The very first World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops Gala was held at CoffeeFest Madrid in 2025. It celebrated the finest coffee experiences around the world in honour of the prestigious list of the World’s Top 100 Coffee Shops. Interestingly, Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters in Sydney, Australia was crowned as the best coffee shop worldwide. Meanwhile, Apartment Coffee in Singapore was ranked sixth on the list. The iconic list, determined by 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 Best Coffee Shops 2025
Apartment Coffee is a testament to Singapore’s unique charm and dedication to artisanal coffee. Located at 139 Selegie Road, this minimalist cafe is a top destination for coffee lovers. The venue focuses on hand-brewed specialty coffee and embodies a philosophy of creating a welcoming space for coffee enthusiasts to gather and connect over exceptional brews. The coffee shop’s interior features clean white walls, wooden furniture, and a long bar with skilled baristas in sight, that exudes warmth and simplicity.
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:
- Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters (Sydney, Australia)
- Onyx Coffee Lab (Arkansas, United States)
- Gota Coffee Experts (Vienna, Austria)
- Proud Mary Coffee (Melbourne, Australia)
- Tim Wendelboe (Oslo, Norway)
- Apartment Coffee (Singapore)
- Kawa (Paris, France)
- Coffee Anthology (Brisbane, Australia)
- Story of Ono (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)
- Tropicalia Coffee (Bogotá, Colombia)
Unsurprisingly, many Australian coffee houses made the Top 10 on the list of the world’s best coffee shops. See the list here. What do you think of Singapore Apartment Coffee?
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