OUR STORY

Engineering. Music. Speciality coffee. An unlikely sounding combination perhaps, but they’ve been my foundation for building Hot Numbers into Cambridge’s leading coffee shops and roastery.

I discovered the transformative power of exceptional coffee studying saxophone in Melbourne. Coffee culture in Australia was an art form and what started as a barista job to support my studies became a revelation. Back in the UK, I founded Hot Numbers Coffee (named after an iconic local record store) to fill a gap in the Cambridge coffee scene.

Every detail at Hot Numbers matters to me. From our relationship with coffee farmers worldwide, to the precision of our roasting profiles and the calibration of every office machine we install. As locals serving locals, we're committed to delivering ethically-sourced, Cambridge-roasted beans directly to you.

Simon

Our roastery sources beans from small farms worldwide, working with trusted partners to make sure farmers receive fair compensation for every harvest. We know the story behind every bean, from the Tanzanian farm Simon visited, to the Ethiopian single origins that spark our seasonal rotations. We roast like we mean it - part science, part soul - cupping regularly to perfect our profiles. With 8-10 varieties brewing at any time, we serve coffee that’s always evolving with the seasons, from rich chocolatey blends to bright berry-forward single origins.

SEE WHAT'S BREWING

1. Quality without compromise

Ethically sourced, precision roasted. Exceptional coffee is worth the extra effort.

2. Community and connection

Coffee starts conversations. We create spaces for beautiful collisions.

3. Local roots, global reach

World-class beans, Cambridge roasted. Peak freshness with truly local service.

4. Curiosity and craft

Engineer's precision meets artist's intuition. Always experimenting, always improving.

5. Good vibrations only

Jazz and blues inspire our blends and unmistakable vibe.

Step into any Hot Numbers coffee shop and the aroma tells only half the story. Our comfortable spaces are designed for connection and conversation, with jazz and blues setting the soundtrack. We’re the place people from all walks of life come to meet, where ideas are formed, and a diverse community thrives – all fuelled by delicious menus and really great coffee.

THE ROASTERY

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Coffee beans don’t roast themselves. Hot Numbers is home to a wonderfully diverse family of talent – from baristas who foam milk like fine artists, to bakers rising before dawn, roasters who can taste a coffee’s life story and managers who keep each location bubbling on. Our people stay, our people grow, and we all take genuine pride in whether your flat white hits the mark. Every cup is the passion of people who wake up excited to make great coffee.

Join the family

Think you’ve got what it takes to be part of our caffeinated crew? We’re always looking for motivated people who understand that great coffee is a team sport. Send us your CV and a cover letter that shows who you are – not just what you’ve done. We hire for heart and train for skills, so if you’re ready to join a team that take coffee seriously, drop us a line.

WORK WITH US