Third Wave Coffee plans to extend its reach further, aiming for a presence across 150 cafes in the upcoming two months. Credit: Ravi_Sharma1030/Shutterstock.

Third Wave Coffee has reached a significant milestone in its expansion by launching its 125th café. The outlet is in Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, APN News has reported.  

The coffee chain has expanded into 10 Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune.

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With a commitment to “quality, innovation, and fostering connections,” Third Wave Coffee combines speciality coffee with advanced brewing techniques and thoughtfully designed spaces.  

The brand aims to provide a distinctive experience for modern coffee enthusiasts through its single-origin coffees, cold brews and handcrafted menu items. 

It also focuses on creating community-centric spaces that host events and workshops to bring people together. 

Third Wave Coffee CEO Rajat Luthra stated: “What began with a dream to elevate the way India experiences coffee, has today evolved into something truly special, fueled by the love and support of our customers.  

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“Our journey with Third Wave Coffee has been a mission to deliver an exceptional coffee experience to more and more customers, wherever they are. From the onset, we have aimed to design ambiences where each visit to our café is as memorable as the coffee we serve.”  

Third Wave Coffee is noted for initiatives such as cafés managed by all-female teams and for recruiting differently abled team members.

In June 2024, the brand expanded its presence with 50 new stores in India, and plans 150 by the end of March 2025.  

The expansion included markets such as Bengaluru, the Delhi-National Capital Region, Mumbai and Hyderabad.