EUROPE'S BEST COFFEE SHOP CHAIN

200 Degrees – A UK-based specialty coffee roaster and café chain.

% Arabica – Japanese-born, internationally renowned chain for its minimalist design and high-quality coffee.

Blank Street – An up-and-coming café chain offering specialty coffee and signature drinks.

Caffè Nero – A European coffee house chain, known for its Italian-inspired drinks.

Coffee Island – Greece’s largest coffee chain, known for high-quality espresso and brews.

Costa Coffee – One of the Europe’s largest and most popular café chains.

Espresso House – Scandinavia’s leading coffee chain, offering a mix of local and international favourites.

Joe & The Juice – A Danish coffee and juice bar chain known for healthy options and lively atmosphere.

Starbucks – The world’s largest café chain, offering a wide range of drinks and snacks.

WatchHouse – A London-based coffee chain that combines specialty coffee with design-forward spaces.

Award Description: Recognizing the best café chains that have set benchmarks in quality, service, and brand innovation.

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EUROPE'S BEST BAKERY/FOOD CHAIN

Cornish Bakery – Known for its Cornish pasties and pastries across the UK.

Emmerys – A Danish bakery chain specializing in organic bread and pastries.

GAIL’s – London’s leading artisan bakery offering fresh bread, cakes, and coffee.

Greggs – A UK bakery chain known for its affordable pastries, sandwiches, and coffee.

Kamps – A German bakery chain, celebrated for its traditional bread and bakery products.

Lagekagehuset / Ole & Steen – A Danish bakery chain known for its artisan bread and delicious cakes.

PAUL – A French bakery chain offering a variety of pastries, bread, and coffee.

Paris Baguette – A global bakery chain with French-inspired pastries and savoury items.

Pret A Manger – Known for organic coffee and freshly made food on the go.

Zeit Für Brot – A German bakery focusing on sustainable, organic ingredients and artisanal methods.

Award Description: Celebrating the finest bakery and food chains excelling in quality, taste, and customer experience.

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EUROPE'S BEST COFFEE EXPERIENCE - HOTEL OPERATOR

Accor – A global hospitality leader with renowned coffee and dining experiences.

CitizenM – A modern hotel chain offering stylish stays and excellent coffee options.

Dorchester Collection – Luxury hotel group providing top-tier coffee experiences.

Firmdale Hotels – A boutique hotel group known for its vibrant interiors and high-quality dining.

Four Seasons – A luxury hotel chain with exceptional coffee and hospitality services.

Hilton – A global hotel chain, providing consistent and high-quality coffee experiences.

Hoxton – A trendy hotel brand known for its relaxed, stylish atmosphere and good coffee.

Marriott International – A global leader in hospitality offering premium coffee experiences.

Soho House – Exclusive members-only club and hotel chain offering superior coffee in stylish surroundings.

Van der Valk – A family-run Dutch hotel group with excellent coffee and hospitality services.

Award Description: Recognizing hotels offering exceptional coffee experiences that elevate the guest journey.

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EUROPE'S BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE SHOP

3fe Coffee (Dublin) – Dublin’s award-winning specialty coffee roaster and café.

Bonanza Coffee (Berlin) – Berlin’s specialty coffee shop known for its precision brewing and roasting.

Colonna & Small’s (Bath) –  a renowned specialty coffee shop celebrated for its precision brewing methods and a rotating selection of the world's finest coffees.

Coutume (Paris) – A Parisian café offering cutting-edge coffee techniques and roasts.

Kawa Coffee (Paris) – A Paris-based specialty coffee shop dedicated to high-quality brews.

La Cabra (Denmark) – A Denmark-based specialty coffee roastery and café with a global reputation.

Nostos Coffee (London) – An independent café in London serving carefully selected specialty coffees.

Ozone Coffee (London) – A New Zealand-born coffee roaster and café with a strong presence in London.

Rosslyn (London) – An independent specialty coffee shop in London with a reputation for quality.

Single Estate (The Hague) – A Dutch café known for serving in-house roasted single-origin coffees with precision.

Award Description: Celebrating independent cafés that provide unique and exceptional coffee experiences.

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EUROPE'S BEST COMMERCIAL COFFEE ROASTER

Caffè Vergnano – One of Italy’s oldest coffee roasters, known for its rich espresso blends.

Illy – A premium Italian coffee roaster, recognized globally for quality.

JDE Peet's – A global coffee and tea company with iconic brands like Douwe Egberts.

Lavazza – Italy’s leading coffee brand, known for its iconic espresso blends.

Lincoln & York – One of the largest coffee roasters in the UK, serving commercial sectors.

Löfbergs – A Swedish coffee roaster specializing in sustainable and fair trade coffee.

Matthew Algie – A leading UK coffee roaster supplying cafés and businesses.

Segafredo Zanetti – A major Italian roaster, providing quality coffee worldwide.

Tchibo – A German coffee roaster and retailer with a focus on sustainable coffee.

UCC Coffee – A global coffee company, offering premium coffee solutions to businesses.

Award Description: Recognizing the best commercial coffee roasters that excel in quality, consistency, and global reach.

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EUROPE'S BEST SPECIALTY COFFEE ROASTER

Caravan Coffee Roasters – A UK-based specialty coffee roaster with a reputation for quality.

Kawa Coffee – Paris-based specialty roaster known for precision and care in sourcing and roasting.

L'Arbre à Café – A French roaster focused on direct trade and organic coffee sourcing.

Mabo Coffee Roasters – Known for innovative roasting techniques and quality beans.

Manhattan Coffee Roasters – A Rotterdam-based roaster with a focus on specialty coffee.

Origin Coffee – UK-based specialty coffee roaster focused on sustainability and quality.

Ozone Coffee Roasters – A New Zealand roaster with a strong UK presence with a strong focus on sustainability and craft.

Square Mile Coffee Roasters – A London-based specialty roaster known for its precise roasting and sourcing.

The Barn – A Berlin-based specialty coffee roaster focused on uncompromising quality.

Tim Wendelboe – A Norwegian specialty coffee roaster and champion barista known for innovation.

Award Description: Highlighting specialty roasters that lead the way in innovation, quality, and sustainability in coffee roasting.

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EUROPE'S BEST ESPRESSO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER - TRADITIONAL

Astoria – An Italian manufacturer known for its traditional espresso machines.

Cimbali – One of the oldest Italian coffee machine manufacturers, renowned for quality and innovation.

Dalla Corte – An Italian company known for high-performance espresso machines.

Faema – A leader in traditional espresso machines with a long history of craftsmanship.

La Marzocco – A world-renowned Italian espresso machine manufacturer, loved by specialty cafés.

Rancilio – A leading Italian brand specializing in robust and reliable espresso machines.

Sanremo – An Italian brand known for its cutting-edge espresso machines and designs.

Slayer – An American company known for its innovative, hand-built espresso machines.

Synesso – An American manufacturer recognized for precision and durability in espresso machines.

Victoria Arduino – An iconic Italian brand known for producing high-end, stylish espresso machines.

Award Description: Recognizing the best traditional espresso machine manufacturers for their craftsmanship, innovation, and quality.

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EUROPE'S BEST ESPRESSO EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER - FULLY AUTOMATIC

Cimbali – Known for its high-performance fully automatic coffee machines.

Cup & Cino – A German company specializing in innovative fully automatic coffee machines.

Egro – A Swiss brand recognized for its precision in fully automatic coffee machines.

Eversys – A Swiss manufacturer of cutting-edge fully automatic coffee machines.

Franke Coffee Systems – A leading Swiss brand for high-end automatic coffee machines.

Melitta – A German brand offering a wide range of fully automatic coffee solutions.

Schaerer – A Swiss manufacturer known for high-quality fully automatic coffee machines.

Scanomat – A Danish company known for its innovative fully automatic coffee machines.

Thermoplan – A Swiss brand producing high-end fully automatic coffee machines.

WMF – A German brand known for its robust and reliable fully automatic coffee machines.

Award Description: Celebrating the best fully automatic coffee equipment manufacturers for their innovation and quality.

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EUROPE'S BEST FOOD/BEVERAGE SUPPLIER

Alpro – A leading supplier of plant-based food and drinks.

Bakerman is a German baking company specializing in high-quality baked goods to the foodservice and retail sectors across Europe.

Beyond The Bean – A UK-based supplier of syrups, sauces, and drink solutions for coffeehouses.

Chalo – A brand known for its innovative and flavorful chai drinks.

DaVinci Gourmet – A global supplier of premium syrups, sauces, and beverage solutions.

Easyfoods – A supplier offering a range of convenient food solutions for hospitality.

Market Grounds– A German supplier offering a range of food and beverage solutions.

Monin – World-renowned for its syrups, sauces, and flavour solutions for beverages.

Oatly – A leading plant-based beverage company known for its oat-based dairy alternatives.

Sproud – A Swedish company providing plant-based milk alternatives made from peas.

Award Description: Recognizing the best suppliers providing innovative food and beverage products to enhance the coffee and hospitality experience.

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EUROPE'S MOST SUSTAINABLE BRAND

Anne&Max – A Dutch café chain focused on sustainability and organic products.

Change Please – A social enterprise that supports the homeless by selling coffee.

Decent Packaging – A company specializing in sustainable, eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Löfbergs – A Swedish coffee roaster dedicated to sustainable practices and fair trade.

Origin Coffee – A UK-based specialty roaster known for its focus on direct trade and sustainability.

Ozone Coffee – A New Zealand-born coffee roaster with a strong commitment to sustainable practices.

Project Waterfall – A charity focused on bringing clean water to coffee-growing communities.

Union Hand-Roasted Coffee – A UK specialty roaster championing sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Vegware – A company producing fully compostable and eco-friendly food packaging.

Well Grounded – A social enterprise providing training and employment opportunities in coffee for marginalized individuals.

Award Description: Celebrating the brands leading the way in sustainability and ethical practices in coffee and hospitality.

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