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50 Brew-tiful Coffee Jokes To ‘Espres’so Your Love of Caffeine

Written By: author image Simon Ritchie
author image Simon Ritchie

We love a good coffee joke here at CoffeeOtter, so we thought why not start a list of our very favorite coffee jokes that are perfect for every occasion!

The best coffee jokes serve as a reminder that even our daily cup of joe can be a great opportunity to relax, take a few minutes out for ourselves and have a chance to have a good laugh. 

The coffee jokes we’ve included below are lighthearted, poking fun at the various aspects of the coffee culture we all love, from the passionate barista to the daily commuter clutching their paper cup.

So, proceed, indulge in this brew of humor, and let these tried and tested jokes add a spoonful of laughter to your day’s cup.

Let us know if we’re missing some of your favorite coffee jokes and we’ll add them to our guide to share the good vibes with everyone. 

Brewing Up Laughter With Top Coffee Jokes

Welcome everyone, it’s time for a steaming selection of coffee jokes, frothy puns, and espresso one-liners sure to bring a smile to your face. Some of these jokes feel as old as the history of coffee itself. 

Classic Coffee Humor

  • Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.
  • Why are all the coffee jokes always stale? They’re always being roasted.

Espresso and Beans Jokes

  • How does an espresso keep up with current events? It follows the presso-political debates.
  • Why couldn’t the coffee bean chase the espresso? Because it was de-calf-inated!

Latte Laughs

  • Latte rule #1: Better latte than never.
  • What’s a barista’s favorite spell? “Latte be!”

Coffee Jokes For The Daily Grind

  • Why did the coffee look so down? It had a rough day at the daily grind.
  • Procaffeinating: the tendency to not start anything until you’ve had a cup of coffee.

Barista Banter

  • What’s a barista’s favorite morning mantra? Rise and grind!
  • How do baristas say goodbye? “Mugs and kisses!”

Pressing Puns

  • Why didn’t the French press apply for a job? It was pressed for time.
  • What do you call a well-mannered French press? A proper-coffee-nality.
  • What’s a barista’s favorite morning exercise? The French press

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Coffee Culture Comedy

Coffee Jokes Shop Gags

At your local café, your barista might serve up a smile with a side of sarcasm. They might even ask if you want to hear a joke about their freshly ground coffee before warning it’s a little coarse…

Another popular gag revolves around the hipster who burned their tongue because they drank their coffee before it was cool…

Coffee Jokes and Pop Culture

Pop culture and coffee blend like milk and espresso. A favorite Beatles tune in a coffee shop might be “Latte Be,” while down the road, they might be playing “No Woman, No Chai,” an homage to the renowned Bob Marley song.

For the witches and wizards among us, the Harry Potter series could inspire a new blend—the “Espresso Patronum!”

A coffee joke for the coffeeholic Beatlemaniac? Why did The Beatles start a coffee farm? Because they believed in ‘All You Need is Love’ and a good cup of Joe every morning.

Dating & Relationships

The best coffee quotes often find their way into the complex world of dating and relationships. After all, good days do start with coffee—and sometimes, so do coffee dates.

Some say that divorce is like a coffee grinder, it turns something great into something bitter… But for those who are meant to bean together, there could be nothing better than sharing a morning cup—perhaps a bold Sumatra—with each other.

A coffee joke for the hopeful romantic? Why don’t we make like two beans in the summer and go on a steamy coffee date?

International Coffee Quips

The international appreciation of coffee can be found in every corner of the globe, with each culture infusing its unique humor into the beloved beverage. From the streets of Italy to the mountains of Indonesia, coffee jokes and puns abound, showcasing the universal language of laughter seamlessly blended with the rich tapestry of local coffee cultures.

Coffee Jokes Around the World

  • Italy: Italians take their espresso seriously, but that doesn’t stop them from joking, “How does an Italian barista file his taxes? With a tax espresso.
  • Brazil:Why don’t Brazilian coffee beans joke around? They can’t afford to clown in such a robust-a market.
  • Indonesia: Blessed with acres of coffee plantations, Indonesians might say, “At our coffee farm, we always maintain a positive altitude.
  • France: In France, where the coffee is as sophisticated as the people, you might hear, “How does a French press say goodbye? Au revoir-m!

Language and Local Flavors

  • Mocha Puns: The word mocha itself is a pun playground. “Did you hear about the new romantic comedy? It’s called ‘Mocha Ado About Nothing.’
  • Coffee Puns about Music: Music and coffee lovers might appreciate “Bach’s favorite coffee was a Baroque-and-roll blend, best enjoyed at ‘Cantata’ o’clock.
  • Mocha Love: For the perfect love and coffee mix, “It’s a mocha made in heaven,” is a sweet sentiment.
  • Affogato: Italians with a sense of humor might quip, “You scream, I scream, we all scream for… affogato?

Musical Mocha

Coffee puns and music often create the perfect harmony. For instance, Bob Marley might have been a coffee lover, with a song like “One Love,” where every “latte” thing is gonna be alright.

Lady Gaga fans would appreciate that they’ve got a “Bad Romance” with anyone who talks to them before their morning coffee. This sounds just like the CoffeeOtter team! 

Historical Hilarity

You could even imagine Henry VIII at the court proclaiming that he loves his coffee with such fervence, it could lead to a decap-puccino situation. The history of coffee surely saw the Titanic’s first-class passengers sipping their brew, claiming it’s unsinkable—just like their mood before their morning cup.

Animal Anecdotes

Imagine a rabbit with a caffeine habit, hopping along, looking for its next coffee fix. It makes you wonder if a viperactive snake would be even more energized with a latte in its coils.

Miscellaneous Mix

Procrastination takes on new meaning with “procaffeinating”—the act of delaying tasks until we’ve had our daily coffee. Some claim their blood type is coffee, while others feel like adulting is easier when their cup is full. For some, coffee is cheaper than therapy, and a good laugh over a coffee pun can be just the pick-me-up we all need if it’s provinf to be a tricky day on planet earth! 

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Our Top 50 Coffee Jokes – Which is your favorite?

What’s a coffee’s favorite karaoke song? “Hit Me With Your Best Shot!”


How does a coffee show its love? It says, “Words cannot espresso how much you mean to me!”


Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.


How did the hipster burn his tongue? He drank his coffee before it was cool.


Why don’t snakes drink coffee? Because it makes them viperactive.


What’s a barista’s favorite morning mantra? Rise and grind!


Why did the coffee bean keep checking its watch? Because it was pressed for time.


What do you call a sad cup of coffee? A depresso.


Why did the coffee go to school? It wanted to improve its latte-tude.


How does Moses make his coffee? Hebrews it.


Why was the espresso so optimistic? Because it always looked at the mug half full.


What’s the opposite of coffee? Sneezy.


How is divorce like an espresso? It’s bitter and expensive.


What did the Italian say to the coffee? Espresso yourself!


Why don’t coffee beans talk to each other? Because they might spill the beans.


What do you call it when you steal someone’s coffee? Mugging.


Why was the coffee so cold? Because it sat in the mug too long.


How do you know if you’ve had enough coffee? You channel surf faster without the remote.


What do you call a cow who’s just given birth? De-calf-inated!


What’s a coffee’s favorite spell? Espresso Patronum!


Why did the coffee bean keep bragging? Because it had a latte going for it.


What did the coffee say to its date? “Hey, brew-tiful.”


Why did the coffee taste like mud? Because it was ground a couple of minutes ago.


What’s a barista’s favorite exercise? The French press.


Why are all the beans on the floor? Because someone spilled the beans!


What do you call a coffee that’s shocked? A cup of joe!


Why did the latte stop arguing? It didn’t want to espresso too much.


What do you call a well-balanced coffee? A per-fect blend.


Why was the espresso machine flashy? Because it liked to espresso itself.


What’s a coffee’s least favorite weather? A frappe-storm.


How are coffee beans like kids? They’re always getting grounded!


Why did the coffee break up with the sugar? It found someone sweeter.


What’s a barista’s favorite morning ritual? The daily grind.


Why did the coffee taste like a penny? Because it was brewed in a percolator.


Why was the coffee pot so smart? It knew how to keep the grounds.


What did the coffee addict say to his doctor? “I don’t have a problem with coffee. I have a problem without it!”


Why was the espresso so good at hockey? It always had the best shots.


What’s a coffee’s favorite movie? The Green Mile… it’s full of beans.


Why don’t coffee beans ever gossip? Because they don’t want to espresso the wrong thing.


What did the coffee say after a workout? “That was a real grind.”


Why do baristas often make good cyclists? Because they know how to pump the pedals.


What’s worse than finding a worm in your coffee? Finding half a worm.


How does a coffee pot feel at the end of the day? Depresso.


Why did the coffee taste like soil? Because it was ground.


What’s a coffee’s favorite hobby? Roasting.


Why did the java file a lawsuit? It got roasted.


Why do some coffees taste like beets? Because they are root-espressos.


What kind of coffee was served on the Titanic? Sanka.


Why was the coffee so flirty? It couldn’t help but hitting on the cream.


How does a coffee lover say goodbye? “See you latte!”

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