Toby’s Estate has been named number one in a list of the world’s 100 Best Coffee Shops
Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters in Chippendale, Sydney, has claimed the #1 spot on the inaugural World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list, marking a major global achievement for Australian coffee. This recognition places the café at the forefront of the world’s coffee culture, outshining countless competitors from across the globe.
The list, a new global benchmark for coffee excellence, evaluates cafés on criteria such as coffee quality, barista expertise, customer service, innovation, atmosphere, sustainability practices, and food quality. Toby’s Estate earned its top ranking after a combination of public votes and expert evaluations, with experts contributing 70% of the final score. The win is a testament to the café’s unwavering dedication to coffee craft and its exceptional customer experience.
Jody Leslie, General Manager of Toby’s Estate, shared her excitement about the accolade: “At Toby’s Estate, coffee is at the heart of everything we do, and I think that’s reflected in our customer’s experience. Our team’s hard work and passion have brought us to this incredible recognition, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.”
While Toby’s Estate’s triumph is a significant victory for Sydney’s coffee scene, it’s worth noting the broader Australian trend on the list.
Out of the top 100, only one other café from Sydney made the cut—leaving much of the spotlight on Melbourne, which is home to seven cafés on the list. Notable Melbourne establishments include Proud Mary Coffee (4th), Veneziano Coffee Roasters (19th), and Calere Coffee (28th), among others. Brisbane also saw strong representation with three cafés.
The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops rankings offer a comprehensive look at the global coffee landscape, with voting from coffee lovers worldwide and assessments from industry experts, including renowned baristas and coffee roasters.
Here’s a breakdown of the Australian coffee shops listed on the inaugural World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list, :
- Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters – 1st, Sydney
- Proud Mary Coffee – 4th, Melbourne
- Coffee Anthology – 8th, Brisbane
- Veneziano Coffee Roasters – 19th, Melbourne
- Calere Coffee – 28th, Melbourne
- Exchange Coffee – 37th, Adelaide
- Fonzie Abbott – 70th, Brisbane
- Vacation Coffee – 71st, Melbourne
- Seven Seeds – 87th, Melbourne
New Zealand’s Rocket Coffee Shop in Hamilton also made the list, placing 62nd.
While Sydney celebrates Toby’s Estate’s global win, the dominance of Melbourne on the list raises questions about the city’s hold on Australia’s coffee culture. Sydney, however, continues to shine with Toby’s Estate at the helm, reaffirming its place in the global coffee spotlight despite the competitive landscape.
