Methodology & Notes
Data collected via in-person visits, café websites, and social media during January–February 2026. Prices marked * are estimates; verified prices are from official menus or direct observation. N/A indicates a drink is not offered at that venue.
- Filter refers to batch brew or single-cup pour-over. Americano is shown separately — some venues offer only one or the other.
- High-street chains (Costa, Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Greggs) are excluded.
Key Implications for Stray Coast Coffee
- North Star’s dominance across all five towns represents a clear opportunity for a local Harrogate-based roaster.
- Verified flat white pricing ranges from £3.50–£3.95 — higher than initial estimates suggested.
- Knaresborough and Ripon have fewer specialty-focused cafés, presenting less competitive wholesale territory.
- Starbeck and Wetherby are underserved by specialty coffee — potential machine rental territory.