Specialty coffee in Tbilisi.
Tbilisi runs a confident specialty scene: 62 cafés and roasters on Roasters, anchored by serious local roasting and a steady stream of openings the community keeps an eye on.
Where Tbilisi sits on the map
Out of 4 cities in Georgia on Roasters, Tbilisi comes first with 62 cafés, roughly 81% of the country total.
Across Asia, Tbilisi ranks #9 of 251 cities on Roasters and holds 2% of every specialty café listed in the region.
That places Tbilisi in the top tenth of cities worldwide on Roasters, at #66 of 3,601.
The scene is big enough for themed guides: 8 of them cover Tbilisi, from espresso to where to work on a laptop.
What makes a great café in Tbilisi
Every listing in Tbilisi on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 62 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
Reviews, photos and check-ins from the community decide how cafés in Tbilisi surface in the app. No paid placements, no sponsored pins.
- Origin and process on the bag
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
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About specialty coffee in Tbilisi
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Tbilisi?
There are 62 cafés and roasters in Tbilisi on Roasters, which ranks the city #1 in Georgia and #66 worldwide.
How does Tbilisi compare with other cities in Georgia?
Tbilisi ranks #1 of 4 cities on Roasters in Georgia. The median city there lists 7 cafés; Tbilisi lists 62.
What other cities in Asia are comparable to Tbilisi for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Manila (Philippines), Jakarta (Indonesia) and Kyoto (Japan) are the nearest peers to Tbilisi in the region.
Are there themed coffee guides for Tbilisi?
Yes, 8. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Tbilisi qualifies.
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.
Can I add a café in Tbilisi to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Tbilisi focused on specialty coffee.
Can cafés pay to rank higher on Roasters?
No. Placement comes from community reviews, photos and check-ins. There are no sponsored listings.
