Specialty Coffee & Cafe Culture — 2026-07-15
The U.S. specialty coffee market is booming with a projected $46.6 billion valuation by 2030, growing at 9.8% annually. Meanwhile, new roasters and cafes continue expanding across the country, from Milwaukee's Colectivo opening its seventh Chicago location to emerging roasters like River Phin at Bay Area farmers markets. Supply chain transparency remains a hot topic as industry leaders examine pricing opacity and value distribution.







