The Best-Selling Coffee Syrup Flavors
If you’re opening a cafe it’s likely you have a million questions running through your head. Questions like how do I make cold brew? What size drinks are the best-selling? Where should I get my beans from? How should I schedule my staff? What POS should I use? What are the most popular syrup flavors on the market right now?
As you know, companies like Torani and Monin are some of the most popular syrup brands out there for cafes around the globe. Their selections include 50+ unique flavors including some that are not made for coffee (like Hawaiian Island). Keep reading to discover the five most popular coffee syrup flavors and why you should have them at your cafe.
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#1 Simple Syrup
People tend to underestimate simple syrup, but it’s genuinely one of the simplest syrups (no pun intended) to have in your coffee offering. It’s a great sweetener alternative to cane sugar or raw sugar, especially favored in iced drinks. Why? Well, it blends way better than sugar crystals, giving your beverages a perfect mix without separation.
#2 Vanilla
Vanilla, a timeless classic, is the heart of what could become one of your best-selling drinks: the Vanilla Ice Latte.
Again, it can be purchased from one of the big brands like Torani or Monin, but it can also be made in-house for pennies compared to the pre-made!
#3 Caramel
Caramel is a coffee classic, gaining fame nationwide thanks to the Iced Caramel Macchiato. It is also home to other classics including the Caramel Brûlée Coffee & the Butterscotch Caramel Blended Iced Coffee. Caramel is an excellent choice for a (more sweet) sweetener, and it's definitely a must-have for your cafe.
#4 Hazelnut
Hazelnut has become incredibly trendy in the past decade, thanks to various brands, coffee shops, and cafes incorporating it into their offerings. Shoutout to Nutella for making it super mainstream!
While hazelnut can’t complete with classic syrups like vanilla, it opens a world of possibilities for unique drinks.
#5 Sugar-Free Vanilla
Given that vanilla ranks high among the best-selling syrups in U.S. coffeehouses, we strongly recommend purchasing a sugar free vanilla syrup. By offering sugar-free vanilla, you’re able to accommodate all patrons who may have diet restrictions.
These five creamers will undoubtedly provide your coffee shop with a solid starting point. As your cafe grows, you can consider adding more syrups to your offerings!