Which city is home to the world’s most beautiful cafes?

The universal craving for caffeine is something all travellers find themselves facing on the go, but it turns out some destinations are better for coffee connoisseurs than others.

And five of the top ten spots for your cappuccino are right in our beautiful country down under, at least that’s according to data from coffee producer Tambia.

Tambia studied Instagram data in over 360 cities to discover where is home to the most beautiful coffee shops in the world. The research highlights a diverse selection of trendy coffee cities, with the top ten most aesthetically pleasing locations ranging from Toronto to Dubai.

Most Beautiful Cities to Have a Coffee

The most Instagrammable coffee shops in the world can be found Down Under, with five Australian cities making the top 10 list of beautiful coffee cities. Melbourne leads the pack as the city with the most Instagram posts of its coffee scene.

Melbourne, Australia: Melbourne’s vibrant art scene has made many of the city’s coffee shops a destination in themselves. Garnering nearly 900,000 Instagram posts, influencers across the globe have declared Melbourne the number one city to have an aesthetic cup of coffee.
Sydney, Australia: Sydney takes the second place on the rankings, with over 350,000 Instagram posts highlighting the city’s trendy coffee culture. The laid-back vibe, outdoor seating and ocean views make Sydney’s coffee scene a thriving coastal paradise for coffee lovers.
Source: Showbox Coffee Brewers
Perth, Australia: Perth may be one of the most isolated cities in the world, but that has not stopped it from becoming a hotspot for coffee lovers. With over 280,000 Instagram posts, Perth’s coffee shops offer the perfect location for a daily brew (or two), and a lot of photo sharing.
Source: Facebook/Telegram Coffee
Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane rounds out the top four, with over 230,000 Instagram posts highlighting the city’s coffee culture. The city’s tropical weather and lush greenery create a picture-perfect atmosphere to enjoy a cup of coffee and soak up the sun.
London, UK: With over 200,000 Instagram posts dedicated to London’s coffee shops, the city is a haven for coffee lovers and the only non-Australian location in the top five. The coffee scene in London is constantly evolving, with many coffee shops offering speciality brews from around the world. A must-visit for any caffeine lover looking to broaden their horizons and Instagram their way through it.

Rank	City	Country	Instagram Posts
1	Melbourne	Australia	887,187
2	Sydney	Australia	352,609
3	Perth	Australia	289,926
4	Brisbane	Australia	236,095
5	London	UK	207,144
6	Toronto	Canada	116,122
7	Seattle	USA	108,642
8	New York City	USA	97,201
9	Dubai	UAE	79,228
10	Adelaide	Australia	77,065

“Instagram is a fantastic place to find the trendiest spots to visit, especially if you are travelling to a new city,” Sarah Del Corral, partner at Tambia said.

“A cup of joe is such a natural part of our day to day, even when abroad, so it’s wonderful to see people share the places they love the most on social media. We hope our research serves as inspiration to guide you on your next travel and take in the colours, scents and wonderful sights that cities around the world have to offer, while you enjoy a locally authentic brew.”

It turns out the coffee truly is better in Melbourne, which pains the Sydney-based Travel Weekly staff to write as we stubbornly engage in our ongoing interstate rivalry.

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cafe coffee shop Sarah Del Corral Tambia