Top 8 Starbucks Corporation Competitors & Alternatives in 2025

Competitors

1. 

   #1

   Dunkin'

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1950   •  1k+ employees

   U.S.-founded quick-service chain offering coffee, baked goods and breakfast sandwiches with a large franchised footprint and a value-oriented positioning.

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2. 

   #2

   McDonald's

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1940   •  1k+ employees   •  Public (NYSE:MCD)

   Global quick-service restaurant company whose McCafé/McCafé-branded offerings and vast restaurant network make it a major low-price competitor in coffee and convenience.

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3. 

   #3

   Tim Hortons

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1964   •  1k+ employees   •  Public (NYSE:QSR)

   Canadian-origin coffee and quick-service chain offering coffee, baked goods and breakfast items, with a strong presence in Canada and growing international footprint.

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4. 

   #4

   Costa Coffee

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1971   •  1k+ employees   •  Public (NYSE:KO)

   UK-founded international coffeehouse chain operating thousands of stores and vending formats, positioned as a mainstream premium coffee brand in Europe and other markets.

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5. 

   #5

   Panera Bread

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1987   •  1k+ employees

   U.S. bakery‑café fast‑casual chain offering coffee, sandwiches, soups and bakery items with a focus on dine‑in and digital ordering convenience.

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6. 

   #6

   Peet's Coffee

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1966   •  1k+ employees   •  Public (EURONEXT:JDEP)

   American specialty coffee roaster and retailer known for darker‑roast espresso drinks, packaged coffee and a network of cafés and grocery retail distribution.

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7. 

   #7

   Caribou Coffee

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1992   •  1k+ employees

   U.S.-based coffeehouse chain and roaster offering brewed and espresso beverages, bakery items and a regional café experience across North America and select international markets.

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8. 

   #8

   Blue Bottle Coffee

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2002   •  201-1k employees   •  Public (SIX:NESN)

   Third‑wave specialty coffee roaster and café chain focused on single‑origin, freshly roasted coffee and premium in‑store experiences.

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