LeadQuasar lists 801 coffee shops across 13 states. Every listing has a phone number and a website, and none has an email address or contact name, so you reach them by calling or walking in. It is a small list, strongest in Texas and California, and it rewards a local, in-person approach.
A small list, used well
801 shops is not a national directory. Texas has 230 and California 158; after that, no state has more than 59. That makes this a list for a regional wholesaler, a local roaster, an equipment service company or a rep with a territory, not for a mass campaign.
The upside of a small list is that you can treat every shop as a real prospect. Read the website, look at the menu, check the Google rating, and walk in with something specific to say.
Timing: never during the rush
Coffee shops have a hard morning peak. From opening until mid-morning, the owner is behind the bar or managing the line, and a sales call or visit is an interruption they will remember. Lunch can be busy too.
- Mid-afternoon on a weekday is usually the best time to call or visit.
- Avoid weekend mornings completely.
- Ask for the owner by role. "Is the owner in, or when's a good time to catch them?" The barista will usually tell you.
Walking in beats calling when you sell something they can taste or touch: beans, milk alternatives, pastries, cups. Bring a sample, buy a drink, and ask for two minutes.
What coffee shops buy
- Coffee. Roasters and green coffee importers. Flavour, consistency, price and whether the roaster supports them with training.
- Equipment and service. Espresso machines, grinders, brewers, water filtration, and the repair contracts behind them. A broken espresso machine stops the business.
- Food and milk. Pastry and bakery wholesale, dairy and plant-based milks, syrups.
- Packaging. Cups, lids, sleeves, branded bags.
- Point-of-sale and ordering. POS, online and mobile ordering, loyalty programs.
- Marketing and services. Local search, reviews, payment processing, insurance.
Using the ratings
Every one of the 801 listings has a Google rating, and the average is 4.39. For coffee shops, reviews say a lot. A highly rated shop with an active website is likely busy and a candidate for equipment upgrades, a second location, or better ordering tools. A shop with a lower rating may be more receptive to a better coffee supplier or equipment maintenance.
Where the coffee shops are
The list covers 13 states. Five have enough listings for their own page.
| State | Coffee shops |
|---|---|
| Texas | 230 |
| California | 158 |
| New York | 59 |
| Tennessee | 50 |
| Arizona | 49 |
| Florida | 38 |
Illinois and Michigan also have 38 each, Ohio 36, Indiana 34, Pennsylvania 31 and North Carolina 30.
The listings sit in big cities. New York City has 55 of New York's 59, Phoenix has all 49 in Arizona, and Memphis has 46 of Tennessee's 50. Texas is spread wider, across El Paso (45), Fort Worth (38), Houston (35), San Antonio (35), Austin (34) and Dallas (34). In California, Los Angeles (46), San Francisco (38), San Diego (37) and San Jose (34) lead.
For a rep who works one city, that concentration helps: the list for a single metro is short enough to visit every shop in a week or two.
The separate cafes category is worth searching as well, since many coffee businesses describe themselves that way.
Research each shop first
Every listing includes a website. Look for:
- whether they roast their own coffee or name their roaster,
- whether they serve food made in-house,
- whether they have more than one location,
- the owner's name, often on an "About" or "Our story" page.
A shop that names its current roaster is telling you who you are competing with. A shop with two or three locations is a larger account, and the owner may be at a different site from the one you call.
Building a coffee shop list
- Browse coffee shop leads by state and city. Search and filtering are free.
- Pick one city and read each shop's website.
- Unlock up to 50 listings a day on a free account, no card needed. At this size, a free account covers most cities in a day.
- Call or visit mid-afternoon on a weekday.
If some shop websites list an email, a short follow-up after a visit works well; follow CAN-SPAM and state rules. To export listings to a route planner or CRM, go unlimited for $3.99/month with CSV export.
Frequently asked questions
How many coffee shops does LeadQuasar list?
801 coffee shops in 13 states. Every listing has a phone number and website, and the average Google rating is 4.39.
Does the coffee shop list include owner emails?
No. These are business listings with phone, website, address and rating, with no email or contact name. The shop's website often names the owner.
When is the best time to contact a coffee shop owner?
Mid-afternoon on a weekday, after the morning rush and lunch. Avoid weekend mornings.
Which cities have the most coffee shops in the list?
New York City (55), Phoenix (49), Los Angeles (46), Memphis (46) and El Paso (45) lead.
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