Uncover Hidden Coffee Gems in Your City

Navigate the urban coffee scene like never before. Find, rate, and share your favourite local cafe discoveries with fellow aficionados.

We want to put local independent cafes on the map

There are many independent cafes serving great tasting coffee but only few people know about them because those cafes are away from expensive high streets with large footfall. Google and other search engines supposed to help but in digital economy, they prioritise mainstream cafes that pay for advertising. We want to change this. Our mission is to challenge the status quo of monopoly chains and with your help, uncover hidden gems around you for everyone to explore.

A go-to platform

We want to list all independent cafes on our platform to help you find a cafe for your perfect coffee break.

Discover

Great cafes that often are left unnoticed in conventional online searches.

Sustainability

Our priority is to promote a sustainable coffee culture.

Have fun

We want you make the exploration fun & enjoyable.

For the love of good coffee

Our guiding principles in the quest for great tasting coffee.

Our Purpose

We want to put local independent cafes on the map and challenge the status quo of monopoly chains.

We want to provide a digital and globally accessible platform, where cafe owners can promote their business, and coffee enthusiasts can find an alternative, environmentally and socially responsible independent cafes for their perfect coffee break.

Our Vision

We want to create a go-to digital platform where people can find independent cafes in their local area.

Our digital platform will help coffee enthusiasts to find a cafe that meets their requirements and expectations, e.g., available amenities, organic & locally sourced produce, responsible farming, recyclable cups & lids, etc. By listing cafes on our platform, we want to help boutique cafes to grow & compete with mainstream competitors occupying prime locations in urban areas. However, our vision is to go beyond cafes, and help all local businesses that contribute to the coffee culture. We also want to run an annual awards to reward cafes and associated businesses for their exceptional contributions to the coffee culture.

Our Mission

We want to be become a leader in promoting independent cafes and be an advocate of sustainable coffee culture.

We want our platform to be a go-to place for all coffee enthusiasts who want find cafes with ease, and participate by writing reviews, rating and voting for their favourite independent cafes. Part of our mission is to promote healthier choices of produce and more concious choice of packaging. We want to leave a positive footprint on the planet by reducing food and plastic waste, and create economic opportunities for local cafes, roasters, and farmers. We have many other ideas, don't forget to sign up to our mailing list to stay up-to-date.

Our value proposition is simple

We want to create a go-to platform for coffee hobbyists and cafe owners.

  • Unique Discovery
    Our platform reveals unique, independent cafes that might otherwise go unnoticed.
  • Informed Choices
    Empowering you to make informed, health-conscious decisions.
  • Equal Visibility
    Providing smaller establishments the visibility that larger chains often overshadow.
  • Environmental Conciousness
    Environmentally conscious decision-making to those who prioritize sustainability.
  • Comprehensive Insights
    Discover unique offerings of each cafe not usually featured on mainstream review sites.
  • Rewarding Experience
    Experience the reward of uncovering hidden gems with our platform for true aficionados.
  • Enhanced Outreach
    Assists cafe owners in reaching out to and engaging with their customer base.
  • Increased Discovery
    Helps cafes get discovered by new customers through the platform's promotion.
  • Business Promotion
    Offers opportunities for cafes to market their unique offerings.
  • Profit Growth
    Aims to boost cafe profits by driving more customer traffic and sales.
  • Online Visibility
    Improves online visibility, leading to increased foot traffic and sales.
  • Customer Retention
    Helps in retaining customers through positive experiences and visibility.
  • Positive Reviews
    Encourages and facilitates the accumulation of positive customer reviews.
  • Word-of-Mouth Marketing
    Aids in building customer loyalty, a key factor in repeat business.
  • Loyalty Development
    Leverages the power of word-of-mouth to increase brand recognition and patronage.
  • Affordable Solutions
    Provides a value-for-money solution that’s accessible for small and independent cafes.
  • Value for Money
    Offers a cost-effective investment with tangible returns for business growth.

A go-to platform for all coffee aficionados

Our platform aspires to be the go-to hub for coffee lovers, spotlighting unique, artisanal cafes overlooked by larger chains and mainstream platforms. We're dedicated to enriching your coffee discovery journey with health-conscious options and a focus on sustainability, offering a fair chance for small cafes to shine and thrive.

  • Find a perfect cafe

    Our platform will enable your to search for cafes by location, coffee blend or amenities straight from the homepage.

  • Browse cafes by location

    We want our platform to give you many different ways to start searching for your cafe. That's why we want to enable you to browse cafes by location...

  • Browse cafes by amenities

    ...and amenities. Simply switch to "Browse by Amenities", select one or more specific criteria, and press "Find Cafes". Now sit back and relax while our platform finds you the best cafe around.

  • Browse available cafes

    Once your search is processed, you will be presented with a list of independent cafes that meet your search criteria. Use the function buttons to switch between list, grid and map view to help you find the cafe.

  • View image gallery

    Choose a cafe to see more details. Each cafe on our platform has a unique landing page with all essential information about the cafe, including image gallery, opening times, contact information, and much more...

  • Find a cafe on the map

    Our platform will clearly mark the location of your chosen cafe on an easy to use map. Now you know where the hidden gem can be found.

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