Specialty coffee in Sliema.
Only 3 places in Sliema have made it onto Roasters so far, which makes every one of them worth knowing about.
Sliema in context
In Europe, Sliema ranks #416 of 1,928 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Kremenchuk, Lindau and Poole.
Sliema ranks #2 of 11 cities in Malta, behind Valletta (7 cafés). Its 3 cafés account for 14% of the national total. One step up the national table is Valletta (7 cafés); one step down, Gzira (2 cafés).
Measured against all 3,601 cities on Roasters, Sliema sits in the upper half, at #837.
Every café added in Sliema moves it closer to the 30-café mark where Roasters starts publishing themed guides.
What makes a great café in Sliema
Good specialty coffee in Sliema 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 3 such spots so far.
A quick test for any café in Sliema: 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
- Beans for sale to brew at home
- A grinder dialled in daily
- Community reviewed, no paid placements
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About specialty coffee in Sliema
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Sliema?
There are 3 cafés and roasters in Sliema on Roasters, which ranks the city #2 in Malta and #837 worldwide.
How does Sliema compare with other cities in Malta?
Sliema ranks #2 of 11 cities on Roasters in Malta. The median city there lists 1 café; Sliema lists 3.
What other cities in Europe are comparable to Sliema for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Kremenchuk (Ukraine), Lindau (Germany) and Poole (United Kingdom) are the nearest peers to Sliema in the region.
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 Sliema to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Sliema 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.
