The philosophy
Eighty countries, a thousand cafés, one system.
I've been chasing coffee around the world for years. Somewhere between an espresso bar in Rome and a plastic stool in Hanoi, I noticed I was rating every café in my head against the same five things — and those five things almost never lied.
MyHotCoffeeSpots is that little scoring system, made public. Every café gets marked 0–10 on each pillar; the total is a plain average, no secret sauce. Add the ones you love, review the ones you've been to, help another traveller find a great morning somewhere new.
What I look for, everywhere I go.
The same five checks, from a plastic stool in Hanoi to a marble bar in Rome. Marked 0–10, averaged, published.
- Ipillar · 01
Coffee
Good coffee, hot & strong. Preferrably a cappuccino.
scored 0 – 10 - IIpillar · 02
Atmosphere
An engaging, relaxed, cosy and welcoming atmostphere.
scored 0 – 10 - IIIpillar · 03
Location & View
In an interesting location with an exciting, beautiful and/or uplifting view.
scored 0 – 10 - IVpillar · 04
Beautiful Staff
The coffee is served by a beautiful and efficient barrista.
scored 0 – 10 - Vpillar · 05
Smile
Served with a warm and friendly smile.
scored 0 – 10