Starbucks Coffee Poets Contest Winners

This year marked the eighth year we announced the winners of the Starbucks Coffee Poets poetry contest. This year’s call for entries, based on the theme “Fairy Tales with Foam,” encouraged creators to reflect in verse on what fairy tales mean today and how the stories we tell about ourselves and each other shape our self-image, our relationships, and our identities.

The 2026 competition once again received many strong and exciting entries, from which the professional jury selected five finalists. Instead of a traditional awards ceremony, the finalists had the opportunity to present their work during an interactive literature class on the Kürt Alternative High School’s “Create Hungarian!” theme day.

This year’s winner was Andrea Urbán, with her poem titled “Julianna and Mária and Klára and Andrea.”

We are proud to work with Starbucks Hungary on initiatives that provide a real platform for contemporary creators and foster new, inspiring connections between literature and the community.

Congratulations to all entrants and finalists! ☕📖