These are the other three cafés in Málaga that have also made it among the best in Spain for their specialty coffee.

This week we learned that the Malaga-based café Kima Coffee was placed in the prestigious list of The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops, ranking it among the best in the world. An incredible achievement for a café in Málaga, where you can taste the best of the best in specialty coffee. But the success for Málaga did not stop there, the buzz around Kima Coffee overshadowed that there were more accolades for Málaga, as the same list also published another national ranking where Mia Coffee Shop and Next Level, in Málaga city, and Mi casa tu casa, in Marbella, also received their awards: they are among the best cafés in Spain.

Málaga is full of spots to enjoy a good coffee, whether for a meeting, a date, or just to unwind for a few minutes, Málaga's cafés offer options for all tastes. But if you're looking for a unique experience with specialty coffee, you should check out everything that The Best Coffee Shops has to offer.

Last Sunday, February 16th, the best cafés in the country were unveiled at the second edition of The Best Coffee Shops, held at IFEMA, Madrid. In total, 80 Spanish cafés – among them Kima Coffee and the other three that appeared in the global ranking, Hola Coffee Lagasca, Nomad Frutad Selectas, and DOrigen Coffee Roasters – have stood out in this prestigious event, which rewards excellence in the world of coffee. In the province of Málaga, three other establishments were present in the list, the aforementioned Mia Coffee Shop and Next Level, in Málaga capital, and Mi casa tu casa, in Marbella.

To select the winners, a jury composed of eight coffee experts evaluated various key aspects: quality of service, level of the baristas, ambiance of the premises, and the range of specialties around coffee. The professionals responsible for awarding these 'Michelin stars' of specialty coffee in Spain were Marcos Zoya, Dara Santana, Diego Campos, Mauricio de Luca, Eira Scheper, Kepa Corrales, Ana Rubio, and César Ramírez. Their verdict was clear: Málaga is the Andalusian city with the most essential cafés, offering four spots for coffee lovers.

Mia Coffee Shop

• Address: Calle Vendeja, 9, Málaga.
• Phone: 671 44 76 79
• Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 16:00 hours; and Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00.

Next Level

• Address: Calle Panaderos, Málaga
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 8:00 to 16:00 hours; Friday and Sunday from 8:00 to 18:00.

Mi casa tu casa

• Address: Avenida Antonio Belón, 26, Local 12, Málaga
• Phone: 951 13 08 22
• Hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 15:30 hours