Specialty coffee
in India.
The specialty scene in India is spread out: 28 cities on Roasters share 168 cafés, led by Bangalore.
How India compares
Regionally, the count here puts it at #6 among 27 countries in Asia. Worldwide it ranks #32 of 126 countries, with <1% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are Denmark, with 175, and New Zealand, with 166.
City distributionCities in India by size
Coffee here is not a one-city story: Bangalore leads with 24%, and the top three cities hold 50% between them. 13 of the 28 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 1.5.
- 30–99 cafés 1 city
- 10–29 cafés 4 cities
- 3–9 cafés 8 cities
- 1–2 cafés 15 cities
1 city in India has themed guides, 8 in total.
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About specialty coffee in India
How many specialty coffee shops are there in India?
Roasters lists 168 cafés and roasters in India, across 28 cities. The community adds new ones every week.
Which cities in India have the best coffee scenes?
By café count: Bangalore (40), Mumbai (26) and Delhi (18). The full list is below.
How does India compare with the rest of Asia?
It ranks #6 of 27 countries in Asia and holds 6% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Is Roasters free to use in India?
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.
