Specialty coffee in Erbil.
Specialty coffee in Erbil is just getting started: 2 cafés on Roasters so far, added by the community.
How Erbil compares
Erbil is the only city in Iraq with specialty coffee on Roasters so far, so its 2 cafés make up the entire national listing.
In the Middle East, Erbil ranks #23 of 54 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Mananma, Dammam and Mugla.
Measured against all 3,601 cities on Roasters, Erbil sits in the upper half, at #1,074.
Finding the best coffee in Erbil
A quick test for any café in Erbil: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
What to look for: a short menu, light-roasted single-origin beans, a proper grinder behind the bar, and staff who can explain the origin and process of what you're drinking. If a café in Erbil ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Origin and process on the bag
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- A grinder dialled in daily
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in Erbil.
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About specialty coffee in Erbil
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Erbil?
There are 2 cafés and roasters in Erbil on Roasters, which ranks the city #1 in Iraq and #1,074 worldwide.
What other cities in the Middle East are comparable to Erbil for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Mananma (Bahrain), Dammam (Saudi Arabia) and Mugla (Turkey) are the nearest peers to Erbil in the region.
Does the Roasters app cost anything?
The app and the full café map are free. Roasters Pro is an optional upgrade with advanced filters, unlimited lists and other power features.
Can I claim my café in Erbil on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Erbil can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.
A great café in Erbil is missing. What can I do?
Submit it from the app. The community team checks every submission against the specialty bar before it appears on the map.
