Irish Coffee Shops Shine on World’s 100 Best List 2026

Ireland’s specialty coffee scene is gaining international recognition, with two Irish coffee shops – Coffeewerk + Press and Unfiltered Coffee – earning spots on The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list for 2026. This new ranking system evaluates coffee shops globally based on coffee quality, barista skills, ambience, and sustainability practices [1].

Coffeewerk + Press: A Galway Gem

Coffeewerk + Press, located in Galway, secured the 32nd position on the prestigious list [3], [2]. Established in 2015, the café has become known as a multi-roaster, collaborating with over 80 coffee roasters both locally and internationally [1]. They maintain a dedicated partnership with April Coffee in Copenhagen as their house roaster [1]. Beyond coffee, Coffeewerk + Press integrates art and design, showcasing function from creators and ateliers worldwide [1]. The café also houses Artwerk Press, an independent art publishing house, and features a gallery with postcards, greeting cards, and prints from 40 artists [1].

Unfiltered Coffee: Dublin’s Rising Star

Unfiltered Coffee in Dublin achieved the 56th spot on the list [3], [2].

The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops: A Robust Ranking System

The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops utilizes a voting system combining public opinion and expert evaluations to determine its rankings [2]. Coffee enthusiasts can participate in online voting, while an expert panel contributes through nominations and final selections [2].

Top 10 Coffee Shops Globally (2026)

• Onyx Coffee Lab, USA
• Tim Wendelboe, Norway
• Alquimia Coffee, El Salvador
• Only Coffee Project Crows Nest, Australia
• Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters, Australia
• Apartment Coffee, Singapore
• Gota Coffee Experts, Austria
• Story of Ono, Malaysia
• Topicalia Coffee, Colombia
• Tanat, France

DaVinci Gourmet is the title sponsor of THE WORLD’S 100 BEST COFFEE SHOPS [4].