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Shepreth | Open Daily | 7am - 5pm (8.00pm close on Friday)

GWYDIR STREET

Cambridge | Open Daily | 7am - 5pm

TRUMPINGTON STREET

Cambridge | Open Daily | 7am - 6pm

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Raising a Cup to Local Success: Highly Commended at the Cambridge Independent Business Awards

We’ve got some brilliant news to share over your next coffee. Last week, Hot Numbers Coffee was awarded 'Highly Commended' for Business of the Year (Medium) at the Cambridge Independent Business Awards! It is incredibly humbling to be recognised an a Highly Commended Coffee Roastery in Cambridgeshire, and we couldn't be more thrilled to bring this accolade home. Simon and Nilu headed down to the spectacular Great Hall at King's College for an absolutely fantastic evening c

Vibrant Landscapes By Cathy Noble: Now Exhibiting at Hot Numbers Coffee Gwydir Street

We are thrilled to announce a stunning new exhibition currently on display at our Gwydir Street cafe. From now until 2nd November 2026, the walls of Hot Numbers Coffee (Units 5/6 Dales Brewery) will be brought to life by a beautiful collection of original landscape paintings from local Cambridge artist, Cathy Noble. Whether you’re stopping by for your morning flat white or settling in for a weekend brunch with friends, we invite you to take a moment to explore this uplifting collection. E

Calling All Artists: Showcase Your Work at Hot Numbers Coffee in 2027

Calling All Artists: Showcase Your Work at Hot Numbers in 2027 Great coffee and local culture go hand-in-hand. At Hot Numbers Coffee, our walls are just as important as our espresso machines—they are a blank canvas for the incredible creative talent right here in our community. We are currently looking for local painters, illustrators, photographers, and mixed-media artists to take over our cafe walls. Applications are now officially open for our January to June 2027 exhibition slots. I

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