The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time

Coffee Chains

Coffee is more than a drink—it’s a daily ritual, a vibe, a badge of loyalty. From Starbucks’ global dominance to Dutch Bros’ drive-thru energy and Tim Hortons’ Canadian heart, this league serves up a hot debate on which chain truly rules the roast. Vote your favorite to the top and prove where the real coffee culture lives.

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1. TIM HORTONS

Tim Hortons is currently the #1 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 74.6% head-to-head battles.

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2. DUNKIN'

Dunkin' is currently the #2 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 71.3% head-to-head battles.

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3. CARIBOU COFFEE

Caribou Coffee is currently the #3 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 61.1% head-to-head battles.

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4. PEET’S COFFEE

Peet’s Coffee is currently the #4 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 58.8% head-to-head battles.

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5. STARBUCKS

Starbucks is currently the #5 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 57.0% head-to-head battles.

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6. DUTCH BROS

Dutch Bros is currently the #6 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 52.1% head-to-head battles.

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7. THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is currently the #7 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 44.0% head-to-head battles.

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8. BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE

Blue Bottle Coffee is currently the #8 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 35.3% head-to-head battles.

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9. LAVAZZA

Lavazza is currently the #9 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 32.6% head-to-head battles.

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10. PHILZ COFFEE

Philz Coffee is currently the #10 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 27.6% head-to-head battles.

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11. BIGGBY COFFEE

Biggby Coffee is currently the #11 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 22.5% head-to-head battles.

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12. COSTA COFFEE

Costa Coffee is currently the #12 Greatest Coffee Chains of All Time winning 22.1% head-to-head battles.