Let's see - most people order one coffee or beverage when going to a coffee shop. If it's like a Panera you get a free refill. Otherwise, you might buy two. Average cost per drink = $2.00

At a sports bar - the average drink order is 3-4 drinks per person. At an average cost of $3-4/beer. So a coffee shop will generate $4.00/person and a sports bar will generate $12.00/person with often an appetizer order.

I think we all love coffee shops - but the margins are too low to realistically cover/rent expenses unless the churn/turnover is very high - which you tend to only get in dense settings [[e.g. Ren Cen/DMC Starbucks). I'm the first to admit they look quaint/cozy but are more often done as a "labor of love" than a viable business.