The Popularity of Coffee Shops
Coffee shops are now a staple of high streets up and down the country with the established power houses Starbucks and Costa remaining popular but with more local, independent coffee shops challenging these coffee giants there is now an influx of choice coffee lovers. The coffee industry has seen sustained growth in the UK over the last decade and shows no signs of slowing down and with winter well and truly upon us and more of us needing a refuge from the harsher weather, we look at the reasons why coffee shops have become so popular.
A comfortable, relaxed social space
There is a warm, cosy décor and calming atmosphere that people associate with a coffee shop. They provide a comfortable setting to consumers for any social interaction with Local coffee shops being perfect place to meet friends or family members whilst also giving you the sense of feeling attached to the local community. The aromas from the roasting of the coffee beans and coupled with the sounds from the baristas making your coffee add to the atmosphere and can create a unique experience.
Choice, choice, and more choice
Long gone are the days where the only options when ordering a coffee were ‘white or black?’, now there is a wide range of choice within all coffee shops the caters for the tastes of all coffee fanatics. Ranging from espressos, americanos, mochas, lattes, and that’s even without any speciality coffees that each independent coffee shop may offer or any seasonal offerings, (who doesn’t love a cinnamon festive option). Of course, it doesn’t just stop at coffee with hot chocolates, tea or plenty of varying soft drinks available for any hot drink avoiders.
A possible work location
Wi-fi is a necessity nowadays and a lot of people will choose a coffee shop based on whether there is free wi-fi for customers. Providing wi-fi allows the coffee shop to become a haven for anyone needing a break from the office or for those who are working from home it can offer a welcome break from the usual routine, which has been increasingly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the relaxed atmosphere and comfortable setting coffee shops are also increasingly becoming chosen meeting grounds for informal business meetings.
With Britain becoming a coffee loving nation, coffee shops are here to stay so when restrictions ease in your area, why not pop out to a local business and grab a cuppa!
