Singapore’s coffee scene is emerging as one of the greatest coffee destinations in the world. Among them, Apartment Coffee has won the title of the world’s sixth best coffee shop again for 2026. This marks Singapore’s highest entry and makes it Asia’s best coffee shop according to the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list. Meanwhile, Onyx Coffee Lab in the United States was crowned the best coffee shop in the world for 2026—knocking Sydney’s Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters to fifth place. The second edition of this list, determined by more than 60,000 public votes and expert panel evaluations, highlights coffee quality, barista expertise, innovation, and ambiance. Here’s what we know about the top coffee shops in the world.
World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 – Singapore
Apartment Coffee has won the title of the world’s sixth best coffee shop for 2026. The award-winning minimalist cafe has been offering artisan coffee at 139 Selegie Road since 2018. The venue focuses on hand-brewed specialty coffee and embodies a philosophy of creating a welcoming space for coffee enthusiasts to gather and connect in Singapore. Plus, the coffee shop’s interior features clean white walls, wooden furniture, and a long bar with skilled baristas whipping up exceptional brews.
Apartment Coffee is famous for its filter coffees crafted from single-origin beans sourced globally, such as Ethiopia’s fruity roasts or Costa Rica’s smooth blend. The cafe has a loyal following in Singapore no matter your choice of brew. Certainly, this coffee shop offers an intimate experience for those seeking authenticity and quality.
Here are the top 10 coffee shops worldwide for 2026:
- Onyx Coffee Lab (Arkansas, United States)
- Tim Wendelboe (Oslo, Norway)
- Alquimia Coffee (El Salvador)
- Only Coffee Project Crows Nest (Sydney, Australia)
- Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters (Sydney, Australia)
- Apartment Coffee (Singapore)
- Gota Coffee Experts (Vienna, Austria)
- Story of Ono (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)
- Tropicalia Coffee (Bogotá, Colombia)
- Tanat (Paris, France)
Interestingly, many other roasting powerhouses mentioned on the list of the world’s best coffee shops are Australian venues. See the list here. What do you think of Singapore Apartment Coffee?
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