Top 10 Coolest Coffee Scenes in Films

Coffee is part of American culture by now, and it's no surprise that it takes part in our movie history, even in some of the most iconic scenes ever filmed.

Coffee...it is part of our morning routines, part of our social gatherings, it can be served at any meal and event, even funerals! It has become such a staple that if someone says ‘’hot beverage’’ you’ll more often than not, think of a steaming, dark cuppa Joe.

In that order of ideas, Coffee is so popular and is so related with our culture that we’ve been putting it on film ever since the very first movies, and it has resulted in some truly iconic and top notch scenes, here is the official That Coffee Roasters TOP 10 COOLEST COFFEE SCENES IN FILMS.


Number 10: The ‘’Foamy Latte’’ Scene from ZOOLANDER. (2001).
It is exaggerated, it is ridiculous, it is an stereotypical example of what an undesirable boss looks like. It’s none other than this scene acted by Will Ferrell (in the role of Mugatu, the fashion world villain of the film), in which he graphicly describes to his assistant the effects that milk causes to him, ordering that he never makes him lattes again, and scaring him (in a comical way) afterwards.

Number 09: Kato’s ‘’Coffee machine’s scene’’ from THE GREEN HORNET. (2011)
This impressive scene involved a nearly Over-sized hand-built coffee maker, which Kato (Jay Chou) used to make an espresso. The most satisfying part, however, was his ability to quickly and confidently finish it with a fancy, wavy milk-pour. 

Number 08: Amélie ‘’covering for a friend’’ scene from AMÉLIE (2001)
In order to bring her friends together, Amélie(Audrey Tautou) takes the innocent approach of spilling hot coffee on Georgette and tricking her into barging into the restroom while the character of Joseph is inside. The momentary scalding turns for the best in the end, as Amélie vents some loud steam to cover up the sounds of her friend’s ecstasy

Number 07: Kujan’s ‘’coffee mess’’ scene from THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995)
Nothing gives a buzz of tension to a scene like a coffee cup shattering on the floor; but doing it three times in a row? Agent Kujan (Chazz Palminteri) makes an absolute mess by throwing his coffee mugs all over the floor on the final scene of “The Usual Suspects,” and it’s one of the great “a-ha!” moments in all film history. 

Number 6: Tommy’s ‘’coffee to go’’ scene from GOODFELLAS (1990)
Stacks (Samuel L. Jackson) get an unexpected visit when Tommy (Joe Pesci) shows up to shoot him straight in the head, the shocks lies partially on Tommy and his relaxed attitude, asking a friend Frank Sivero character to make a pot of coffee. After the hit, Tommy tells Frankie to make the coffee to go and then nags him for not understanding that the whole request was a joke.

Number 05: Travolta’s ‘’ThankS for the coffee’’ scene from SWORDFISH (2001).
There is not much to say about this new millenium film, but the pizzazz and cockiness that John Travolta exudes while finishing a black espresso and standing up from the table where he’s surrounded by FBI agents and simply telling them that he has to ‘’jet’’ and thanking them for the coffee cannot be denied, the nerve on that man is as strong as that coffee!

Number 04: The ‘’coffee shop fake phone call’’ scene from BEFORE SUNRISE (1995)
This movie from the late 90’s stars Ethan Hawke and is  part of a romantic drama trilogy. It talks about Jesse, a young American, who meets Celine, a French student, on a train going to Vienna. In this iconic scene, they admit their love for each other while having a coffee, while sharing an imaginary phone conversation. 

Numer 03: ‘’Good cop vs. Evil Mafia boss’’ scene from HEAT (1995)
De Niro plays the villain of the film and on this particular scene, he sees his adversary face to face, and even have a cup of coffee and discuss their conflict (between the occasional threat) over a cup of joe just like anyone else, De Niro also has one of the most intense lines on the film in this scene, saying to the cop he’s meeting with: ‘’What if you do got me boxed in and I gotta put you down? Cause no matter what, you will not get in my way. We’ve been face to face, yeah. But I will not hesitate. Not for a second.’’

Number 02: The ‘’Knock it off’’ Tarantino cameo from PULP FICTION (1994)
Travolta and Jackson, what an iconic duo, and they get to share a scene with the director Quentin Tarantino, and also share a ‘’gourmet’’ cup of coffee with him, right before he starts berating them for their incompetence and prior actions on the film, the dialogues make the scene just unforgettable.

Number 01: The opening scene from BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961)
This particular scene made history biy its own, we not only get to see the Hollywood Icon Audrey Hepburn, we get to see her in her most glamorous ensemble ever, that marvelous black gown with matching gloves and a pearl necklace that went on forever, non satisfied by that, she breaks that dashing debonair look by having a croissant an a coffee out of a paper bag from a  coffee shop and eating them just like anyone else, proving that any girl can have her very own cinderella story….after her morning coffee, of course.

What are you waiting for? Go home, make yourself a big pot of coffee and have a movie marathon, watching all these amazing films! This list was brought by your servers on That Coffee Roasters! Don’t hesitate on following us on our social media and comment on the section below.

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Documentaries to Learn All About Coffee

Coffee's world is more complex than you think.

If we had to encapsulate all that coffee is in one single film, one of two things would happen: either we would have to leave too many things out, or the final result would be longer than the entirety of the Lord of the Rings trilogy + deleted scenes + commentaries. You know what? Let’s add a little bit of Gone with the wind to that formula. Mmm, yes, that seems about right. Coffee is both a personal and a cultural experience, so there are simply just too many stories, too many dreams, to tell them all in one place. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be like that. These filmmakers have taken the job to tell the story of this charming beverage one film at a time. Today we’ve seized the opportunity to bring the best documentaries about coffee to the table.

Black Gold (2006)

Directed by Marc and Nick Francis, this feature-length documentary takes an in-depth look at the world of coffee production and trade. It follows the story of coffee farmers in Ethiopia, where they talk about their lives, pray for better prices, and explain that they may have to stop producing coffee because it doesn’t pay well.

On the other hand, a stark contrast is made with sights of the coffee scene in first world countries. Even though social critic is fairly clear in this documentary, the film doesn’t get too political and lets the audience draw its own conclusions. It’s a very intimate look into the world of coffee production in rural societies and leaves you wanting to learn more and more about how there’s still so much room to improve that industry.

Aroma of Heaven (2014)

A documentary about coffee production in Indonesia, Aroma of Heaven tells the story of a world that’s 300 years old. Traditional farmers, leaders, intellectuals, men, and women, all come together to think and talk about the rich culture of Indonesian coffee. On its website, this documentary is described: “more than just describing the origin of the flavor of coffee, more than just trends and lifestyle of coffee drinking, Biji Kopi Indonesia is an utterly engaging documentary film that poses the provocative question: how well do we know the coffee that we consume every day?”

A small and very curious crew, directed by Budi Kurniawan, took the job of exploring the country to understand their coffee origins. Tradition, culture, arts, faith, and indigenous beliefs contributed to Indonesia's coffee history.

A Film about Coffee (2014)

A Film About Coffee follows the production of coffee from farms in Honduras and Rwanda until its global consumption. Listening to farmers, buyers, roasters, and baristas about the crop’s economic and environmental implications both locally and abroad, the narrative travels to coffee shops in Tokyo, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and New York, with stops in between. Dropping in on artisanal cafes to investigate how each prepares its own unique cup, this film opens a window into the little-understood world of specialty coffee.

The Coffee Man (2016)

The Coffee Man explores the extraordinary world of specialty coffee and the lengths one man will go to for finding his coffee nirvana. The journey follows the story of Sasa, an immigrant from war-torn Bosnia who found international acclaim of a different kind when he first moved to Australia in 1996, by representing his new country at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Meeting heroes, such as Cathy Freeman, gave Sasa a taste of victory that would live with him until 15 years later, when he outclassed competitors from 52 countries to win 2015 World Barista Championship (WBC) title in Seattle.

The Coffee Man takes the viewer from the farm to the cup of coffee and the dizzying heights of international competition. An event where Sasa will win at any cost, even if that requires smuggling Australian milk through US customs to attain the perfect flavor profile.

To date, The Coffee Man has screened in over 200 venues in 40+ countries and has been translated into 11 languages. It’s a different film from the more traditional ones we’ve seen on this list. So will you give them a go? Let us know in the comments what you thought and stick with us for more content!

Learn all there is to know and appreciate the art of coffee production.

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