Portugal’s speciality coffee scene has earned major international recognition. Two Portuguese coffee shops have secured spots in the prestigious World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking — and one has broken into the global top 30.
From Porto to Lisbon, Portugal is proving it can compete with some of the most established coffee capitals in the world.
Portugal’s coffee stars on the global stage
The Portuguese coffee shops featured in the ranking are:
- 7g Roaster (Portugal) – Ranked #30
- The Folks (Portugal) – Ranked #88
Their inclusion highlights the rapid rise and growing international respect for Portugal’s speciality coffee movement.
7g Roaster (#30) – Portugal’s highest-ranked coffee shop
Leading the way at an impressive #30 worldwide, 7g Roaster stands as Portugal’s top-performing café in the ranking.
Known for its precise roasting, carefully sourced beans and modern approach to speciality coffee, 7g Roaster has become a benchmark within Portugal’s third-wave coffee scene. Its position in the global top 30 places it alongside some of the most respected names in the international coffee industry.
This achievement confirms that Portugal’s speciality coffee culture is operating at a truly world-class level.
The Folks (#88) – reshaping Portugal’s café culture
Also earning a place on the list at #88 is The Folks, a café recognised for its quality-first philosophy and contemporary atmosphere.
With a strong focus on traceability, balanced roast profiles and thoughtfully designed spaces, The Folks represents a new generation of Portuguese coffee entrepreneurs redefining traditional café culture.
Its inclusion in the ranking signals that Portugal’s speciality coffee movement is not only growing — it is maturing.
Portugal’s speciality coffee boom
While Portugal has long been known for its strong espresso tradition, the past decade has seen a quiet revolution. A new wave of roasters and baristas has introduced lighter roast profiles, alternative brewing methods and direct trade sourcing models.
Lisbon and Porto have become hubs for speciality cafés, attracting both locals and international visitors in search of high-quality coffee experiences.
Now, with two cafés officially ranked among the world’s best, Portugal’s position in the global coffee conversation has never been stronger.
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