China's Luckin Coffee Opens First U.S. Locations in New York City

Chinese coffee giant makes bold move into Starbucks territory with NYC debut

Starbucks' Chinese rival Luckin Coffee entered the U.S. market this week, launching its first two locations in New York City.The locations at 755 Broadway in Greenwich Village and 800 6th Ave. in Chelsea, mark the company's first foray into capturing U.S. customers. One of its first patrons, in fact, drove 22 hours from Florida to New York just to be first in line, the company posted on Instagram this week. "THANK YOU to everyone who showed up a…

What is Luckin Coffee? Chinese Starbucks competitor opens first stores in THIS US state, offers affordable beverages

Luckin Coffee has launched in the U.S. with two stores in Manhattan, challenging Starbucks. It is known for its low-priced drinks and cashierless model in China

'A taste of China': Luckin Coffee’s US debut draws cheers from Chinese media and consumers

The Chinese coffee giant's entry into the US marks a new milestone for the company over its rival Starbucks, which has been seeing falling market shares in China.

I tried Luckin Coffee's first US location in NYC. Starbucks should watch out

Alice TecotzkyLuckin Coffee just opened its first US store and I sampled drinks, including a pineapple cold brew.Customers were stunned by the hugely discounted prices and generally pleased with the experience.As a coffee purist, I wasn't thrilled, but think Luckin Coffee could hurt Starbucks with its prices.Nothing says Tuesday morning like a mysteriously chunky, not entirely disappointing $2 pineapple cold brew.At least not if you're close to …

Chinese Starbucks competitor opens first stores in the US

The two new stores are both located in New York City

China’s largest coffee chain opens US locations