Changelog
Follow up on the latest improvements and updates.
March 26, 2026
Amsterdam Is Live
Amsterdam joins BrewAtlas with 59 curated specialty coffee shops. From canal-side roasters in Jordaan to third-wave gems in De Pijp and Amsterdam-West, explore one of Europe's best coffee cities.
- 59 hand-picked specialty cafes across Amsterdam
- Neighborhoods covered: Jordaan, De Pijp, Amsterdam-West, Amsterdam-Zuid, Centrum, and more
- Local favorites like Espressofabriek, Sol Coffee Bar, and other Amsterdam staples
- Full interactive map spanning Amsterdam's canal-lined coffee scene

March 24, 2026
Vancouver Is Live
Vancouver joins BrewAtlas with 46 curated specialty coffee shops. From Gastown espresso bars to Kitsilano roasteries and Main Street pour-over spots, explore one of Canada's best coffee cities.
- 46 hand-picked specialty cafes across Vancouver
- Neighborhoods covered: Gastown, Kitsilano, Main Street, Chinatown, Mount Pleasant, and more
- Local roasters like Agro Coffee Roasters and other Vancouver favorites
- Full interactive map spanning Vancouver's vibrant coffee scene

March 24, 2026
Houston Is Live
Space City joins BrewAtlas with 56 curated specialty coffee shops. From Montrose pour-over bars to Heights roasteries and Washington Avenue institutions, Houston's sprawling third-wave scene is now fully mapped.
- 56 hand-picked specialty cafes across Houston
- Neighborhoods covered: Montrose, the Heights, Washington Avenue, Downtown, South Central Houston, and more
- Local roasters like XELA Coffee Roasters, Blackwater Coffee Roasters, and Boomtown Coffee
- Full interactive map spanning Houston's sprawling metro

March 20, 2026
Redesigned Mobile Map Experience
The mobile map view now features an Airbnb-style bottom sheet with a cafe preview, vertical scrolling list, and tap-to-preview marker popups. Finding your next coffee stop on the go just got a lot smoother.
- Swipe-up bottom sheet with three states: peek, list, and collapsed
- Tap any marker to preview the cafe without leaving the map
- Vertical scrolling cafe list replaces the old horizontal carousel
- Floating 'Map' button to quickly return from the list view
- Pairs with the new detailed map style for a polished experience

March 19, 2026
Fresh New Map Look
Our maps just got a major visual upgrade. The new style features richer colors, clearer landmarks, and green spaces that make it easier to orient yourself in any city. Parks, water, and neighborhoods pop at a glance — so you can spot that cafe near the river or across from the park without squinting.
- Colorful, detailed basemap with green parks and blue water
- Clearer neighborhood labels to help you navigate unfamiliar cities
- Landmarks and points of interest visible for better orientation
- 3D buildings at higher zoom levels for a more immersive feel

March 19, 2026
Phoenix Is Live
The Valley of the Sun joins BrewAtlas with 54 curated specialty coffee shops. From Central City roasters to South Scottsdale pour-over spots, explore Phoenix's growing third-wave coffee scene.
- 54 hand-picked specialty cafes across Phoenix
- Neighborhoods covered: Central City, Coronado, South Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Phoenix coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city
- Explore by neighborhood to find cafes near your hotel

March 18, 2026
Los Angeles Is Live
The City of Angels joins BrewAtlas with 114 curated specialty coffee shops. From Silver Lake roasters to Venice Beach pour-over spots, explore LA's sprawling and eclectic third-wave coffee scene.
- 114 hand-picked specialty cafes across Los Angeles
- Neighborhoods covered: Silver Lake, Echo Park, Downtown LA, Venice, Santa Monica, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your LA coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city
- Explore by neighborhood to find cafes near your hotel

March 16, 2026
User Photos in Cafe Galleries
Photos from user reviews now appear in the main cafe photo gallery. Swipe through real photos from the community alongside curated shots, with attribution so you know who took each one.
- Review photos are now integrated into the cafe photo carousel
- Attribution badges show who took each photo (e.g., "Photo by @Sabrina")
- Photos from different reviewers are interleaved so you see a variety of perspectives
- Cafe cards across the app also include review photos when swiping

March 14, 2026
Seattle Is Live
The birthplace of American coffee culture joins BrewAtlas with 82 curated specialty coffee shops. From Capitol Hill roasters to Fremont pour-over spots, explore the city where third-wave coffee got its start.
- 82 hand-picked specialty cafes across Seattle
- Neighborhoods covered: Capitol Hill, Fremont, Ballard, South Lake Union, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Seattle coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city
- Explore by neighborhood to find cafes near your hotel

March 12, 2026
Simplified Cafe Listings
The city cafe pages have been completely redesigned and decluttered. A cleaner layout with streamlined filters and controls makes it faster than ever to find your next great cup.
- Cleaner, decluttered layout that puts cafes front and center
- Streamlined filters and sort controls — less noise, same power
- Simplified header with quick back navigation to the city guide
- Open Now filter for finding cafes right when you need them
- Photo carousels on every cafe card for a quick visual preview

March 12, 2026
Explore City Map from Any Cafe
From any cafe's detail page, you can now jump straight to the full city map. The Location section includes a "See all cafes in [city]" button that takes you to the interactive map view with every cafe in that city.
- "See all cafes in [city]" button on every cafe's location map
- One tap to go from a single cafe to the full city map view
- Discover nearby cafes you might have missed
- Map opens centered on the city with all cafes visible

March 10, 2026
Nashville Is Live
Music City joins BrewAtlas with 54 curated specialty coffee shops. From East Nashville roasters to Germantown pour-over spots, explore Nashville's thriving third-wave coffee scene.
- 54 hand-picked specialty cafes across Nashville
- Neighborhoods covered: East Nashville, Germantown, The Nations, 12South, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Nashville coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city
- Explore by neighborhood to find cafes near your hotel

March 10, 2026
Redesigned Mobile Home Page
The home page has been completely rethought for mobile. A new full-screen hero showcases featured cafes in a swipeable carousel, with the cafe name always visible so you know exactly what you're looking at. Search and Near Me are right at your fingertips.
- Full-screen mobile hero with auto-rotating featured cafe carousel
- Cafe name and city always visible on the image — no tap required
- Hover zoom effect on desktop for an interactive, polished feel
- Streamlined search and Near Me buttons for faster discovery
- Geo-aware city suggestions tailored to where you are

March 9, 2026
Washington, D.C. Is Live
The nation's capital joins BrewAtlas with 42 curated specialty coffee shops. From Northwest roasteries to Navy Yard espresso bars, explore D.C.'s thriving third-wave coffee scene.
- 42 hand-picked specialty cafes across Washington, D.C.
- Neighborhoods covered: Northwest Washington, Northeast Washington, Navy Yard, Southwest Waterfront, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your D.C. coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city
- Explore by neighborhood to find cafes near your hotel

March 8, 2026
Faster Maps & Smart Clustering
Map view now loads instantly, even in cities with 100+ cafes like New York and San Francisco. We also added smart clustering so you can see cafe density at a glance when zoomed out.
- Maps load dramatically faster — no more waiting on big cities
- Smart clustering groups nearby cafes when zoomed out, showing counts at a glance
- Zoom in and clusters expand into individual cafe markers automatically
- Click any cluster to zoom straight into that area
- Cafes now appear immediately when the map opens, no interaction needed

March 5, 2026
Miami Is Live
The Magic City joins BrewAtlas with 35 curated specialty coffee shops. From Wynwood roasters to Brickell espresso bars, explore Miami's vibrant third-wave coffee scene.
- 35 hand-picked specialty cafes across Miami
- Neighborhoods covered: Wynwood, Brickell, Little Havana, Coral Gables, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Miami coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

March 5, 2026
Atlanta Is Live
The ATL joins BrewAtlas with 35 curated specialty coffee shops. From Old Fourth Ward roasters to Midtown pour-over spots, explore Atlanta's booming third-wave coffee scene.
- 35 hand-picked specialty cafes across Atlanta
- Neighborhoods covered: Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, Decatur, Westside, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Atlanta coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

March 1, 2026
Boston Is Live
Beantown joins BrewAtlas with 43 curated specialty coffee shops. From Jamaica Plain roasters to Back Bay pour-over spots, explore Boston's deeply rooted third-wave coffee scene.
- 43 hand-picked specialty cafes across Boston
- Neighborhoods covered: Jamaica Plain, Back Bay, Cambridge, Somerville, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Boston coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

February 28, 2026
Dallas Is Live
Big D joins BrewAtlas with 45 curated specialty coffee shops. From Deep Ellum roasters to Bishop Arts pour-over spots, explore Dallas's fast-growing third-wave coffee scene.
- 45 hand-picked specialty cafes across Dallas–Fort Worth
- Neighborhoods covered: Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, North Dallas, Fort Worth, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Dallas coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

February 27, 2026
Orlando Is Live
The City Beautiful joins BrewAtlas with 44 curated specialty coffee shops. From craft roasters in Mills 50 to cozy neighborhood spots in Winter Park, explore Orlando's vibrant third-wave coffee culture beyond the theme parks.
- 44 hand-picked specialty cafes across Orlando and surrounding areas
- Neighborhoods covered: Mills 50, Winter Park, College Park, Downtown, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Orlando coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

February 26, 2026
San Francisco Is Live
The Bay Area's legendary coffee capital joins BrewAtlas with 80 curated specialty coffee shops. From Mission District roasters to SoMa pour-over bars, explore the city that helped birth America's third-wave coffee movement.
- 80 hand-picked specialty cafes across San Francisco
- Neighborhoods covered: Mission, SoMa, Hayes Valley, North Beach, Marina, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your San Francisco coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

February 23, 2026
Portland Is Live
Rose City joins BrewAtlas with its legendary specialty coffee scene. From Alberta Arts District micro-roasters to Southeast Portland pour-over pioneers, explore the city that helped define third-wave coffee in America.
- Curated specialty cafes across Portland
- Neighborhoods covered: Alberta Arts, Hawthorne, Division, Pearl District, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Portland coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

February 21, 2026
Austin Is Live
The Live Music Capital of the World joins BrewAtlas with 71 curated specialty coffee shops. From Bouldin Creek pour-over bars to South Congress roasteries, explore Austin's world-class third-wave coffee scene.
- 71 hand-picked specialty cafes across Austin
- Neighborhoods covered: Bouldin Creek, Hyde Park, South Congress, Downtown, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Austin coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

February 18, 2026
Chicago Is Live
The Windy City joins BrewAtlas with 70 curated specialty coffee shops. From West Town roasteries to Logan Square pour-over spots, explore Chicago's thriving third-wave coffee scene.
- 70 hand-picked specialty cafes across Chicago
- Neighborhoods covered: West Town, Logan Square, Chicago Loop, Lake View, and more
- Top Picks to kickstart your Chicago coffee journey
- Full interactive map of every cafe in the city

January 12, 2026
City Pages Redesign
We've completely redesigned our city pages from the ground up to create a beautiful, magazine-style experience. Discover the best coffee in each city with curated sections, stunning photography, and intuitive navigation.
- New hero section with immersive city photography and quick stats
- Top Picks showcase featuring hand-picked favorites to start your coffee journey
- Explore by Neighborhood grid to discover cafes in different parts of the city
- Category sections (cozy spots, great for work, best views) to match your mood
- Recent Activity feed showing what the community is loving right now
- Editorial introductions with local coffee culture insights and recommendations
- Interactive FAQ sections answering your coffee questions for each city
- Improved filtering and sorting to find exactly what you're looking for

January 12, 2026
Introducing the Changelog
Stay in the loop with our new changelog page. Track all the latest features, improvements, and updates to BrewAtlas in one place.
- See all new features and improvements as they're released
- Filter by type: new features, improvements, fixes, and city launches
- Search through past updates to find what you're looking for
- Beautiful visual previews of major changes
- Never miss an update to your favorite coffee discovery app

