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Hot Numbers

◷ Gwydir Street (off Mill Road), Petersfield/Romsey end, Cambridge, England · ££ · Roasts in-house
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Roasts in-house
In-house
Espresso machine
Sanremo Opera
Grinder
Mahlkonig Peak
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

Original Cambridge specialty cafe set in a former Victorian brewery, roasting its own beans for its two city cafes and the Shepreth roastery. Roasts its own coffee.

Brew methods

EspressoBatch brewV60 / pour-over AeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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Coffee & cake

Cake and bakes on the counter. Signature items not listed yet.

Good to know

⬡ Sells beans to take home

Hot Numbers: coffee and cake, answered

What coffee does Hot Numbers use?

Hot Numbers roasts its own coffee in house.

What espresso machine does Hot Numbers use?

Hot Numbers pulls shots on a Sanremo Opera, paired with a Mahlkonig Peak grinder.

Is Hot Numbers independent?

Yes. Hot Numbers is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.

Does Hot Numbers have cake?

Yes. Hot Numbers serves coffee and cake.

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