50 Best Coffee Shops Worldwide

Finding a great coffee is something that should be treasured, and something that is vital when you cross any state lines or international waters. If you are a guy or gal on the go, then this post will be your own personal Jesus in helping you to always have the best and most unique coffee house within reach to satiate your thirst for the Java. Let us begin.

1. Cafe Harlequin in York: I thought that the English were all about the tea, but I was so wrong. All of the cappuccinos are served with expert latte art, so make your way to 2 Kings Square in York, England.
   
   
   



2. Coffee Hill Coffee Company in Cincinnati: This coffee house was voted the best in all of Cincinnati, and even boasts two of its own special blends. Get yourself to Ohio!
   
   
   



3. The Daily Grind in Phoenix: This is apparently the best coffee shop joint in downtown Phoenix, so when you are in the area, check out its stylish and mod decor as you sip your latte. Perfect!
   
   
   



4. Boston Coffeehouse in Orlando: If you are looking for a great place to perk up in the Orlando, Florida area, then head to 12789 Waterford Lakes Pkwy for quality coffee in flavor and taste.
   
   
   



5. Sant Ambroeus in New York: This Madison Avenue location is said to have the best cappuccino and espresso in all of the Big Apple. New York, New York, that is.
   
   
   



6. True Grounds in Somerville: This premium coffee is paired with some slammin' eggs, so get yourself to Ball Square in Massachusetts, and fast.
   
   
   



7. Alterra Coffee Roasters in Milwaukee: This Wisconsin roaster is the best in the area since they will consistently serve you the strongest coffee that you can find. That's what I'm talkin' about.
   
   
   



8. Zoka Coffee Roaster and Tea House in Seattle: We all know that Seattle has had some great coffee come out of it, not to mention any names- ahem. But get yourself to the Greenlake area for the most perfect latte you can find. I swear!
   
   
   



9. Emerald City Press in Austin: This fine Austin coffee house on 915 N. Lamar has organic coffee and soft serve ice cream. Hello? God bless Texas!
   
   
   



10. Cafe Procope in Paris: This is the oldest cafe in Paris that opened in 1686 and became the first literary coffee house, so if you are looking for historic coffee flavors, then you must stop here!
    
    
    



11. Cafe de Jardin in Amsterdam: This is a beautiful cafe in Amsterdam that overlooks the water so that you can see all of the boats passing by as you sip your cup of joe. Stunning!
    
    
    



12. Cafe Gerbeaud in Budapest: This is one of the most historical cafes in Budapest, so be prepared to grab a cup of joe and do some great people watching!
    
    
    



13. Brother Baba Budan in Melbourne: This is an awesome Melbourne cafe that will give you the best latte that you can find in the Outback. Check out 359 Little Bourke Street when you are in the area!
    
    
    



14. The Source Espresso Bar in Sydney: This coffee shop has the best and the most cutting edge coffee wares, so get ready to hold onto your seats. Drop by 6/914 Military Road when you're in the town.
    
    
    



15. Maxfield's in San Francisco: This coffee shop treat is on 17th and Dolores in San Francisco and has the sunny atmosphere that is still full of the area's hipsters. A must try!
    
    
    



16. Dark Horse Espresso Bar in Toronto:This is a quaint little coffee house that you have to stop by to see the foam artistry made by the resident baristas! 682 Queen St E. in Toronto, Ontario.
    
    
    
    



17. Octavio Cafe in Sao Paulo: This is easily the best cafe in the city, and it has three large areas for smoking, non-smoking, and an outdoor patio. Breathtaking.
    
    
    



18. Common Grounds Coffee House in Denver: This great coffee house has two Denver locations and boasts a nice alternative to the bar scene. I'll drink to that!
    
    
    



19. Mr. Baguette in LA: This is said to have the best iced coffee in all of LA, so get yourself down to 400 S. Atlantic Blvd. as quick as your legs, or car, can carry you!
    
    
    



20. Espresso Royale in Boston: This is a Boston Univeristy student favorite, meaning that it's good enough to come back to again and again! Check out 736 Commonwealth Ave when you're in the Boston, Massachusetts, area.
    
    
    



21. Cafe Central in Madrid: Not only can you sip a wonderful coffee here, but this café is also known for its jazzy nightlife and quality music selection. Check out Plaza del Angel 10 when you're in Spain!
    
    
    



22. Ground Floor Cafe in Christchurch: When you are in New Zealand, please swing by this awesome café that is one of the best in the city, located next to Hagley Park at 47 Riccarton Road. Delightful!
    
    
    



23. Opening Bell Coffee in Dallas: If you like live music, fantastic coffee, and even open mic nights, then do not hesitate to make this your new haunt in Dallas! And did I say karaoke??
    
    
    



24. Java Cat in Madison: This is said to be the best coffeehouse in Madison, Wisconsin, to go for a casual first date. Ooh la la!
    
    
    



25. Brew Ha Ha! in Delaware Valley: This unique coffee chain has 12 locations within Delaware and Pennsylvania, and they even roast all of their own beans and create their own blends. Can anyone say "experts"?
    
    
    



26. The Red Cup in Oklahoma City: This funky coffee shop has a relaxed atmosphere with a variety of coffee blends, along with free wi-fi and live music. Hello! Check out 3122 N. Classen Blvd. when you're in the area.
    
    
    



27. Bad Ass Coffee in Oahu: The name allegedly comes from a donkey that used to carry coffee up and down the Hawaiian mountainsides, but either way, this coffee really does live up to its name!
    
    
    



28. Dark Horse Coffee Co. in Anchorage: They use the highest quality ingredients and are said to be the first in Anchorage to use eco-friendly cups! What's not to love?
    
    
    
    
29. Daily Grind in Lynchburg: The sophisticated taste of this coffee house has come straight from Seattle to Virginia. Not to be missed!
    
    
    



30. Tryst Coffee in Washington DC: This is actually a very hip coffeehouse and bar that exhibits professionally trained baristas in a Northern Italian style. Wow!
    
    
    



31. Hard Bean Coffee in Annapolis: This is a fantastic place to catch up on your reading if you are ever in Maryland, and they even serve a variety of fine coffee choices!
    
    
    



32. Coffee by Design in Portland: Just so there is no confusion, this is in Maine, not Oregon, but regardless- it is a coffee Micro Roastery that provides the best specialty coffees in the area. Hurray!
    
    
    



33. Vincent Gogh's Ear Cafe in Union: The name itself is cool enough for you to stop by if you are ever in the New Jersey area and want to have a fine coffee that people travel miles for. Brilliant!
    
    
    



34. Mad River Coffee House in Campton: This is a favorite coffee roaster in New Hampshire that always has fresh roasted coffee and even makes their own blend. Pour me a cup!
    
    
    



35. Empire Tea and Coffee in Rhode Island: This is a hot spot in Newport Rhode Island with a devoted following of independent coffee house lovers. Make sure to stop by 22 Broadway for a cup of Joe!
    
    
    



36. Capitol Grounds in Montpelier: This is a wonderful café and roastery in the Vermont area that showcases local artists, as well as live music. Make yourself at home!
    
    
    



37. Gruene Coffee Haus in New Braunfels: If you're looking for a down home Southern style coffee house, then stop by this German influenced coffee shop in Texas that has their very own coffee blends. Again, God bless Texas.
    
    
    
    



38. Zanzibar's in Des Moines: This coffee shop hosts a multicultural celebration of Java that you should check out if you're ever in the Iowa area. They even have a huge variety of coffee beans to choose from if you want to take any home with you! Smashing.
    
    
    



39. Moxie Java in Boise: This coffee shop was started in the heart of downtown Boise, Iowa, and they have an unreasonable amount of coffees to choose from. You have to see it to believe it!
    
    
    



40. Black Dog Coffeehouse in Kansas City: This hip Kansas coffeehouse specializes in fair trade coffee and even makes their own daily brews. Creative!
    
    
    



41. Cafe Brioso in Colombus: This is a fantastic coffee house in Columbus, Ohio, with artisan coffees that are roasted in-store. Did someone say fresh??
    
    
    



42. Jim and Patty's Coffee in Portland: This is the best in home grown coffee in Oregon, meaning that it is organic and shade grown so that you know that it is the highest quality around!
    
    
    



43. Mud Bay Coffee Co. in Olympia: This is a local small batch coffee roaster in Washington that you would be a fool to pass up because they also use all natural ingredients and hemp milk- hello??!
    
    
    



44. City Brew Coffee in Billings: This Montana roaster boasts using the top 2% of the world's coffee beans, so you can rest assured that you are sipping the best Java around. Delightful.
    
    
    



45. Le Cafe ile St. Louis in Las Vegas: I personally wouldn't mind grabbing a quality coffee in the Paris Hotel and Casino myself, but I don't think that you will want these tasty brews to stay in Vegas after all!
    
    
    



46. Brew Nerds in Winston-Salem: Are you to a coffee lover and geek? Then this is the perfect coffee shop for you at 1620 Fox Trot Court in Winston-Salem, North Carolina- and the cups are even decorated with scientific notebook doodlings!
    
    
    



47. Red Square Coffee Shop in Saigon: This is a really hip coffee shop with a delightful decor in Vietnam, if you are ever in the area! They offer custom-made cigarettes too!
    
    
    



48. Kauppayhtio Coffee Shop in Rovaniemi: This happens to be in Finland, by the way, so if you get the chance, then check out this cool coffee shop with an old-fashioned decor that is also known for having the cheapest coffee in the city. What more can you ask for?
    
    
    



49. Cuppa Joe Coffee in Vancouver: I can only assume that you always need something to warm you up in British Columbia, and this two-story coffee house has organic and free trade coffee, as well as a beer on tap. What? Sign me up!
    
    
    



50. Merrotica's Coffee Cafe in Port Salerno: Our final entry ends with a beautiful waterfront coffee shop that allows you to sit right next to the water, sip your cup of Joe, and watch the boats go by. I can't imagine anything nicer than that...
    
    
    

So there you have it, boys and girls- the top 50 best coffee shops worldwide for you to enjoy any time that you are in the area. Or you may even want to take a special trip to visit one of these unique locations? A coffee lover's field trip, if you will. Regardless of where you are on planet Earth, I am happy that we all share the unique love of coffee and the beautiful bean with all that it has to offer us. If I missed an incredibly unique and awesome coffee shop in your area, please e-mail me, and I'll post that information to my blog as a follow-up. Until next time, keep your mugs full, and your hearts warm!