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Kyoto-origin specialty chain now with 154 stores across 13 countries. Minimalist design and consistent quality. Major Asian coffee brand.
The specialty coffee index
Over two hundred roasters drawn from the Roastful Top 100, Roast Magazine honourees, the World Coffee Roasting Championships, and the wider specialty community. Open any roaster to see their story and coffees.
Kyoto-origin specialty chain now with 154 stores across 13 countries. Minimalist design and consistent quality. Major Asian coffee brand.
Berlin specialty roaster founded 2002 by Sascha Spittel and Robert Stock. Pioneer of direct-trade specialty in Germany. Multiple cafés and a roastery. Known for accessibility and education.
Singapore specialty roaster with café. Known for accessible high-quality single-origins and a strong local following.
Rotterdam specialty roaster with a distinctive minimalist brand. Known for well-sourced single-origins.
New Zealand roaster founded 1986. One of the Southern Hemisphere's earliest specialty pioneers. Roasts for cafés across NZ/AU/UK/SG.
Colombia's premier specialty roaster and café chain. Known for exceptional Colombian sourcing and championing Colombian coffee culture.
Singapore specialty café and roaster. Ranked in World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. Known for intimate curated approach.
Tokyo-based specialty micro-roaster known for competition-grade lots and Japanese precision.
Founded by WBC 2022 finalist Patrik Rolf. Known for minimalist branding and extreme precision in sourcing and roasting. Seasonal microlots.
UAE-based specialty roaster known for showcasing unique microlots. A leader in the Middle Eastern specialty scene.
Omaha specialty roaster known for quality and strong community engagement in the Midwest.
Sydney specialty roaster with café. Known for precision approach and high-quality single-origins.
Bermondsey-based London roaster with multiple cafés and a strong wholesale presence. Known for accessible quality and community focus.
Polish specialty roaster. GCA World Championship 2026 Decaf category winner. Known for high-quality sourcing.
Melbourne roaster and multi-café operation. Run by WBC 2015 competitor Zach Waldron. Known for approachable quality.
Jakarta and Bali specialty roaster with zero-waste focus. Multiple brew bars. Opened dedicated Bali roastery in 2024.
Family-owned Nairobi specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Registered at Nairobi Coffee Exchange. Exports coffee internationally.
New York City women-founded specialty roaster known for sourcing auction-winning lots including Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha (92pts) and Honduras CoE (90pts). Asian-American owned.
San Diego specialty roaster with multiple cafés. Multiple national roasting championship wins. Known for precise sourcing.
NC-based micro-roaster known for extremely rigorous quality standards. Mail-order focused with a passionate following.
Texas roaster and café founded by 2024 WBC-affiliated figure. Known for competition coffee and community events.
Oakland roaster founded 2002. One of the most globally recognized specialty brands. Now majority-owned by Nestlé. Known for 48-hour fresh roast commitment.
Romania's leading specialty roaster with a strong café presence. Known for accessible quality and pioneering specialty coffee in Eastern Europe.
Berlin roaster with a stylish café. Known for accessible light roasts and strong Berlin community presence.
Indiana micro-roaster with a dedicated following. Known for precision roasting of rare lots.
Taipei specialty café and roaster. RoastDB featured with 97pt Guatemala El Injerto auction lot. Part of Taiwan's vibrant specialty scene.
Bogotá specialty roaster. GCA World Championship 2026 top 3 finisher. Known for Colombian sourcing excellence.
Mexican specialty roaster. GCA 2026 Blend category winner (3 Reinas). Showcasing Mexican terroir from Veracruz.
WBC 2021 Champion Diego Campos' roastery and café in Bogotá. Known for exceptional Colombian producers and competition culture.
Colombia's most acclaimed farm-roaster. Founded 1945. Winner of Best of Panama (Geisha). Known for innovative fermentation and rare varieties.
Italy's legendary family-owned espresso roaster. Blending artisan tradition since 1966. Historic Imola roastery.
Ireland's standout specialty micro-roaster. Mail-order focused with a devoted following across Ireland and the UK.
Sydney specialty roaster and multi-café operator. Known for approachable quality and wholesale excellence.
Santa Cruz roaster with café and popular "Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast." Known for community focus and approachable specialty coffee.
Melbourne-based roaster and café with strong Australian following. Known for bold approachable roasts and excellent training programs.
French specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 12th place (Erwan Alonso). Emerging French specialty talent.
Swedish micro-roaster with a minimalist approach. Known for extremely high-quality sourcing and precision.
Danish specialty icon. Known for transparent sourcing and direct trade. Multiple Copenhagen cafés and a strong global following. Co-founders include multiple National Barista Champions.
Fukuoka Prefecture roaster known for exceptional quality and Japanese-style hospitality.
Bristol-based roaster run by competition champion Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood. Author of The Coffee Dictionary. Precision-focused.
Singapore specialty roaster running a full café chain and barista academy across Singapore and Asia. Approachable quality-focused.
Nairobi's leading specialty roaster. Handles green coffee exports for global roasters. Known for direct farmer relationships.
Durham NC roaster founded 1995. Pioneer of transparency and sustainability. One of the most respected US roasters for education and sourcing.
Hong Kong specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Known for high-quality training programs and sourcing.
Amsterdam-based roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and distinctive packaging. Strong café and wholesale presence.
Hackney-based London roaster known for bold branding and experimental natural and fermented lots.
Brazil's most innovative farm-roaster. Founded 1980s. First farm to vacuum-pack green coffee. Rainforest Alliance certified.
Glasgow roaster founded by Lisa Lawson in 2011. Roast Magazine 2025 Micro Roaster of Year. B-Corp. Organizes Glasgow Coffee Festival.
Brooklyn roaster founded 2006 by Steven Sutton. Known for roasting Colombian coffee within 10 days of harvest—industry record for freshness.
Florence specialty roaster and café. Known for blending Italian espresso tradition with third-wave philosophy.
Prague's leading specialty roaster with a café. Known for high-quality sourcing and pioneering specialty coffee in Central Europe.
Nevada specialty roaster. Roast Magazine 2019 Micro Roaster of the Year.
Brooklyn immigrant-owned subscription roaster. Roast Magazine 2025 finalist. Known for personalized coffee profiles and equitable sourcing.
Stockholm roaster with Scandinavian precision. Multiple competition winners on their team. Known for bright and clean light roasts.
Barcelona niche specialty roaster. Known for anarchist-inspired brand values and excellent single-origins.
Ugandan social enterprise founded 2011 with mission to end child vulnerability. Operates cooperatives and cafés in Uganda/Kenya/USA. Women-farmer sourcing.
South Korean specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 5th place finisher. Known for competition culture.
Ostrava specialty roaster known for quality sourcing and strong regional presence.
Berlin's most internationally recognized specialty roaster. Known for single-origins and specialty cheesecake café. Strong European presence.
Berlin-based roaster with Scandinavian roots and café presence. Known for clean and transparent sourcing.
Oakland micro-roaster with a devoted Bay Area following. Known for sustainable sourcing and community focus.
Amsterdam specialty roaster known for experimental processing and their popular café. Strong presence in European specialty scene.
Seoul-based specialty roaster with multiple locations. One of Korea's most beloved and respected coffee brands with strong community values.
Finnish specialty micro-roaster known for Scandinavian approach and high-quality sourcing.
Norwegian café and roaster with iconic Tokyo outpost. Known for bridging Scandinavian design and Japanese coffee culture.
Italian specialty roaster known for sourcing incredibly rare and competition-grade lots. Multiple World Coffee championships involvement.
Addis Ababa artisan roaster founded by Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu (SoleRebels founder). Traditional hand-roasting methods. Ethical sourcing model.
Massachusetts roaster founded by specialty coffee legend George Howell. Pioneer of Cup of Excellence and direct trade. Known for terroir-driven approach.
Chiayi Taiwan specialty roaster. RoastDB featured with multiple Taiwan CoE winners. Showcasing Taiwanese terroir including Alishan competition lots.
Tokyo micro-roaster pushing the boundaries of single-origin coffee. Known for precision filter brewing and rare geisha and exotic processing lots.
German specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 9th place (Philip Weller). One of Germany's noted competition roasters.
German specialty roaster run by Philip Weller (German Roasting Champion 2024 & 2025) and Aurore Ceretta (World Coffee Tasting runner-up). Known for competition-level sourcing and precision. 9th at World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024.
Indonesian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 10th place. Leading Indonesian specialty presence.
Toronto-area specialty roaster. Known for carefully crafted single-origins and strong online presence.
Portland-based roaster focused on fruit-forward light roasts. Owners Wille and Rebekah Yli-Luoma emphasize direct relationships and seasonal buying.
Charlotte-based specialty roaster with a café. Known for thoughtful sourcing and a strong Southeast US following.
Madrid specialty roaster known for direct farmer relationships and empowering producers across Latin America and Africa.
Singapore specialty roaster with café. Known for accessible quality and a strong local community presence.
Sussex UK family-run roaster founded 2012 by Bradley & Amelia Steenkamp. One of the first UK roasters to feature Chinese coffee. Coffeevine and RoastDB featured.
Hawaii estate roaster. #1 Coffee Review Top 30 of 2024. One of the world's most acclaimed estate-grown coffees.
Lithuanian specialty roaster. GCA World Championship 2026 winner. One of the Baltic states' leading specialty operations.
Salt Lake City specialty micro-roaster focused on Cup of Excellence lots. RoastDB featured with Nicaragua CoE #15.
Trieste legendary roaster founded 1933. Known for 9-variety blend and pioneering espresso science. Global premium brand.
Connecticut micro-roaster known for extremely limited and exclusive lots. Cult following among US specialty coffee connoisseurs.
Intelligentsia's benchmark espresso line. Black Cat Classic is one of the most influential espresso blends in modern specialty coffee.
Chicago-born pioneer of Direct Trade. Founded 1995. One of the original third-wave roasters. Now owned by JAB Holdings.
Stockholm specialty roaster founded 2004. One of Sweden's largest and most influential specialty brands. Strong Scandinavian distribution.
Greek specialty roaster. GCA World Championship 2026 runner-up. Greece's most internationally recognized specialty roaster.
Finland's most internationally acclaimed specialty roaster. Home of World Barista Champions. Known for Scandinavian precision and sourcing.
Austrian specialty roaster with café. Known for high-quality sourcing and pioneering specialty coffee in Austria.
German micro-roaster in Haigerseelbach near Siegen. Focuses on washed light roasts that express terroir rather than fermentation. Seasonal and transparent sourcing. Award-winning lots on RoastDB (90pts Gesha Natural).
Icelandic specialty roaster co-founded by multiple National Barista Champions. Iceland's premier specialty operation.
Philippines specialty roaster. Roast Magazine 2026 Micro Roaster of the Year. Pioneering specialty coffee in the Philippines.
Taipei-based specialty café and roaster. RoastDB featured with multiple high-scoring lots including Taiwan CoE and Guatemala Geisha auction lots. Growing Taiwan specialty scene.
Leading Paris specialty roaster. Known for transparent sourcing and a refined French approach to specialty coffee.
Ethiopian farm-to-cup specialty operation in Guji zone. Known for exceptional naturally processed Ethiopians used by top global roasters.
Paris specialty roaster and café. Known for their bright and vibrant sourcing and community-focused events.
Utrecht Netherlands specialty roaster. RoastDB featured with 90.4pt CoE Costa Rica. Growing Dutch specialty presence.
California four-generation family roaster. Multiple US championship wins. Known for approachable quality and community.
Tokyo's most acclaimed specialty destination. Known for bespoke coffee prescription service. Features best coffees from Japan and globally.
Swedish roaster run by husband-and-wife team Anne and Charles Nystrand. Consistently ranked among the world's best. Known for elegant light roasts.
Kyoto-based roaster and lifestyle brand with café and coffee gear. Popular globally for their multi-roaster subscription.
Melbourne micro-roaster known for bespoke approach to sourcing and roasting for high-end café clients.
Premium Danish roaster with cafés across Copenhagen and select international locations. Known for fruit-forward light roasts and beautiful design language.
Philadelphia roaster founded 1994. Known for pioneering draft lattes and quality espresso. Multiple café locations nationwide.
Turin coffee giant founded 1895. Pioneer of Italian espresso culture. Acquired Kicking Horse. Global market leader.
Toulouse France specialty roaster known for outstanding fruity natural processed coffees and balanced roast profiles. Community-recommended gem.
Tokyo specialty roaster known for exceptional quality and precision. One of Japan's most internationally recognized roasters.
Osaka specialty roaster known for Japanese precision and a strong local following.
Durham NC micro-roaster and roasting arm of Cocoa Cinnamon (Latina co-owned). Roast Magazine 2022 Micro Roaster of Year. RoastDB featured with competition-grade lots.
Vancouver specialty roaster with a strong Pacific Northwest following and a warm approachable brand.
Grand Rapids Midwest specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Known for thoughtful sourcing and strong competition history.
Polish specialty collective from Szczecin. Founded by barista champions from Alternatywnie and Fjord Coffee. Known for fashion-inspired branding and exceptional quality.
Zurich specialty roaster known for Scandinavian-inspired precision and a beautiful café. Switzerland's most-awarded specialty roaster.
Rotterdam-based roaster with a strong European reputation. Clean approachable style with high-transparency sourcing.
Singapore outpost of Rotterdam's Manhattan Coffee. Known for high-quality single-origins adapted for Asian palate.
Melbourne institution with multiple café locations. Known for seasonal buying and transparent sourcing from farms across the globe.
Maryland Latino-owned specialty roaster. 2024 US Coffee Roasting Champion (Eduardo Choza). Known for Latin American sourcing.
Brussels specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Leading Belgium's specialty coffee scene.
Brazilian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 21st place. Growing Brazilian specialty scene.
Reims specialty roaster co-founded by Brewers Cup champion. Known for meticulous sourcing and French artisanal approach.
South Korea's most internationally acclaimed specialty roaster. Known for precise roasting and exceptional hospitality.
Calgary specialty roaster with multiple cafés. Known for accessible quality and excellent barista training programs.
San Jose CA micro-roaster specializing in experimental and exotic processing. Known for anaerobic and mosto thermal shock lots. RoastDB featured with multiple high-scoring competition lots.
Gothenburg specialty roaster known for meticulously sourced coffees and a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic.
First FairChain coffee company roasting at origin in Ethiopia. Dutch-Ethiopian partnership for more equitable value chain.
Klaipėda Lithuania specialty roaster based in a modern loft space. Part of Lithuania's growing specialty scene alongside Huracán Coffee.
Melbourne specialty micro-roaster. RoastDB featured with Panama Anaerobic Pacamara. Experimental-processing focused.
Istanbul specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 8th place. Turkey's growing specialty scene.
Barcelona's premier specialty roaster. Known for their high-altitude sourcing and meticulous roasting profiles. Strong local café presence.
London specialty roaster with café known for sourcing rare and underrepresented origins including Myanmar. Community-recommended for quality.
Singapore's most dedicated specialty roaster. Known for their focused approach and high-quality single-origins.
Sacramento specialty roaster and café. RoastDB featured with 90pt Nicaragua single varietal. Known for approachable quality and community focus.
Romanian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 11th place (Andreea Duda). Pioneer of Romanian specialty.
Hong Kong's most acclaimed specialty roaster. Known for precision and a Japanese-influenced roasting style.
Home of 2015 World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic. One of Australia's most respected specialty roasters. Strong competition culture.
Malaysia's most internationally recognized specialty roaster. Known for Southeast Asian sourcing and innovative approach.
Tokyo specialty roaster with multiple cafés. Known for Brazilian-Japanese connections and clean light roasts.
Arkansas-based powerhouse. Multiple national barista and roasting championship titles. Known for innovative processing and transparency.
Estonia's leading specialty roaster. Founded 2020 by veterans from London's specialty scene. Two Tallinn cafés. Known for vibrant single-origins.
Hilo Hawaii estate roaster known for premium Kona and Geisha lots. RoastDB featured with Kona Geisha Coffee (96pts). One of Hawaii's top specialty operations.
Lancaster PA-based roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and welcoming café. One of the top mid-Atlantic specialty operations.
Funabashi-based Japanese specialty roaster. Multiple-time Japan Brewers Cup champion. Known for extreme precision and rare lots.
Chinese specialty roaster. 2024 World Coffee Roasting Champion (Taiyang Liu). Nantong-based roaster with 9 years specialty experience.
Mississauga ON micro-roaster specializing in ultra-premium Panama Geisha lots. Known for ABU Geisha series (93-93.8pts on RoastDB). Small-batch mail-order focused.
Belfast specialty roaster known for high-quality sourcing and excellent café.
Boulder micro-roaster known for ultra-transparent sourcing and light meticulous roasts. Mail-order focused with a devoted following.
Copenhagen specialty roaster and café. Known for precision and Scandinavian design sensibility.
Melbourne and Portland (OR) roaster known for exotic processing and beautiful presentation. One of the most photographed café brands globally.
Kansas specialty roaster and café. Former Roast Magazine Macro Roaster of the Year.
Devon UK specialty roaster. Community-recommended on HN for high quality and affordability. Known for approachable specialty pricing.
Munich's most acclaimed specialty roaster according to community recommendations. Known for quality German specialty roasting and café presence.
Zurich-based specialty roaster known for refined sourcing and a beautiful minimalist café space.
Calgary's leading specialty roaster with multiple café locations. Known for consistent quality and strong community focus.
Nuremberg specialty roaster. German Roaster of the Year 2017. 4 shops + coffee school + bakery. One of Germany's most established specialty operations.
Bath UK micro-roaster. Known for extremely high-quality sourcing and a devoted following.
Ottawa micro-roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and a quiet dedication to quality.
Melbourne institution founded 2008. Multiple cafés and a respected training campus. One of Australia's most influential specialty roasters.
Brooklyn-based precision roaster. Known for exceptional clarity and traceability. Strong competition pedigree. One of the most respected US specialty roasters.
Taipei roaster founded by Berg Wu. Multiple World Brewer's Cup championships. Taiwan's most internationally acclaimed specialty roaster.
Sydney specialty roaster known for innovation including self-serve taps. Strong café network and wholesale presence.
Australia's largest coffee grower and roaster. Located in Queensland's Atherton Tablelands. Unique farm-to-cup operation.
Barcelona specialty roaster serving multiple cafés including Noah's Coffee. Known for clean and thoughtful sourcing.
Melbourne roaster and café. Known for accessible quality across espresso and filter categories.
London micro-roaster known for ultra-premium and rare lots. Subscription focused with a devoted collector following.
Philadelphia micro-roaster. Coffee Review Top 30 of 2024. Known for value-driven specialty coffee.
East London roaster founded by WBC champions James Hoffmann and Anette Moldvaer. Extremely influential in shaping modern specialty coffee culture globally.
Seattle specialty roaster. GCA 2026 Blend category winner. Known for exceptional blending and global sourcing.
Stockholm specialty roaster with café. Known for consistent quality and Scandinavian precision.
London specialty roaster known for approachable quality and excellent single-origins including Ethiopia Sidamo. Community-recommended.
Kuala Lumpur specialty café and roaster. Ranked in World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. Malaysia's most internationally acclaimed specialty spot.
Portland pioneer founded 1999. One of the original third-wave roasters. Now owned by JAB Holdings/Peet's.
Kyoto specialty roaster known for traditional Japanese aesthetics and excellent coffee quality.
Paris specialty café and roaster. Known for exceptional espresso and a curated approach.
Toronto specialty roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and minimalist brand identity.
Swedish micro-roaster known for high-quality sourcing and Scandinavian precision.
Barcelona specialty roaster and café chain. One of Barcelona's most visible specialty brands with multiple locations.
Osaka specialty roaster uniquely combined with a wine shop. Known for exceptional curation and Japan's growing specialty market. RoastDB featured with 90.2pt Thailand CoE lot.
Portland Maine roaster and café. Known for community-centered approach and excellent regional reputation.
South Korean specialty roaster with architecturally acclaimed cafés including the iconic Gangneung location. One of Korea's most visited.
Paris specialty roaster known for exceptional sourcing directly from producers. Strong sustainability focus.
Berlin's premium specialty roaster with multiple cafés. Claus Zimmer founded one of Europe's earliest third-wave roasteries. Strong international presence.
Mexico City specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 17th place. Pioneering Mexican specialty scene.
Baltimore worker-owned cooperative specialty roaster. Founded 2012. Known for equitable trade and community focus.
Houston's first solar-powered roastery. Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance certified. Known for accessibility and diverse team.
Founded 2018 by three men all named Marc. Ex-Nomad Coffee alumni. Barcelona roaster and café in Fort Pienc. Supplies wholesale across Barcelona. Known for competition-grade lots including Hacienda La Esmeralda (98pts on RoastDB).
Ukrainian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 20th place. Resilient specialty operation amid challenging circumstances.
World Barista Champion turned roaster and café owner. Pioneer of light Nordic-style roasting with direct relationships at origin. One of the most influential specialty roasters globally.
Sydney-origin specialty chain with Singapore presence. Known for flat whites and ethical sourcing.
Sydney pioneer founded by Toby Smith. Credited with advancing specialty coffee in Australia. Multiple international locations.
Italian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 6th place (Emanuele Tomassi).
Kanazawa-based Japanese specialty roaster known for thoughtful sourcing and a calm aesthetic. Featured on RoastDB with Nicaragua Java lot.
Austrian specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 bronze medalist (Andrea Trevisan).
Polish specialty roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 silver medalist (Mateusz Derkacz). One of Poland's top specialty operations.
Indonesian specialty roaster founded by Taufan Mokoginta. 2023 World Coffee Roasting Champion. Pioneer of Indonesian specialty scene.
Indiana specialty roaster. Roast Magazine 2025 Macro finalist and Coffee Review Top 30. Known for sustainability and accessibility.
Santa Cruz roaster founded 2007. Multiple national championships. Known for seasonal sourcing and California surf culture aesthetic.
Kyoto-based roaster known for their café and meticulous Japanese approach to specialty coffee. Popular with international coffee tourists.
Shah Alam Malaysia specialty roaster. RoastDB featured with multiple experimental processing lots including Ethiopia anaerobic and Colombia Lychee Thermoshock. Growing Southeast Asian specialty.
Bangkok specialty café and roaster. World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 18th place. Thailand's emerging specialty scene.
Wisconsin roaster with 450k lb/yr output. Roast Magazine 2025 Macro Roaster of the Year. Values-driven B-Corp approach.