Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Espresso bars in United States (2026)

Compare 164 espresso bars in United States, averaging 4.57 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 295 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 65% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Times Square, Greenwood, Columbia City. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

164 businesses ranked4.57 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1
E

Espresso 4 U

4.9(413)
68.9

1413 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404

Espresso barParkland Website
Rank 2

Pilot Pete's Coffee & Treats

4.9(347)
68.6

Located inside the Elmhurst Metra station, Pilot Pete's Coffee and Treats serves the best coffee around: a proprietary, globally sourced house blend that not only tastes good … it does good... It’s coffee with a purpose.

Espresso barElmhurst Website 1
Rank 3

First Village Coffee

4.8(610)
62.7

Cozy cafe for coffee & baked goods

Espresso barOssining Website 1
Rank 4

Colleen's Coffee House & Tapestry Rose Yarn Shop

4.8(438)
62.4

A coffee house of history, art and homemade fare. Situated by the sea in historic Ocean Park, WA. A great place for ice cream, wifi, hot espresso & meals.

Espresso barOcean Park Website 2
Rank 5

Tandem Coffee Roasters

4.8(424)
62.3

Cafe & roastery in snug & rustic setting

Espresso barPortland Website
Rank 6

C. C. Espresso & Ice Creamery

4.8(418)
62.3

15525 Main St NE, Duvall, WA 98019

Espresso barCottage Lake
Rank 7

Cosmonaut Coffee Co

4.8(411)
62.3

Chill coffee shop with a hip style

Espresso barTacoma Website
Rank 8

Crema

4.8(385)
62.2

“We are renovating. Crema will be closed until Thursday.”

Espresso barJersey City
Rank 9

The Nocturnal Café

4.8(295)
61.9

Elixir Lounge • Tea Bar • Espresso Cafè Ithaca’s nightlife alternative, offering cleverly concocted non-alcoholic mocktails, espresso, teas, CBD drinks, kombucha and heart-crafted desserts. Live music, art, community, culture and connection!

Espresso barIthaca Website
Rank 10

Aroma D'Italia

4.8(256)
61.6

351 Railroad Canyon Rd Ste b, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

Espresso barLake Elsinore Social page

How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

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Frequently asked questions

How many espresso bars are there in United States?

We list 164 espresso bars in United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which espresso bar in United States is rated highest?

Espresso 4 U currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 413 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the espresso bars ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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