Melbourne is known for its coffee, so it’s no surprise that we’ve ranked as one of the best cities in the world for coffee. However, in a shocking twist, the folk from Food & Wine have placed Sydney in the top 5, with Melbourne coming in at number 10. Copenhagen topped the list with Tokyo voted number 2. Experts hailed the Danish capital for “its quality-over-quantity approach, with coffee shops serving meticulously sourced beans and brewing award-winning cups.”
Best cities in the world for coffee
To curate the list, the leading dining publication asked over 180 food and travel journalists to vote on their favourites. Sydney was hailed for its laidback vibe and cafe culture to match, calling coffee a “serious business” in the city. Meanwhile, Melbourne’s coffee scene was praised for its “eclectic mix of cafes”.
Here are the top cities:
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Tokyo, Japan
- Sydney, Australia
- San Fransisco, USA
- Milan, Italy
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- London, England
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Melbourne, Australia
- Kigali, Rwanda
See the list for yourself here.