Third Wave

A curated guide to coffee worth the walk.

Support

Something not working, a shop listed wrongly, or a place we've missed? Write to us — a real person reads it.

Common questions

Do I need an account?
No. The app works as soon as you open it. Signing in with Apple is optional — it only means your ratings and comments survive deleting and reinstalling the app.

Why can't I see any shops?
The app opens filtered to places near you that are open right now. If you're far from any listed shop, or it's late, the list will be empty. Tap Near Me or Open now to switch either filter off, or open Filters and choose a wider distance.

How do I suggest a shop?
Tap the + button and start typing the name — the address, phone, and website fill themselves in. Add the hours and anything worth knowing, and tell us why it belongs. Every suggestion is read before it appears, which is what keeps the guide worth having.

What makes a shop “third wave”?
We look for coffee treated as an ingredient rather than a commodity: single origins, a real manual brew or pour-over programme, roasters who know their growers, and staff who know what they're doing. Good cafés that don't meet that standard aren't listed — not because they're bad, but because the guide only means something if it's consistent.

A shop has closed, moved, or changed hands.
Tell us and we'll fix it. This happens constantly and we'd rather hear it from you than leave someone walking to a shop that isn't there.

Someone posted something objectionable.
Tap the … on the comment and choose Report comment. It goes straight to the curator, who can remove it. You can also block that person from the same menu, which hides everything they post from you. Blocking takes effect immediately and is stored only on your device.

How do I delete my data?
You can delete your own comments in the app. To remove your account and everything attached to it, email us from the device you use and we'll take care of it.