About
After years of travelling with work I realised that, like many do, I was just flying in and out without taking some time to see the places I was visiting. So I started to stay an extra half-day or day when possible, and during my stay tried to find the best coffee shop in the area. Filter Notes is an editorial project to document and share those discoveries, created for travelers and locals who only have time to visit 1-2 cafes in a new city and so want it to be the best possible experience. Every café we deem outstanding we have visited, captured the atmosphere, and have written the kind of context you normally only get from a trusted friend. For others, we rely on our trusted sources.
Each listing on Filter Notes is selected after multiple visits, cuppings, and sometimes conversations with the team. We look for roasting transparency, seasonal menus, thoughtful service, and spaces that make it easy to slow down. If a café doesn’t meet those standards, it doesn’t make the cut—no paid placements, no filler.
Filter Notes is produced by an independent crew. We share a fascination for sourcing, service design, and the small details that make a pour-over memorable. Expect honest reviews, fresh recommendations, and plenty of photos straight from the road.
Have a café we should visit, a roaster doing something special, or just want to talk shop? Send a note to hello@filternotes.com. We read every message and love hearing from fellow coffee people.
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