Specialty coffee in Panama City.
The specialty coffee scene in Panama City is small but growing: 23 cafés and roasters on Roasters, curated by the people who actually drink them.
Where Panama City sits on the map
Out of 4 cities in Panama on Roasters, Panama City comes first with 23 cafés, roughly 79% of the country total.
Regionally, Panama City is #51 among 1,217 cities in the Americas. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Phoenix, AZ (23), Rio de Janeiro (23) and Tijuana (23).
Globally, Panama City has more specialty cafés on Roasters than 95% of the 3,601 cities in the app.
Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) open at 30 cafés. Panama City is 7 cafés short of that line.
Finding the best coffee in Panama City
The best coffee in Panama City isn't a chain. It's the independent café where the barista dials in espresso every morning, the roastery that names the farm on the bag, the brew bar that takes filter as seriously as espresso. Roasters maps 23 of them.
A quick test for any café in Panama City: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- A grinder dialled in daily
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
Find every specialty café
in Panama City.
See all 23 cafés in Panama City on one map, check opening hours, and keep your own list of favourites. Free on iOS and Android.
Questions about coffee in Panama City
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Panama City?
Roasters currently lists 23 cafés and roasters in Panama City, added and reviewed by the community. That is 79% of all specialty listings in Panama.
Which city in Panama has the most specialty coffee?
Panama City does, with 23 cafés on Roasters, ahead of Boquete with 3 cafés.
Which cities in the Americas have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside Panama are Phoenix, AZ, USA (23), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (23) and Tijuana, Mexico (23).
Can I claim my café in Panama City on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Panama City 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.
Can I add a café in Panama City to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Panama City focused on specialty coffee.
