Specialty coffee in Beijing.
Specialty coffee is still finding its feet in Beijing. Roasters lists 5 cafés and roasters here for now, a short list that is easy to work through in a weekend.
Beijing in context
On the podium in China: Beijing is #3 with 5 cafés, about 61 times smaller than Hong Kong at the top. Its closest neighbours in the ranking are Shanghai, just ahead with 11, and Chengdu, just behind with 1.
On the global map, Beijing lists more specialty coffee than 81% of the 3,601 cities on Roasters.
Regionally, Beijing is #66 among 251 cities in Asia. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Ipoh (5), Luang Prabang (5) and Yokohama (5).
Themed guides unlock once a city reaches 30 cafés, so for now this page is the guide to Beijing.
Best coffee in Beijing
The best coffee in Beijing isn't a chain. It's the independent café where the barista dials in espresso every morning, the roastery that names the farm on the bag, the brew bar that takes filter as seriously as espresso. Roasters maps 5 of them.
A quick test for any café in Beijing: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- Origin and process on the bag
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Beans for sale to brew at home
Find every specialty café
in Beijing.
See all 5 cafés in Beijing on one map, check opening hours, and keep your own list of favourites. Free on iOS and Android.
Questions about coffee in Beijing
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Beijing?
Roasters currently lists 5 cafés and roasters in Beijing, added and reviewed by the community. That is 2% of all specialty listings in China.
Which city in China has the most specialty coffee?
Hong Kong leads with 306 cafés. Beijing ranks #3 of 6 cities with 5 cafés.
Which cities in Asia have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside China are Ipoh, Malaysia (5), Luang Prabang, Laos (5) and Yokohama, Japan (5).
How do I find the best specialty coffee in Beijing?
Download the Roasters app for free on iOS or Android, open the map in Beijing, filter by open now, nearest or newest, and save favourites to your own lists.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
What counts as specialty coffee?
Specialty coffee is graded 80+ points on the Specialty Coffee Association’s 100-point scale. In practice it means traceable beans, lighter roasts that keep origin character, and baristas who dial in espresso and filter with care.
