10 Best Places to Find Cool Coffee Mugs
Let’s be honest...drinking great coffee out of a boring mug is a crime against caffeination. If you’re looking to upgrade your mug game and start your mornings with style, this list is for you. From nostalgic finds to bold designs, here are the 10 best places to find cool coffee mugs, ranked from decent to downright legendary.
10. Thrift Stores
If you like the thrill of the hunt, thrift stores are full of surprise treasures. You might score a retro diner mug or a weird cat design from the '90s. Some of the coolest coffee mugs are hiding behind old teapots and souvenir cups.
9. Big Box Stores (Target, HomeGoods, etc.)
They’ve got rows of mugs and some seasonal gems—but most are mass-produced and forgettable. If you want truly cool coffee mugs, you’ll have to look a little deeper.
8. SICKmug.com
duh...
7. Craft Fairs & Pottery Markets
Support local and find something handmade. These markets are filled with mugs that have character, charm, and sometimes literal fingerprints. Every glaze drip tells a story. Very cool.
6. Grandma’s House
Yep. Grandma’s got taste. Her mug shelf is a time capsule of kitschy holiday mugs, fine china cups, and that one weird cow-shaped mug you secretly love. It’s nostalgia in ceramic form—and secretly some of the coolest mugs you'll find.
5. TikTok Shop
If you're on the hunt for cool coffee mugs with personality, TikTok Shop is full of small brands and artists selling directly to their growing fanbases. Expect novelty shapes, funny phrases, and designs you won’t see in stores.
4. Etsy
Still a top destination for handcrafted coffee mugs. You’ll find personalized options, funny designs, and some genuinely cool art mugs—just be ready to scroll through a sea of listings to find the gold.
3. SICKmug.com
Yup 🤙
2. Local Coffee Shops with Merch
Many indie cafés work with local artists to create mugs that match their aesthetic. If you’re already getting your daily brew there, check the merch shelf—you might find a cool coffee mug you can’t live without.
1. SICKmug.com
Our mission is to provide the sickest, the coolest, the most excellent coffee mugs on planet earth.
Final Sip:
There are plenty of mugs out there, but only a few truly cool ones. Whether you’re thrifting, shopping handmade, or checking out our shop, remember: life’s too short for boring mugs.