The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops of 2024: A Definitive Guide to Global Coffee Excellence

The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops of 2024: A Definitive Guide to Global Coffee Excellence

The global coffee community has its newest compass for exceptional brews: The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops of 2024, unveiled recently  by The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops. This prestigious ranking, the first of its kind, spotlights cafés redefining coffee culture through innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to quality. From Sydney’s specialty coffee pioneers to Kyoto’s minimalist masters, the list is a passport to the planet’s most extraordinary coffee experiences.

A Global Journey Through Coffee

The 2024 ranking spans six continents, celebrating cafés that excel in bean sourcing, roasting artistry, brewing precision, and customer-centric ethos. Judges evaluated over 1,000 nominees, weighing factors like sustainability practices, creative menus, and the ability to foster community. The result? A mosaic of coffee excellence that mirrors the diversity of the global coffee scene.

Toby’s Estate Claims the Crown

Topping this year’s list is Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters (Sydney, Australia), a titan of the third-wave coffee movement. Praised for its farm-to-cup transparency and velvety flat whites, Toby’s Estate has long been a pilgrimage site for coffee connoisseurs. Founder Toby Smith attributes the win to “honoring the farmer’s craft while pushing boundaries in roasting technology.”

Close behind is Arkansas-based Onyx Coffee Lab (#2, USA), lauded for its experimental processing methods and seasonal single-origin offerings. Europe’s highest entry, Gota Coffee Experts (#3, Austria), wowed judges with its zero-waste ethos and avant-garde coffee cocktails.

Regional Standouts & Rising Stars

The list reveals fascinating trends:

  • Asia-Pacific dominance: Australia alone claims 10 spots, including Proud Mary Coffee (#4) and Calere Coffee (#28). Singapore’s Apartment Coffee (#6) shines with its intimate omakase-style tastings.
  • Latin America’s rise: Colombia’s Tropicalia Coffee (#10) and Peru’s Coffee Busters Roastery (#54) highlight the region’s shift from bean exporter to specialty coffee innovator.
  • Sustainability champions: Hola Coffee Lagasca (#12, Spain) and Connect Coffee Roasters (#68, Kenya) earned acclaim for empowering local farmers through direct trade.

Notable Entries & Hidden Gems

  • Tim Wendelboe (#5, Norway): The Oslo micro-roastery continues to set the gold standard for Nordic light roasts.
  • Koffee Mameya Kakeru (#24, Japan): Tokyo’s cult-favorite, where baristas prescribe bespoke blends like coffee sommeliers.
  • Endiro Coffee (#93, Uganda): A social enterprise uplifting women farmers while serving bold African single-origins.

The New Coffee Frontiers

Emerging markets made bold statements:

  • Africa: South Africa’s Espressolab (#11) and Ethiopia’s Galani Coffee (#46) spotlight the continent’s untapped potential.
  • Middle East: Dubai’s One Life Kitchen & Café (#23) blends specialty coffee with Levantine-inspired pairings.
  • Eastern Europe: Slovenia’s Crno Zrno (#31) and Romania’s Bob Coffee Lab (#47) prove innovation thrives beyond traditional hubs.

Sustainability & Social Impact

Nearly 40% of ranked cafés prioritize eco-conscious practices, from Seven Seeds (#80, Australia)’s carbon-neutral roasts to Café Nativo (#43, Honduras)’s reforestation initiatives. Guatemala’s Entre Volcanes (#77) even partners with volcanologists to grow beans in mineral-rich volcanic soil.

The Full List: A Call to Explore

While the top 10 dominate headlines, the ranking’s true value lies in its diversity. From the steampunk vibes of Stumptown Coffee Roasters (#53, USA) to the serene minimalism of Kawa (#7, France), each café tells a unique story.

Coffee lovers, take note: This list isn’t just about caffeine—it’s about connection. As judge and Q-grader María Fernández notes, “These shops are bridges between cultures, turning a daily ritual into a global dialogue.”

Full List of the Top 100 Coffee Shops in 2024

  1. Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters – Australia
  2. Onyx Coffee LAB – USA
  3. Gota Coffee Experts – Austria
  4. Proud Mary Coffee – Australia
  5. Tim Wendelboe – Norway
  6. Apartment Coffee – Singapore
  7. Kawa – France
  8. Coffee Anthology – Australia
  9. Story of Ono – Malaysia
  10. Tropicalia Coffee – Colombia
  11. Espressolab – South Africa
  12. Hola Coffee Lagasca – Spain
  13. Casa Canela – Venezuela
  14. Alquimia Coffee – El Salvador
  15. Kross Coffee Roasters – Greece
  16. MOK Coffee – Belgium
  17. Prevail Coffee – USA
  18. Yardstick – The Philippines
  19. Veneziano Coffee Roasters – Australia
  20. Puku Puku – Peru
  21. Savaya Coffee Market – USA
  22. Three Monkeys Coffee – Peru
  23. One Life Kitchen & Café – United Arab Emirates
  24. Koffee Mameya Kakeru – Japan
  25. Nomad Frutas Selectas – Spain
  26. Faro – Italy
  27. Coffea Guatemala – Guatemala
  28. Calere Coffee – Australia
  29. 7g Roaster – Portugal
  30. Panther Coffee – USA
  31. Crno Zrno – Slovenia
  32. Workshop – UK
  33. La Cabra – Denmark
  34. Push x Pull – USA
  35. Meet LAB Coffee – Turkey
  36. Fuku – Netherlands
  37. Exchange Coffee – Australia
  38. Strut Coffee – Korea
  39. Coffeewerk + Press – Ireland
  40. The Miners Coffee – Czech Republic
  41. DeLafinca Specialty Coffee – Nicaragua
  42. Café Nativo – Honduras
  43. Espresso Alchemy – China
  44. Presta Coffee Roasters – USA
  45. 43.12 Coffee – Bulgaria
  46. Bob Coffee Lab – Romania
  47. Domestique – USA
  48. Bouche – Belgium
  49. The Golden Pig – Honduras
  50. Galani Coffee – Ethiopia
  51. El Terrible Juan Café – Mexico
  52. Stumptown Coffee Roasters – USA
  53. Thirty5ive Marrakech – Morocco
  54. Oh Martine – Switzerland
  55. D·Origen Coffee Roasters Barcelona – Spain
  56. Ome by Spacebar Coffee – Malaysia
  57. Café Grumpy – USA
  58. Barista Coffee House – Argentina
  59. Coffee Busters Roastery – Peru
  60. Holaste! Specialty Coffee – Chile
  61. El Unión Coffee – The Philippines
  62. Rocket Coffee – New Zealand
  63. The Dude Specialty Coffee – Macedonia
  64. Ninina – Argentina
  65. Café de Reyes – Guatemala
  66. Seeds Coffee Company – USA
  67. Silk City Coffee – USA
  68. Cafetano Coffee Roasters – Honduras
  69. Origen Tostadores de Café – Peru
  70. Fonzie Abbott – Australia
  71. Vacation Coffee – Australia
  72. Turbo Coffee – USA
  73. Sin See Tai – Malaysia
  74. The Folks – Portugal
  75. Yorks Café – UK
  76. Cafeoteca – Costa Rica
  77. Entre Volcanes – Guatemala
  78. Anomali Coffee – Indonesia
  79. Silo Coffee – Germany
  80. Kima Coffee – Spain
  81. Connect Coffee Roasters – Kenya
  82. Negro – Argentina
  83. Single Origin – The Philippines
  84. Café San Rafael – Honduras
  85. Rufous Coffee Roasters – Taiwan
  86. Crema & Cream Coffee Roasters – The Philippines
  87. Seven Seeds – Australia
  88. Story and Soil Coffee – USA
  89. The Whippet – South Africa
  90. Typica Café – Bolivia
  91. All Saints Café – Argentina
  92. Cupping Café – Brazil
  93. Populus Coffee – Germany
  94. Surry Hills Coffee – Argentina
  95. LAB – Argentina
  96. Camino a Comala – Mexico
  97. Amanecer Coffee Store – Venezuela
  98. Tinta y Café – USA
  99. Endiro Coffee – Uganda
  100. Florencia y Fortunata – Peru
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