World's best coffee shops (2026)
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This selection identifies the global leaders in specialty coffee for 2026, prioritizing technical innovation, ethical sourcing, and the elevation of regional terroir. From the precision-driven roasts of Onyx Coffee Lab in Arkansas to the minimalist, single-origin focus of Singapore’s Apartment Coffee, these shops represent the current pinnacle of the craft.
Key highlights include:
- Origin-Centric Roasters: Producers like Alquimia in El Salvador and Tropicalia in Colombia that bridge the gap between farm and cup.
- Global Institutions: Established benchmarks like Tim Wendelboe in Oslo and Sydney’s Toby’s Estate.
- Emerging Hubs: Rising stars in Malaysia, Austria, and France that are redefining local coffee culture through sustainability and quality control.
Tanat Coffee
Tanat Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster based in Paris, France, formerly known as Kawa. They specialize in sustainably sourced, precision-roasted coffee beans, offering a variety of organic blends and single-origin coffees through their Parisian coffee shops and international online boutique.
Tropicália Coffee International
Tropicália Coffee International is a Bogotá-based specialty coffee roaster and café dedicated to elevating the value of Colombian coffee through a sustainable "roasted-at-origin" model and direct trade with local farmers.
Story of Ono
Story of Ono is a Malaysian jewelry and lifestyle brand based in Petaling Jaya, known for its high-quality, craft-forward designs and elegant accessories.
GOTA Coffee Experts
An award-winning specialty coffee shop and roastery in Vienna, Austria, offering high-quality beans, professional barista workshops, and a curated brunch menu.
Apartment Coffee
A world-class specialty coffee studio in Singapore known for its minimalist design, exceptional single-origin roasts, and focus on the art of the pour-over.