World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2025

According to the “World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops” ranking released in early 2025, Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters in Sydney, Australia, has been named the world’s best coffee shop. Established in 1997 by former lawyer Toby Smith, Toby’s Estate is renowned for its high-quality beans and commitment to ethical sourcing. The flagship store in Chippendale features an island brew bar with overhead mirrors, allowing customers to engage closely with baristas and observe the coffee-making process. 

Notable coffee shops that secured top positions in the 2025 ranking include:​

1. Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters – Sydney, Australia​

2. Onyx Coffee Lab – Arkansas, USA

3. Gota Coffee Experts – Vienna, Austria​

4. Proud Mary Coffee – Melbourne, Australia​

5. Tim Wendelboe – Oslo, Norway​

6. Apartment Coffee – Singapore

7. Kawa – Paris, France​

8. Coffee Anthology – Brisbane, Australia​

9. Story of Ono – Petaling Jaya, Malaysia​

10. Tropicalia Coffee – Bogotá, Colombia

Evaluation Criteria for the World’s 100 Best Coffee

The ranking evaluates coffee shops based on criteria such as coffee quality, barista expertise, customer service, innovation, ambiance, sustainability practices, and consistency.

Public votes contribute 30% to the final score, while assessments by an expert panel account for the remaining 70%.

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