LeadQuasar's Cafes category lists 2,401 cafes across 12 US states. Every listing has a phone number, a website and a Google rating, and the average rating is 4.53. These are business listings rather than named contacts, and none include an email address, so this is a list you work by phone and in person.
What a cafe listing gives you
Each record is the business itself: name, address, phone, website and its Google rating. There is no owner name and no email. That shapes everything else in this guide.
The good news is that at most independent cafes the owner is on site. They open, they cover shifts, and they are the person who decides on beans, milk, equipment, the point-of-sale system and the pastry supplier. Calling the shop or walking in is often a direct line to the decision-maker in a way that emailing a corporate inbox never is.
The website on every listing is your research step. It tells you whether the cafe roasts its own coffee, serves food, has more than one location, sells online or hosts events. Two minutes on the site gives you a better opening line than any template.
Timing is the whole game
A cafe owner who picks up during the morning rush will not remember your name. Call or visit when the shop is quiet: mid-afternoon on a weekday is usually the best window, after lunch and before any evening trade. Avoid weekend mornings entirely.
When you do get through:
- Say who you are and why you called in one sentence.
- Name something specific about their shop from the website.
- Ask for a short, concrete next step, such as dropping off a sample or coming by on a quieter day.
Cafes buy things they can taste, see or try. Samples, demos on their own counter and a short trial beat a PDF. If you sell a service rather than a product, bring a one-page example from a similar shop.
Where the cafes are
| State | Cafes |
|---|---|
| Texas | 720 |
| California | 483 |
| Illinois | 122 |
| Arizona | 121 |
| Indiana | 120 |
| North Carolina | 120 |
Ohio, Pennsylvania (120 each), Florida (119), New York (117), Tennessee (116) and Michigan (111) complete the 12 states.
The list appears to be built around major cities, with about 120 cafes in each: Chicago (122), San Diego and Philadelphia (120 each), and Austin, El Paso, Houston and San Francisco (119 each). Texas leads because more of its cities are covered: Dallas and San Antonio (118 each) and Fort Worth (114) sit alongside Austin, El Paso and Houston.
Be realistic about coverage. This is a sample of cafes in large metros, not every cafe in a state. If you work one city, you can call the entire list in a few days. If you need small towns, this list will not cover them.
Use the rating to choose where to start
Every cafe in the list has a Google rating. The average is 4.53, so a high rating is normal here and not much of a filter on its own. What a rating does tell you:
- Well-rated shops care about quality and reputation. They are good prospects for premium beans, better equipment, staff training and anything that protects the experience.
- Lower-rated shops may have a specific problem you can fix, whether that is slow service, inconsistent coffee or a dated space. Read a few reviews before calling so you know what customers complain about.
Pitch to the problem the reviews reveal, not to the rating itself. Nobody likes being told their score is low.
What cafes actually buy
Common categories of vendor that sell to cafes:
- Coffee, tea, dairy and alternative milks
- Pastries and prepared food
- Espresso machines, grinders and servicing
- Point-of-sale, online ordering and loyalty programs
- Cups, packaging and cleaning supplies
- Local marketing, signage and social media help
Most of these are recurring purchases, and cafes switch suppliers when something goes wrong: a late delivery, a price rise, a machine that breaks. Ask who they use now and what they would change. If the answer is "nothing", ask if you can check back in a couple of months.
A working routine
- Browse cafe leads and pick one city.
- Check each listing's quality score, rating and website. All 2,401 records are in the STANDARD tier, so review the details on each one rather than relying on the tier.
- Research the shop on its website and a few recent reviews.
- Call mid-afternoon on a weekday, or visit in person if you are local.
- Log what you learn and set a follow-up date.
A free account unlocks 50 listings a day with no card, which is enough to work through a city in a few days. If you want the full list in a spreadsheet for a field rep, go unlimited for $3.99/month with CSV export. For organising what you collect, see how to build a B2B lead list.
Frequently asked questions
How many cafes does LeadQuasar list?
There are 2,401 cafes across 12 US states. Every listing has a phone number, a website and a Google rating, with an average rating of 4.53.
Do the cafe listings include owner emails?
No. These are business listings, and none include an email address or an owner's name. Reach the owner by calling the shop or visiting in person, and use the website to research first.
Which cities are covered?
The list centres on large metros with about 120 cafes each, including Chicago (122), San Diego (120), Philadelphia (120), Austin (119) and Houston (119). Texas has the most, with 720, and six Texas cities are among the most-covered.
When is the best time to call a cafe owner?
A quiet period on a weekday, usually mid-afternoon. Avoid the morning rush and weekends, when the owner is likely behind the counter.
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