Specialty coffee
in China.
Specialty coffee in China is concentrated: Hong Kong accounts for 94% of the 325 cafés on Roasters.
How China compares
A top-five country in Asia: #4 out of 27, holding 12% of the regional listings. Worldwide it ranks #16 of 126 countries, with 1% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are Portugal, with 366, and Slovakia, with 290.
City distributionCities in China by size
The map is top-heavy: Hong Kong alone has 94% of all cafés, the top three 99%. 3 of the 6 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 3.
- 100+ cafés 1 city
- 10–29 cafés 1 city
- 3–9 cafés 1 city
- 1–2 cafés 3 cities
1 city in China has themed guides, 9 in total.
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About specialty coffee in China
How many specialty coffee shops are there in China?
Roasters lists 325 cafés and roasters in China, across 6 cities. The community adds new ones every week.
Which cities in China have the best coffee scenes?
By café count: Hong Kong (306), Shanghai (11) and Beijing (5). The full list is below.
How does China compare with the rest of Asia?
It ranks #4 of 27 countries in Asia and holds 12% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Is Roasters free to use in China?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
Can café owners manage their listing?
Yes. Owners and staff can claim a listing to update hours, photos and menus, and reply to reviews.
