Q COSTARICA — Five Costa Rican coffee shops have entered The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The list was presented during World of Coffee in San Diego, California, one of the most important gatherings in the coffee industry.
Cafeoteca reached number 14. The shop highlighted the growth of specialty coffee in the country.
“When we started 15 years ago, the specialty coffee scene in the country was almost nonexistent. Today it is diverse, active, and increasingly visible,” they posted on their social media.
Nativo Coffee Roasters ranks 29th with a focus on quality, origin, and the coffee experience.
“Nativo Coffee Roasters is a Costa Rican specialty coffee brand focused on offering high-quality experiences from origin to cup,” notes The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops website.
Buena Vida Coffee Roasters is ranked 41st with a focus on regenerative coffee and traceability.
Donde Su Cafetería joins the list at number 83 with a concept focused on community, learning, and hospitality.
Meanwhile, Taste Pura Vida closes out the list at number 96, with a focus on micro-producers and traceability.
“They connect consumers with high-quality coffees defined by identity, traceability, and history,” the establishment highlighted.
The ranking recognizes coffee shops distinguished by quality, innovation, and connection to the coffee’s origin. The information comes from https://theworlds100bestcoffeeshops.com/top-100-coffee-shops-north/.
Costa Rican Coffee Shops in the Ranking:
- Cafeoteca (#14) – San José
- Nativo Coffee Roasters (#29) – Nicoya, Guanacaste
- Buena Vida Coffee Roasters (#41) – Rohrmoser, San José
- Donde Su Cafetería (#83) – Moravia, San José
- Taste Pura Vida (#96) – Heredia
Nicaragua’s Delafinca Specialty Coffee outperformed Costa Rica, achieved a ranking of 12th among the best coffee shops on the continent in one of the most demanding rankings of specialty coffee.
For Delfanica, these achievements are the result of sustained work that begins on the farm, where every process is meticulously managed, and extends to the final experience in each of its shops. This comprehensive approach has allowed them to build a solid proposition based on identity, discipline, and continuous improvement.
“This year has been especially significant for us,” said Heberto Rivas, president and roaster of the brand.
See here the list of The 2026 World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.