Specialty coffee in Nuremberg.
Think of Nuremberg as a coffee city in the making. The Roasters map counts 20 specialty cafés and roasters so far, enough for a proper morning crawl.
Where Nuremberg sits on the map
In Europe, Nuremberg ranks #94 of 1,928 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Nantes, Aarhus and Skopje.
Ranked #8 nationally, Nuremberg holds 2% of the specialty coffee listed in Germany, about 20 times the median city. One step up the national table is Leipzig (32 cafés); one step down, Munster (19 cafés).
That places Nuremberg in the top tenth of cities worldwide on Roasters, at #200 of 3,601.
10 more listings would give Nuremberg its own themed guides on Roasters, which unlock at 30 cafés.
Best coffee in Nuremberg
Good specialty coffee in Nuremberg 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 20 such spots so far.
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 Nuremberg ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
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About specialty coffee in Nuremberg
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Nuremberg?
There are 20 cafés and roasters in Nuremberg on Roasters, which ranks the city #8 in Germany and #200 worldwide.
How does Nuremberg compare with other cities in Germany?
Nuremberg ranks #8 of 201 cities on Roasters in Germany. The median city there lists 1 café; Nuremberg lists 20.
What other cities in Europe are comparable to Nuremberg for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Nantes (France), Aarhus (Denmark) and Skopje (North Macedonia) are the nearest peers to Nuremberg in the region.
What is the easiest way to plan a coffee crawl in Nuremberg?
Open Nuremberg in the Roasters app, save the cafés you want to try to a list, and use the map to route between them. The app shows which ones are open right now.
Can I claim my café in Nuremberg on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Nuremberg can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.
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.
