Coffee, cold brew sales slip as lattes, energy drinks surge

This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Consumption of premium, barista-crafted coffee beverages is on the rise, while orders of simple staple coffees, including cold brew, are falling, according to data released by Toast this week. Latte orders increased 4.0% in 2025, compared to 2024, while espresso shots rose by 3.3%. By contrast,, orders of regular drip coffee fell 3.3% and plain co ...