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Specialty coffee in Catania.

Specialty coffee in Catania is just getting started: 2 cafés on Roasters so far, added by the community.

2
Specialty cafés & roasters
#21
Rank among 89 cities in Italy
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Share of all listings in Italy
#1,074
Global rank on Roasters
In numbers

Where Catania sits on the map

With 2 cafés, Catania ranks joint #21 among the 89 cities in Italy on Roasters, well above the national median of 1 per city. One step up the national table is Verona (3 cafés); one step down, Albenga (1 café).

Measured against all 3,601 cities on Roasters, Catania sits in the upper half, at #1,074.

In Europe, Catania ranks #551 of 1,928 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Jicin, Macclesfield and Veszprem.

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What makes a great café in Catania

A quick test for any café in Catania: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.

What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Catania ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.

  • Origin and process on the bag
  • Community reviewed, no paid placements
  • Beans for sale to brew at home
  • Baristas who can talk through the menu
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FAQ

About specialty coffee in Catania

How big is the specialty coffee scene in Catania?

There are 2 cafés and roasters in Catania on Roasters, which ranks the city joint #21 in Italy and #1,074 worldwide.

How does Catania compare with other cities in Italy?

Catania ranks joint #21 of 89 cities on Roasters in Italy. The median city there lists 1 café; Catania lists 2.

What other cities in Europe are comparable to Catania for coffee?

Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Jicin (Czech Republic), Macclesfield (United Kingdom) and Veszprem (Hungary) are the nearest peers to Catania in the region.

A great café in Catania is missing. What can I do?

Submit it from the app. The community team checks every submission against the specialty bar before it appears on the map.

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.

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.

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