Country guide · Americas

Specialty coffee
in Ecuador.

Specialty coffee in Ecuador is concentrated: Quito accounts for 76% of the 17 cafés on Roasters.

17
Specialty cafés
3
Cities
#15
Rank in the Americas
<1%
Share of the Americas
In numbers

How Ecuador compares

Regionally, the count here puts it at #15 among 25 countries in the Americas. Worldwide it ranks #76 of 126 countries, with <1% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are Uruguay, with 18, and Kenya, with 17.

City distribution

Cities in Ecuador by size

2 of the 3 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 3.

  • 10–29 cafés 1 city
  • 3–9 cafés 1 city
  • 1–2 cafés 1 city

No city here has reached the 30 cafés needed for themed guides yet.

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FAQ

About specialty coffee in Ecuador

How many specialty coffee shops are there in Ecuador?

Roasters lists 17 cafés and roasters in Ecuador, across 3 cities. The community adds new ones every week.

Which cities in Ecuador have the best coffee scenes?

By café count: Quito (13), Guayaquil (3) and Cuenca (1). The full list is below.

How does Ecuador compare with the rest of the Americas?

It ranks #15 of 25 countries in the Americas and holds <1% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.

Is Roasters free to use in Ecuador?

Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.

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.

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