Over the weekend, BCN Coffee Guide and CoffeeXP hosted the third edition of the BCN Coffee Awards. This three-day event honored and highlighted the latest in the hospitality industry’s fastest-growing sector: specialty coffee. With Nau Bostik Cultural Center as the venue once again, the space was maximized in order to host the more than 50 coffee roasters, and around 10,000 attendees, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful weekend for all involved to enjoy the caffeine-filled celebration.

The BCN Coffee Awards brings together the best of the best in terms of coffee roasters, baristas and professionals, and it’s the perfect opportunity for coffee enthusiasts to enjoy a plethora of specialty coffees, both from local and international roasters, as well as share their passion with the exhibitors. For anyone reading this who has never attended the awards, once you’ve paid for your entrance to the event, you can drink as many different coffee brews as you can handle. There was also a variety of food trucks to offer up some good eats, both savory and sweet, to pair with your expertly-made cup of joe.

As you would expect given the event’s name, the BCN Coffee Awards involves competition, some of which could be viewed live by those in attendance, including the Best Barista competition, which was won by Santiago Andrés from Sotaque Café. It also featured two national competitions from the Spanish Coffee Association: the Spanish Latte Art Championship and Spanish Cup Taster Championship; the winners will go on to compete at the World Championships of their respective events. Find the full list of winners from the 2024 Awards below.

On top of a constant V60 drip, the Coffee Awards included expert-led coffee cuppings, panel discussions, virtual reality activities, coffee workshops, and more. It even had an area for event goers to get tattoos, manicures, and haircuts, as well as tarot readings. All of this, and the event is kid and pet friendly!

2024 BCN COFFEE AWARDS WINNERS

• Best Roaster: 1st – Ineffable Coffee Roasters 2nd – East Crema Coffee 3rd – La Cherry Coffee
• Best Barista: Santiago Andrés (Sotaqué Café)
• Best Revelation Coffee Shop: 1st – Amauta Coffee Roasters 2nd – Café Chico 3rd – Sagra Specialty Coffee
• Best Coffee Shop: Shot Me Coffee
• Best Brunch: 1st – My Friend Coffee 2nd – Surry Hills Coffee (Mallorca) 3rd – Taulat 44
• Best Vegan: 1st – Unami Plant Based 2nd – Asante Café 3rd – Desoriente
• Best Gluten/Lactose/Sugar Free Option: 1st – ANNNA (Sant Feliu de Guíxols) 2nd – Dates & Avocados Atelier 3rd – Philosopheat BCN
• Best Coffee Education: 1st – The Nomad Coffee Academy 2nd – Hola Coffee Academy 3rd – Mae Coffee Liaison
• Best Social Media: 1st – Nomad Coffee 2nd – Hola Coffee 3rd – Three Marks Coffee
• Best Design/Packaging: 1st – LYV Brewing Dealers 2nd – Nomad Coffee 3rd – Quality Blends
• Best Service in Barcelona: 1st – Sagra Specialty Coffee 2nd – Café Chico 3rd – Shot Me Coffee
• Best Restaurant: 1st – Casa Rita BCN 2nd – Mint Granollers 3rd – Si No Fos Girona
• Best Pastry: 1st – L’Atelier 2nd – Effeccto 3rd – Origo
• Best Bakery: 1st – Origo 2nd – Primate Bake House 3rd – Pa de Kilo
• Best Non-Coffee Product: 1st – LOT Chocolate 2nd – Masala Chy 3rd – Caravelle Soda

2024 SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION NATIONAL COMPETITIONS

• National Latte Art Champion: Junzhi Liu (Brew Coffee)
• Spanish Cup Taster Championship: Mark Uhlig (D’Origen Coffee Roasters)

One thing the BCN Coffee Awards continues to prove year after year is that Barcelona boasts a strong specialty coffee scene, and it’s only getting stronger. The above-listed roasters, cafés and eateries are just a handful of what is on offer in the Catalan capital. Chances are you don’t have to look too far to find a spot near you, whether you’re visiting for a few days or happen to live here!

After having consumed what most would consider too much coffee these last few days, we are already looking forward to next years’ awards! Hopefully we will see you there!

By EMILY BENSON

Photos by ISABEL TROYA

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