America is in love with coffee. At Cowgirls Espresso, our baristas understand how important it is to not only serve the best drinks when customers need them, but to do it with flair and style. Our finesse is making headlines across the nation and the requests for franchising opportunities keep coming. So what's the ruckus about? CBS called us a "a marketing concept drawing customers and bringing them back for more, and more, and more."

What if We Wore Bikinis?

Seattle entrepreneur Lori Bowden founded Cowgirls Espresso knowing her kiosks would have to stand out in Seattle, the city of coffee. On one unusually hot summer day, an employee decided to wear a bikini top to stay cool, and within a couple weeks, Lori noticed a marked increase in sales. Soon at every stand, Bikini Wednesdays was a mainstay. Then Lori bought a stand near a military base, and started Military Mondays, which was soon followed by more theme days. The unstoppable buzz soon made national headlining news.

A Steaming Opportunity.

Americans spend upward of US$19 billion on coffee, making it one of the hottest industries today, according to a Gourmet Retailer report. We drink more coffee than any other nation, and those under the age of 34 are clamoring for something other than the standard cup of joe. "Consumers are reacting vigorously to the growing menu of coffee options on store shelves and in coffee shops," says Robert F. Nelson of the National Coffee Association of USA, Inc. "The more varieties there are, the more they seem to want." It's true. Getting your first coffee of the day is no longer a routine, but a treat. At Cowgirls Espresso, stopping by the stand is taken to a whole new level. But don't take our word for it. Read what customers had to say.

"Getting my morning coffee's become a fun activity. I always look forward to seeing my favorite baristas.
Andrew - Seattle, Washington

"I love chatting with the baristas. They're fun and relaxed, and that turns just an average morning into a great one."
Emma - Tukwila, Washington