Specialty coffee is grown in ideal microclimates, hand-picked at peak ripeness, and roasted to highlight its natural notes. To be classified as specialty, it must score above 80 points in professional tastings. This process also ensures a much more transparent and fair relationship for coffee producers at origin compared to the commercial industry.

The directory is updated when we try new specialty coffee shops in Barcelona and decide whether to include them if we think it fits. There’s no fixed update schedule. We also update it when we spot errors or receive suggestions about changes or new coffee shops.

Absolutely! If you know a specialty coffee shop in Barcelona that you think should be on our list, please contact us and we’ll evaluate it. We don’t include coffee shops automatically: we need to visit and check if it fits our directory based on coffee quality and preparation.

The directory calculates in real time whether places are open or closed using Barcelona’s local time. If you see a coffee shop in gray, it means it is currently closed. Come back during its usual hours and you’ll see it marked in green!