The ranking of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops for 2026 has been released, and it features two specialty cafes from Buenos Aires: Negro Cueva de Café and Surry Hills Coffee. Negro Cueva de Café has dropped from 82nd to 94th place, while Surry Hills Coffee has also dropped, from 94th to 99th. This ranking combines public votes and an evaluation from a panel of experts, focusing on various criteria to determine winners across the globe.

The selection process aims to identify cafes that excel in providing a superior coffee experience, emphasizing the importance of quality from the bean to the cup. The criteria for evaluation include eight key aspects: quality of coffee, barista experience, customer service, innovation, ambiance, and more. This recognition is positioned as a new way to shine a light on coffee shops that offer outstanding experiences to their patrons.

The inclusion of Argentine cafes in this prestigious ranking not only highlights their individual quality and innovation but also underscores Argentina’s growing reputation in the global coffee scene. With these two cafes being recognized, there is an implication for increased visibility and potential growth in the local specialty coffee industry, as well as inspiring other coffee shops to meet high standards in service and quality.