Silk City Coffee Recognized Among the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops

Published on February 21, 2025

Manchester, CT, is officially on the world coffee map, and the Town of Manchester is proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement! Silk City Coffee has earned a prestigious spot on the inaugural World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list, revealed at Coffee Fest in Madrid, Spain over the President's Day weekend. Among the 100 coffee shops recognized globally, only 14 are located in the United States, making this an extraordinary achievement for Manchester’s beloved community café.

“The Town of Manchester congratulates Silk City Coffee for putting our community on the global stage and showcasing the excellence of our local businesses”, said Mayor Jay Moran “This achievement highlights the economic and cultural vitality that makes Manchester a great place to live, work, and visit.”

The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list celebrates excellence in coffee culture, evaluating establishments based on key criteria such as coffee quality, barista expertise, customer service, innovation, ambience, sustainability practices, food and pastry quality, and overall consistency. A combination of expert evaluation and public voting determined the final selections, with industry professionals applying rigorous Specialty Coffee Association standards and the public recognizing the community impact of each café.

“Congratulations to Silk City Coffee in Manchester, CT, for being named one of the top 100 coffee shops in the world!”, said Town Manager Steve Stephanou. “Your dedication to brewing excellence and fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere truly sets you apart and is one of many factors contributing to the continued revitalization of Downtown Manchester.”

“We credit this distinction to our amazing staff who lead the charge in providing both an excellent product and outstanding hospitality to our customers every day.”, said Tammy Gerhard, Co-Owner of Silk City Coffee. “We could not be more honored to have received this prestigious award and value what it communicates to the world about the quality of coffee culture in Connecticut!”

Silk City Coffee has long been a local favorite, known for its exceptional coffee, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and dedication to community engagement. The Town of Manchester recognizes and appreciates the invaluable contributions of local businesses like Silk City Coffee in fostering a vibrant and connected community. This international recognition underscores what Manchester residents have known for years—Silk City Coffee is a true gem, not just for its expertly crafted coffee but for its role as a gathering place that brings people together.

For more details, visit the official list at World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops.