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2026

Instagram · 4d ago
Nako Coffee opens a second shop at 385 Smith Street in Carroll GardensNako Coffee opens a second shop at 385 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens.
- NAKO Coffee
Instagram · 5d ago
Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters announces a new shop at Gotham Point in Long Island CityPueblo Querido Coffee Roasters announces a new shop at Gotham Point in Long Island City.
- Pueblo Querido
Blue Bottle Coffee · 1w ago
Blue Bottle's new Signature Origin comes from AntiguaNew Signature Origin: Guatemala Antigua Vandaluz.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
Instagram · 2w ago
Monoblend holds its grand opening on West 23rd Street in Chelsea on November 7Monoblend holds its grand opening on West 23rd Street in Chelsea on November 7.
- Monoblend
World Coffee Portal · 2w ago
Blue Bottle Coffee makes major change to oatmilk ordersBlue Bottle Coffee scales back oatmilk as the default in its US cafés.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
Instagram · 2w ago
La Cabra opens a café and bakery at Lantern House beneath the Chelsea High LineLa Cabra opens a café and bakery at Lantern House beneath the Chelsea High Line.
- La Cabra
Instagram · 3w ago
Stumptown Coffee Roasters brings the Wildwood film collaboration to its Greenwich Village and Brooklyn cafesStumptown Coffee Roasters brings the Wildwood film collaboration to its Greenwich Village and Brooklyn cafes.
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Instagram · 28 Sept
Buunni Coffee opens its Haven Plaza cafe on West 168th Street in Washington HeightsBuunni Coffee opens its Haven Plaza cafe on West 168th Street in Washington Heights.
- Buunni Coffee
Instagram · 15 Sept
Lê Phin collaborates with Hanoi roaster Raaw Coffee on Vietnamese coffees and teasLê Phin collaborates with Hanoi roaster Raaw Coffee on Vietnamese coffees and teas.
- Lê Phin
Instagram · 4 Sept
Partners Coffee closes its North 6th Street cafe in Williamsburg after fifteen yearsPartners Coffee closes its North 6th Street cafe in Williamsburg after fifteen years.
- Partners Coffee
Tea & Coffee Trade Journal · 20 Aug
WatchHouse expands London footprint with new Borough coffeehouseWatchHouse opens a two-storey coffeehouse on Borough High Street near Borough Market.
- WatchHouse
Instagram · 8 Aug
Yafa Cafe closes its Sunset Park cafe for renovation after service on August 16Yafa Cafe closes its Sunset Park cafe for renovation after service on August 16.
- Yafa Cafe
Instagram · 10 Jul
YellowSun Coffee opens a Governors Island location in New York HarborYellowSun Coffee opens a Governors Island location in New York Harbor.
- YellowSun Coffee
Instagram · 8 Jul
Dear Coffee opens its second shop in Chelsea, at West 23rd StreetDear Coffee opens its second shop in Chelsea, at West 23rd Street.
- Dear Coffee
Instagram · 27 Jun
Manjul Coffee starts roasting its own coffee, with first batches due in New YorkManjul Coffee starts roasting its own coffee, with first batches due in New York.
- Manjul
World Coffee Portal · 17 Jun
Turkey’s Cup of Joy to take on London’s specialty coffee heavyweights with Marylebone storeIstanbul's Cup of Joy opens its first overseas shop in Marylebone in July.
Instagram · 4 Jun
Partners Coffee wins a 2026 Good Food Award for its Ethiopian Suke QutoPartners Coffee wins a 2026 Good Food Award for its Ethiopian Suke Quto.
- Partners Coffee
Time Out · 4 May
Posh coffee shop chain WatchHouse is opening a new cafe in North LondonWatchHouse takes over a former Orée Boulangerie unit on St John's Wood High Street.
- WatchHouse
World Coffee Portal · 28 Apr
WatchHouse poised for further transatlantic growth after record 2025 revenuesWatchHouse reports record 2025 revenues and plans to nearly quadruple its stores.
- WatchHouse
Instagram · 25 Apr
Three-Legged Cat holds its grand opening in New York on April 25Three-Legged Cat holds its grand opening in New York on April 25.
- Three-Legged Cat
Daily Coffee News · 24 Apr
Nestlé Confirms Blue Bottle Sale to Luckin’s Largest ShareholderNestle confirms it is selling Blue Bottle Coffee to Luckin owner Centurium Capital.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
Instagram · 6 Apr
High Beam Coffee soft opens its second café at 398 Court Street in Carroll GardensHigh Beam Coffee soft opens its second café at 398 Court Street in Carroll Gardens.
- High Beam Coffee
Instagram · 19 Mar
Canyon Coffee opens its second café, and first outside Los Angeles, in Prospect HeightsCanyon Coffee opens its second café, and first outside Los Angeles, in Prospect Heights.
- Canyon Coffee
Instagram · 11 Mar
Everyman Espresso closes its Park Slope shop on March 22, keeping the 13th Street originalEveryman Espresso closes its Park Slope shop on March 22, keeping the 13th Street original.
- Everyman Espresso
Daily Coffee News · 4 Mar
Luckin Shareholder Centurium Reportedly Ready to Acquire Blue BottleCenturium Capital, the biggest investor group in Luckin, reportedly nears a Blue Bottle purchase.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
World Coffee Portal · 4 Mar
Is Blue Bottle Coffee for sale? This is what Nestlé and Luckin Coffee backer Centurium Capital stand to gainBlue Bottle Coffee nears sale by Nestlé to Luckin backer Centurium Capital.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
Living Etc · 26 Feb
WatchHouse's newest London coffee shop might be its best-designed yetWatchHouse opens its twenty-third London café at Millennium Bridge House.
- WatchHouse
World Coffee Portal · 28 Jan
Denmark’s La Cabra is poised for global growthLa Cabra returns to profit and plans a fresh push abroad.
- La Cabra
Daily Coffee News · 23 Jan
WatchHouse Raises $14.8 Million Series B with Eyes on US ExpansionWatchHouse closes $14.8 million Series B led by HighPost Capital.
- WatchHouse

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Barista Magazine · 24 Dec
5 Cozy London Cafés to Celebrate the Christmas SeasonWatchHouse and Saint Espresso feature in a five-café London Christmas coffee trail.
- Saint Espresso
- WatchHouse
World Coffee Portal · 16 Dec
China’s Luckin Coffee considering Blue Bottle Coffee bid, sources sayLuckin Coffee is reportedly weighing a bid for Blue Bottle Coffee, owned by Nestlé.
- % Arabica
- Blue Bottle Coffee
Instagram · 15 Dec
Buddy Buddy announces its third coffee bar, opening soon in ManhattanBuddy Buddy announces its third coffee bar, opening soon in Manhattan.
- Buddy Buddy
Daily Coffee News · 2 Dec
Nestlé Reportedly Exploring Sale of Blue Bottle CoffeeNestlé is reportedly exploring a sale of Blue Bottle Coffee.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
Daily Coffee News · 1 Dec
Blue Bottle Workers Strike Over Thanksgiving WeekendUnionized Blue Bottle baristas strike over Thanksgiving weekend in a year-long contract dispute.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
The Pourover · 14 Nov
On Blue Bottle Coffee’s Climate Neutral ‘Achievement’The Pourover questions Blue Bottle Coffee's carbon neutral claim, given its rising total emissions.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
World Coffee Portal · 20 May
WatchHouse Acquires Five Orée Boulangerie Sites in LondonWatchHouse acquires five Orée bakery sites across London.
- WatchHouse