DaVinci Gourmet Takes Center Stage as Title Sponsor for The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 in Madrid

DaVinci Gourmet: Celebrating Global Coffee Culture

DaVinci Gourmet, a renowned brand under the Kerry Group umbrella, has officially taken the lead as the Title Sponsor of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026. This exciting announcement comes in anticipation of the global reveal scheduled for February 16th during CoffeeFest Madrid, one of Europe’s most significant specialty coffee festivals.

The event promises to showcase the finest coffee shops from around the globe, evaluated by industry experts and voted upon by dedicated coffee enthusiasts. This year’s selection process has involved an extensive review of more than 15,000 establishments worldwide, underlining DaVinci Gourmet's commitment to excellence in coffee culture.

Eloise Dubuisson, General Manager of Foodservice Brands for Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting that it amplifies creativity and craftsmanship in the coffee business. “Our partnership with The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and passion in the coffee world,” she stated. This reflects DaVinci Gourmet's mission to engage deeply with the global coffee community.

The Essence of Quality

The prestigious list not only identifies remarkable coffee shops but also celebrates the diversity of global coffee culture. Featured countries include the United States, Australia, Colombia, Peru, and many others, indicating a robust coffee movement characterized by quality and cultural exchange.

César Ramírez, CEO of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, remarked, "This ranking is more than just a list of exceptional coffee shops; it's a snapshot of the cultural, creative, and professional moment coffee is experiencing around the world.” His words resonate with the initiative's objective of highlighting not just the coffee itself but also the experiences and environments surrounding it.

Rigorous Evaluation Methodology

To create a fair and accurate ranking, the evaluation process utilizes a blend of expert assessments and public voting. Approximately 800 industry professionals play a crucial role in evaluating submissions, with this expert input accounting for 70% of the total score. The remaining 30% comes from online votes cast by the global coffee community, emphasizing a democratic approach to what constitutes the best in the industry.

Coffee shops are examined through a range of quality markers such as coffee flavor, barista skills, sustainability practices, service quality, ambience, food offerings, innovation, and consistency. All standards are uniformly applied across various regions, allowing coffee connoisseurs everywhere to appreciate the remarkable craftsmanship behind each of these selected venues.

Participants from diverse regions work collaboratively, evaluating venues through a lens of local knowledge infused with global standards. This approach showcases how different cultures interpret coffee quality and café experience.

Looking Ahead

As excitement builds for the event in Madrid, coffee lovers and industry professionals alike eagerly anticipate discovering which establishments will gain recognition in 2026. Through the continued support of DaVinci Gourmet, the initiative not only enhances brand visibility but reinforces the importance of advocating high standards within the coffee sector.

In today’s dynamic café landscape, innovations and trends are frequently reshaping what we know about coffee. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops serves as an essential beacon for recognizing talented baristas, visionary shop owners, and the unique contributions they make to the specialty coffee scene.

As the countdown to CoffeeFest Madrid begins, DaVinci Gourmet solidifies its position as a champion of café excellence, resonating with baristas and coffee enthusiasts willing to celebrate the creative, curated experiences that quality coffee offers.

For those keen on audacious flavors and inspiring café environments, the 2026 list will undoubtedly reveal many gems worth visiting around the globe. The transformation of coffee culture is alive and well, and it's more exciting than ever to partake in this global journey of taste, innovation, and connection.

Join the conversation and help elevate the recognition of the world’s best coffee shops as they inspire every one of us to appreciate the art of coffee making and the passion that fuels it.