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New data from Square suggests coffee shops do more than cultivate community within their own four walls. They may also help knit nearby businesses together. In a new “Local Economy Report,” Square said coffee shops and casual dining businesses serve as the most common “neighborhood connectors,” sharing more “regular” customers with nearby businesses. In […]
In February 2026 alone, 14 independent coffee shops marked anniversary milestones. The shortest run is one year. The longest is 22. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about half of small businesses make it to year five. The hospitality industry is even less forgiving. Independent coffee shops operating without the marketing budgets […]
Campaigns by PETA and Free4DairyFree allege that coffee shops “tax” consumers who order plant milks. Starbucks, Dunkin’, Pret A Manger, Dutch Bros, Scooter’s Coffee, and Gail’s have all discontinued their alt milk surcharges. Plant milks cost significantly more, squeezing independent cafés’ tight margins while large chains can absorb the difference. Specialty coffee shops must carefully […]
We discover espresso spots off the crushed trail in Malaysia’s capital town. BY BENJAMIN SANDBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Pictures by means of Benjamin Sand “Coffee in Cool Places” is an editorial order highlighting coffee shops in unexpected locations: Assume cafés tucked in antique digital camera retail outlets, micro-roasteries undercover in unwanted place of work structures, spiral […]
In January, flames burned through more than 55,000 acres of Los Angeles—the costliest blaze in U.S. history. Post-disaster, the city’s coffee shops are still healing. BY MELINA DEVONEYBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Max Kukurudziak From January 7 to January 31, 2025, an onslaught of wildfires charred a large portion of Los Angeles, with most […]
We continue our exploration of the specialty-coffee scene in Nebraska’s capital city. BY JON FERGUSONBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Oleg Ivanov On Monday, we introduced five of our favorite coffee shops in Lincoln, Neb., showcasing the ever-expanding world of specialty coffee in Nebraska’s capital city. Today, we’ll conclude our Lincoln coffee tour—join us as […]
Nebraska’s capital city is home to a number of cozy coffee shops. Today, we’re showcasing some of our favorites. BY JON FERGUSONBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image by Michal Parzuchowski For the last several years, Nebraska’s state tourism slogan rang a snarky yet truthful tone: “Nebraska. Honestly, it’s not for everyone.” But in February of 2024, […]
Antwerp, Belgium, is home to a vibrant specialty-café scene. Be sure to visit these four cool coffee shops on a weekend trip to the city. BY TANYA NANETTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti Just a few miles south of the Dutch border lies Antwerp: Belgium’s most populous municipality and the main city of Flanders, […]
In light of growing tensions between Canada and the United States, some Canadian coffee shops are encouraging a shift in thinking. BY BHAVI PATELBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Kicking Horse Coffee On February 6, British Columbia, Canada-based roastery and café Kicking Horse Coffee announced in an Instagram post, “For 16 years, the Kicking […]
January 28, 2025 (Published: January 28, 2025) January is here, and we’ve got some big reasons to celebrate! This month, six fantastic coffee shops in five states are marking major anniversaries—ranging from two years to seven. Each of these cafés started their […]