Andorra is one of Europe’s smallest countries and not the easiest to get to. Nestled in the Pyrenees, it’s a paradise for winter sports and mountain retreats. Until recently, it was also not known for having any decent specialty coffee.

Luckily, this situation has changed significantly since my last visit in 2024. Today, Andorra la Vella boasts a number of fine cafés that serving excellent specialty coffee. I even found a very decent café in Encamp. It’s clear that even a small country like Andorra is not safe from being caught in the third wave.

After reading this guide you will:

✅ Know where some of the best specialty coffee is served in Andorra

✅ Learn what makes each recommended place unique

✅ Explore the different cafés that this small mountain nation has to offer

ANDORRA SPECIALTY COFFEE GUIDE

 

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COFFEE TO BE – Centrally located multi-roaster café and wine bar

Carrer Prat de la Creu, 29, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra

☕️ Has a great selection of roasters including April and Hola Coffee

🛋️ Indoor seating is plentiful both downstairs and upstairs. When the sun is out, there is also a nice terrace

💬 The Coffeevine says: Great place to have coffee and brunch. The wine bar is also nice in the evenings.

ALT BENESTAR – Centrally located café with decent coffee and pastries

☕️ Main focus is on coffees from D’Origen from Alicante. Baristas could be a bit more skilled

🛋️ There is some indoor seating and a terrace. Not super comfortable though.

💬 The Coffeevine says: Quite alright and the pastries were decent but there are better options in town.

TWO SHOTS – The finest specialty coffee shop in town

☕️ Fantastic selection of roasters and perfectly served coffees. Also known for its matcha

🛋️ Lots of indoor seating in this large café with floor to ceiling windows

💬 The Coffeevine says: Definitely our favourite place in town with a number of events to boot too.

KOFI – The OG specialty coffee café and roastery in town

☕️ In-house roasted coffees that are lovingly prepared.

🛋️ Limited amount of seating indoors and no terrace but location is handy. Interior needs an update.

💬 The Coffeevine says: Wonderful team that kicked off the specialty coffee movement in Andorra.

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GIR – The place to be in Encamp

Av. de Joan Martí, 3, AD200 Encamp, Andorra

☕️ Coffee is pretty good although not the best specialty coffee in the country.

🛋️ Huge terrace with plentiful indoor seating too. Definitely where people come together.

💬 The Coffeevine says: Really nice team that cares about creating a homely vibe. Great for a quick stop over after skiing.

RIVERSIDE – The best terrace in town boats great coffee and food

Av. Dr. Mitjavila, 36, bajos, AD500 Andorra la Vella, Andorra

☕️ The coffee comes from Waco in A Coruña and is well prepared

🛋️ There’s nothing better than sitting by the rushing river and being surrounded by mountains

💬 The Coffeevine says: This was such a great place to finish our trip at. The central location is also very handy.

Andorra Tips You’ll Find Useful

🏔️ Andorra is a small country nestled in between Spain and France. It’s a popular winter sport destination and tax haven where you’ll find an incredible amount of cranes used for construction. It’s a bit much to be honest.

🍽️ Foodwise, there is a nice range of restaurants. It’s worth checking reviews and booking ahead.

🚐 Buses are available to get around but it’s easier if you have a car.

🤟🏻 Ski-lifts and hospitality is largely run by Argentinean immigrants and English is pretty widely spoken. The national language is Catalan.

Final thoughts

A few years ago, Andorra was still off the grid with regards to specialty coffee but an influx of new residents and visitors who wanted better coffee has changed things. Basing yourself in Andorra la Vella is a usually the most practical but traffic can get bad on weekends.

Being so close to Barcelona makes Andorra irresistible as a quick mountain getaway.