What is the Top Office Coffee Product in Your City?
Coffee is the lifeblood of any workplace. When your eyes start to glaze over after hours of looking at spreadsheets, there's nothing like coffee to jolt you back into reality and kick your mind into high gear. Without it, you probably end your day looking a little bit like this…
Long gone are the days when just any old boring brew will do. In fact, 87% of Americans consider themselves full-on coffee-obsessed, with flavored lattes being the most ordered drink at coffee shops. Employees see coffee as an essential to get through the workday. A recent report found that 77% of employees say they need coffee to be productive, while 60% say coffee improves their mood.
Leading workplaces want to build an elevated, personalized and cohesive office coffee experience across locations to make their workplaces more attractive to current and future talent. "Workplaces want cohesive experiences across their offices while providing local customization," says Crafty's Director of Implementation Emma Waterman. For example, each office may have cold brew kegs, but the brew is tailored to that location."
We look to the Crafty Platform for insights to unlock the best brews in each city. Our proprietary technology platform streamlines product and inventory management for 300+ offices across the country, and we can tap into that data to gather those market trends to elevate your office coffee station.
Dive into the latest office coffee trends and explore each city's top coffee products.
Office Drink Trends
Gen Z, Millennial, and Gen X employees say that a coffee shop vibe is their top pick when asked about their ideal office environment. From a financial perspective, employees can spend anywhere from $38-149/month on their daily coffee habit, making any corporate coffee setup appealing. From a cultural perspective, Nespresso reported that 92% of people enjoy coffee spaces to socialize in the office.
Coffee doesn't come cheap, and finding a food service partner to maximize every dollar to deliver the type of experience employees expect is crucial. Looking at trends across Crafty clients, we found that many are allocating a large chunk of their budget toward their office coffee service.
- In 2023, Crafty saw a 64% growth in-office coffee spending compared to 2022.
- The average office allocates 20% of their office pantry spend to coffee.
- The cold brew keg and single-serve category grew by 24% compared to last year. Many medium-to-small offices prefer single-serve options because they can offer elevated coffee drinks without investing in higher-end equipment.
- Crafty also found that high-consumption offices prefer bean-to-cup coffee machines and cold brew kegs to align with sustainability goals. When applying for jobs, 68% of employees say they value office sustainability programs, and these equipment swaps help showcase those values.
Quality matters, and catering to employee preferences is paramount. So, what are the perfect brews for each city? Let's take a look.
Austin
High Brew Coffee Black & Bold
The Lone Star State's capital likes to keep things cool despite the scorching temperatures outside. Their motto may be "Keep Austin Weird," but these Texans are straight shooters when it comes to their coffee preferences. This Austin-based coffee has double the caffeine, bold flavors and is made with direct-trade beans.
Bay Area
Verve Coffee Roasters Nitro Flash Brew, The Original
The Bay Area is where tech innovation meets laid-back vibes, and coffee is practically a way of life. Fast-paced days in Silicon Valley are fueled with this nitro-infused brew to push boundaries and break new ground. Much like how techies in the Bay Area balance work and play, this brew is a refreshing blend that's not too sweet and not too acidic.
Boston
Atomic Cold Brew
In the land of baked beans and Fenway Park, Bostonians know a thing or two about staying cool under pressure—and apparently, nothing does the trick quite like Atomic Cold Brew. Brewed to perfection with a blend of high-quality coffees from Central America and Africa, this cold brew is locally roasted in Peabody, MA, right outside Boston proper. With clementine, nougat, and burnt sugar notes, a flavor explosion hits you out of left field.
Charlotte
La Colombe Draft Latte Variety Pack
These canned lattes, which are gluten-free, kosher, and low-lactose, take the cake in Charlotte offices. Coffee connoisseurs here prefer various creamy concoctions on hand—vanilla, mocha, triple, and double draft lattes, each crafted with high-quality ingredients like farm-fresh milk and La Colombe's signature beans.
Chicago
Counter Culture Hologram
After braving a walk through the Windy City's relentless chill on the way into the office, Chicagoans know there's nothing like a steaming hot cup of coffee (or two or three) to warm up with. Counter Culture's Hologram is where they take office coffee to new heights. Much like a hologram reveals three-dimensional images, Chi-town's blend holds layers of complexity in every cup, with punchy fruit notes, full-bodied richness, and layers of pastry and chocolate.
Cincinnati
Coffee Break Roasting Sumatra French Roast
Coffee Break Roasting's Sumatra French Roast reigns supreme for coffee kings and queens in Queen City. This rich roast may not be a bowl of Cincinnati chili, but it's certainly just as bold. To kickstart the workday and put some pep into paperwork, a classic coffee choice like this is tough to beat.
Dallas
La Colombe Vanilla Draft Latte
From bustling beer joints to stadium sidelines, the employees of Dallas are no strangers to a draft. But when it's time to head to the office, they'll take their draft coffee latte, sweetened with vanilla. Because everything's bigger in Texas, their brew is made with farm-fresh milk, contains less than 1% lactose, is gluten-free, and is kosher.
Denver
Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew, Black Unsweetened
The Mile High City offices take their workdays to new heights with Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew. The go-to fuel for this vibrant mountain metropolis packs a punch without anything extra added. Silky-smooth texture and low acidity make their top pick as fresh and clean as the cool mountain air. You might even call it… elevated. 😶🌫️
Houston
Exploradora Organic Black and Tan Blend - Medium Roast
Exploradora, a mother-daughter-founded company, partners with coffee growers globally to exclusively source premium women-grown coffees. This empowering mission is one that helpful Houstonians are proud to stand behind. Houston, we have coffee!
Kansas City
City Market Coffee Brewed Awakening
Offices in Kansas City prefer their coffee to come all the way from…Kansas City. That's right; this brew is roasted right in the heartland by a small-batch roastery that's been a mainstay in KC's historic City Market since 1996. Way to keep things local, Kansas City.
Las Vegas
Lavazza Perfetto Ground Coffee
Viva Lavazza! Offices in Las Vegas place their bets on this bold, ground coffee. Roasted longer to achieve a dark and full-bodied flavor, Lavazza Perfetto delivers a richly flavorful blend that satisfies even the busiest Sin City workplaces' caffeine needs. The intensity of this brew will put any player's poker face to the test.
Los Angeles
Alta Foodcraft Columbian Dark
Whether they're chasing dreams in Hollywood or soaking up the sun on Venice Beach on their lunch break, Alta Foodcraft Colombian Dark is the coffee companion of choice in LA. The City of Angels is straight-up, with no frills about their caffeinated beverages. Between their top office drink and top coffee pick, they have absolutely zero time for sugar around these parts. How's that for drama? 🎬
Louisville
Conti Coffee City Roast Medium
Louisville likes its coffee how it likes its bourbon: smooth and full-bodied, making this medium-roast coffee from Conti Coffee the obvious choice. With over 60 years of experience roasting small-batch, artisan gourmet coffee, Conti Coffee embodies the city's appreciation for tradition, craftsmanship, and rich flavors.
Miami
Rise Brewing Co Nitro Cold Brew, Original Black
Welcome to Miami, where office workers grab a high-quality cold brew to power through their packed schedules. From crunching numbers in the morning to their mid-day workout on the beach to exploring all the nightlife, they need a cold brew that packs a punch of flavor as bold and lively as the city itself.
Orlando
Barnie's Coffee and Tea Company Cold Brew Coffee
Between the heat and humidity, it's no surprise that Orlando offices prefer having plenty of cold brew on tap year-round. When the workday is more packed than a theme park at the peak of the summer, they're reaching for this refreshing cold brew.
Philadelphia
Starbucks Espresso Roast
Philly's choice of Starbucks espresso roast reflects the city's no-nonsense attitude and its tendency to go with a strong and reliable option to power through its workday. While it may not be a hearty cheesesteak, a cup of espresso roast is exactly what they need to power through the workday to take advantage of everything Philly has to offer.
Phoenix
CULT Artisan Beverage Co. Cold Brew Honduras
In Phoenix, beating the heat takes priority above pretty much everything else—sweltering temperatures in the Arizona desert call for a delicious cold brew. CULT Artisan Beverage Co. uses ethically sourced 100% arabica coffee beans that are hand-roasted in small batches right in Phoenix, so it's especially fresh when served at offices in the Grand Canyon State.
Pittsburgh
Rise Brewing Co. Nitro Cold Brew, Oat Milk Latte
While the Steel City itself calls to mind a certain toughness, their top office coffee choice is anything but. Made with organic oat milk, this nitrogen-infused cold brew checks all the boxes: dairy-free, vegan, plant-based and non-GMO. Pittsburgh caters to diverse dietary preferences while still delivering a caffeine kick.
Portland
Deadstock Coffee Fresh Prince
Ironically, Portland prefers a roast named for a character born and raised in West Philadelphia (where the top coffee pick is actually a Starbucks roast). Still, it's no surprise that offices here prefer a locally owned and operated company to make their java. With beans from Ethiopia, this fruit-forward roast makes lattes that taste like the milk left in a bowl of Fruity Pebbles cereal. Alright, Portland, we see you.
Raleigh
Kirkland Signature Cold Brew Coffee
Leave it to North Carolinians to pick a favorite coffee made by Costco. Let's not forget one of their own celebrated their birthday in the esteemed establishment. If you can't spend your workday at Costco, may as well bring it to you! Raleigh, you have our respect!
Salt Lake City
Stumptown Coffee Holler Mountain
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains foothills, Salt Lake City offices turn to mountain-grown coffee to fuel their workday. Stumptown directly sources green coffee from mountainous regions in the tropics, so pouring a mug of this rich and flavorful blend totally makes sense in the cool mountain air of Salt Lake. This coffee pick is truly a match made in the mountains.
San Diego
Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew, Vanilla Sweet Cream
In San Diego, choosing Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew, Vanilla Sweet Cream as the top coffee pick indicates a preference for a smooth, sweet caffeine fix that mirrors the city's laid-back vibe. They value a quality and convenient coffee option, so they landed on a refreshing pick-me-up that's as enjoyable as it is satisfying.
Seattle
La Colombe Vanilla Draft Latte
You thought you'd see a certain Seattle-based coffee company name here, didn't you? Well, Seattle's workforce prefers this balanced and frothy canned coffee from La Colombe, based in Philly. After all, something has to brighten up those rainy days, so it may as well be a vanilla latte from a roaster across the nation.
Washington DC
Commonwealth Joe Nitro Cold Brew
Nitro cold brew on tap keeps Washington's power set moving and motivated. Offices in the nation's capital crush Commonwealth — you know, kind of like how America did during the Revolution… too far? Well, I guess that's just what happens when nitro is involved. 🤷♂️
Office Coffee Goes International
Deliver a cohesive employee experience across your global locations with Crafty's expert people and centralized platform. Crafty partners with local providers to handpick product selections that speak to your team.
Check out the international office snack trends across Crafty's global accounts:
- Dublin: Moyee African Triple Blend Whole Bean
- London: Mozzo Coffee Signature House Label
- Manchester: Jimmy's Iced Coffee Original
- Melbourne: Minor Figures Nitro Cold Brew Black
- Sydney: Suntory Boss Coffee Iced Latte
- Toronto: Two Bears Coffee Frothed Vanilla Oat Milk Latte
- Vancouver: Moja Coffee Organic - Guatemala
Conclusion
According to Flava, 66% of employees start their day with coffee. Coffee at work is undoubtedly an integral part of workplace culture. The key to caffeinating your office is gaining insight into what employees drink most often and keeping it flowing.
To make the most of your office coffee program, you need the type of insider insight that our Crafty dashboard provides. We excel at elevating office food and beverage programs. No other vendor in the industry offers what we do — personalized programs tailored specifically to each client and managed in one central platform.
Coffee isn't going anywhere, and the era of office experiences is already here. Now, the question is: are you ready for it?
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