Coffee has become widely accessible in the US since Starbucks debuted in 1971. The drink's popularity initially grew after the Boston Tea Party, when switching to coffee was seen as a patriotic act.

A recent survey by the National organization is available, ranking the Best Coffee Cities in America for 2026. Further details about the survey and its findings can be found in the source.

The source provides more information about the history and current state of coffee in the US, including the impact of Starbucks on the drink's popularity.