45 Creative Coffee Shop and Cafe Names
Choosing the Perfect Coffee Shop Name
So you’ve got what it takes to open a small, local coffee shop: serious barista skills, recipes for a bunch of awesome beverages, and the knowhow to whip up some delicious eats.
That’s all great and totally necessary, but what are you going to call your cafe? Brew up a big pot of coffee for this one because this is going to require your attention.
Look around at all of the successful coffee shops and you will find that a majority of them have great names. Much like in any other type of business, choosing a name that is both unique and catchy is an important part of the business-planning process. You want a passerby to actually walk in, and a good name can make this happen.
Video: 50 Coffee Shop & Cafe Name Ideas
Catchy Coffee Shop Name Ideas
Aroma Mocha
| Grinders Cafe
| Steamy Beans Coffee
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Baristas
| Ground Up Cafe
| Tatiana's Cafe
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Beans 'n Cream Cafe
| HuggaMug Cafe
| The Busy Bean
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Beany Business
| Impresso Espresso
| The Coffee Club
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Boston Barista
| Jacked Up Coffee
| The Family Bean
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Club Coffee
| Jumpin' Beans Cafe
| The Friendly Bean
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Coffee Express
| Jumpstart Coffee Shop
| The Grind
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Coffee House
| Lava Java
| The Hideout
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Coffee Time
| Manhattan Mocha
| The Roasted Bean
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Cup o' Joe
| Mugs Coffee
| The Split Bean
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Dream Bean Coffee Shop
| No Doze Cafe
| The Steam Room
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Espresso Cafe
| Screamin' Beans
| Topped Off
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Espresso Express
| Spiced Chai Cafe
| Wake Up Cafe
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Expresso
| Steam Beans Cafe
| Wide Awake Cafe
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Grind House
| Steamin' Mugs
| Yo Jo Coffee Shop
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Creative Business Naming Tips
Cafe Name Brainstorming
A few things should be considered:
- Keep it simple. Choose a name that's short and sweet and try to avoid cafe names that are difficult for the average Joe to pronounce or spell (pun intended)! You want them to be able to remember you rather than settle for the nearest chain coffee shop. (Yeah, we’re looking at you, Starbucks!)
- Look to your specialty beverages and treats. Find inspiration, perhaps at the bottom of a cup of coffee (or two, or three...). "Espresso," "Mocha," and "Latte" all sound good in a name, especially to someone yearning for a cup.
- Use your name. If your name is Joe, celebrate with a shot of espresso! Espresso Joe’s sounds pretty good! Even if your name isn't Joe, it will add personality and homeyness to your cafe's name.
- Use your location. Location plays a big part in the success of your coffee shop, so why not emphasize it in your shop's name? Manhattan Mocha, Jacksonville Java, and Boston Baristas are a just a few examples to get the juices (or should I say coffee) flowing!
- Use adjectives. Using a coffee drink or tasty treat in the name? Try adding different adjectives (hot, homemade, sweet, etc.) to see what flows nicely together.
- Use the theme. If your cafe will have a theme, incorporate it into the name if possible.
- Think of your audience. Are you trying to gear your cafe toward a certain crowd of people? If this is the case, keep this in mind when thinking of cafe names. Youngsters aren’t likely to frequent a cafe called “Old Geezer's Coffee.”
Get Opinions From Others
After making a very long list of possible names (it is okay to list some that seem silly or outrageous, as this list will be narrowed down, and after reading these outrageous names a few times over, they may grow on you), give the list to close friends and family members and have them choose the names they like. This will give you an idea of what names will give your cafe that frontline appeal, the kind of appeal that can make all the difference.
If you are really having a hard time coming up with any names, or if you find yourself stuck between a few good ones, invite a group over to discuss it over some coffee (how suitable)! Just keep sipping that coffee, the name will come to you!
What's your favorite coffee drink?
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Comments
I like your names but can you think of some names that you can use if your cafe is not about coffee
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Thanks Carmyn. I hadn't included other names since the main focus was on coffee shop/cafe names. Check out my article about bakery names; it might have more of what you're looking for. Have a great day! :)
Why.. Hello Carmyn Koberinski my name is Java Moe and if you like I can make some suggestions about your naming issue. Perhaps you can tell me a little bit about your shop.
Below are some suggestions I made to a friend earlier but hers was a different situation. Perhaps with more info I can be of help.
Solar Cafe
Sunspot Cafe
Sparrows Coffee House
Eagles Point Cafe
Kneed Cafe
The Mighty Red Cafe
Blue Bliss Cafe
Paradise Coffee House
Sanctuary Cafe
Perch Cafe
Roosting Point Cafe
Boots Off Cafe
Laid Back Coffee House
Easy Chair Cafe
Remember You get Moe with Java Moe
The Frapp House
The bean hive
sephy coffe
Bits And Bites
My coffee shop will have an old General Store theme. Any suggestions for a name?
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I've been thinking about opening up a cafe for a few months now, as I've been drinking coffee and loving it for the past couple of years. I think I've got what it takes to create a place where coffee lovers will feel like home. This article has been really inspirational for me in my endeavors to find the right name for my coffee shop.
Elisabeth
very creative names indeed - thanks
Fun. I once met a business couple who owned a gas station with a drive through espresso shop. It was called the "Pump and Grind." Seriously!
Hi my name is arjun paul and I have a place in india mukteshwar. It's a cold place , super cold rather..what should I name my cafe ...
Well, thanks for the help. I think that works for someone who knows what to sells or what he/she wants. Not like the person who i'm working for right now... Would you bealive me if I tell you that his star product are Doughnuts, but he doesn't like them?! he doesn't like his commercial name either... The only thing he knows is he wants to build a café and compete with a Starbuks which is 2 blocks the place... The closest name i have for this is "Come here and give us your money". He doesn't even have a good coffee's offer...
Thanks for your suggestions! Any ideas for a cafe serviced by special needs individuals or shall I say special baristas!
SabrinahH - The caring Coffee? or the caring mug? Serenity?
I need a name for my Coffe shop I live in Sydney australia? Strong and catchy name
I am opening a coffee shop in historic selma, alabama need a name for the coffee shop
Selma Alabama,
The Pinto
King Cotton Cafe
The Long Walk Cafe
The Picket Fence Cafe
The White Pillow Cafe
Nice names,but am yet to find the best
hi iam tousef zakir i have open cafe in karachi -pakistan my cafe loacted in that area where is high class n middle class people living and people most like desi food such as bbq, fast food, burger, rolls, biryani, etc
can u help me to suggest any name?
i shall be thankful to u
bla bla coffee bar
Im opening a terrace cafe please suggest a cool name
Your cafe should be named
'Zakir's Deli'
That's a good name.
noni restaurant
my Sister in law and I are planning to have a coffee shop along the highway nearest to college and higschool.What should we name about our cafe?
My name is Emary and my sister in law is Elma.We are planning to have a coffee shop along the high way closest to college and highschool. Any suggestion for a name for our cafe???
where exactly is this coffee located?
Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro Philippines
Hi
I m opening speciality cafe serving only buttery EGG menu please suggest me name, it's located nearby college campus and middle class residential area
I am opening a drink stand on campus mainly juices ....any brilliant names? I'm in Accra Ghana by the way
Can u suggest an all day veg cafe bistro with beautiful retro indoor and greenery outdoor seating tucked in a quiet back of the house. BTW I'm from Chennai, India.
I am in the beginning stages of opening my coffee shop and have come up with the name of
Heavenly Java
please tell me what you all think.
I need a lil help with naming a cafe shop with cake and tea
love the names i need a craft name
Adding a coffee shop to my gift store, cant come up with the right name. anybody have any good names? need help
thanks
I think a good name would have bean (pun intended). "Mean bean" cafe
cherry bomb cafe
What do you think of Jim's Beans for a drive thru coffee shop?
im opening a rural coffee shop warehouse style fitted we struggling with names
You're so cute
Sips with Bites
Hi Java Moe I would really like your help I live in Kingston Jamaica and I want an amazing name idea for my coffee house its a variety of items there like pizza, hot dog and sweets treats and of course coffee but I can't come up with a name I want something unique,memorable and very catchy I want when people hear the name they feel happy and want to go there and feel relaxed and special. Thanks in advance
hi guys, can you please help me come up with a name of the bar im gonna be planning to open?
thanks a lot!
Kappa
Are these made up lol
What if your looking for coffee/bakery names? I'm doing a school project on economics and have to start my own business.
next month I will open cafe, the menu mostly use Taco & Lettuces. would you like to suggest me what the unique name would I give
Hello there i Want To open my New Tea shop i thought in One roof I'll provide all verities Of Tea's and many kind of all breakfasts as possible it's Just a little shop not a big restuarent or cafe so can you suggests The bestest name ideas
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