Coming up with the right name for your coffee house is not a decision to be taken lightly. The title of your coffee house can have real ramifications on people’s perception of your brand, quality of coffee, and expectations before customers ever walk through the door to enjoy a cup of Joe. 

To help you come up with a unique name, I sat down with Bryan Reynolds, the co-owner of Anthem Coffee, an independent coffee brand to 9 locations across two different states. Each of these terms is organized by category, completely unique, and generated with memorability and profitability in mind. Jump to the end of the post and we’ll reveal the four secrets to developing a profitable and memorable cafe name. Let’s go!

Coffee Shop Bean Names

A popular approach to naming a cafe is to include references to beans in the brand.

Arabica Roasting House Smashed Bean The Sharp Bean
Liberica Bean Shop Fresh Beans Salt & Sweet Bean
The Definitive Bean 20 Foot Bean The Mellow Bean
Organic Roastery Happy Bean The Nippy Bean
The Pleasant Bean Wake Up Beans Java Beans
American Bean House The Routine Bean The Morning Bean
Prestige Coffee Co. Jack and the Magic Bean Joe Bean
Robusta Coffee Shop Scary Bean Bean Brew
Black Bean Coffee Roasters Yellow Bean Coffee Light to Dark Beans
Morning Grind Cup Full of Beans The Blended Bean
Property Bean Coffee The Mild Mannered Bean The Troublesome Bean
The Personality Bean Tart & Tasty Bean House The Baby Bean
  • Arabica Avenues
  • Robusta Roost
  • Bourbon Bean Bistro
  • Geisha Gourmet
  • Typica Terrace
  • Sumatra Sips
  • Yirgacheffe Yard
  • Mocha Muse Café
  • Kona Korners
  • Blue Mountain Brews
  • Sulawesi Sips
  • Pacamara Pub
  • Liberica Loft
  • Catuai Café
  • Antigua Aroma
  • Sidamo Sanctum
  • Caturra Corner
  • Java Jive Joint
  • Toraja Tavern
  • Harar Haven
  • Monsoon Malabar Mingle
  • Excelsa Espresso Bar
  • Maragogipe Mecca
  • Peaberry Place
  • SL28 Loft
  • Mandheling Meetup
  • Ruiru Roastery
  • Gesha Galore
  • Timor Tonic
  • Villasarchi Vibe
  • Huehuetenango Hangout
  • Bourbon Bliss
  • Catimor Café
  • Pacas Place
  • Maracaturra Mix
  • Mundo Novo Nook
  • Pache Perk
  • Sarchimor Spot
  • Ateng Atrium
  • Bergendal Brews
  • Canephora Corner
  • Djimmah Den
  • Kent Kaffe
  • Maracatu Magic
  • Nyasaland Nectar
  • Pluma Point
  • San Ramon Roast
  • S795 Sanctuary
  • Tekisic Terrace
  • Yellow Bourbon Yard

Coffee Shop Name Ideas

Inside an Anthem Coffee & Tea location that sells beer and food.

It’s becoming more popular for coffee shops to serve adult beverages like beer and wine. This can be a major advantage for businesses since it encourages customers to visit an establishment in the evening when coffee isn’t usually consumed.

  • Coffee & Beer
  • Coffee in the Morning. Wine in the Evening.
  • Black Coffee, Red Wine
  • First Sip, Last Drop.
  • Big Brews and Savory Cups
  • Rebel Coffee, Beer and Wine
  • Trifecta Beverage Company
  • Morning Espresso – IPA All Day
  • All Day Cafe
  • Backyard Bottles and Coffee
  • All Day Buzz
  • The Pour House 
  • Coffee & Beer Buzz
  • The Hangover Coffee House
  • See You Latte
  • Macchiato and Man Drinks
  • Beans and Hops
  • Pour Me Some More
  • All Hopped Up
  • All Varieties Beverage Bar
  • The Coffee & Beer Bar
  • Sister’s Wine & Coffee Bar
  • Brews & Beans Bistro
  • Java & Jugs Tavern
  • Sip & Savor Spot
  • Mugs & Malt Café
  • Espresso & Ale Emporium
  • Latte & Lager Lounge
  • Caffeine & Craft Pub
  • Beans & Barley Hub
  • Mocha & Merlot Nook
  • Froth & Ferment
  • Perk & Pint Place
  • Coffee & Corks
  • Bites, Brews & Beans
  • Grind & Grape
  • Steams & Spirits
  • Drip & Draft Den
  • Cappuccino & Cabernet
  • Sips & Suds Saloon
  • Roast & Toast
  • Beans & Brewskis
  • Java Jive & Juleps
  • Espresso & IPA Inn
  • Morning & Moonshine
  • Brew & Vine Venue
  • Joe & Grog Joint
  • Aroma & Amber
  • Café & Chardonnay
  • Latte & Libations
  • Hops & Beans Haven
  • Buzz & Barrel
  • Grounds & Grapes
  • Mocha & Mimosas
  • Brewed Bites & Bottles
  • Java & Juniper
  • Kegs & Cups
  • Espresso & Elixirs
  • Bean & Brew Bungalow
  • Coffee & Chalice
  • Pours & Pecks
  • Roastery & Rosé
  • Steep & Stout
  • Cuppa & Keg
  • Percolate & Pinot
  • Sip & Sup
  • Ground & Goblet
  • Blend & Brews
  • Coffee, Cakes & Craft
  • Latte, Lager & Light Bites
  • Jolt & Juice Bar
  • Infusion & Inebriation

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Make sure building beer and wine sales is part of the overall business plan when selecting these names. Depending on your location, a liquor license can range from $300 – $14,000.

Coffee Bookstore Names

Many bookstores have added a coffee to attract more customers and add a new stream of revenue to an otherwise shrinking business model. If you’re thinking about doing the same here are some ideas.

  • Bookstore Buzz
  • Java Books
  • Wake Up Books and Coffee
  • The Book Club
  • The Well-Read Coffee Shop
  • The Urban Library
  • Rhyme & Reason 
  • The Secret Library
  • The Collective Coffee Shop
  • The Classic’s Bookstore
  • Curl Up to a Book
  • The Well Read Nook
  • Discovery Bookstore and Coffee House
  • The Coffee Library 
  • Hemingway’s Corner
  • The Hardcover
  • The Best Seller
  • Top Shelf Coffee & Tea
  • Torn Pages
  • The Bookmark
  • Re-Readables & Coffee
  • A Distant Journey
  • The Author’s Spot
  • Brewed Books
  • Latte and Literature
  • Novels and Lattes
  • Espresso and Epilogues
  • Mocha Manuscripts
  • Caffeinated Chapters
  • Beans and Books
  • Reader’s Roast
  • Prose and Percolate
  • Fiction and Frappes
  • Pages and Pours
  • Sip and Story
  • Java and Journals
  • Blend and Bibliophile
  • Café and Classics
  • Brewed Biographies
  • Tales and Teaspoons
  • Novelty Brews
  • Coffee and Characters
  • Chapters and Cappuccinos
  • Espresso Editions
  • Literary Latte
  • Mugs and Manuscripts
  • Paperback Perks
  • Beans and Bestsellers
  • Scribe’s Sip
  • Plot and Pour
  • Barista Bookshelf
  • Tales and Teas
  • Narrative and Beans
  • Fictional Brew
  • Java Journeys
  • Texts and Teapots
  • Brew and Browse
  • Café Chronicles
  • Scripted Sips
  • Paragraphs and Lattes
  • Espresso and Excerpts
  • Bookish Brews
  • Novel Notes Café
  • Reader’s Refuge
  • Grind and Genre
  • Tome and Tea
  • Prologue Pub
  • Story and Steam
  • Hardcover Café
  • Leaf and Latte
  • Chapterhouse Coffee
  • Novel Nectar
  • Literature and Lattes

Catchy Names

Thump Genuine Coffee

Thump Genuine Coffee.

If you’re simply looking for something fun, creative, and catchy this is the list for you.

  • Get Me Buzzed
  • Blah, Blah, Java
  • Mama Java Hut
  • The Tiny Island Coffee
  • The Daily Drip
  • Barista Charm 
  • Barista Bliss
  • Mastering the Drip
  • The Big Bean Cafe
  • Arabica Essense 
  • Before 6 a.m.
  • My Daily Grind 
  • Beans of Bliss
  • Early Riser
  • Dark Roast Essence
  • The Morning Mantra
  • Mastering The Morning
  • Grab a Joe and Go Go
  • Grinding All My Life 
  • The Cozy Cup  
  • I’ll Do It Latte.
  • The Skyline Cafe
  • The Rising Sun Cafe
  • Two Mornings Cafe & Bakery
  • A Coffee Calling
  • The Roasted Life
  • The Express Mug
  • Arabica Calling
  • Too Much Coffee
  • Altered State
  • The Perfect Wake Up
  • Seeing The Horizon
  • The Barista’s Secret

Christian Themed Names

A Drink with a View.

If the goal of your marketing plan is to attract members of the Christian community then look no further than this list for inspiration. These names are ideal if you’re located nearby a large church or congregation.
  • Uplifted
  • You Lift Me Up
  • The Truth Coffee House
  • Faithful Blend
  • His Word
  • The Pastor’s Cup
  • Heavenly Cups
  • Daily Devotion
  • Fellowship Coffee Shop
  • Heavenly Perk 
  • Devoted Grind
  • Beverage Ministry
  • Open Eyes Cafe
  • The Fellowship Sanctuary
  • The Daily Verse
  • Small Group Study
  • Morning Study
  • Caffeine Ministry
  • Rise Again
  • The Minister’s Mug
  • The Quiet Path
  • A Cup of Christianity
  • Thy Brother’s House
  • Brother and Sister Coffee
  • The Christian Perk 
  • The Church of Coffee
  • Forgiven Sins
  • The Meeting Grounds
  • Hell Hath No Coffee
  • A Drink From His Cup
  • A Purpose Driven Cup

Clever Names

Want to sound smart, but not pretentious? Here are a few suggestions.

  • Hobby Coffee
  • Tsunami Coffee
  • Kamikaze Coffee Shop
  • Split Personality Coffee House
  • Four Body Coffee
  • Walking Zombie Coffee
  • Little Mommy Coffee
  • Snobby Coffee
  • Wannabe Coffee House
  • Anxiety Coffee
  • Coffee? Definitely.
  • Coffee Theory
  • Closeup Cup
  • Charge up Cup
  • Coffee Nook Companion 
  • Fill Her Up
  • Pike & Perk 
  • Finish Up Every Cup
  • Drink Up Cup
  • Curl up with a Cup
  • From the Ground up
  • Billy Jean Beans
  • Keen on Beans
  • Queen Bean Coffee House
  • The Routine Bean Roast
  • Coffee Canteen
  • Let’s Convene with the Bean

Hipster Names

Wandering Coffee Trailer

If you plan to open a hipster coffee shop, we’ve got you covered. Never heard of this? A hipster is a stereotype of a young urban person that spend all day hanging out at artisan coffee shops. They may be working on a book, a band, or art, but also may be a barista or bartender to pay the bills.

If this is the sort of place you dream about opening these ironic name ideas will be greatly appreciated by this demographic. Here’s a good example of what a hipster coffee shop looks like in the real world.

  • Hipsters Love Coffee
  • I Heart Hipsters
  • The Hipster House
  • Gulliver’s Coffee Emporium
  • Murray and the Mayflower
  • Nico and the Negatives
  • Byron and Bailey
  • Billy and the Brat
  • Bessie: Half and Half
  • Sit All Day Cafe
  • Losing Lennon
  • The Coffee Lab 
  • Left of Enoch
  • Roasted Bliss 
  • There’s Something about Auden
  • Girls and Boys Select Coffee
  • The Hip House
  • The Beanery Lab 
  • Vintage Coffee
  • Cozy Cup Collective 
  • Throw Back Coffee Co.
  • Back in the Day
  • Bad Ass Barista
  • Bobby & Bentley
  • The Old Tree House
  • The Secret Password
  • Lawless Lawson
  • Chester the Aviator
  • Hipster Baby
  • The Artisan Brew
  • Indie Bean Café
  • Retro Roast
  • Urban Grind Collective
  • Boho Bean
  • Vinyl and Verve
  • Espresso Ecléctico
  • Loft Latte
  • Beatnik Brews
  • Crafted Cup
  • Alleycat Aroma
  • Brewed Rebellion
  • Underground Utopia
  • Iron & Ink Coffee
  • Plaid & Pour
  • Fixie Fuel Coffee
  • Hiptique Café
  • Moustache Mug
  • Brewed Bohemia
  • Analog Aroma
  • Tweed & Tea
  • Concrete Jungle Café
  • Sustainable Sips
  • Rebel Roast
  • Gritty Grounds
  • The Avant-Garde Espresso
  • Nouveau Nectar
  • Canvas & Coffee
  • Whisker Barista
  • Wayfarer Brews
  • The Artful Drip
  • Organic Odyssey
  • Java Jive Junction
  • The Eclectic Espresso
  • Café Connoisseur
  • Knit & Natter
  • Threadbare Thimbles
  • The Bohemian Bean
  • The Grunge Grind
  • The Retro Refinery
  • Wanderlust Espresso
  • Midnight Mug
  • The Bean Beatnik
  • The Hipster Haven
  • The Coffee Cabal
  • The Alternative Aroma
  • The Fringe Latte
  • The Nook of Nuance
  • Velvet Vines Café
  • The Mosaic Mug

French Coffee Shop Names

Italian Coffee Truck

The French pretty much invented the modern cafe and coffee shop. Residents of this country have been hanging out and drinking caffeine together for literally centuries. You can’t go wrong with this approach if you want to open an upscale establishment.

  • Barista Margaux
  • Elle Coffee
  • The French Coffee Bar
  • French Do It Best
  • Memories of France
  • Coffee and Baguettes
  • The French Coffee Maker
  • French-Style Bakery and Gourmet
  • Chloe and Coffee
  • The Fanciful French
  • Mornings with Emma
  • Eiffel Tower Coffee Co.
  • Famous in France
  • Meet at the Eiffel Tower
  • Passport to France
  • The Crown of Thorns Coffee
  • Another French Tourist
  • A Drink in Paris
  • Meet Me in Paris
  • Take Me to Paris
  • Seine Cafe
  • Moulin Rouge Cafe
  • The Louvre Beverage House
  • Bateaux Parisiens 
  • The Notre Dame Cafe

Pet Themed Names

A global mega-trend is the humanization of pets. We take them pretty much everywhere we go and they’re treated as well as any other member of the family. By serving the 85 million families with pets in the United States, you’re targeting a terrific market with expendable income. As long as you don’t mind providing touches like a water bowl for dogs and a mini-dog park this can be a fantastic opportunity.

  • Fido’s Favorite Place
  • Canines and Coffee
  • Cats and Dogs Cafe
  • The Dog Park
  • The Pet-Friendly Cafe
  • The Pet Place
  • The Big Dog Cafe
  • The Fancy Cat Coffee Co.
  • I Love Pets
  • The Cat’s Meow Coffee & Tea
  • Happy Paws
  • Happy Pets
  • A Cup of Canines
  • The Puppy Paw Cafe
  • Puppy Tails
  • The Dog Pack
  • K9 and a Cup
  • Fluffy Friends
  • Purr and Grrr Cafe
  • The Polished Pet
  • A Better Breed Coffee
  • Mixed Beans and Breeds
  • The Terrier Coffee Co.
  • The German Shepherd Coffee Co.
  • Dog Lovers
  • Cat Lovers

Funny Coffee Shop Name Ideas

These names blend a love for coffee with a dose of humor, perfect for a coffee shop that wants to serve a side of smiles with every cup!

  • Espresso Expressway
  • Java Jesters
  • Latte Laughter Lounge
  • Brews and Giggles
  • Caffeine Comedy Club
  • Chuckle Beans Café
  • Guffaw Grounds
  • Haha Hotshots
  • Mocha Mirth
  • Snicker Sips
  • Giggle Grinds
  • Froth and Folly
  • Jest-a-Java
  • Roast and Roar
  • Smirk and Sip
  • Cackle Cappuccino
  • Bean Banter Bistro
  • Whimsy Whips
  • Jolly Joe’s
  • Chortle Chai
  • Quip Coffee Co.
  • Tickle Tea
  • Amuse-Mocha
  • Chuckleberry Coffee
  • Belly Laugh Brew
  • Wisecrack Espresso
  • Humor Hub Café
  • Grin and Grind
  • Puns and Percolation
  • Lighthearted Latte
  • Roast and Riddle
  • Frothy Fun
  • Witty Whip
  • Jest Java Joint
  • Merriment Mocha
  • Rib-Tickling Roast
  • Glee Grounds
  • Snigger Sips
  • Chuckle Chino
  • Jocular Java
  • Fun Beans Café
  • Tease Tea
  • Jovial Joe
  • Sarcasm Sips
  • Smirk Espresso
  • Gag-a-Latte
  • Brewed Boisterousness
  • Cheerful Caffeine
  • Waggish Whip
  • Jokey Java
  • HaHa Hotspot
  • Silly Sips
  • Brewed Buffoonery
  • Jester’s Java
  • Comic Coffee Co.
  • Guffaw Galore
  • Banter Beans
  • Jestful Java
  • Whimsical Whip
  • Playful Perk
  • Droll Drinkery
  • Frivolous Froth
  • Caffeine Clown
  • Quirky Quaff
  • Lark Latte
  • Humor Haven
  • Frolic Foam
  • Snappy Sips
  • Merrymaking Mocha
  • Zany Zap
  • Delightful Drip
  • Chuckling Caffe
  • Tongue-in-Cheek Tea
  • Funnymocha
  • Wisecracking Whip
  • Jape Java
  • Beamish Brew
  • Sprightly Sips
  • Lively Latte
  • Chuckles Café
  • Prankish Perk
  • Risible Roast
  • Blithe Beans
  • Glee Grounds
  • Kooky Koffee
  • Jovial Java
  • Bemused Brew
  • Comic Cappuccino
  • Sip and Snicker
  • Jestful Joe
  • Gleeful Grind
  • Droll Drip
  • Merry Mocha
  • Laugh Latte
  • Cheerful Chai
  • Frisky Frappé
  • Jolly Java
  • Bright Brew
  • Peppy Percolate
  • Breezy Beans

Cafe Name Ideas

This process works for coffee carts as well.

There’s no specific theme to these ideas. Just a random assortment of cafe ideas to inspire.

  • The Creamy Cup
  • Half and Half Cafe
  • Better Mood Beverages
  • Awesome Aroma
  • The First Sip
  • The Last Sip
  • Out in the Country Cafe
  • Hidden Coffee House
  • Back Alley Coffee
  • 10th Floor
  • Winchester Coffee Co.
  • Satisfied Sippers
  • The Morning Vibe
  • The Fresh Roaster
  • My Cup Overflows
  • The Natural
  • My Living Room
  • Coffee at My Place
  • Mocha House
  • The Thriving Mug
  • Unforgettable Coffee
  • A Brand New Experience
  • The Taste You Won’t Forget
  • The Express Roaster
  • A Touch of Gourmet
  • Barista’s Bungalow
  • Froth Fortress
  • Mocha Muse
  • Latte Lounge
  • Espresso Emporium
  • Caffeine Corner
  • Brewed Bliss
  • Bean Beatnik
  • Sip Symphony
  • Cuppa Charm
  • Java Jive
  • Mystic Mocha
  • Brew Bohemia
  • Café Canvas
  • Aroma Artistry
  • Bean Boulevard
  • Cappuccino Cove
  • Coffee Chronicles
  • Drip Dreamland
  • Espresso Eden
  • Frothy Fables
  • Grind Gallery
  • Haven of Hues
  • Infusion Illusion
  • Jolt Junction
  • Kettle Kingdom
  • Latte Lore
  • Mocha Mirage
  • Nectar Nook
  • Oasis of Aroma
  • Perk Plaza
  • Quaint Quarters
  • Roast Realm
  • Steam Sanctuary
  • Tonic Tavern
  • Urban Utopia
  • Vortex of Verve
  • Whimsy Wake-Up
  • Zenith Zest
  • Affinity Aroma
  • Brewed Banter
  • Café Cachet
  • Dreamy Drips
  • Elixir Espresso
  • Frolic Foam
  • Gusto Grounds
  • Harmonic Haven
  • Infusion Oasis
  • Jazzy Java
  • Koffee Klatch
  • Latte Lux
  • Mocha Muse
  • Nostalgia Nectar
  • Oracle of Aroma
  • Piquant Pour
  • Quirk Quench
  • Ristretto Rendezvous
  • Sip Serenity
  • Tempo Tonic
  • Urban Elixir
  • Velvet Vibe
  • Whiff Whimsy
  • Zephyr Zen
  • Ambiance Arabica
  • Bistro Brew
  • Chai Charm
  • Dolce Drip
  • Essence Espresso
  • Fable Foam
  • Glee Grind
  • Hush Haven
  • Indulge Infusion
  • Java Jamboree
  • Kettle Kinetics
  • Lively Latte
  • Mellow Mocha
  • Nectar Niche
  • Oasis Opulence
  • Pulse Pour
  • Quixotic Quinta
  • Rhapsody Roast
  • Soul Sip
  • Tranquil Tincture
  • Unwind Utopia
  • Verve Vault
  • Whispering Whisk
  • Xanadu Xpresso
  • Yen Yield
  • Zest Zenith
  • Aroma Alcove
  • Blissful Beans
  • Cosmo Café
  • Divine Drip
  • Enigma Espresso
  • Fizz Foam
  • Grind Gala
  • Hue Haven
  • Infusion Impulse
  • Java Juxtapose
  • Kismet Kettle

Terrible Names

Warning! These are really bad names. Stay away at all costs!

  • Day Old Coffee
  • Tastes Like Mud
  • Looks Like Oil
  • Old Bean Coffee House
  • Bad Reviews
  • World’s Worst Coffee Shop
  • Spit Take Coffee
  • Really Bad Tasting Coffee Co.
  • Belly Ache Coffee
  • Recycled Espresso
  • Second-Hand Java
  • Junky Java
  • The $10 Drip (With inflation… This could end up sounding like a deal in a few more years.)
  • Doomed to Fail
  • Tastes like Instant
  • Watered Down
  • The Forgettable Cup
  • The Average Coffee House
  • The Bitter Blend
  • The Lazy Barista
  • No WIFI Cafe
  • The Loser Lounge
  • The First-Time Barista
  • Decaf Only
  • Strong and Bitter Coffee House
  • Bitter Brews
  • Lukewarm Latte Land
  • Moldy Beans Café
  • Stale Sips
  • Burnt Bean Bistro
  • Sour Espresso Spot
  • Old Grounds Gathering
  • Weak Brew Woes
  • Grumpy Barista’s Grind
  • Sleepy Sipper
  • Drowsy Drizzle Den
  • Spill & Splatter
  • Clumsy Cup
  • Chaos Coffee Corner
  • Bland Blend Bar
  • Muddy Waters Café
  • Jittery Joe’s Jumble
  • Boring Beans
  • Snore Snack Sips
  • Flop Foam
  • Troublesome Tonic
  • Yawn Yard
  • Uninspired Infusion
  • Soggy Espresso Shack
  • Tedious Tea & Tonic
  • Dull Drip Dive
  • Mediocre Mocha Hut
  • Gloomy Grind
  • Desolate Dose
  • Tepid Temptations
  • Caffeine Catastrophe
  • Lackluster Latte Lounge
  • Dismal Dose Den
  • Stagnant Steam Studio
  • Dreary Drinkery
  • Fiasco Foam
  • Wilted Whisk
  • Plodding Pour
  • Bitter Bite Brew
  • Blah Brew Bar
  • Gloom & Grind
  • Murky Mugs
  • Depressing Drip
  • Sullen Sip Spot
  • Pessimistic Pour
  • Trite Tonic Tavern
  • Drab Drip Depot
  • Bored Barista Base
  • Monotonous Mocha
  • Napping Nectar Nook

Inspiring Coffee Shop Names

Audit of coffee beans.

People visits coffee shops for all sorts of reasons. It’s a place to meet friends, conduct business meetings, and even seek inspiration for an upcoming novel. These name ideas are ideal for customers search of inspiration.

  • Inspiration Nation
  • Feeling Inspired
  • Brilliant Moments
  • Creative Cups
  • Moments of Motivation
  • The Motivational Mug
  • The Spirit of Coffee
  • Revelation Brew
  • Genius Coffee
  • Coffee is Clarity
  • Summit Sip Station
  • Ascent Aroma Café
  • Peak Perk Place
  • Pinnacle Pour House
  • Zenith Bean Zone
  • Crest Coffee Corner
  • Apex Espresso Bar
  • Altitude Aroma
  • Climber’s Cup
  • Top Tier Tastes
  • Elevate Espresso
  • Horizon Hotspot
  • Triumph Tonic
  • Sky High Sips
  • Ambition Aroma
  • Goal Getter’s Grind
  • Victory Verve
  • Aspire Aroma
  • Dreamer’s Drip
  • Inspirational Infusion
  • Uplift Brew House
  • Summit Seeker Café
  • Achieve Aroma
  • Motivation Mocha
  • Beacon Brew
  • Milestone Mocha
  • Purposeful Pour
  • Quest Quench
  • Visionary Vessel
  • Summit Story Café
  • Empower Espresso
  • Peak Performance Perk
  • Ambitious Aroma
  • Driven Drip
  • Focus Fuel
  • Rise & Grind Retreat
  • Zenith Zone
  • Ascent Ambrosia
  • Success Sips
  • Pinnacle Potion
  • Conquer Café
  • Elevate Elixir
  • Summit Soiree
  • Aspiration Aroma
  • Climax Coffee
  • Legacy Latte
  • Impact Infusion
  • Peak Pleasure
  • Triumph Tastes
  • Vision Vortex
  • Challenge Chai
  • Inspire Espresso
  • Uplift Universe
  • Pathway Pour
  • Apex Affair
  • Summit Spark
  • Goal Grind
  • Aspire Attic
  • Dreamland Drip
  • Summit Sanctuary
  • Pinnacle Parlor
  • Ambition Alley
  • Peak Panorama
  • Journey Java
  • Elevation Espresso
  • Summit Savor
  • Zenith Brew
  • Blissful Beacon
  • Ambition Avenue
  • Climb Café
  • Vision Vault
  • Triumph Teahouse
  • Pinnacle Peak Café
  • Elevation Oasis
  • Ascent Artisan
  • Destiny Drip
  • Summit Station
  • Zenith Zen
  • Aspire Artisan
  • Challenge Coffee
  • Peak Pursuit
  • Triumph Tonic
  • Inspirational Infuse
  • Ascent Aura
  • Visionary Vessel
  • Dreamer’s Den
  • Climb & Comfort
  • Summit Spirit
  • Peak Paradise
  • Aspire Atrium
  • Serenity Summit
  • Elevation Elixir
  • Dreamland Dose
  • Summit Symphony
  • Altitude Artisan
  • Ascent Amour
  • Peak Performance Place
  • Visionary Veranda
  • Climb Cup
  • Don’t Quit Coffee

Brainstorming Tips

Still haven’t found a name that resonates with you? Not to worry. Bryan shared four best practices for developing a winning coffee house name. This is the exact same naming process Bryan used to come up with the name for his own business… Anthem Coffee. 

Determining the name is really a larger question about your brand vision. Before you think about a name, take time to consider the following questions:

  • Who do you want to serve? What sorts of people will be visiting your shop? Example: Commuters getting a quick cup through the drive through. Corporate employees of a nearby business. Residents of a certain community. Start writing brainstorming these ideas on a piece of paper.
  • Embrace Your Location: Eating and drinking local is a super trend. People’s eating habits are moving away from mass produced products and prefer handcrafted beverages from artisan producers. That’s you! Write down a list of words that are relevant to your particular city, county, or region.
  • Look up Descriptive Words: Sometimes identifying a few key adjectives is all you need to add pizzaz to brand. Tacking on a key descriptive word like prudent or soulful may be all you need to do to turn a bland word into something memorable. Here’s a big list of adjectives you can use for inspiration right now.
  • Draw from Personal Experience: Look to your own life and what’s important to you when coming up with a name? Often you can find inspiration right in front of you if you start looking for it. What are the things you’re passionate about? What is your mission? Start here and write down free form ideas.

Everyone’s journey identifying the right coffee shop name will be a little bit different. Some people have a brilliant idea before they ever get started. Others need to take time and reflection to come up with a coffee shop brand name that’s right for them.

If you’re in the process of starting your first coffee house, make sure to check out our ultimate how-to guide for getting started.

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