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Coffee shop menu template
A coffee shop menu built around the drinks board: espresso, filter, tea, sizes and milk options in clear columns of prices.
A coffee shop menu is a board you read in seconds
A coffee shop menu is not a long document. It is a list people scan while they stand at the counter, so what matters is the order and the spacing. This template puts the espresso drinks first, because that is what most people came for, then filter and cold drinks, then everything that is not coffee. Prices sit in one aligned column so the eye can run down the list and compare.
Which drinks to list
- Espresso drinks. List what your machine and your baristas make well: espresso, americano, cortado, flat white, latte, cappuccino. A mocha or a specialty drink goes at the end of the block.
- Filter and cold. Batch brew, a pour-over if you offer it, cold brew, iced latte. If a drink is only available hot or only iced, say so.
- Not coffee. Tea, chai, hot chocolate. Customers who do not drink coffee often come with someone who does.
Sizes without a mess
If you sell more than one cup size, do not add a row per size. Print the sizes once in the footnote or the tagline (for example “Small 8 oz, large 12 oz, large +0.75”) and keep one price per drink. The template’s footnote field is the place for it. Customers read the rule once and apply it to the whole list.
Milk and extras
Milk alternatives, extra shots and syrups are surcharges, not menu items, so they belong in a single line at the bottom. The sample shows the wording: price, each option, nothing hidden. Customers react badly to surcharges they find only on the receipt.
Which style to pick
The sample uses the modern minimal style, which keeps a drinks list light and legible. The chalkboard style looks like a barista’s board and works well for a counter print. The bold diner style is a good fit for a roastery with a loud brand. You can switch between them in the tool without retyping.
Dietary marks
V and VG marks on milk-based drinks only make sense if you say which milk is the default. The sample marks cold brew and filter as vegan because they contain only coffee and water; check your own, and note that sauces and syrups may contain dairy. Add a footnote asking customers to mention allergies.
Printing
One page on Letter or A4 is the right size for a counter stand or a window. Laminate it if it will get splashed.
Questions about this template
How many drinks should a coffee shop menu list?
Twelve to eighteen is plenty. Most orders come from the first five or six, so keep those at the top.
How do I show small and large sizes?
Write the size rule once in the footnote, such as “Large +0.75”, and keep one price per drink.
Where do milk alternatives go?
In one footnote line with the surcharge amount. They are options, not menu items.
Can I add food?
Yes. Add a Bites section in the tool. For a menu that is half coffee and half food, the cafe menu template is a closer start.