The European Coffee & Hospitality Awards 2025

Celebrating excellence from across Europe’s coffee and hospitality industries, senior executives gathered in Berlin for the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards and Gala Dinner on 25 November 2025. In partnership with Coffee Ventures Europe and 5THWAVE, World Coffee Portal proudly reveals this year’s winners

Following nominations and votes from over 10,000 industry peers, World Coffee Portal is pleased to announce the winners of the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards 2025.

From global powerhouses to pioneering independents, the winners represent the cream of the crop across 15 categories – from Best European Coffee Chain and Best European Specialty Coffee Roaster to Most Sustainable Brand and Matcha Brand of the Year.

“When 10,000 industry professionals cast their votes, they weren't just participating – they were declaring what excellence means. We are proud to champion the 150 brands they recognised for refusing to be ordinary, and humbled to celebrate the 15 winners who represent the pinnacle of our industry,” said Jeffrey Young, Allegra Group CEO and Founder.

The winners were announced at a Gala Dinner at the JW Marriott Berlin on 25 November 2025, as part of an evening to recognise and celebrate the people, products and businesses pushing the European coffee and hospitality industry to new heights.

European Coffee & Hospitality Awards 2025 – Winners by category

Best European Coffee Chain

Winner: WatchHouse

Highly commended: % Arabica, Caffè Nero

left to right: WatchHouse Founder Roland Horne, Allegra Group Founder and CEO Jeffrey Young, WatchHouse Managing Director Caroline Ottoy and WatchHouse Head of Coffee Josh Brown

Best European Food & Bakery Chain

Winner: Gail’s

Highly commended: Ole & Steen, Zeit für Brot

Best European Hotel Coffee Experience

Winner: Soho House

Highly commended: The Hoxton Boutique Hotels, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Best Independent Coffee Shop – Europe

Winner: Bonanza Coffee Roastery

Highly commended: Friedhats FUKU Cafe, Special Guests

Best European Commercial Coffee Roaster

Winner: Lavazza

Highly commended: Illy, Löfbergs

Europe’s Best Specialty Coffee Roaster

Winner: Caravan Coffee Roasters

Highly commended: Manhattan Coffee Roasters, Origin Coffee Roasters

Best European Traditional Coffee Equipment Brand

Winner: La Marzocco

Highly commended: Slayer, Victoria Arduino

Best European Automatic Coffee Equipment Brand

Winner: Eversys

Highly commended: La Cimbali, WMF

Best European Food/Beverage Supplier

Winner: Monin

Highly commended: Beyond The Bean, Nestlé

Most Sustainable Brand – Europe

Winner: Origin Coffee Roasters

Highly commended: BRITA, Lavazza

Origin Coffee Founder Tom Sobey (centre) with his team and Allegra Group Founder and CEO, Jeffrey Young (far right)

Matcha Brand of the Year

Winner: Jenki

Highly commended: Good & Proper Tea, PerfectTed

Plant-based Supplier of the Year

Winner: Oatly

Highly commended: Alpro, Minor Figures

Bakery Supplier of the Year

Winner: Danish Bakery (Easyfood)

Highly commended: Delifrance, La Lorraine

Packaging Supplier of the Year

Winner: Tetrapak

Highly commended: Duni, SEDA

Home Coffee Equipment Brand of the Year

Winner: De’longhi

Highly commended: La Marzocco Home, Sage

Guido Bernardinelli, CEO of De’Longhi’s professional division (left), with Allegra Group Founder and CEO, Jeffrey Young (right)

The European Coffee & Hospitality Awards, organised by World Coffee Portal, 5THWAVE and Coffee Ventures Europe, are part of the European Coffee Symposium and COHO Expo.