Falstaff showcases the finest of Sweden’s coffee culture in the Falstaff Coffee Guide Nordics 2026, honoring top talents and venues with awards for Best Barista, Best New Opening, Best Roastery and Favourite Café.
Sweden’s café scene is flourishing like never before. From specialty roasteries in buzzing city centers to cozy neighborhood cafés serving exceptional pastries alongside expertly crafted coffee, venues across the country are redefining standards of quality, creativity, and hospitality. Falstaff presents its category winners:
Daniel Remheden, “Love Coffee”, Lund
With more than 20 years of experience in roasting and sourcing, Daniel Remheden is a prominent figure in Lund‘s specialty coffee scene. His long-standing relationships with producers reflect a commitment to origin and quality, while his steady presence behind the bar continues to shape the city’s coffee culture. It is rare to find someone who blends knowledge, honest sourcing and local impact the way he does. lovecoffee.se
“Drop Coffee Roasters”, Stockholm
One of Europe’s most respected roasteries, “Drop Coffee Roasters” has helped define the Nordic light-roast style. With multiple national roasting championship titles under its belt, the Stockholm-based company combines competition-level precision with a clear and transparent sourcing philosophy. Founded by Joanna Alm, Drop still sets the pace for Scandinavian specialty coffee. dropcoffee.com
“Xentas Kaffebar”, Borgholm
With “Xentas Kaffebar”, the largest town on the island of Öland finally gained its first true specialty coffee bar. Opened in 2025 and quickly outgrowing its original space, the move to larger premises after just six months signals both ambition and how warmly it was received. With cultural meetups in the vintage-inspired setting, this hub means more to the town than just coffee. xentaskaffebar.se
“Lilla Kafferosteriet”, Malmö
A true Malmö institution since 2006, “Lilla Kafferosteriet” blends small-batch roasting with a welcoming café vibe in the city’s heart. Known for its commitment to sourcing excellent beans and educating visitors about coffee, it has become synonymous with Malmö’s specialty scene. Whether for a quick espresso, filter brew or bag of freshly roasted beans to take home, it is every city’s coffee dream come true. lillakafferosteriet.se
