Specialty coffee
in Italy.
The specialty scene in Italy is spread out: 89 cities on Roasters share 280 cafés, led by Milan.
How Italy compares
Regionally, the count here puts it at #11 among 41 countries in Europe. Worldwide it ranks #19 of 126 countries, with 1% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are Mexico, with 285, and Greece, with 278.
City distributionCities in Italy by size
Coffee here is not a one-city story: Milan leads with 16%, and the top three cities hold 38% between them. 20 of the 89 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 1.
- 30–99 cafés 2 cities
- 10–29 cafés 3 cities
- 3–9 cafés 15 cities
- 1–2 cafés 69 cities
2 cities in Italy have themed guides, 18 in total.
Where to drink in Italy
See all 280 cafés in Italy
on Roasters.
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About specialty coffee in Italy
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Italy?
Roasters lists 280 cafés and roasters in Italy, across 89 cities. The community adds new ones every week.
Which cities in Italy have the best coffee scenes?
By café count: Milan (46), Rome (40) and Florence (21). The full list is below.
How does Italy compare with the rest of Europe?
It ranks #11 of 41 countries in Europe and holds 2% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Can I add a café that is missing?
Yes. Submit it from the app; it goes live after review.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and full map are free on iOS and Android. Pro is an optional upgrade.
