How popular isPeet's Coffee?
In September 2026, people searched for Peet's Coffee by name about 450,000 times in the United States, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.6% of all United States coffee chain searches, placing Peet's Coffee sixth out of six chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coffee chains, Peet's Coffee appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Peet's Coffee is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
StarbucksShare of searches 48.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Dunkin'Share of searches 38.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Dutch BrosShare of searches 6.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Tim HortonsShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Peet's CoffeeShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top coffee chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Peet's Coffee appeared in all three answers. Peet's Coffee is the third most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Starbucks1st
Dunkin'2nd
Peet's Coffee3rd
Dutch Bros4th
Caribou Coffee5th
Tim Hortons–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Starbucks3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Dunkin'3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Dutch Bros3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Peet's Coffee3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Caribou Coffee1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Tim Hortons0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about coffee chains
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which coffee chain is best in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best coffee chains in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best US coffee chain for iced coffee?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee shops”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee shop”
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 United States on October 22, 2026.
Which coffee chains compete with Peet's Coffee?
Share of searches by month for Starbucks, Dunkin', Dutch Bros, Tim Hortons, Peet's Coffee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Starbucks | Dunkin' | Dutch Bros | Tim Hortons | Caribou Coffee | Peet's Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.4% | 26.4% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.9% | 25.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.7% | 26.2% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.7% | 28.9% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.1% | 36.9% | 8.1% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.6% | 38.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.6% | 41.5% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 39.7% | 44.7% | 8% | 3.6% | 2% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.9% | 44.9% | 8% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.9% | 44.9% | 8% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 42.1% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.1% | 38.3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.1% | 13.6M | 0% | +4.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 38.3% | 10.8M | -18.1% | -3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.5% | 1.8M | -18.3% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.5% | 1M | -18% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.9% | 550K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 450K | -18.2% | -0.2 points |
48.1%
Held 1st. 13.6M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.
2.
Dunkin'38.3%
Held 2nd. 10.8M estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
6.5%
Held 3rd. 1.8M estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
3.5%
Held 4th. 1M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.9%
Held 5th. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.6%
Held 6th. 450K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Peet's Coffee and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Peet's Coffee
18 comparisons
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How has branded search demand for Peet's Coffee changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Peet's Coffee in the United States fell from 550K to 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Peet's Coffee’s share of searches among coffee chains in the United States held steady, from 1.2% to 1.6%.
How did search popularity change for United States coffee chains in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Starbucks gained share of searches among coffee chains in the United States, from 43.3% to 48.1%.

In September 2026, Dunkin' lost share of searches among coffee chains in the United States, from 42.1% to 38.3%.

In September 2026, Dutch Bros lost share of searches among coffee chains in the United States, from 7.1% to 6.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Peet's Coffee in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 450K in September 2026.
How are Peet's Coffee’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Peet's Coffee’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Peet's Coffee compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee chains | 6th of 6 | 1.6% | Shown above |
| Coffee brands | 1st of 15 | 40.9% | Show ranking |

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