Coffee lovers, rejoice! Recent data from Square showcases a thriving coffee culture across major U.S. cities, with remarkable growth in consumption that small business owners in the coffee sector will want to note. While California dominates the scene with the highest coffee prices, an encouraging trend is emerging: coffee consumption is not only increasing but gaining vigor in various urban markets.

According to the report, Los Angeles leads the charge with an average coffee price of $6.19, followed closely by San Diego at $6.12, and San Francisco at $5.96. Surprisingly, the price gap between the highest and lowest major markets is only 79 cents, with Austin boasting a more modest average of $5.40.…