Specialty coffee in Guayaquil.
Specialty coffee is still finding its feet in Guayaquil. Roasters lists 3 cafés and roasters here for now, a short list that is easy to work through in a weekend.
Where Guayaquil sits on the map
In the Americas, Guayaquil ranks #287 of 1,217 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Eau Claire, WI, Libertyville, IL and Loveland, CO.
On the podium in Ecuador: Guayaquil is #2 with 3 cafés, about 4.3 times smaller than Quito at the top. One step up the national table is Quito (13 cafés); one step down, Cuenca (1 café).
Measured against all 3,601 cities on Roasters, Guayaquil sits in the upper half, at #837.
Every café added in Guayaquil moves it closer to the 30-café mark where Roasters starts publishing themed guides.
What makes a great café in Guayaquil
Every listing in Guayaquil on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 3 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
Reviews, photos and check-ins from the community decide how cafés in Guayaquil surface in the app. No paid placements, no sponsored pins.
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- A grinder dialled in daily
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
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About specialty coffee in Guayaquil
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Guayaquil?
There are 3 cafés and roasters in Guayaquil on Roasters, which ranks the city #2 in Ecuador and #837 worldwide.
How does Guayaquil compare with other cities in Ecuador?
Guayaquil ranks #2 of 3 cities on Roasters in Ecuador. The median city there lists 3 cafés; Guayaquil lists 3.
What other cities in the Americas are comparable to Guayaquil for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Eau Claire, WI (USA), Libertyville, IL (USA) and Loveland, CO (USA) are the nearest peers to Guayaquil in the region.
A great café in Guayaquil 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.
Is Roasters free to use in Guayaquil?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere, including Guayaquil. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
I run a café. How do I manage my listing?
Claim it in the app. Verified owners and staff can update hours, photos and menus, answer reviews, and post events or job openings.
