Mejores cafés de especialidad con alta puntuación

Discover a curated selection of the highest-rated specialty coffees, scoring 80 points or more, guaranteeing an exceptional flavor experience. This list features beans from world-renowned roasters and exotic varieties, ideal for coffee lovers seeking superior quality. Explore unique flavor profiles and find your next favorite coffee among the most prestigious on the market. From single origins to complex blends, each coffee has been selected for its excellence in aroma and taste.

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    Tim Wendelboe

    108 Global Votes
    • Awarded 5th place in Worlds 100 best coffee shops

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    Tim Wendelboe has been recognized as The Second Best Coffee Shop in the World 2026 and The Best Coffee Shop in Europe, standing out for its meticulous sourcing and precise roasting. Its commitment to quality and innovation in specialty coffee has earned it multiple titles, including 7 Nordic Roaster Titles and the top position on the Top 100 Specialty Coffee Roasters list.

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    Grato Gesha

    95 Global Votes
    • Sensory score of 90

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    This specialty coffee stands out due to its impressive sensory score of 90, certifying its exceptional quality and superior flavor profile. It originates from the prestigious Gesha variety, globally renowned for its unique attributes and captivating history of origin in Ethiopia.

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    Three Monkeys Coffee

    81 Global Votes
    • Offers a gastronomic experience with high-end coffee and haute cuisine-inspired drinks

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    Three Monkeys Coffee offers an exceptional specialty coffee experience, standing out for its innovative and technical approach to processing high-quality Peruvian beans. Its commitment to excellence is reflected in the variety of brewing methods and coffee selection, including Geisha varieties, which ensures a high rating from connoisseurs.

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    Onyx Coffee Lab

    74 Global Votes
    • Named No. 1 coffee shop in the world for 2026

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    Onyx Coffee Lab is a highly acclaimed specialty coffee company, recognized as the most awarded specialty coffee company in North America. It has secured 5 U.S. National Championships and 4 World Barista & Brewing Championships, showcasing its excellence in the industry. Furthermore, it was named the second-best coffee shop in the world in 2026, highlighting its global quality and reputation.

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    Café Mezcla de Sueños (Chocamán, Veracruz)

    34 Global Votes
    • Has notes like chamomile, cacao, and vanilla

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    This specialty coffee stands out for its high cupping score of 87 points, reflecting its superior quality and exceptional flavor profile. Its recognition as a finalist and winner of the Premio Sabor Expo Café 2025 underscores its excellence in the coffee industry.

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    Tropicalia Coffee

    31 Global Votes
    • Recognized as the Best Coffee Shop in South America for two consecutive years

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    Tropicalia Coffee has been recognized as The Best Coffee Shop in South America for the second consecutive year in 2026, highlighting its commitment to quality. It specializes in finding and roasting the most special coffees from Colombia and the tropics, offering nano-lots and extraordinary varietals with unforgettable flavors.

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    Libis Coffee Roaster

    20 Global Votes
    • Specializes in specialty coffee

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    Libis Coffee Roaster offers specialty coffees that exceed 86 points on the SCA scale, indicating exceptional quality. Its commitment to fair and ethical treatment benefits everyone involved in the supply chain, from producers to consumers.

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    Delafinca Specialty Coffee

    10 Global Votes
    • Recognized in The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops

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    Delafinca Specialty Coffee has been recognized for its exceptional quality, earning 8 awards at the Global Coffee Awards 2025. Its specialty coffee has secured the 37th position in the global ranking of the 100 Best Coffee Shops, solidifying its international reputation.

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    Café Tierra Sagrada (Aguacatales, Chiapas)

    10 Global Votes
    • Second place in the Sabor Expo Cafe Award

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    Café Tierra Sagrada was a finalist and secured second place in the prestigious Premio Sabor Expo Café, demonstrating the exceptional quality of its beans. Their commitment to specialty coffee and organic production in Chiapas allows them to offer distinctive and highly valued flavor profiles.

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    Alquimia Coffee (El Salvador)

    9 Global Votes
    • World-class specialty coffee shop and roastery

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    Alquimia Coffee has achieved an impressive second place in the regional ranking and third globally, standing out for its exceptional quality. The brand is renowned for its specialty coffees with scores exceeding 90 points, including several Presidential Award-winning selections.

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    Abstrakto Café de Especialidad

    6 Global Votes
    • Wonderful service

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    Abstrakto Café de Especialidad has been recognized for its high quality, achieving a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 158 reviews and being ranked among the top 100 coffee shops in South America. Its commitment to specialty coffee, using SCAA-rated beans scoring 80 points or higher, ensures an exceptional experience for coffee lovers. Furthermore, its offering of vegan options and a cozy atmosphere make it a standout destination.

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    Neira Café Lab

    3 Global Votes
    • Great coffee

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    Neira Café Lab offers an exceptional specialty coffee experience, standing out for its commitment to Peruvian coffee and the expertise of its baristas. Its offerings include a wide variety of filtering methods and high-quality espressos, making it a must-visit destination for coffee enthusiasts.

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    Café Port Moka - Colombia Pink Bourbon Finca El Danubio (SCA 90)

    0 Global Votes
    • Smooth, elegant, clean, and balanced cup profile

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    This specialty coffee stands out for its exceptional SCA score of 90 points, certifying its very high quality and sensory profile. It offers a complex and refined cup experience, with notes of brown sugar, yellow fruits, and sugarcane, complemented by a juicy acidity and a silky body.

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    Hiperbórea Casa Tostadora

    0 Global Votes

    Hiperbórea Casa Tostadora was awarded the 16th Premio Sabor Expo Café 2025, chosen as the public's favorite blend among 170 samples. Its coffee, cultivated in Totutla and precisely roasted in Veracruz, offers a clean, balanced cup with its own identity, standing out for its floral and fruity notes.

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    Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha (Panama)

    0 Global Votes
    • Highly regarded for its taste

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    This Panamanian specialty coffee is renowned for its exceptional quality, having achieved a historic score of 98.00 points at the 2025 Best of Panama competition. Its beans offer a unique flavor profile with complex floral and fruity notes, making it a benchmark for high-scoring coffees worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

This ranking evaluates specialty coffees that have received high scores, generally 85 points or more on the Specialty Coffee Association's 100-point scale, highlighting those with exceptional clarity, balance, and complexity.
A coffee is considered 'specialty' if it scores 80 points or above on the 100-point cupping scale used by the Specialty Coffee Association, distinguishing it from most commercial coffee.
While this ranking is based on coffees with recognized scores, we value community recommendations. You can share your experiences and favorites for future consideration.
The scores reflect expert-evaluated quality; a coffee with 90-100 points is 'outstanding,' while 85-89.99 points indicates 'excellent.' This helps you identify coffees of the highest quality.

How we built this ranking and what to consider when choosing

Our methodology for ranking the best high-scoring specialty coffees focuses on recognized quality and consumer experience. We aim to highlight coffees that not only meet 'specialty' standards but exceed them, offering exceptional flavor profiles.

  • We rely on cupping scores from the Specialty Coffee Association, considering coffees that achieve at least 80 points to be classified as 'specialty,' and prioritizing those with 85 points or higher for their excellence.
  • Coffees that have received awards or mentions in industry competitions and publications, such as Coffee Review or Roast Magazine, are highly valued.
  • We consider the reputation of roasters and coffee shops, looking for those that demonstrate a commitment to research, experimentation, and sustainability in their supply chain.
  • Community feedback and consumer experiences are also an important factor, although quality scores remain the primary pillar of our ranking.
  • The coffee must have achieved a cupping score of 80 points or higher on the Specialty Coffee Association's 100-point scale to be considered 'specialty coffee'.
  • Coffees demonstrating an 'excellent' (85-89.99 points) or 'outstanding' (90-100 points) flavor profile, characterized by clarity, balance, and complexity, are prioritized.
  • Coffees from roasters and coffee shops recognized globally for their quality, innovation, and contribution to specialty coffee culture are included.
  • Coffees that have received awards or recognition from leading coffee industry publications and organizations are highly valued.