This year's ranking showcases the top 100 coffee shops worldwide, highlighting the best in specialty cafés. The United States leads the list with nine cafés, followed by Australia, Peru, and Spain. The rankings were revealed at CoffeeFest Madrid 2026, an event that gathers coffee lovers and professionals to celebrate the art of coffee.
• The top coffee shop is Onyx Coffee Lab from Arkansas, known for its innovation and dedication to quality.
• Tim Wendelboe from Oslo, Norway, and Alquimia Coffee from Santa Ana, El Salvador, follow in second and third place.
• Spain shines with four cafés in the top 100, including Nomad Frutas Selectas and Hola Coffee Lagasca, which ranked 16th and 19th, respectively.
• Over 15,000 coffee shops were evaluated, combining expert judges and public votes to determine the winners.
This ranking matters as it not only recognizes excellence in coffee but also promotes sustainability and innovation in the industry. It encourages cafés to elevate their standards, benefiting both consumers and the coffee community globally.
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