Specialty coffee in Lima.
There are 90 specialty cafés and roasters in Lima on Roasters, a mid-sized scene by global standards and a busy one for anyone planning a coffee walk.
Where Lima sits on the map
No city in Peru has more specialty coffee on Roasters than Lima. Its 90 cafés are 83% of the national total of 108, 10 times the count of Cusco in second place.
In the Americas, Lima ranks #12 of 1,217 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as San Diego, CA, Seattle, WA and Santiago de Chile.
That places Lima in the top tenth of cities worldwide on Roasters, at #43 of 3,601.
The scene is big enough for themed guides: 8 of them cover Lima, from espresso to where to work on a laptop.
Best coffee in Lima
Good specialty coffee in Lima tends to come from small, owner-run places: a short menu, beans roasted within the last few weeks, and someone behind the bar who can tell you where they were grown. The community has found 90 such spots so far.
A quick test for any café in Lima: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
- A grinder dialled in daily
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
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About specialty coffee in Lima
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Lima?
There are 90 cafés and roasters in Lima on Roasters, which ranks the city #1 in Peru and #43 worldwide.
How does Lima compare with other cities in Peru?
Lima ranks #1 of 8 cities on Roasters in Peru. The median city there lists 1.5 cafés; Lima lists 90.
What other cities in the Americas are comparable to Lima for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, San Diego, CA (USA), Seattle, WA (USA) and Santiago de Chile (Chile) are the nearest peers to Lima in the region.
Are there themed coffee guides for Lima?
Yes, 8. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Lima qualifies.
What makes a café “specialty”?
Traceable, high-grade beans (80+ on the SCA scale), careful roasting and precise brewing. A specialty café can usually tell you the origin, variety and process of every coffee it serves.
Can I add a café in Lima to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Lima focused on specialty coffee.
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.
