787 Coffee breaks into World’s 100 Best with Puerto Rico’s farm-to-cup model

787 Coffee ranked No. 32 among more than 4,600 coffee shops across North America, Central America and the Caribbean, giving the Puerto Rican brand a global spotlight at World of Coffee San Diego 2026. The recognition also puts its farm-to-cup model, built around Hacienda Iluminada in Maricao, in front of a wider audience. Why it matters: - 787 Coffee’s ranking puts Puerto Rican coffee culture, agriculture and entrepreneurship in front of a global coffee audience. - The recognition gives visibility to a rare farm-to-cup model in which a coffee shop brand also owns and runs a coffee farm. - The result can help more customers connect the brand’s store experience to Puerto Rican-grown coffee. What happened: - 787 Coffee was ranked No. 32 by The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops. - The ranking covered more than 4,600 coffee shops across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. - The announcement came during World of Coffee San Diego 2026. - 787 Coffee is based in Puerto Rico and was founded there. - The company now has more than 30 locations across New York City, New Jersey, Texas, Puerto Rico and Mexico City. The details: - 787 Coffee owns and operates Hacienda Iluminada, a working coffee farm in Maricao, Puerto Rico. - Hacienda Iluminada sits at about 3,000 feet above sea level in Puerto Rico’s central mountain range. - Coffee cherries are handpicked at peak ripeness at the farm. - The coffee is processed using the honey method. - The brand roasts coffee in small batches and delivers it to customers and café locations. - 787 Coffee says less than 1% of coffee shops in the world own a coffee farm. - The company earned No. 1 rankings in Puerto Rico, New Jersey and El Paso. - The brand also ranked No. 2 in Houston, No. 3 in New York City and No. 3 in Mexico City. - The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops used a dual-validation system with more than 200 professional coffee judges and more than 200,000 public votes. - The ranking program is developed by NEODRINKS in official partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association. - The program is integrated into the official World of Coffee calendar. - Brandon Ivan Peña, co-founder and CEO of 787 Coffee, said Puerto Rico has long produced some of the finest coffee in the world. - Peña said the company’s farm-to-cup brand is officially ranked among the best coffee shops. - Peña said the business did not start with a café and instead started with a farm. - Peña said the company was growing its own beans while others were buying them. Between the lines: - The ranking rewards more than store design or drink quality. It also validates a vertically integrated supply chain that starts on Puerto Rican soil. - The strong market-by-market placements suggest 787 Coffee has built both local loyalty and a recognizable brand identity across multiple cities. - The company’s “caffeinated humans” community appears to be part of the brand’s customer engine, alongside the product itself. - The recognition also serves as a broader signal for Puerto Rican coffee producers who want more visibility outside the island. What’s next: - 787 Coffee says it will keep expanding while focusing on farmers, team members and customers. - The company plans to continue promoting Puerto Rican coffee, culture and energy to more communities around the world. - Coffee bags, subscriptions and gift sets remain available nationwide at 787coffee.com . - Peña said the company is “just getting started.” The bottom line: - 787 Coffee is turning a coffee ranking into a platform for Puerto Rican coffee and a farm-first brand story.