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
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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
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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.
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There is nothing quite like pairing a great cup of speciality coffee with inspiring local artwork. We are thrilled to currently host "Life in Bloom", a beautiful and deeply personal exhibition by talented independent artist Eleanor Newton, which is currently adorning the walls of our Gwydir Street cafe.
This latest collection is a heartfelt tribute to female inspiration, connection, and storytelling. Rather than just offering beautiful visuals, Eleanor's artwork invites you into a
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It is with huge excitement that we announce Hot Numbers Coffee has been officially shortlisted as a finalist for Business of the Year (Medium) at the highly prestigious Cambridge Independent Business Awards (#CIBA2026)!
Since our early days, we have been driven by a passion for speciality coffee, fantastic food, and fostering a vibrant community across our Cambridgeshire locations. Whether you are grabbing a morning brew on Gwydir Street, enjoying an afternoon meeting on Trumpington Street, or
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At Kandula Tea, part of the Hot Numbers family, we believe that a truly exceptional brew is like a great piece of jazz—it requires harmony, deep roots, and a rhythm that connects the maker to the community. That’s why we are incredibly proud to introduce our newest supplier, Lumbini Tea Valley, and the first release of our renewed partnership: our brand-new Ceylon Breakfast Tea.
In 2025, our founder Simon Fraser traveled to Sri Lanka on a mission to find a producer who shared our un
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