It’s out with overpriced oat milk lattes — and in with DIY coffee culture. Gen Z TikTokkers are ditching the expensive morning coffee runs and instead transforming their kitchens into cozy, custom coffee shops — complete with menus, pastries, and even barista uniforms in an attempt to save money. Gen Z TikTok users are opting … Read more
At a new coffeeshop in Chelsea, the house specialty is a single shot — at love. First Round’s On Me, which opened in late March, is looking to attract unattached New Yorkers and help them mix and mingle with free drinks, events, pool tables, communal seating and a personable staff who keep an eye out … Read more
Starbucks took a shot in the dark with their new policy, and it’s bean working. The coffee giant has been making moves to rebrand their stores as classic coffeehouses for communities to “sit and stay” — and it’s paying off, according to numbers shared with Axios. At the end of January, Starbucks implemented a new … Read more
Things are steaming up at coffee shops. More and more, singles are going on first dates at NYC coffeehouses rather than meeting up for drinks or a full-on dinner. Staples like La Colombe have seen an increase in first dates happening at their various locations. Danbi Lee, manager at the Bryant Park location, shared that … Read more
Look what you made me brew. Starbucks baristas are constantly under pressure to complete coffee orders as quickly as possible, so mistakes are bound to happen — sometimes innocently and other times deliberately. A former Starbucks barista shared on Reddit how exactly they would sneakily seek out revenge on rude customers. The former employee wrote … Read more
It pays to be patient. One barista at the coffee chain recently took to Reddit to share a one-star review she received after an interaction that she expected to end with a free drink for the customer. The poster shared a screenshot of the review from a patron named Emily that read, “As someone who … Read more
It’s an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won’t leave a bitter taste behind as it comes with the sweetener of a share of a dairy farm. A Scottish dairy is offering what it bills as the UK’s most expensive cup o’ joe: … Read more
Starbucks is going back to the future. The coffee giant is brewing up big changes, bringing back old-school self-serve stations and comfy seats to its stores amid sluggish sales numbers. Starbucks scrapped the stations, that had milk, sugar, sweeteners, spices and stirrers, during the Covid pandemic, leaving extra labor for busy baristas and slowing down … Read more
Starbucks revealed the date it will hold Red Cup Day this year. The 2024 edition of Red Cup Day will occur on Thursday at participating locations across the country, according to the coffee house chain. During the annual day-long event, Starbucks said it will hand out free reusable red cups “while supplies last” to customers … Read more
Is it IV-“drip” coffee? Popular New York City coffee chain, 787 Coffee, has stirred customer debates after swapping cups for viral plastic pouches that are being compared to juice pouches or medical bags. “It feels kind of nostalgic…like a Capri Sun,” Dustin, 33, a defense contractor who works in New York, told the Post. The … Read more
Today is the perfect day to espresso yourself. Sunday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and the deals and freebies are brewing. So perk up and get yourself a free caffeinated beverage today. Here are the deals you’ve bean waiting for: Circle K Circle K is offering free coffee through Oct. 2. Circle K Circle … Read more
They’re tipped off! Some local coffee shops are doing away with gratuities, removing tip jars and — more importantly — prompts for automatic gratuities on iPad payment portals. Most customers are thrilled. “I don’t have to decide how much to tip, I don’t have to do math, enthused Anu Mohan, a 34-year-old who works at … Read more
Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol said he would focus on reinvigorating coffeehouse culture at the chain’s stores in the US as he takes the helm in the midst of patchy demand for its pricey lattes. Starbucks named Niccol as its CEO in a surprise move last month, replacing Laxman Narasimhan after the company’s comparable sales fell for the … Read more
Don’t get roasted for serving stale coffee beans — java experts swear by this little-known hack for freshness. According to Food & Wine, coffee connoisseurs’ best kept secret to fresh beans is to freeze them. But there’s a caveat: there can’t be any air or moisture in the bag, coffee consultant Jaymie Lao claimed. And … Read more
It’s a real jolt to the system. New Yorkers have never been forced to pay this much for coffee, as inflation forces Gotham’s grounds merchants to jack their prices ever higher in an effort to keep up with the joe-neses. And yet, a few brave bean depots in the Big Apple are quietly pushing back … Read more
If your Starbucks bills seem to be lower despite inflation, you’re not going crazy. On the menu of the coffee chain, a grande Caramel Frappuccino is listed at around $5.65 and a grande brewed coffee is about $3.65. But these days, customers are getting their drinks for half the price. The beloved coffee chain has … Read more
Pricey pours. A recent study has uncovered the most expensive states in America to grab a cup of coffee — and New Yorkers may be shocked to learn that the Empire State doesn’t even come close to cracking the top 10. In 2004, the national average was just $2.15 for a regular cup of coffee, … Read more
These photos are worth a latte words. Moka Matcha Cafe in Midtown can print a photo on top of any frothy beverage — and customers are getting a caffeine buzz over how accurate the foamy resemblances are. Nate Myles of Harlem was so amazed at how the etching on top of his vanilla cappuccino looked … Read more
Should emergency service workers be allowed to skip queues at cafes? One Australian mom was waiting for a coffee when she watched a group of firemen abruptly leave because the wait time was too long. “That makes me so sad because I assume they only have a short time for a break and then they … Read more
Starbucks is kicking off summer with a new, colorful lineup of merch. The coffee chain has introduced a new summer collection of products in stores for customers to celebrate the hot season — including tumblers, cold cups, a collapsible water bottle and keychains. The Light Blue Swirl Cold Cups “sparkle and shine like crystal clear … Read more