Chinaâs largest coffee chain opens US locations | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmber RaikenWednesday 02 July 2025 00:29 BSTAddicted to coffee? It's in your genesLuckin Coffee, China's largest Coffee chain, has officially opened its first two U.S. locations in Manhattan, New York City.The expansion marks Luckin Coffee's entry into the American market, intensifying its competition with Starbucks, particularly given their rivalry in China.To celebrate the opening, the new stores offered special deals, including free tote bags for early customers and $1.99 drinks for first-time app users.Luckin Coffee, founded in 2017, has rapidly grown to over 22,000 locations in China and also operates in Singapore, known for its mobile app-based ordering.While Luckin Coffee's model in China is largely cashless, its New York City stores comply with local regulations prohibiting cashless businesses.In fullChinese Starbucks competitor opens first stores in the USThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in