The People’s Choice Coffee Awards is a celebration of the world’s favourite specialty coffee shops. Created by FLTR Magazine, the awards are decided entirely by the public.
Every vote comes from someone who has actually visited the café. The regulars. The weekend customers. The people who recommend a coffee shop to friends because they genuinely enjoy going there.
Unlike many industry awards, there is no judging panel. No invitation-only tasting sessions. No scores from coffee professionals. The winning coffee shops are chosen by the people they serve every day.
Specialty coffee has no shortage of competitions that recognise barista skill, roasting expertise and coffee quality. Those awards play an important role in driving the industry forward.
The People’s Choice Coffee Awards asks a different question.
Which coffee shops have earned the loyalty of their customers?
Great coffee is part of the answer, but it is rarely the whole story. Hospitality, consistency, atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and a sense of community all influence where people choose to return. These awards celebrate the complete café experience through the eyes of the people who experience it.
Voting is open to anyone. Whether you visit your local coffee shop every morning or discovered a memorable café while travelling, your vote helps recognise businesses that have created something people genuinely value.
If you’re new to the awards, start by learning how the voting works and how winners are selected. You can also explore previous winners and discover outstanding coffee shops from around the world before casting your vote.
Thank you for helping celebrate the cafés that make specialty coffee such a welcoming and rewarding community.