Fresno, CA
The 10 best coffee shops in Fresno
By Coffely ·
Fresno’s coffee runs from the independent cafés of the Tower District to the drive-thrus that keep the Central Valley’s commuters going. With 89 coffee shops in our directory, more than any other California city, there’s plenty to choose from, and plenty of reviews to choose by.
We ranked the coffee shops in Fresno by their Google rating, weighted by how many people left one: 38,340 reviews in all. Each business counts once, however many locations it has. These are the 10 that came out on top.
Quick picks
- Best overall: Kuppa Joy Coffee House – Grand Cafe Fresno (4.8 stars, 383 reviews)
- Most reviewed: Dutch Bros Coffee (4.6 stars, 3,081 reviews)
- Local coffee shop open earliest: The Joy Thru – Kuppa Joy Coffee, opens at 6 AM on weekdays
- Local coffee shop open latest: Kuppa Joy Coffee House – Grand Cafe Fresno, until 9 PM on weekdays
The 10 best coffee shops in Fresno, ranked
1. Kuppa Joy Coffee House – Grand Cafe Fresno
4.8 out of 5 stars on Google from (383 reviews)8821 N Cedar AveIndependent
Open 7 AM–9 PM on weekdays. Closed Sunday. Also at 1900 N Echo Ave (4.7, 848 reviews), 6747 N Cedar Ave (4.7, 245 reviews) and 6011 N Palm Ave (4.6, 237 reviews).
2. The Frappe House at CrossCity
4.8 out of 5 stars on Google from (339 reviews)2777 E Nees AveIndependent
Open 7 AM–8 PM on weekdays.
3. Supri Coffee
4.8 out of 5 stars on Google from (126 reviews)1916 E Copper Ave · North Growth AreaIndependent
Open daily 8 AM–8 PM.
4. Alchemist Coffee Lab
4.7 out of 5 stars on Google from (336 reviews)1306 N Wishon Ave · Tower DistrictIndependent
Open 7 AM–2 PM on weekdays.
5. Sacred Heart Coffee
4.7 out of 5 stars on Google from (255 reviews)2011 Tuolumne St · Mural DistrictIndependent
Open 7 AM–4 PM on weekdays. Closed Sunday.
6. Dutch Bros Coffee
4.6 out of 5 stars on Google from (3,081 reviews)1831 E McKinley AveChain
The most-reviewed coffee shop in Fresno. Open 24 hours. Has a drive-thru. The best-rated of 8 Dutch Bros locations in Fresno.
7. Cafe Van Ness
4.7 out of 5 stars on Google from (91 reviews)3204 N Van Ness BlvdIndependent
Open 7 AM–2 PM on weekdays.
8. Cornerstone Coffee Company
4.6 out of 5 stars on Google from (323 reviews)1463 Fulton St · Mural DistrictIndependent
Open 7 AM–5 PM on weekdays. Closed Saturday.
9. Lanna Coffee Co – Coffee Roaster
4.8 out of 5 stars on Google from (31 reviews)617 Broadway St · DowntownIndependent
Open 9 AM–3 PM on weekdays. Closed weekends.
10. El Ranchito Cafe
5.0 out of 5 stars on Google from (16 reviews)417 W Shields AveIndependent
Open 6 AM–4 PM Tue–Sun. Closed Monday.
Best coffee in Fresno early in the morning and late at night
Of the 25 coffee shops in Fresno rated 4.5 or higher, these open first and close last on a typical weekday, not counting the 2 locations open 24 hours (Dutch Bros Coffee).
Open earliest
- Dutch Bros Coffee7090 N Palm Ave · FresnoOpens 5 AM
- The Joy Thru – Kuppa Joy Coffee6747 N Cedar Ave · FresnoOpens 6 AM
- El Ranchito Cafe417 W Shields Ave · FresnoOpens 6 AM
Open latest
- Dutch Bros Coffee7090 N Palm Ave · FresnoUntil 11 PM
- Kuppa Joy Coffee House – Grand Cafe Fresno8821 N Cedar Ave · FresnoUntil 9 PM
- The Frappe House at CrossCity2777 E Nees Ave · FresnoUntil 8 PM
53 coffee shops in Fresno open by 6 AM on at least one day, and 25 stay open until 10 PM or later. See them all on the early birds in Fresno list, or coffee shops open early across California.
Local coffee shops vs chains in Fresno
9 of the 10 best are independent. Across the city, local coffee shops average 4.48 stars against 4.12 for chain locations.
| Coffee shops | Average rating | Rated 4.5+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local | 41 | 4.48 | 54% |
| Chains | 48 | 4.12 | 15% |
The biggest chain in Fresno is Starbucks, with 38 locations averaging 4.04 stars. Our local coffee shops in California page leaves the chains out.
How Fresno compares with the rest of California
Fresno ranks #12 of the 16 California cities with 15 or more coffee shops in our directory by average rating. Eureka leads with 4.64.
| Coffee shops | Average rating | Rated 4.5+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 89 | 4.28 | 33% |
| All of California | 1,180 | 4.38 | 47% |
See the best coffee shops in California, ranked the same way across all 240 cities and towns.
How we ranked them
- Shops are ranked by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews: each counts as if it also had 50 reviews at 4.4 stars. A 4.9 from 700 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 8.
- Several locations of one business count once, under their best-rated location. A shop needs a 4.5 rating or higher to make the list.
- Google lists Boba Addict (a boba tea shop), Bobaology – Tea Haus (a boba tea shop), Teazer World Tea Market -- River Park (a tea room), and Teazer World Tea Market--Tower District (a tea room) as coffee shops. We left them out.
- Ratings, reviews and hours come from public Google Maps listings, last updated in October 2026. Hours change, so check with the shop before you go. How the directory is built.
Fresno coffee shops: FAQ
What is the best coffee shop in Fresno?
By Google rating weighted by number of reviews, Kuppa Joy Coffee House – Grand Cafe Fresno (4.8 stars, 383 reviews), followed by The Frappe House at CrossCity and Supri Coffee.
Which coffee shop in Fresno has the most reviews?
Dutch Bros Coffee at 1831 E McKinley Ave, with 3,081 Google reviews and a 4.6 rating.
Which coffee shops in Fresno open earliest?
Among the best-rated, Dutch Bros Coffee opens at 5 AM, The Joy Thru – Kuppa Joy Coffee opens at 6 AM, and El Ranchito Cafe opens at 6 AM on weekdays. 53 coffee shops in Fresno open by 6 AM on at least one day.
Are there coffee shops open late in Fresno?
25 coffee shops in Fresno stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night, including Dutch Bros Coffee, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Dutch Bros Coffee.
How many coffee shops are there in Fresno?
Our directory lists 89 coffee shops in Fresno, more than any other California city: 41 independent and 48 chain locations. All coffee shops in Fresno