News•Mar 9, 2026
Meet the US Coffee Shop Ranked No. 1 in the World for 2026
Onyx Coffee Lab, an Arkansas‑based roastery with eight locations, has been crowned the No. 1 coffee shop in the world for 2026, the first U.S.‑born brand to top the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list. The ranking, compiled from over 15,000 nominations and weighted 30 % public vote and 70 % expert input, also placed Norway’s Tim Wendelboe second and El Salvador’s Alquimia Coffee third. Nine U.S. cafés made the list, giving the United States the highest country representation. Onyx’s win highlights its radical transparency in sourcing and sustainability practices.
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