The American Coffee Roasting Index (2026 Study)

A data study on independent specialty coffee roasting across the United States. Exploring density, regional roasting hubs, customer satisfaction, and wholesale supply trends.

5995+ Verified Artisan Roasters

25+ Metropolitan Coffee Hubs

2169+ Wholesale Bean Suppliers

4.65★ National Average Rating

🏆 Top 20 Coffee Roasting Capitals in America

Ranked by total independent coffee roasteries, average customer satisfaction, and wholesale bean availability.

Rank	City / Metro	State	Independent Roasters	Avg Rating	Wholesale Suppliers
#1	Phoenix	AZ	83 roasteries	⭐ 4.63	📦 33
#2	Dallas	TX	79 roasteries	⭐ 4.63	📦 31
#3	Los Angeles	CA	78 roasteries	⭐ 4.58	📦 29
#4	Chicago	IL	77 roasteries	⭐ 4.67	📦 35
#5	Atlanta	GA	75 roasteries	⭐ 4.61	📦 22
#6	Nashville	TN	75 roasteries	⭐ 4.66	📦 27
#7	Houston	TX	75 roasteries	⭐ 4.64	📦 32
#8	San Diego	CA	74 roasteries	⭐ 4.68	📦 38
#9	Seattle	WA	72 roasteries	⭐ 4.64	📦 28
#10	Portland	OR	72 roasteries	⭐ 4.69	📦 46
#11	Miami	FL	72 roasteries	⭐ 4.59	📦 33
#12	Philadelphia	PA	70 roasteries	⭐ 4.63	📦 25
#13	Boston	MA	69 roasteries	⭐ 4.54	📦 27
#14	Austin	TX	69 roasteries	⭐ 4.71	📦 31
#15	San Antonio	TX	66 roasteries	⭐ 4.73	📦 34
#16	Denver	CO	66 roasteries	⭐ 4.68	📦 24
#17	New York	NY	61 roasteries	⭐ 4.59	📦 32
#18	San Francisco	CA	59 roasteries	⭐ 4.55	📦 25
#19	Charlotte	NC	58 roasteries	⭐ 4.59	📦 25
#20	Washington Dc	DC	56 roasteries	⭐ 4.53	📦 17
#21	Colorado Springs	CO	47 roasteries	⭐ 4.69	📦 15
#22	Long Beach	CA	45 roasteries	⭐ 4.57	📦 11
#23	Salt Lake City	UT	45 roasteries	⭐ 4.63	📦 20
#24	Pittsburgh	PA	44 roasteries	⭐ 4.71	📦 18
#25	Oakland	CA	43 roasteries	⭐ 4.63	📦 16