Homegrown coffee chain Barista Coffee has achieved a significant growth milestone with the opening of its 500th café at Shaguna More in Patna, marking a defining moment in the brand’s journey of building café culture in India. The launch also coincides with Barista completing 26 years of operations in the country.

Since its inception in 2000, Barista has evolved from one of India’s earliest organised coffee chains into a widely recognised café brand with a strong national footprint. Today, the brand operates 500 cafés across more than 165 cities, reflecting its consistent expansion beyond metro markets and its growing presence in tier 2 and tier 3 locations.

The decision to open the milestone café in Patna highlights Barista’s strategic focus on emerging urban centres, where rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation and an increasing appetite for premium café experiences are driving demand. These markets have become central to the brand’s next phase of growth.

Commenting on the achievement, Rajat Agrawal, CEO, Barista Coffee, said, “We are delighted to achieve another significant milestone in our growth journey with the launch of our 500th café in Patna. This launch reflects Barista’s continued commitment to the Indian coffee market and our steady expansion across regions. Over the last 26 years, quality and consistency have remained at the core of our brand, supported by the trust of our customers and the dedication of our teams and partners nationwide.”

With a balanced footprint across metros and smaller cities, Barista continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s leading homegrown coffee chains, while laying the foundation for sustained growth in the evolving café and beverage landscape.