The greatest-ever coffee scenes in movies

There is nothing better than a coffee scene in a movie. Granted, it may not be the place where the most of the action takes place but someone serving up a coffee or sipping on one in a scene almost always means something is brewing.

As the following shows, coffee is key to some of the most interesting movie scenes of all time. From the first meeting of two active heavyweights on screen, to a masterclass in how to argue with a barista, by way of a superhero who gets his first taste of the good stuff, here are our picks of fantastic movie scenes where coffee played a vital part.

This list is sure to give you a caffeine-fuelled kick but if you feel that we have missed your favourite coffee scene out, then let us know below.

The greatest-ever coffee scenes in movies

Jimmy’s coffee making skills in Pulp FictionImage Credit: Miramax Films

Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino meeting for coffee in HeatImage Credit: Warner Bros

The ‘World’s Best Cup of Coffee’ in ElfImage Credit: New Line Cinema

Grabbing a coffee with explosive results in Children Of MenImage Credit: Universal Pictures

Even spies need their morning coffee in The Ipcress FileImage Credit: Rank Film Distributors

Coffee is just for closers in Glengarry Glen Rossand the rest is just perfect. Especially in the scene when Sheldon Levene (Lemon) is helping himself to coffee just as plucky upstart Blake (Baldwin) comes into shake up the company and make some sales. Needless to say, he isn't allowed to drink his coffee.Image Credit: New Line Cinema

In Thor, even superheroes can’t handle their coffeeImage Credit: Disney / Marvel

Dale Cooper’s 'damn good coffee' in Twin Peaks) is in this list. His love for a 'damned good coffee' in Twin Peaks is unrivalled as is his love of cherry pie. It's one constant in the strange world of Twin Peaks, where atrocious murders are committed, people speak backwards and a certain lady loves a log.Image Credit: Showtime Networks

Venti is 20! The 'big' coffee rant in Role ModelsImage Credit: Universal Pictures

Coffee, Breakfast at Tiffany's style) looking into the window at Tiffany's cup of coffee in one hand and pastry in another. It sums up the character of Golightly in seconds and marked the entrance of one of the most iconic book, and subsequently movie, characters of all time.Image Credit: Paramount Pictures

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