Top 10 best cafes in Europe
Europe is considered to be a coffee lover and an important coffee provider besides the reputation of having a high standard of living with beautiful sights, delicious cuisines, historical buildings, and astonishing architecture. Going back to the old days, coffeehouses were public social places where men would meet for gossip, conversation, and sometimes commerce.
Now, Europe is entitled to one of the world’s greatest travel destinations for coffee lovers. Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Berlin are just a few destinations where coffee will surprise you with its quality, its variety of flavors, and some secret ingredient you will never find out about.
Since there are so many good coffee houses in Europe it is pretty hard to make a top 10 because each one stands out of the crowd either with their way of serving coffee which makes you an introduction to their culture or their taste, flavors, way of brewing and so on. But were I to mention 10 places where you should be drinking a coffee in the morning I would definitely go for the following:
10. The Blue Cup - Thessaloniki, Greece
“The Blue cup” is known as the third best coffee house in Thessaloniki. The staff has a keen eye on detail providing you professional service by being friendly and customer-focused. They even give you a delicious free coffee cake to enjoy with your coffee. Located in Ladidika, a neighborhood you will be surprised about, the cafe environment is very cozy with good and not-so-loud music going in the background.
9. Místo – Prague, Czech Republic
Are you looking for premium coffee? Misto is what you should try while you walk down Prague’s streets. You will be welcomed with a bright, modern, airy atmosphere. It’s for sure one of the best coffee shops in Europe. Their menu offers you everything from standard drip coffees to lattes and straight to a traditional drink called London Fog.
8. Gota Coffee – Vienna, Austria
With a rich coffee culture history, Vienna will give you a special coffee taste experience. “Gota Coffee” offers two-for-one so If you are with a friend hunting Vienna streets keep this caffe in mind. It’s both a roastery and a third-wave specialty coffee shop. They will prepare your coffee to perfection and then will ensure that it’s roasted in a way that preserves all of its rich flavors.
7. Screaming Beans – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dutch people are most addicted to coffee and they put emphasis on quality mostly. “Screaming Beans” is the perfect example committed to quality. Their beans are purchased straight from the source, from farmers in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Guatemala, Brazil, and Uganda. They also serve tourists simply with a bare-bones menu and a few sweet treats. However, the taste of the coffee it's incredibly amazing and you don't need to add anything to it.
6. My Little Melbourne – Budapest, Hungary
There is the place where you'll find filter coffee and also the place where the staff will give you a warm welcome.
My Little Melbourne is inspired by Australian coffee culture as they look to satisfy the needs of filter coffee lovers. You can stop at any time of the day and order a good coffee. You will find yourself attracted to the people, the vibe of the city, and the taste of their coffee.
5. Coffee Collective – Copenhagen, Denmark
Coffee Collective is a B Corporation. They are famous for having to craft some of the most unique roasts in the country and maybe the world. Tasting their fine flavors it's a must. They’ll pull the shot and top it off with the right amount of creamy milk to create a perfect latte. Find your way to Copenhaga and you will come back home with a lot of filter coffee wearing their signature.
4. Copenhagen Coffee Lab – Lisbon, Portugal
Despite their name, Copenhagen Coffee Lab is actually located in Lisbon. But yes, they’re a small chain with locations in the following cities too: Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Copenhagen. However, Copenhagen Coffee Lab is the third-wave coffee culture in Lisbon. The lab part is where they develop perfect roast profiles for each bean they source.
3. Workshop Coffee – London, England
They break every record when it comes to coffee and we can tell that by the fresh smell of it. There are many things that set Workshop Coffee apart from the rest of the cafes in London. The first one is the fact that they’re quality-focused coffee roasters. From sourcing to roasting and finally brewing in one of their four brew shops, they are focused on everything they do. Moreover, cafes are uber-trendy and it’s easy to understand why they’re so popular amongst both locals and travelers alike.
2. La Fontaine de Belleville – Paris, France
Paris? Yes, it's one of the best places for drinking coffee. Even though it doesn't need any introduction, Belleville Brûlerie is a specialty roaster in Paris supplying much of the city’s top roasts to hot cafes. The Fontaine de Belleville location combines modern coffee with antique Parisian cafe vibes to craft one incredible experience. Cappuccino never tastes better.
1. Roscioli Caffe - Rome, Italy
The Roscioli family is defined by deliciousness. There is no surprise that Roscioli Caffe has some of the best coffee in Rome. They have a custom-made espresso machine and unlike the others, they change up their roasts regularly. Even though the space is kind of minuscule and you really have to elbow your way to the bar, it is worth it for true and classic espresso. Make sure you don’t miss the mini-maritozzi pastries, either.