Campos Coffee vs Merlo Coffee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Campos Coffee had more branded searches than Merlo Coffee among coffee chains in Australia. Campos Coffee had about 14,800 branded searches, while Merlo Coffee had 6,600. Campos Coffee made up 4.9% of all coffee chain searches we track, and Merlo Coffee accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coffee chains, Campos Coffee and Merlo Coffee each appeared in two of the four answers. Campos Coffee was mentioned before Merlo Coffee in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Campos Coffee, about 2 searches for every 1 for Merlo Coffee
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Campos Coffee, named ahead of Merlo Coffee in 2 of 2 answers
Follow Campos Coffee vs Merlo Coffee and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top coffee chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Campos Coffee and Merlo Coffee were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Campos Coffee was listed before Merlo Coffee in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
The Coffee Club2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Campos Coffee2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Dôme Café2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Merlo Coffee2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Zarraffa's Coffee1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Muffin Break1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Gloria Jean's1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Starbucks0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about coffee chains
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which coffee chain has the best coffee in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best coffee chains in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which café chain in Australia is best for a quick coffee and snack?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee shops”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Is Campos Coffee or Merlo Coffee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Campos Coffee and Merlo Coffee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight coffee chains we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Campos Coffee, Merlo Coffee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Starbucks | Zarraffa's Coffee | The Coffee Club | Muffin Break | Campos Coffee | Dôme Café | Merlo Coffee | Gloria Jean's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.9% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.1% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 4% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.29% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 15.5% | 7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.3% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.8% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.1% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 56% | 16.8% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 2.3% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 58.4% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.38% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.2% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.2% | 16.2% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.2% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.4% | 16.3% | 10.9% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 0.43% |
How has the Campos Coffee and Merlo Coffee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Campos Coffee was ahead of Merlo Coffee in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Campos Coffee’s share of searches among coffee chains in Australia moved from 5.5% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merlo Coffee’s share of searches among coffee chains in Australia moved from 1.6% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for Australia coffee chains in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Campos Coffee lost share of searches among coffee chains in Australia, from 5.6% to 4.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Campos Coffee’s and Merlo Coffee’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Campos Coffee
1 branded search term
- campos coffee
Merlo Coffee
1 branded search term
- merlo coffee
Other head-to-heads among coffee chains
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.