The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops has revealed, you guessed, the world’s top 100 coffee shops, and to no one’s surprise and everyone’s pride, Australia has no less than nine cafés on the list! From tried-and-tested franchises to small independent spots, there are vibes and brews to suit everyone. And for even better news, four of them have locations in Brisbane, so you won’t have to travel far to get a quality caffeine fix!
Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters
Crowned the best coffee shop in the world, this specialty roastery’s flagship in Sydney truly goes above and beyond. They offer a unique experience that allows customers to witness the meticulous attention to detail that goes into crafting their amazing brews. Thanks to their unique blends, cosy interiores and commitment to the spread of coffee culture, offering courses and workshops, Toby’s Estate stands a head above the rest.
Best of all, the newest addition to their suite of flagships is in Brisbane, so you can drop by and taste for yourself!
📍1/33 Longland St, Newstead
Proud Mary Coffee
This Melbourne coffee shop keeps on burnin’ ahead of the competition, coming in at number four on the list! Founded by husband and wife Nolan and Shari Hirte, Proud Mary takes you on a veritable journey with their innovative and experimental blends, from Mild, to Curious to Wild and finally Deluxe, for those looking for a whole new coffee experience. Their warm brick façade is as welcoming as the delicious smells wafting from within, and their food is as much a point of pride as their brews are.
📍172 Oxford St, Collingwood VIC
Coffee Anthology
Brisbane’s own Coffee Anthology made the top 10, standing proudly at number eight. Known as much for their specialty coffee, which is widely regarded as one of the benchmarks for quality brews in Brisbane, as they are for their delicate pastries and indulgent dishes — their eggs benny are a standout — this chic café is a must!
📍150 Mary Street, Brisbane CBD
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Veneziano Coffee Roasters
You might not have expected to find an airport café among the world’s best, but this Melbourne spot earned the 19th place on the list. Besides their Terminal 1 location, Veneziano Coffee Roasters has various other coffee shops across Australia, including Brisbane. Go put their expertise to the test and try their delicious seasonal microlots and blends. Better yet, you can take a class at the studio located next to the café and buy coffee brewing accessories for home and become an expert yourself!
📍369 Montague Rd, West End
Calēre Coffee
This hole-in-the-wall café has a well-earned spot at number 28 on the list, thanks to their smooth coffee with a variety of surprising flavour profiles and their mouth-watering toasties and pastries. As well as their blends, the coffee shop sells beautifully minimalist mugs, coffee spoons and other merch that matches the well-curated effortlessly cool atmosphere.
📍Shop 1/166 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
Exchange Coffee
This sunny, community-minded Adelaide café has fostered a warm, inclusive atmosphere since they first opened their doors in 2013. Several expansions later, their commitment to serving high-quality, sustainably-sourced coffee is as strong as ever, earning them the 37th spot on the list and making their flavourful brews well-worth a try. And their brunches are nothing to scoff at either!
📍12/18 Vardon Ave, Adelaide SA
Fonzie Abbott
Another Brissy entry on the list at number 70, Fonzie Abbott is your one-stop-shop for beverages, whether you need to wake up on Monday morning or wind down on a Friday evening, because what started as a roastery paved the way for a brewery and, later on, a distillery! Their laidback atmosphere and dynamic team make it a guaranteed good time.
📍40 Fox St, Albion
Vacation Coffee
Yet another Melbourne café made the list, this one at number 71, and it’s no wonder Vacation Coffee is among the best! Their interior’s soft colours and retro-modern design is like a mini getaway, and if you’re sipping on one of their amazing brews or creative specialty drinks and munching on a crispy toastie, all the better!
📍1 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC
Seven Seeds
With a name referring to the seven coffee seeds that Baba Budan smuggled out of Yemen and into India during the 17th century, introducing it to the rest of the world, Seven Seeds’ mission to make coffee culture open to everyone rings true and translated into the 87th spot on the list. The airy industrial space is inviting, the brews are high-quality and piping hot, and the food is tasty and indulgent. What more could you want?
📍114 Berkeley St, Carlton VIC