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CUPS: rate the flat white, not the cafe

A progressive web app for discovering cafes and rating the individual items on the menu, with a personal cafe passport and community leaderboards.

Role: Design and build
When: 2026-05
Tools: Claude Code, Next.js, Google Places API, Framer Motion
AI: Claude Code

The idea

Cafe reviews rate the whole place. But the reason you go back is usually one thing: the flat white, the cinnamon bun. CUPS rates the items, not the venue.

What it does

Discover nearby cafes on a map.
Rate individual items, such as a coffee or a pastry, with a photo.
Collect stamps in a personal cafe passport as you visit new places.
Compare notes through community ratings and leaderboards.

Built as a PWA

It installs to your home screen straight from the browser, with no app store.