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If you’re anything like us, coffee isn’t just a drink—it’s a ritual, a comfort, and sometimes, the only reason we function before noon. While your local barista might have your order memorized and your favorite café feels like a second home, the question remains: where can you find the best coffee in the world?
According to the inaugural Top 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking, the answer is Toby’s Estate—an Australian coffee brand with deep roots in Sydney and a global reputation for excellence. Its Chippendale flagship location in southern Sydney took the coveted top spot, and for good reason.
What Makes Toby’s Estate the Best?
Toby’s Estate isn’t just another trendy café; it’s a specialty roaster with a 28-year legacy of sourcing, roasting, and brewing some of the finest coffee on the planet. What started in a Sydney garage in 1997, thanks to former lawyer-turned-coffee-pioneer Toby Smith, has since evolved into an industry leader.
The secret to its success? A relentless focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability—plus a team of expert baristas who treat coffee-making like an art form.
A Global Legacy
If the name Toby’s Estate sounds familiar outside of Australia, you might remember its former New York locations—though a 2019 rebranding turned them into Partner’s Coffee. While its U.S. presence has shifted, its influence remains, with its beans still sought after by cafés and coffee lovers worldwide.
The Best Coffee Shop, According to the Experts
Winning the title of the world’s best café isn’t easy. The Top 100 ranking isn’t just about great espresso—it considers everything from coffee quality and barista expertise to customer service, ambiance, sustainability, and consistency. A mix of public voting and coffee experts determines the winners, ensuring a balance of industry credibility and customer satisfaction.
And while Toby’s Estate took the crown, the U.S. also had a strong showing. Onyx Coffee Lab in Arkansas ranked No. 2 in the world, wowing judges with its seasonal offerings like Toasted Sesame White Chocolate Mocha and Salted Honey Oat Milk Flat White—but it’s their award-winning house roasts and top-tier baristas that secured their spot.
Fun Facts About Toby’s Estate
Largest single-origin specialty coffee program in Australia
Hosts monthly expert-led coffee tastings—free to the public
Operates 17 locations across Australia and 22 more across Singapore, the Philippines, and the Middle East
Sells specialty coffee beans, canned iced coffee, and merch for coffee lovers worldwide
So, next time you find yourself in Sydney (or hunting for a new favorite brew online), know that Toby’s Estate isn’t just another coffee shop—it’s officially the best in the world.
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