Specialty coffee
in New Zealand.
166 cafés across 31 cities in New Zealand, mapped and reviewed by the Roasters community. No single city holds more than 42%.
Regional and global context
Ranked #2 of 5 countries in Oceania, with 17% of the specialty cafés listed in the region. On the global table of 126 countries it sits at #33. Just above in the global ranking: India (168). Just below: Argentina (139).
City distributionHow the cafés are spread
The largest city, Auckland, has 42% of the national total; the top three together have 70%. The median city lists 1 café, and 8 cities have three or more.
- 30–99 cafés 2 cities
- 10–29 cafés 1 city
- 3–9 cafés 5 cities
- 1–2 cafés 23 cities
Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) cover Auckland and Wellington.
Where to drink in New Zealand
See all 166 cafés in New Zealand
on Roasters.
Open the map, filter by what is open now or nearest, save the spots to lists, and log every cup. Free on iOS and Android.
About specialty coffee in New Zealand
How big is the specialty coffee scene in New Zealand?
166 cafés on Roasters, #33 of 126 countries worldwide.
Where is specialty coffee concentrated in New Zealand?
Auckland has 42% of all listings; the top three cities hold 70%.
How does New Zealand compare with the rest of Oceania?
It ranks #2 of 5 countries in Oceania and holds 17% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and full map are free on iOS and Android. Pro is an optional upgrade.
What counts as specialty coffee?
Coffee graded 80+ points on the Specialty Coffee Association scale: traceable beans, careful roasting and precise brewing.
