Specialty Coffee Shops Market Report 2026

The specialty coffee shops market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $70.33 billion in 2025 to $77.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing coffee quality awareness, rise of third wave coffee culture, growth of independent cafes, expansion of urban café culture, premium beverage demand.

The specialty coffee shops market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $114.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in specialty coffee consumption, sustainability driven purchasing, experiential dining demand, expansion of café communities, premiumization of beverages. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for single origin coffee, growth of artisanal brewing techniques, expansion of ethical and sustainable coffee practices, personalized customer coffee experiences, growth of boutique and independent cafes.

The growing demand for premium coffee experiences is expected to accelerate the expansion of the specialty coffee shops market in the coming years. Premium coffee experiences involve high-quality, ethically sourced, and skillfully prepared coffee beverages that highlight distinctive flavor profiles and artisanal brewing techniques to deliver a more refined and satisfying consumption experience. The rise in premium coffee consumption is driven by increasing consumer preference for authentic and personalized beverage experiences, particularly among younger demographics who value individuality, transparency, and rich sensory engagement over standardized, mass-produced options. Specialty coffee shops support premium coffee experiences by providing thoughtfully designed spaces, highly trained baristas, and customized brewing methods that elevate everyday coffee consumption into a culturally engaging and immersive sensory experience. For example, in June 2025, according to the National Coffee Association (NCA), a US-based trade association, nearly 46% of American adults reported consuming specialty coffee within the previous day. Therefore, the rising demand for premium coffee experiences is driving growth in the specialty coffee shops market.

Major companies operating in the specialty coffee shops market are increasingly concentrating on the development of innovative offerings, such as technology-enabled café concepts, to address growing demand for enhanced customer engagement and premium coffee products. Tech-enabled café concepts combine digital ordering platforms, automated and smart brewing systems, and app-based loyalty programs to improve operational efficiency and deliver personalized customer experiences, setting them apart from traditional coffee shops that depend mainly on manual processes and standardized menus. For instance, in August 2024, AB Coffee, an India-based specialty coffee chain, introduced new technology-focused café locations in India’s major technology hubs, designed to merge high-quality coffee with digital convenience. These cafés are equipped with advanced espresso machines, smart brewing systems that ensure consistent flavor extraction, and interactive digital menus that enable customers to customize beverages and monitor orders through a mobile application. Additionally, the venues offer dedicated workspaces for remote professionals, catering to consumers seeking premium coffee alongside a productive environment.

In August 2025, Freeman Spogli & Co., a US-based private equity firm, acquired Philz Coffee for $145 million. Through this acquisition, Freeman Spogli seeks to strengthen its position in the food and beverage franchise industry by leveraging Philz Coffee’s strong brand equity and loyal customer following. Philz Coffee is a US-based specialty coffee company that operates a chain of cafés recognized for its one-cup-at-a-time pour-over brewing approach and highly customized coffee offerings.

Major companies operating in the specialty coffee shops market are Blue Bottle Coffee Inc., Philz Coffee Inc., Intelligentsia Coffee Inc., Stumptown Coffee Roasters Inc., Joe Coffee Company LLC, Verve Coffee Roasters Inc., Sightglass Coffee LLC, Arabica Co. Ltd., Fore Coffee, Mercury’s Coffee Co., Flat White Ltd., Onyx Coffee Lab LLC, 321 Coffee Inc., Tim Wendelboe AS, The Coffee Collective ApS, La Cabra Coffee Roasters ApS, Sey Coffee Inc., Proud Mary Coffee USA Inc., Coffee Bros LLC, April Coffee Roasters ApS.

North America was the largest region in the specialty coffee shops market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the specialty coffee shops market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the specialty coffee shops market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The specialty coffee shops market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as beverage preparation and serving, food services, customization of drinks, online ordering and delivery, and mobile app services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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