Specialty coffee in Riga.
There are 30 specialty cafés and roasters in Riga on Roasters, a mid-sized scene by global standards and a busy one for anyone planning a coffee walk.
How Riga compares
No city in Latvia has more specialty coffee on Roasters than Riga. Its 30 cafés are 83% of the national total of 36, 15 times the count of Daugavpils in second place.
Regionally, Riga is #64 among 1,928 cities in Europe. Scenes of a similar size elsewhere in the region include Lviv (30), Oslo (30) and Ostrava (30).
Globally, Riga has more specialty cafés on Roasters than 96% of the 3,601 cities in the app.
Because Riga passes the 30-café mark, Roasters also publishes 8 themed guides for it, linked below.
Finding the best coffee in Riga
Every listing in Riga on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 30 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
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 Riga ticks those boxes, it belongs on Roasters.
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- Origin and process on the bag
- Baristas who can talk through the menu
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
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Questions about coffee in Riga
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Riga?
Roasters currently lists 30 cafés and roasters in Riga, added and reviewed by the community. That is 83% of all specialty listings in Latvia.
Which city in Latvia has the most specialty coffee?
Riga does, with 30 cafés on Roasters, ahead of Daugavpils with 2 cafés.
Which cities in Europe have a similar-sized coffee scene?
By café count on Roasters, the closest matches outside Latvia are Lviv, Ukraine (30), Oslo, Norway (30) and Ostrava, Czech Republic (30).
Are there themed coffee guides for Riga?
Yes, 8. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Riga qualifies.
Are reviews of cafés in Riga written by real people?
Every review on Roasters is written by a community member who visited the café. No algorithmic ranking and no paid placements.
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 Riga on Roasters?
Yes. Owners, managers and staff in Riga can claim their listing to manage hours, photos, menu and equipment, reply to reviews and post events or jobs.
