This U.S. City Drinks The Most Coffee Nationwide

For many Americans, a cup of coffee is part of the morning routine, but for one state, it’s much more of a lifestyle. 

Caffeine culture is booming, with an estimated 519 million cups consumed every day in the U.S. But not all coffee scenes are created equal, and according to data from WalletHub, there’s one major city that tops all the others as the coffee capital of the nation. 

WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine which U.S. cities are the most “coffee lover-friendly,” and the results are in: Portland, Ore., is king of the java jungle.

To compile its rankings, the outlet compared 100 of the largest U.S. cities across 12 factors, including the number of shops and cafés per capita, the cost of a pack of coffee and the share of affordable cafés with high customer ratings. After crunching the numbers, Portland, Ore., was crowned the most coffee-lover-friendly city in the country. 

According to the data, Portland topped the list due to its concentration of quality shops, competitive pricing and overall accessibility. Unlike other major cities, like New York City, where coffee shops and local delis have coffee cups for a low price, Portlandians embrace coffee culture at home, with nearly one in four owning an electric grinder and more than a quarter using single-cup or pod brewers. 

Portland households spend about $192 annually on coffee, putting the city around the national average, but WalletHub found that the abundance of well-rated cafés that offer free Wi-Fi helps make the city stand out from the rest.

Following Portland in the top five are Orlando, Fla.; Long Beach, Calif.; Miami and Seattle. Orlando earned its high ranking for affordability and the sheer variety of shops, while Long Beach scored well for its mix of quality and selection. 

Miami brought a tropical flair to the list, and Seattle — long considered the birthplace of America’s modern coffee scene, given its the birthplace of Starbucks  — remained near the top thanks to its strong café culture and history with both big names and boutique roasters.

The new findings show that while Portland may wear the coffee crown, America’s love for coffee stretches from coast to coast, offering plenty of reasons to explore a new café, whether you’re at home or on the road.