Wehbba’s Global Coffee Guide 2025 – Best Specialty Cafés in Melbourne, Barcelona, Berlin, São Paulo & Paris
A Journey Through the World’s Coffee Capitals
Brazil-born and Lisbon-based techno artist Wehbba, known for his releases on Drumcode as well as his own label HIFN, travels the world performing and exploring local coffee culture. Between airport lounges and studios, he hunts down the perfect brew in every city he visits.
In this updated 2025 edition of his Global Coffee Guide, Wehbba shares his favourite cafés across five of the world’s most creative coffee scenes.
Soundtrack tip: Listen to Wehbba’s track Traction while reading — it’s the perfect rhythm for your next caffeine adventure.
Wehbba & Fur Coat at Truth Coffee Roasting, South Africa
Melbourne – The City That Started It All
Where can you find the best coffee in Melbourne?
Melbourne is where I first discovered specialty coffee and fell in love with the culture. You can find excellent brews even at street carts around the CBD — most roasters are part of the third-wave movement, so quality is guaranteed.
My favourite coffee spots in Melbourne:
- St. Ali Coffee in South Melbourne, a funky kind of warehouse with a full range of coffee drinks and some real good food offerings too, a good place to chill off the beaten path.
- Dukes: this little shop in the CBD is one of the most successful roasters in the city, and for a reason, their coffee is next level. A good place for a quick fix while on the go.
- Proud Mary: Great roaster just off Fitzroy, that serves perfectly crafted espressos and filtered coffee, a cool spot for having a good brunch. I loved their avo-kimchi toast and the hot cake too.
- Seven Seeds: I came across the coffee from them in a few places around town, but never made it to their actual shop, but it’s definitely one of the best roasters in town. If you’re in the CBD area, there’s a really cool spot called Brother Baba Budan where you can find their coffee and some good pastries to go with it.
- Bench: A minimalist café with Japanese-inspired precision and an intimate atmosphere.
Barcelona – A Creative Scene in Constant Motion
Where to drink specialty coffee in Barcelona?
Barcelona’s coffee scene has exploded over the last few years — more roasters, more design-driven cafés, and a growing community that connects creatives, DJs and baristas.
Nømad, Barcelona
My favourite coffee spots in Barcelona:
- SlowMov: SlowMov is one of the first and most prominent roasters in the area of Gràcia. The shop is really minimal and cozy, they roast in-house and also offer regular courses.
- Nømad: That’s the one you hear the most about outside of Barcelona, they have their own very particular style when it comes to their beans, both shops in town are really cool spots that focus on the coffee, but also offer some fresh pastries.
- Hidden Cafe: You can find them a bit further away from the centre, it’s a great shop with nice food, great service and they also have some good tea offerings.
- Little Fern: A bright brunch café serving Antipodean classics and smooth flat whites.
- Dalston: Modern café culture with exceptional latte art and relaxed vibes.
- LOT: Industrial-style space focused on slow coffee and homemade pastries.
- Three Marks: Third-wave roaster blending precision and creativity, loved by locals and nomads alike.
Discover more insider tips in our Barcelona Electronic Music Travel Guide.
Berlin – Caffeine & Creativity
What are the best cafés in Berlin for electronic-music lovers?
I love going to Berlin, there’s always lots of things to explore, and it’s a perfect destination for some of my favourite activities, like music or studio equipment shopping and drinking coffee.
Nano, Berlin
My favourite coffee spots in Berlin:
- Bonanza: The ominous space where they also roast their coffee is hidden in a cozy back alley of a building in Kreuzberg, and their bean selection and origin partnerships are spotless. They have a great tasting experience for filter coffee.
- Five Elephant: My favourite roaster in Berlin, their shop in Mitte is really nice and they have some really cool Modbar taps for their espressos, while their pastries are also a great add-on.
- Nano Kaffee: Great shop in Kreuzberg, their coffee offerings are always on point and it’s a nice place to hang out while having a great espresso.
- Chapter One: A nice little shop off the beaten path close to Marheineke Markthalle.
Find out about the favourite places of Jan Blomqvist, Oliver Koletzki and more in our Berlin T[rave]l Guide.
Nano, Berlin
São Paulo – Brazil’s Specialty Revolution
Where to drink the best coffee in São Paulo?
Brazil might be one of the world’s biggest coffee exporters, but specialty culture here is still evolving fast. New cafés blend heritage with innovation — and they’re thriving.
My favourite coffee spots in São Paulo:
- Coffee Lab: The pioneer of Brazil’s modern coffee movement.
- Takko Café: Modern spot focused on creative brewing methods.
- Longão: Laid-back atmosphere with rotating single-origin beans.
- Queensland Café: Stylish micro-roastery bringing Australian coffee flair to São Paulo.
Paris – Espresso Elegance
Which cafés in Paris serve the best specialty coffee?
Paris may be known for its patisseries, but the city’s coffee culture has quietly flourished — refined, design-driven and full of character.
My favourite coffee spots in Paris:
FAQ – Coffee & Travel with Wehbba
Q: Which city has the best coffee culture?
A: Melbourne — it’s where the global third-wave movement truly began.
Q: How does coffee inspire your music?
A: Coffee connects creativity and focus — the same balance I search for when producing or performing.
Q: What’s your go-to order?
A: Usually a double espresso or filter, depending on the vibe of the place.
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