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COFFEE CITIES

Best Specialty Coffee Shops by City

The best specialty coffee shops, city by city.

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Editorial interior shot of a New York City specialty coffee shop

New York City

5 Shops Reviewed
A Los Angeles specialty coffee shop with natural light

Los Angeles

5 Shops Reviewed
Interior of a Seattle specialty coffee shop

Seattle

5 Shops Reviewed
Close-up of coffee being served in a Portland café

Portland

5 Shops Reviewed
A Chicago coffee shop storefront on a city street

Chicago

5 Shops Reviewed
Outdoor café patio seating in Austin, Texas

Austin

5 Shops Reviewed
A San Francisco specialty coffee shop with a view

San Francisco

5 Shops Reviewed
A minimalist coffee shop interior in Denver

Denver

5 Shops Reviewed
Interior of a Boston specialty coffee shop

Boston

5 Shops Reviewed
A Miami specialty coffee shop with tropical natural light

Miami

5 Shops Reviewed
Interior of a Nashville specialty coffee shop

Nashville

5 Shops Reviewed
A Philadelphia specialty coffee shop with warm natural light

Philadelphia

5 Shops Reviewed
A Washington D.C. specialty coffee shop counter

Washington D.C.

5 Shops Reviewed
A home espresso setup evoking Minneapolis's specialty coffee scene

Minneapolis

5 Shops Reviewed
A latte being poured at a San Diego specialty coffee shop

San Diego

5 Shops Reviewed
A backlit espresso shot evoking Atlanta's specialty coffee scene

Atlanta

5 Shops Reviewed
A barista steaming milk at a London specialty coffee shop

London

5 Shops Reviewed
A cup of coffee on a Parisian windowsill overlooking the street

Paris

5 Shops Reviewed
A minimalist specialty coffee shop bar in Berlin

Berlin

5 Shops Reviewed
A cortado served on a marble counter at an Amsterdam specialty coffee shop

Amsterdam

5 Shops Reviewed
Latte art on a light wood table at a Copenhagen specialty coffee shop

Copenhagen

5 Shops Reviewed
WHAT WE COVER

TOPICS IN THIS COLLECTION

A small café table beside a window, set for a coffee tasting

How We Choose

Every shop is selected from strong community reputation, sourcing transparency, and consistency across published reviews.

A cortado served in a small glass at a specialty coffee shop

What Makes the List

Consistency over hype. We favor shops that are known for getting the fundamentals right, visit after visit.

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Recreate It At Home

Every city guide ties back to the gear and technique that gets you closest to that shop's signature cup.

FROM THE JOURNAL

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Editorial interior shot of a New York City specialty coffee shop
CITY GUIDE

The Best Specialty Coffee Shops in New York City

Our curated guide to the best specialty coffee shops in New York, from third-wave roasters to hidden espresso bars.

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A barista steaming milk at a London specialty coffee shop
CITY GUIDE

The Best Specialty Coffee Shops in London

Our curated guide to the best specialty coffee shops in London, from a roaster operating since 1978 to a cafe partnered with a disability-training charity.

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Latte art on a light wood table at a Copenhagen specialty coffee shop
CITY GUIDE

The Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Copenhagen

Our curated guide to the best specialty coffee shops in Copenhagen, from the 2007 roaster that defined its light-roast style to a cafe inside the main library.

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