Best Coffee Shops in Lima
Explore Lima's flourishing specialty coffee scene where Peru's extraordinary coffee biodiversity meets innovative urban café culture in South America's gastronomic capital.
Coffee Culture in Lima
Local Coffee History
Lima's specialty coffee evolution is closely tied to Peru's emergence as a globally recognized specialty coffee origin. While Peru has grown coffee since the 1700s, it was only in the early 2010s that Lima developed a significant specialty café scene dedicated to showcasing the country's exceptional beans. This movement coincided with Lima's gastronomic renaissance, with coffee becoming an integral part of the city's culinary reputation. Many pioneering cafés were founded by individuals with direct connections to coffee-growing regions like Cajamarca, Cusco, and Amazonas, creating unique origin-to-cup experiences.
What Makes It Special
Lima's coffee landscape uniquely benefits from Peru's extraordinary coffee biodiversity, with access to beans grown in Andean highlands, Amazonian valleys, and diverse microclimates that produce distinctive flavor profiles. The city's location between mountains and sea creates variable humidity that many roasters have learned to account for in their profiles. Lima's cafés often reflect the city's artistic energy, with many establishments featuring works by local artists and serving as cultural gathering spaces. The close connection to Peru's culinary scene has also influenced coffee service, with many cafés placing strong emphasis on flavor development and sensory experiences.
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Coffee Events in Lima
Let’s Talk Coffee 2025
An invitation-only event that brings together leaders from across the coffee supply chain.
ExpoCafé Peru
Peru's largest coffee event showcasing producers, roasters, and brewing innovations from across the country
Peruvian Barista Championship
National competition highlighting Peru's top coffee talent and technical excellence
Café y Origen Forum
Industry conference connecting urban consumers with coffee producers from Peru's diverse growing regions
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