Coffee & cafés in Ecuador
1,998 coffee shops and cafés across 95 cities and towns — the most complete Ecuador coffee directory anywhere.
Ecuador has 1,990 coffee venues across 93 cities. The top cities by venue count are Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Eloy Alfaro, and Loja. The local coffee-culture term is cafeteria. These venues serve breakfast, sandwiches, and tea. Independent venues account for about 100% of the share.
From Wikipedia
Coffee production in Ecuador is one of only 15 countries in the world that grows and exports both Arabica and Robusta coffee, the two main species of coffee produced and consumed in the world. Different ecosystems in Ecuador permit different coffee cultures to occur all over the country, including in the Galápagos Islands.
Coffee production in Ecuador · CC BY-SA 4.0
Coffee facts
- Coffee production (2024): 5.5 thousand tonnes, ranked 42nd of 78 producing countries.
- Coffee-growing area (2024): 18.5 thousand hectares.
- Coffee supply (2023): 0 kg per person per year.
Notable cafés in Ecuador
- Heladeria San Sebas Cafe — Cuenca — ★ 4.6
- Sinfonía Café - Tostaduría y Cafetería — Cuenca — ★ 4.9
- PALATU Coffee Spot — Quito — ★ 4.7
Coffee culture in Ecuador
Ecuador has a thriving coffee scene, and WorldCafeMap lists 1,998 coffee shops, cafés and roasteries across 95 cities — from the busiest spots in Quito, Cuenca, Guayaquil to hidden gems in smaller towns. Every listing shows the address, opening hours, a map, photos and real customer ratings.
Use the city links above to browse, or search by name. Run a coffee shop? Add it free.