5 Highest Quality Coffee Chains in the US

3. The Human Bean      

Rating: 4.5       

Number of Ratings: 423

The Human Bean is a predominantly western chain, gradually expanding its presence to the east, offering drive-thru espresso and coffee beverages to customers. The company takes pride in its coffee sourcing initiative, Farm Friendly Direct, which focuses on cultivating enduring relationships with coffee farmers and promoting sustainable practices. Through this program, farmers are paid above-market prices to support investments in local community infrastructure projects. Distinctively, The Human Bean does not require franchisees to pay ongoing royalties or marketing fees. Instead, the company generates revenue through the sale of coffee and supplies to its franchisees. Established in Ashland, Oregon, in 1998, with franchising starting in 2002, the number of Human Bean locations has steadily increased over the past decade, reaching 250+ outlets at present, and all are situated within the United States.