Texas	13.05	1.37	783	4.33

The ranking analyzed the number of coffee shops and roasters per 100,000 residents, along with online search interest for coffee across the country.