Caffeine Hunter

Caffeine Hunter

A specialty coffee guide to the shops worth finding.

or something like “outdoor Oslo” or “free wifi London”

A retail shelf of bagged beans from Drop Coffee and Koppi, reusable cups, and brewing gear at Scandinavian Embassy

Café of the week

Scandinavian Embassy

De Pijp · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Created by Nicolas Castagno, Sweden's 2013 Brewers Cup Champion, who came up through Stockholm's Drop Coffee scene before moving to Amsterdam, Scandinavian Embassy treats coffee as a culinary ingredient integrated into set menus rather than a standalone drink on its own. Co founder Rikard Andersson, a trained chef and former lawyer, built the food side around that same pairing philosophy, and all of the shop's coffee grounds are composted rather than thrown out.

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Exterior of the corner building housing Arnessted Kaffehus, with orange tiled roof, gray facade, and arnessted KAFFEHUS signage over the windows
DenmarkAalborg4 shops
A spaniel resting on a couch beside an espresso and books on a round table at Aoife Coffee
DenmarkAarhus6 shops
The brick facade of A Place Coffee with green awnings, ivy climbing the walls, and cyclists gathered at outdoor tables under umbrellas
AustraliaAdelaide6 shops
The teal corner storefront with a neon Back to Black sign in the window, a bicycle parked against the railing on the cobbled street
NetherlandsAmsterdam21 shops
The open garage style storefront of Caffènation with colorful retail coffee bags stacked on shelves
BelgiumAntwerp6 shops
The terrazzo floored counter at Myller Coffee Shop with two baristas working the espresso machine beneath a blue geometric mural
GreeceAthens16 shops
The open kitchen, long concrete and steel counter and tall steel framed windows inside Ozone Coffee Roasters in Grey Lynn
New ZealandAuckland8 shops
A wooden retail shelf stocked with branded Medici Roasting bean bags
United StatesAustin10 shops
Brave Roasters' third floor room at Siam Discovery, people working at laptop tables by the window with a legible BRAVE sign on the glass door at left
ThailandBangkok10 shops
A bag of Abyss Coffee Roasters Ethiopia beans on a table beside a pour-over brew in progress
SpainBarcelona6 shops
The storefront of Caffè Cognetti in Bari with its lit sign reading Caffè Cognetti Specialty Coffee and Bakery
ItalyBari5 shops
The lantern lit counter at Barista Coffee Roasters, a barista and seated customers visible through the glass storefront
ChinaBeijing6 shops
The espresso bar at 7AM Roasters with grinders, stacked cups, and a lit shelf of retail bags and glassware
SerbiaBelgrade5 shops
The tiled entrance and outdoor terrace seating at Academia do Café
BrazilBelo Horizonte7 shops
Three colorful Hario V60 drippers of different sizes lined up on a wooden crate at Bergen Kaffebrenneri
NorwayBergen6 shops
A pastel colored 19grams Little Flower retail coffee bag styled against a blue sky and yellow backdrop
GermanyBerlin16 shops
The Friend or Foe specialty coffee market logo painted on the window, with the espresso machine and pastry case visible behind it
SwitzerlandBern6 shops
The polished Aroma counter and glass shelving of pour over gear, grinders, and a two group espresso machine reflected on the surface
ItalyBologna6 shops
The grey painted 4e Vague Café storefront on Rue Notre Dame with outdoor tables, customers seated at a distance and a surfboard leaning against the wall
FranceBordeaux6 shops
The 1369 Coffee House storefront with its sign, neon Espresso window and hanging flower baskets over sidewalk benches
United StatesBoston11 shops
A cozy lounge corner at Brew Bar Cafe in Bratislava with potted plants and warm lighting
SlovakiaBratislava5 shops
The on site roaster with a hopper of green beans, a framed Brick Coffee micro roastery poster, and a branded cup on the cart
NetherlandsBreda7 shops
A pink vintage style espresso machine stacked with glasses and green cups on the counter at 17 GRAMS
United KingdomBrighton6 shops
Interior of the Fortitude Valley roastery cafe, with bagged retail beans on wall shelving, a Probat roaster and a barista at the bar
AustraliaBrisbane6 shops
An overhead spread of Café Placzek's brunch menu, including eggs benedict, shakshuka, a fruit tart, and coffee
Czech RepublicBrno6 shops
The AVI '38 Specialty Coffee Bar window sign in gold and white lettering, with a small bistro table and two chairs set outside on the brick sidewalk
BelgiumBruges5 shops
A carved wooden chest holding stacked Ethiopian coffee ceremony cups beside a hand painted wooden tray at Addis Stories
BelgiumBrussels12 shops
The 20 grams storefront with its coffee roastery and espresso bar awning, a Sourcing Roasting Brewing window display, and a bench out front
RomaniaBucharest16 shops
The arched 1844 facade of % Arabica Budapest Király on Király utca, the lit % Arabica sign above the doorway
HungaryBudapest16 shops
Cuervo's Chacarita storefront on Jorge Newbery, a gold CUERVO sign painted on the street window above a wooden counter, framed by sticker covered steel shutters
ArgentinaBuenos Aires8 shops
The interior of Caffè dell'Arte with exposed brick, art on the walls, and bagged coffee for sale on a wall shelf
ItalyCagliari4 shops
The brick walled cafe floor with communal wood tables, a bench seat, and the espresso bar visible against exposed brick in the C.C. Snowdon building
CanadaCalgary6 shops
The counter at Bean Theory in Newnham, with a hand lettered coffee menu board, exposed brick, a red accent stripe along the base of the counter and a view through large windows to outdoor seating by the Mill Pond
United KingdomCambridge8 shops
An overhead view of a wooden stool branded with the Barrio name beneath a table, with a latte visible on the tabletop above
AustraliaCanberra6 shops
The glass shopfront at Side Street Studios in Woodstock with large green script Cedar lettering across the windows and doors, potted plants and a wooden crate on a cobbled lane
South AfricaCape Town8 shops
The CAFEIN sign hanging above a pink and yellow facade, with a lantern style wall lamp below it
Czech RepublicČeský Krumlov6 shops
The corner brick building at Morgan Street housing Bridgeport Coffeehouse
United StatesChicago10 shops
The clean, bright espresso bar counter at Coffee Hug with a shelf of coffee bags behind it
MoldovaChisinau5 shops
An industrial pendant lamp hanging over the espresso bar, a run of black cups lined up on the machine and a roaster visible through the doorway behind
GermanyCologne6 shops
The long oak-and-terrazzo counter at Andersen & Maillard, concrete floor and plants either side
DenmarkCopenhagen28 shops
The small window service storefront with the 4 Beans awning sign
BrazilCuritiba9 shops
A seating nook at Black Sheep Microroastery, with exposed brick, industrial pendant lights, and a framed black sheep portrait on the wall
HungaryDebrecen3 shops
The illuminated percent sign and coffee sack display at % Arabica's storefront window in Msheireb Downtown Doha
QatarDoha6 shops
The glowing blue ALCHEMY sign on the white villa at night with the Burj Khalifa rising behind the iron fence
United Arab EmiratesDubai8 shops
The dark brick 3fe building on Grand Canal Street, outdoor tables out front under a wide blue sky
IrelandDublin12 shops
The red counter and green wall shelving inside Coffee Break, with a sign reading Coffee Break Dubrovnik on the bar
CroatiaDubrovnik4 shops
An aerial black and white view of the historic corner building housing Cøffe am Carlsplatz, its Cø logo printed on two black awnings above the street
GermanyDüsseldorf5 shops
Artisan Roast's dark grey Broughton Street shopfront with a carved ARTISAN ROAST COFFEE ROASTERY sign and a bright orange double door at number 57, flanked by arched windows on a stone tenement
United KingdomEdinburgh16 shops
A table on Blue Monkey's terrace with cups and a syrup bottle, chalkboard menu boards and the storefront window with timber framing behind
HungaryEger5 shops
The industrial roastery cafe interior with exposed brick, hanging plants and a large roaster against a leaf mural, customers seated at communal tables
NetherlandsEindhoven8 shops
The Ben Caffè counter under a brick vaulted ceiling, with a Filter Coffee Not People sign and pastry case behind the bar
ItalyFlorence10 shops
The Brühmarkt counter with its honeycomb tile logo, hanging pendant lights and a row of V60 pour over stations
GermanyFrankfurt6 shops
The empty Birdie dining room with a red banquette, retail coffee bags on the counter, and a Great Coffee Good Food Warm Welcome sign
SwitzerlandGeneva6 shops
The terrace at Costadoro Social Coffee under umbrellas, with jute coffee sacks stacked beside the outdoor tables
ItalyGenoa2 shops
A seating nook at Full Circle Coffee with mustard yellow armchairs, wooden school chairs, and an exposed white brick wall
BelgiumGhent6 shops
An A43 Coffee sandwich board advertising coffee, fika, breakfast, and lunch on a brick paved street
SwedenGothenburg9 shops
The bright yellow storefront of Beanery Specialty Coffee with BEANERY lettered above the windows and a coffee cup logo sign on the corner
AustriaGraz6 shops
A cream La Marzocco espresso machine with stacked cups and glasses on the drip tray
NetherlandsHaarlem8 shops
The black and white storefront of belum. coffee bar at dusk, with string lights over an outdoor seating area of stools and low tables
GermanyHamburg12 shops
The wood slatted corner storefront of 18 Grams with coffee and music signage in the window
FinlandHelsinki12 shops
Frankly branded takeaway cups lined up on the La Marzocco Strada espresso machine, with the storefront reflected in the window
GreeceHeraklion4 shops
96B Cafe & Roastery's glass storefront on Phan Ngu street with the illuminated 96B sign, granite bench and plants out front, and Fresh Coffee Every Day lettering on the door
VietnamHo Chi Minh City8 shops
The open concrete storefront of Café Sausalito on Tai Nan Street with a steel S sign above, bamboo benches at the door and wooden stools inside
Hong KongHong Kong8 shops
The Brennpunkt coffee competence storefront sign above an open door and window filled with roasted bean sacks and retail bags
AustriaInnsbruck6 shops
The bright interior of Coffee Department in Balat, dark wood windows, patterned floor tiles, a pastry case and customers at wooden tables
TurkeyIstanbul10 shops
A wood slatted interior wall with dramatic afternoon light falling across a long communal table and chairs
IndonesiaJakarta6 shops
Two vintage rust colored armchairs with matching ottomans around a small round table, sunlit by tall windows and surrounded by houseplants
Czech RepublicKarlovy Vary5 shops
An espresso machine pulling a double shot into two mottled ceramic cups, with a wooden-handled portafilter resting on the group alongside
PolandKrakow4 shops
The storefront and espresso bar at Camillo Bastrup
NorwayKristiansand4 shops
The long black bar at Afloat Coffee Roaster with an espresso machine, shelves of bagged beans glowing under warm strip lights and baristas working behind the counter
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur8 shops
A green velvet lounge seating area at Idealist Coffee, wood paneled walls and a white branch shaped light fixture
UkraineKyiv4 shops
An iced coffee and a slice of cake on a white marble table, set against a wall of white flowers and a sheer curtained window
JapanKyoto8 shops
Two people with their backs turned, wearing matching 7 Shots branded t shirts, sitting outside the shop's window beneath its glowing 7shotscoffee sign
GermanyLeipzig6 shops
The gilded historic storefront on rue Esquermoise with the Bienvenue Coffee Shop sign lit in the window as blurred pedestrians pass by
FranceLille6 shops
The glass fronted storefront of Coffee Busters in San Isidro, with the chalkboard sign above the bar, pendant lights and terrace tables under string lights
PeruLima8 shops
The Baobá Café storefront on Rua de São Paulo in Bica, black awning with the baobá sign and café tables on the cobblestones
PortugalLisbon12 shops
The black storefront of Bean Coffee Roasters with a sandwich board and outdoor seating on a cobbled Liverpool street
United KingdomLiverpool6 shops
The two level interior of Cafetino in Ljubljana's old town, with a mezzanine seating area above the espresso counter
SloveniaLjubljana5 shops
The 15 Grams Coffee House storefront at the entrance to Greenwich Market, with outdoor seating on the pavement
United KingdomLondon31 shops
The blue storefront and pick up window at Cafecito Organico, with orange patio umbrellas outside
United StatesLos Angeles10 shops
Wall to wall shelving of retail bottles, teas, and coffee tins around a framed print and small tasting table at Erikoffee
FranceLyon6 shops
The Alley Cat hanging sign against a clear sky beside a blossoming tree
NetherlandsMaastricht8 shops
Looking through Acid Cafe's woven doorway into the concrete-and-wood counter inside
SpainMadrid12 shops
An espresso in a blue and white cup beside a glass of water on a pink tray, set on a speckled terrazzo table
SpainMálaga6 shops
The La Marzocco espresso machine and stacked cups at Kaffebaren på Möllan, with a Barista Barista Antifascista sign on the tiled wall behind
SwedenMalmö6 shops
Customers ordering at the counter under globe pendant lights, with the branded 92 espresso machine in the foreground
United KingdomManchester12 shops
Rows of potted plants on copper shelves above a row of leather bar stools along a wooden counter
FranceMarseille6 shops
The courtyard garden at Pergamino Café Laureles, with the Pergamino coffee tree mural on a white brick wall, a tiled fountain and green café chairs
ColombiaMedellín8 shops
The all white Acoffee roastery with a black and steel roaster, a plywood bench, wooden stools at a white counter and a vase of red berried branches
AustraliaMelbourne12 shops
Sunlit hall inside BUNA La Tostadora in a former textile factory, wooden tables and woven chairs among tall plants beside steel framed windows, with a shelf of books and framed prints
MexicoMexico City8 shops
The curved stainless steel counter and retail apparel display at BIGFACE
United StatesMiami10 shops
Inside Cafezal, a curved wood-clad counter under woven pendant lamps in the Brera flagship
ItalyMilan23 shops
The counter at Cafe Humble Lion with a hand chalked menu board, shelves of house roasted bags, plants, and a pastry case up front
CanadaMontreal12 shops
The wooden counter at Alrighty Coffee, retail bags on shelving and a green espresso machine behind the pastry case
GermanyMunich12 shops
A rosetta latte art pattern in a cappuccino on a green ceramic saucer at Artisan Blend Cafe
KenyaNairobi6 shops
An espresso in a stoneware cup on its saucer, surrounded by a scatter of roasted coffee beans
ItalyNaples5 shops
The painted brick storefront of 8th & Roast with its teal windows and door
United StatesNashville10 shops
The neon Abraço sign above the counter, with the espresso bar and a barista at work
United StatesNew York City16 shops
A wild flower arrangement above the espresso machine at Brume Coffee, with a glass case of cakes and pastries on the counter below
FranceNice5 shops
A bread basket and two cups of latte art coffee on white subway tile at Analog
DenmarkOdense6 shops
The glowing neon Bynx sign above open shelving holding retail coffee bags and vinyl records
United StatesOrlando6 shops
The Aoma Coffee storefront with open wooden doors, hanging plants and a concrete counter visible inside
JapanOsaka15 shops
The warm wood shelved interior of a Kaffe coffee bar, lined with bagged beans and a KAFFE tote bag, with customers seated at small tables
NorwayOslo22 shops
The Equator Coffee storefront at 412 Churchill Avenue North, a row of brick townhouses with large glass windows and a bistro table out front
CanadaOttawa6 shops
A pile of Industrial Strength Coffee bags in art nouveau style packaging, labeled with single origin Ethiopian Sidamo and Colombian natural process lots
FinlandOulu2 shops
A row of Bar Vabres pastries including coconut truffles, a dusted cake, and a decorated cassata
ItalyPalermo5 shops
The black storefront of Back in Black on Rue Amelot, COFFEE ROASTERY lettered above tall windows, wooden benches along the pavement and menus posted beside the door
FranceParis30 shops
The Atout storefront seen through the glass frontage, the espresso bar and seating visible inside beneath the corner awning
GreecePatras7 shops
A chalkboard coffee menu beside a green staircase leading up through greenery at Block Coffee Room
HungaryPécs11 shops
The Best Wishes sign mounted above the storefront entrance, with the shop's window signage visible behind the glass
AustraliaPerth6 shops
Reading nook at Dream Up Coffee with sagging bookshelves, hanging plants, string lights, and mismatched armchairs along a pale green wall
Czech RepublicPilsen5 shops
The Dealicious Coffee and Food logo mounted on a wood slat wall above teal velvet banquette seating, with pendant lamps and a colorful portrait painting on the tiled wall
BulgariaPlovdiv6 shops
The plant filled interior of BRIEF coffee and brunch with yellow banquette seating and a chandelier
MontenegroPodgorica4 shops
The BARISTA FINE COFFEE sign hanging above the brick storefront entrance at 539 NW 13th
United StatesPortland14 shops
The curved dark wood bar at Combi in Bonfim, a La Marzocco machine, grinders and shelves of beans and brewing gear behind it
PortugalPorto8 shops
The 300 KM coffee and bakery window sign seen past a dried flower arrangement on an outdoor bistro table
Czech RepublicPrague15 shops
A flat white with heart shaped latte art on a white cup and saucer, sitting on a round black table with a terrazzo floor in the background
CroatiaPula1 shop
The glowing white storefront entrance with a lit up percent sign above the door and G137 marked on the glass
ChinaQingdao6 shops
A barista pouring latte art into a pale blue cup at Kaffi Ó-le
IcelandReykjavik6 shops
The Coffee Society counter and pastry case beneath a hand lettered menu board, a barista working with her back to the camera
LatviaRiga6 shops
The raised lettering storefront sign above the entrance at Beco Cafés Especiais
BrazilRio de Janeiro7 shops
An arched, white-plastered doorway framing the espresso bar at Barnum Roma, retail coffee bags on the shelf behind
ItalyRome12 shops
Oil being drizzled over an open faced toast topped with prosciutto and microgreens on a plate at Harvest Cafe & Bakery
NetherlandsRotterdam6 shops
The Lawton Street counter at Andytown Coffee Roasters with menu board and retail shelves
United StatesSan Francisco10 shops
The storefront of Café Altura at Paseo Bulnes 122 with its white sign, a pale awning, a wooden bench out front and a warmly lit dining room behind the glass
ChileSantiago8 shops
The dining room at Cafetina, with a tiled mural, exposed brick and red upholstered chairs
BrazilSão Paulo8 shops
Kamarija's terrace seating with the Point of View sign and a panorama of Sarajevo's old town rooftops
Bosnia and HerzegovinaSarajevo2 shops
The espresso bar and branded counter at Anchorhead Coffee
United StatesSeattle10 shops
The espresso bar at Always August with a Synesso machine and grinder, round wood tables and a large vase of cherry blossom branches in the foreground
South KoreaSeoul26 shops
The Coffee Up storefront with yellow stools and tables under an orange tree, signage reading Coffee Up in the window
SpainSeville12 shops
The illuminated AUNN CAFÉ & CO. wordmark sign in white letters on black
ChinaShanghai12 shops
A pink ceramic Kalita Wave dripper with a gold handle set on a glass carafe at Apartment Coffee
SingaporeSingapore16 shops
Latte art viewed from above in a red rimmed cup beside a potted plant at Bloom Cafe
BulgariaSofia6 shops
A customer seated at a window-side table inside Baranka, holding a cup of coffee, with framed art and potted plants on the shelf behind
HungarySopron4 shops
The stone-walled interior of D16 Coffee with an espresso machine and stacked takeaway cups on a pale wood counter, a coffee brewing chart on the wall, and a glass door bearing the cafe's logo
CroatiaSplit6 shops
The storefront with the branded Helmer Te og Kaffe sign on Breigata
NorwayStavanger4 shops
The wood panelled counter at AB Cafe in Telefonplan, with a barista behind the espresso machine and tables in the foreground
SwedenStockholm21 shops
The corner storefront of Fietsen Radcafé under a large tree, with outdoor seating, a row of parked bicycles, and a banner reading Fietsen out front
GermanyStuttgart5 shops
The Calibre Coffee Roasters interior with the raw concrete CALIBRE wall sign, potted monstera plants and a live edge wooden table
IndonesiaSurabaya7 shops
The curved plywood counter and espresso machine at Artificer, with branded tote bags and retail coffee on shelving nearby
AustraliaSydney12 shops
The Antique Cafe and Tea storefront sign above outdoor bistro chairs and a small table
HungarySzeged7 shops
CAF'E FUGU's warm wood paneled storefront with a blue door, two pendant lamps over the window bar, and potted plants out front
TaiwanTaipei10 shops
An iced coffee and a latte with heart art on a pink table beside cut flowers at Kokomo
EstoniaTallinn6 shops
The glass fronted pastry case and hanging sign of Café de Halle inside Tampere's iron roofed Market Hall
FinlandTampere6 shops
A staff member using tongs to arrange fresh croissants on the counter at Cruffin, the espresso machine visible behind
EstoniaTartu3 shops
A hand-painted B decal on the front window, market shelves of books, jars and bottles visible through the glass behind it
NetherlandsThe Hague12 shops
A grinder and skateboard deck against a tiled wall hand-lettered with 'Caffeine is the king but we are not into monarchs'
GreeceThessaloniki5 shops
The wood slat HANA sign and plant filled interior of Hana Corner Cafe in Blloku
AlbaniaTirana5 shops
The small walk up window of About Life Coffee Brewers on a Dogenzaka street corner in Shibuya
JapanTokyo21 shops
Oak shelving with a stereo receiver and turntable beside low round tables, red cushioned stools and a small tree in Boxcar Social Laneway
CanadaToronto12 shops
A wooden banquette and bentwood chairs beneath a teal wall, with a mirrored alcove crowded with hanging and potted plants
FranceToulouse6 shops
An antique brass clock reading 'Antico Caffè San Marco' hanging from an ornate carved ceiling in the Secession style
ItalyTrieste6 shops
The storefront with the branded Helmersen Delikatesser sign lit up during a snowstorm
NorwayTromso4 shops
The outdoor bench seating beneath the branded Jacobsen og Svart window decal
NorwayTrondheim4 shops
The Artifact wordmark logo, 'Brewing coffee stories,' black text on an orange background
ItalyTurin6 shops
The CaféArt teapot sign hanging above the storefront, with a customer reading a newspaper at an outdoor table below
FinlandTurku2 shops
Sunlit olive green walls with framed art above a banquette set with red and beige pillows at Cupp
NetherlandsUtrecht6 shops
A branded paper bag and two retail coffee bags reading Roasted by Women in València on a sunlit courtyard table at Bluebell Coffee Co.
SpainValencia12 shops
A barista working the counter at Coffee Circus Lisboa surrounded by pendant lighting and bags of chai
MaltaValletta5 shops
The corner storefront of Elysian Coffee at Broadway and Ash, with a hand painted mountain mural across the stucco wall, the Elysian Coffee Roasters name in white letters and warm pendant lights glowing in the windows
CanadaVancouver12 shops
The wood and exposed brick counter at Caffè Cannaregio with a menu board, espresso machine, and grinders under a canal side window
ItalyVenice7 shops
The glass storefront seen from outside with hanging plants in the window, a barista working the counter and a posted hours chalkboard visible inside
ItalyVerona5 shops
The mosaic-tiled counter at Balthasar Kaffee Bar, retail shelves and espresso machine against a weathered plaster wall
AustriaVienna12 shops
The minimal, softly lit interior of BREW Specialty Coffee with wooden folding chairs and a small round table
LithuaniaVilnius5 shops
A white mug of coffee beside a vase of dried flowers casting long shadows on a sunlit wall
PolandWarsaw12 shops
The studio's white storefront with its metal sign reading Jinxiaoman Coffee Studio above a glass entrance
ChinaXi'an6 shops
The tiled storefront of Bon Coin Coffee with its dark signboard, an open terrace with stools and small tables in front of the glass doors
JapanYokohama6 shops
Outdoor tables and chairs beneath the Broom 44 awning, with Dolac market reflected in the glass doors
CroatiaZagreb6 shops
The lounge area at Auer & Co., woven pendant lampshades hanging over a leather sofa and exposed brick wall
SwitzerlandZurich12 shops