Specialty Coffee in Santiago de Chile

Santiago Coffee Culture

People in Santiago, and Chile as a whole, definitely gravitate much more to tea over coffee and always have, but little by little the mindset is starting to shift. While I don’t expect things to ever completely swing in the opposite direction, it is nice to see specialty coffee in Santiago continue to grow and expand in the capital and beyond. On my trips to visit family while growing up, instant coffee was certainly popular and chains claimed the rest of the space, but exciting things are happening, and the Santiago coffee shop community is doing everything it can to introduce something better. In modern times, you’ll find something good to drink in various Santiago neighborhoods before you gear up for an empanada and a pisco sour. To learn more about the capital of Chile and what to do after you’ve had your coffee in Santiago, visit the blog for a look behind the scenes.

Best Pour Over Coffee Shops in Santiago

TUESTA

Alongside the fun dog mascot that sometimes makes an appearance, TUESTA houses both a roastery and specialty coffee shop in Santiago at their spacious spot in Providencia. They also teach classes on everything from sensorial analysis to barista skills and home brewing.

What to order: Pour Over or whatever seasonal drink is on the menu at the time

Address: Av. Nueva Providencia 2351, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Website
tuestacafe

Singular Coffee Roasters

Singular has great locations in the endlessly cool Barrio Lastarria as well as the more residential Ñuñoa, but it’s this streetside walk-up Santiago coffee bar in Providencia that is impressive. Infusing the always-on-the-go atmosphere of the city’s primary business district with the laid back nature of specialty pour over coffee may combine two contrasting lifestyles, but sometimes it’s good to slow down a little bit when there’s a Santiago coffee shop this good around.

What to order: Pour Over

Address: Av. Suecia 161, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Website
singularcoffeeroasters

Original Green Roasters

Original Green Roasters has been around a bit longer than some other specialty coffee shops in Santiago, and its experience shows. In addition to all kinds of coffee drinks, they serve up delicious breakfast and baked goods.

What to order: Pour Over

Address: Rancagua 040, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Website
ogrcafe

interior of Culture Coffee Shop in Providencia, Santiago

Cultura Coffee Shop

Café Cultura also teaches courses for those looking to learn more about specialty coffee in Santiago, including roasting, brewing and barista skills. They also have a hell of a collection of espresso machines. For casual consumption, this is a great spot to stop in before or after lunch in the Providencia neighborhood.

What to order: Pour Over

Address: Suecia 0130, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Website
cafecultura.chile