Specialty coffee
in Costa Rica.
29 cafés across 12 cities in Costa Rica, mapped and reviewed by the Roasters community. No single city holds more than 41%.
Regional and global context
Ranked #12 of 25 countries in the Americas on Roasters, with <1% of the regional listings. On the global table of 126 countries it sits at #60. Just above in the global ranking: Puerto Rico (30). Just below: Moldova (29).
City distributionHow the cafés are spread
The largest city, San Jose, has 41% of the national total; the top three together have 62%. The median city lists 1 café, and 2 cities have three or more.
- 10–29 cafés 1 city
- 3–9 cafés 1 city
- 1–2 cafés 10 cities
No city here has reached the 30 cafés needed for themed guides yet.
Where to drink in Costa Rica
See all 29 cafés in Costa Rica
on Roasters.
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About specialty coffee in Costa Rica
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Costa Rica?
29 cafés on Roasters, #60 of 126 countries worldwide.
Where is specialty coffee concentrated in Costa Rica?
San Jose has 41% of all listings; the top three cities hold 62%.
How does Costa Rica compare with the rest of the Americas?
It ranks #12 of 25 countries in the Americas and holds <1% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
How are cafés chosen for Roasters?
Community members submit them, and every submission is reviewed against the specialty bar before it goes live. No paid placements.
Can I add a café that is missing?
Yes. Submit it from the app; it goes live after review.
