Coffee & cafés in Cuenca
Cuenca has 71 listed coffee shops and cafés, from quick espresso stops to slow weekend brunches. Most popular: Sandwiches (8), Breakfast (7), Pastries (3). The coffee scene spans 55 Cafes & Coffee Shops, 14 Coffee Shops, 2 Tea Houses & Bubble Tea. Dietary options are covered too: Vegetarian cafés (8), Vegan cafés (4). 40 landmarks and neighbourhoods have their own nearby-coffee guides.
Cuenca, Ecuador, has 296 cafeterias. The city serves sandwiches, breakfast, and pastries. About 100% of these venues are independent.
Coffee scorecard
| Metric | Cuenca | Ecuador median |
|---|---|---|
| Not part of a chain we track | 99% of 71 venues | 99% (median of 5 cities) |
| Median rating | 4.6 across 26 venues with 25+ ratings | — |
| Cheap price tier | 100% of 26 venues with a price level | — |
| Mid-range price tier | 0% of 26 venues with a price level | — |
| Upscale price tier | 0% of 26 venues with a price level | — |
| Open late (closing 22:00 or later) | 21% of 42 venues with listed hours | — |
| Open on Sundays | 57% of 42 venues with Sunday hours listed | — |
| Open all 7 days | 45% of 42 venues with listed hours | — |
Computed from the cafés listed on WorldCafeMap; not a census of every café. Figures describe the cafés listed for Cuenca on WorldCafeMap, not every café in the city. Country figures are the median across its cities with 20 or more listed cafés.
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Cuenca coffee — FAQs
How many coffee shops are there in Cuenca?
There are 71 coffee shops, cafés and roasteries listed in Cuenca on WorldCafeMap, with addresses, opening hours, photos and ratings.
Where is the best coffee in Cuenca?
Top-rated coffee shops in Cuenca include Heladeria San Sebas Cafe, Sinfonía Café - Tostaduría y Cafetería, Café del herrero. See our ranked list of the best coffee shops in Cuenca.
Are there coffee shops with outdoor seating in Cuenca?
4 venues in Cuenca have outdoor seating, terraces or gardens.