Coffee pre-order and collect app Cloosiv has launched to offer independent shops the chance to compete with the convenience of caffeine giant Starbucks. With people always keen to save time, apps like Cloosiv cater to busy coffee-drinkers who prefer to engage with smaller brands.

UberEats currently delivers tasty treats to around 70% of the US population. Looking to take the dining experience off the sofa and back into restaurants, the brand has launched a 'time-saving' dine-in option which allows users to order food in advance with their order ready upon arrival.

Americans have an intimate relationship with coffee, but the experimental tastes of Gens Y and Z have seen specialty blends soar, with the demand for cold brews heating up. Califia Farms caters to this crowd of caffeine fans, boasting a line of drinks that’s sustainable, convenient, and tasty.

Thanks to photogenic food, exceptional coffee, and an encouragingly laid-back atmosphere, Aussie-style cafés are proliferating across America. But while most such spots take pride in being one-offs, Bluestone Lane is a fast-growing chain that hopes to develop close local followings.