This Local Café Is Named Among the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops for 2026

Yardstick Coffee is the sole Philippine coffee shop recognized on the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 list.

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The popular coffee brand clinched the 34th spot, which is 16 places down from its ranking in 2025.

“Yardstick has been a specialty coffee roaster since 2013. They create spaces and experiences for everyone to enjoy the coffee that they roast. They roast coffees for homes, restaurants, hotels, and cafes,” the description read on its website.

Following yet another milestone, the homegrown brand expressed its gratitude to everyone who has supported them throughout the years.

 

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“From behind our bar, roastery, and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for making our love language one of the best. @theworlds100bestcoffeeshops,” it wrote.

In 2025, three other cafés made it to the last along with Yardstick: El Union Coffee in La Union, Single Origin, and Crema and Cream Coffee Roasters.

Proudly roasting specialty coffee since 2013, Yardstick currently has branches in Legazpi Village, Salcedo Village (via Cartel Deli), Aguirre St., MOA Square, The Podium (via The Daily Cut), Rockwell Powerplant Mall, and SM Aura.

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