Worth a journey
Forli · Centro, Italy
Why it’s on the route
Rubens Gardelli began roasting in a 50-gram drum behind a small bar and built his own roasters, now using a 15 kg machine he loads to about 10 kg. He buys only after blind cupping and sells each coffee as a named-variety single origin. The Forlì Caffeteca serves these coffees as espresso, filter and cold brew in a cosy room.
At a glance
| Address | Via Camillo Versari |
|---|---|
| Recognition | Italian Roasting Champion 2014-2017; World Coffee Roasting Champion 2017 (Rubens Gardelli) |
| Google rating | ★ 4.8 (572 reviews) |
| Last checked | October 2026 |