Every visit is made anonymously. We never identify ourselves to the staff, we pay for our own orders, and we visit each location at least twice before publishing a scorecard. This way the experience we describe matches what you would actually get as a regular customer.

We score espresso quality, filter coffee preparation, food pairings, seating comfort, service speed, and value for money. Each category gets its own sub-score so you can see at a glance whether a place suits remote work, a quick catch-up, or a slow weekend read.

We revisit every listed cafe at least once a year, and sooner if we hear about a change in ownership, menu, or renovation. When a review is updated, we add a note at the top of the page so returning readers know what has changed since the original visit.

Yes. Send us the name and address through the contact page, and we will add it to our queue. We prioritize places with at least a few community mentions, but every suggestion gets a look. We cannot promise a timeline, but we do read each request.

No. A cafe cannot pay to appear in our listings or to improve its score. If a location is featured in a sponsored roundup, that is clearly labeled, and the scorecard itself is always based on our independent visit. Our readers trust the numbers, and we intend to keep it that way.

We welcome a conversation. The owner can reach out through the contact page with specific points of disagreement, and we will re-verify the facts on a fresh visit. If we find an error, we correct it publicly. If we stand by our assessment, we explain why in writing.