
Quick info
About Hot Numbers Coffee
On Gwydir Street, Hot Numbers Coffee runs as a coffee bar and micro-roastery, with a resident jazz trio bringing live gigs to the room. Turkish eggs, often paired with a side of halloumi, are a recurring order, alongside cinnamon buns and pancakes. Orders are placed and paid at the table through Square, with food brought out afterward, and drinks are measured by the ounce rather than named sizes. Seating is walk-in, though tables can be reserved for set times, and staff ask guests to clear them before the next booking. Mornings tend to offer quieter, easier seating compared with busier stretches later on. A no tech policy on weekends limits laptop and tablet use, with charging ports still available. Dogs are welcome throughout the space.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
14 dishes · mains £5–14- SOURDOUGH TOAST AND PRESERVES (V, LGA,VEA)£4.50
- STROOPWAFEL & STRAWBERRY PANCAKES (V)£12.50
- WARM BANANA BREAD (V)£9.50
- GRANOLA (V)£12.75
- BACON MAPLE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES£13.50
- TURKISH EGGS (V,LGA)£11.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention turkish eggs, cinnamon buns, pancakes and vegan and gluten free options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention turkish eggs, cinnamon buns, pancakes and vegan and gluten free options.
Customer Review Summary
Turkish eggs are the dish reviewers raise most, called the nicest poached eggs one diner has had, with a side of halloumi in another account that found them good but missing a special flavor. Close behind are the cinnamon buns, along with pancakes, scrambled eggs on sourdough, granola and a chocolate cherry cake taken home. Coffee draws praise as creamy and smooth, though one reviewer found a slightly over-roasted note. Several describe the atmosphere as warm and welcoming, with one noting no pressure to leave while sitting for a long time. Vegan and gluten free options are mentioned too. Reviewers also report a crowded, noisy room at busy times and service that is sometimes slow. The sharpest complaints are specific: one reviewer asked for an espresso macchiato and was told drinks are sold only by ounce size, and was then asked to leave a reserved table before 1 pm. Another was frustrated by a no tech on weekends policy after using an iPad midweek for sketching. One reviewer, after a counter line was cut, left without the cinnamon roll.
Customer Review Summary
Turkish eggs are the dish reviewers raise most, called the nicest poached eggs one diner has had, with a side of halloumi in another account that found them good but missing a special flavor. Close behind are the cinnamon buns, along with pancakes, scrambled eggs on sourdough, granola and a chocolate cherry cake taken home. Coffee draws praise as creamy and smooth, though one reviewer found a slightly over-roasted note. Several describe the atmosphere as warm and welcoming, with one noting no pressure to leave while sitting for a long time. Vegan and gluten free options are mentioned too. Reviewers also report a crowded, noisy room at busy times and service that is sometimes slow. The sharpest complaints are specific: one reviewer asked for an espresso macchiato and was told drinks are sold only by ounce size, and was then asked to leave a reserved table before 1 pm. Another was frustrated by a no tech on weekends policy after using an iPad midweek for sketching. One reviewer, after a counter line was cut, left without the cinnamon roll.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Excellent batch, good scrambled eggs with a proper sourdough and they are open at 8am on Sundays! Which made it for an excellent breakfast venue. Cinnamon buns are also good btw.”
- Google user
“This is my go to for a brunch in Cambridge. I believe the pancakes are the best choice and I added an extra sausage in my order. Also anything with eggs would be a solid option too. In general it's a very cool alternative almost like place, it can feel a bit overcrowded however due to the space. Nonetheless, service is good but sometimes a bit slow, but nothing to worry about. The food and drinks are fantastic and that's the most important. Also many actual vegan and gluten free options so everyone can feel included. This place organises events every so often especially during the evenings adding reasons to constantly come back. You can't go wrong with Hot Numbers and there is a reason it's so popular.”
- Google user
“We had a lovely breakfast at Hot Numbers Coffee. The food was really good, and the atmosphere was definitely one of the highlights,cosy, warm, and inviting, making it a lovely place to start the day. If I had one small suggestion, it would be the coffee. The taste wasn’t bad, but considering the overall quality of the food and the experience, I expected a little more from the coffee. It had a slightly over-roasted note that wasn’t quite to my taste. Overall, though, we had a really good experience and enjoyed our morning there. The cosy atmosphere and friendly setting definitely make it worth a visit.”
- Google user
“Great ambience, though I wasn’t surprised by the American-style concept. I asked for an espresso macchiato and the barista said they only serve drinks by size, using ounces. We sat at a table that was reserved for 1 pm; however, we arrived at 12:30 for a quick coffee. We were rather abruptly informed that we would have to leave a few minutes before 1 pm so they could prepare the table, even though it wasn’t fully cleaned when we sat down. We felt rushed and pressured to leave. The coffee drinks were also very expensive, £9.50 for a 3oz and “cold brew”.”
- Google user
“I'd like to post positively, but the "no tech on weekends" policy really messed my day up. I've been going to this place mid week to draw and sketch with my ipad on for background music and references. The good -charging ports around and big tables The bad -can't use them properly on weekends”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Independent coffee bar and micro-roastery plus a programme of live gigs with a resident jazz trio.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Paid parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 5
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
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- 0.2 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
spanakopita, freddo cappuccino, orange cake
- Cafe Blue Sage4.83920.3 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
vegan baklava, turkish breakfast, turkish coffee with delight
- The Box Café4.82310.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
turkish coffee, borek and gozleme, freshly squeezed orange juice
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Numbers CoffeeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.51,713 | — | £10–20 | turkish eggs, cinnamon buns, pancakes |
| Mill Mediterranean Coffee SpotOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8584 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | spanakopita, freddo cappuccino, orange cake |
| Cafe Blue SageOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8392 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | vegan baklava, turkish breakfast, turkish coffee with delight |
| The Box CaféOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.8231 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | turkish coffee, borek and gozleme, freshly squeezed orange juice |
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