BrewScout Coffee
Find local coffee shops
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
**Stop showing up to closed coffee shops.**
BrewScout shows you which cafés near you are open right now, and whether they're somewhere you can actually get work done.
**Built for people who work from cafés**
• Real-time open/closed, so you don't drive to a locked door
• WiFi, power outlets, parking, and price at a glance
• How loud is it? Silent, conversational, or lively — because "can I take a call here?" was never a yes/no question
**Lists you can share**
Group cafés into "worth the drive" or "can take a call", then send one to afriend with a link. They can open it even without the app.
**Community-powered, without the homework**
Answer a couple of quick tags about a café — WiFi, outlets, noise — without writing a full review. Check in with one tap so others know a place is worth the trip.
BrewScout finds cafés anywhere you are. Ratings, photos and tags are richest in Houston, where the community started — and grow everywhere people contribute.
more Bug Fixes!
Optimized background processes to speed up the app.
New in 2.0: we were only searching a fraction of the area around you. Fixed.
Plus shareable lists, one-tap check-ins, and noise levels for "can I take a call here?"
2.0 Sep 1
FIXED
• Coffee shops are now matched to the right listing. A shop
could previously pick up the hours, rating, or details of a
same-named location elsewhere in the city — or another city
entirely.
• Chains with several nearby locations now show each one
separately instead of collapsing into a single entry.
• Shop names with accents match correctly.
1.20 Aug 24
Sign-in is fixed. If you were unable to sign in or use
Google Sign-In recently, this update resolves it.
NEW
• Best Match sorting — rank shops by how well they fit
the qualities you care about
• Filter to independent shops only and hide the chains
• Photos are no longer required to leave a review, and
the first photo for a shop now earns a badge
• Shops we haven't reviewed yet now show ratings from
around the web instead of appearing blank
IMPROVED
• Search is dramatically faster and uses far less data
• Filters now work together — changing rating or distance
narrows your results instead of replacing them
• In sparse areas we widen the search and tell you, rather
than showing an empty list
• Shops without photos now look properly designed
instead of empty
• Full VoiceOver support, better Dynamic Type handling,
and improved dark mode contrast
FIXED
• Reviews, photos and favorites no longer come unattached
from a shop. If yours went missing, they're back
• Duplicate listings merged — one entry per coffee shop
instead of two or three
• Ratings now show reliably instead of occasionally
appearing blank
• Pull-to-refresh no longer resets a custom location
• Unrated shops correctly show "No reviews yet" instead
of zero stars
• Error messages are tappable again, and no longer
appear twice
1.19 Aug 23
Optimized App to be a bit smoother
Fixed a Bug with the Map Search Tab
1.17 Mar 9
Fixed a bug related to coffee shops not loading on app load
Fixed a bug related to coffee shop error banner interfering with Discover View
1.16 Mar 4
Fixed some bugs in the Map Search where duplicates were showing up
Fixed logic to show more coffee shops and less restaurants and bakeries
Fixed bugs to allow for smoother app
1.15 Mar 3
Updated to show more coffee shops and less restaurants and bakeries!
Fixed bug with light mode/dark mode toggling crashing the app
1.14 Mar 2
What's New in This Update
Map Search Bug Fix — Searching a new city or neighborhood on the map now correctly shows coffee shops in that area. No more seeing results from your previous location after moving the map.
Improved UI when adding a Review
1.13 Feb 22
What's new in this update:
Coffee shop photos are now available as you explore new areas
Swipe through multiple photos in the shop detail view
Photos are now visible consistently across all users
Fixed a crash when switching between dark and light mode
General performance and stability improvements
1.12 Feb 19
Added Favorites All or Nearby Button to better see your Favorites
Fixed Bugs causing app to crash
Optimized App to run smoother and take up less memory
1.10 Feb 14
Favorites — Added an "All / Nearby" toggle and fixed open/closed status to match the Discover tab
Coffee Shop Details — Redesigned favorite button and ratings now show only BrewScout community data
Map View — Cards now show accurate hours and community ratings
Photos — Fixed a bug where valid photos were being incorrectly deleted
Stability — Improved how coffee shop data is linked across reviews, photos, and favorites
1.9 Feb 13
Bug Fixes & Improvements
This update brings several improvements to make your BrewScout experience more accurate and reliable:
Distance calculations now display correctly for all nearby coffee shops
Ratings and review counts now reflect real BrewScout community reviews instead of third-party data
Various bug fixes and performance improvements
1.8 Feb 11
Bug Fixes:
Fixed duplicate coffee shops appearing in search results when browsing cities
Eliminated crashes when loading shop details with missing data
Improved app performance by removing excessive background logging
Fixed cache issues causing stale data when switching between locations
Performance Improvements:
Faster city switching with cleaner, deduplicated results
Smoother scrolling through coffee shop lists
Reduced memory usage for better battery life
More responsive map interactions
Known Limitations:
Some coffee shops may still show approximate hours if Apple Maps data is unavailable. We continuously work to improve data quality across all locations.
As always, BrewScout remains 100% free with no ads. Happy coffee hunting!
1.7 Feb 9
Updated UI changes to the MapSearch View!
Fixed some bugs and optimized App for faster loading
1.6.2 10/15/2025
Enhanced Data Quality & Reliability
We've upgraded our data sources to provide you with more accurate, up-to-date coffee shop information. Expect better details about hours, pricing, and availability.
Smarter Coffee Shop Discovery
Our redesigned interface now highlights the details that matter most to coffee lovers and remote workers - easily spot places with reliable WiFi, quiet atmospheres, power outlets, and work-friendly environments at a glance.
Visual Reviews & Coffee Shop Photos
Share your coffee experiences with photos! You can now add images to your reviews and browse photos of coffee shops to get a better feel for each location before you visit.
Improved Performance & Reliability
Behind-the-scenes improvements for a smoother, more responsive app experience with better data accuracy and faster loading times.
Perfect your coffee shop hunt with clearer insights, visual reviews, and more reliable information than ever before!
1.5.1 09/10/2025
Fixed a Bug where the Map would initially show you the Ocean.
Added Pins to the Map so you can see nearby Coffee Shops.
Added Coffee-centered Tags to aide your coffee search
1.3.1 08/14/2025
What's New in Version 1.2.1:
New Map Search & Exploration
Interactive map search view to discover coffee shops in new locations
Pan and explore different areas to find coffee shops anywhere
Integrated Google Maps functionality for directions and navigation
Guided Tutorial Experience
New in-app tutorial to learn how to use all features
Step-by-step guidance for first-time users
Enhanced Profile View
View all your reviews in one place
See your average rating across all reviews
Track the total number of coffee shops you've visited
Enhanced Coffee Discovery
Improved coffee shop search and filtering
Updated store hours display with freshness indicators
Review System Improvements
New reaction system for reviews (likes/dislikes)
Anonymous review posting option
Enhanced review management and deletion
Favorites Management
Faster favorite toggling with immediate UI feedback
Improved favorites synchronization
Better filtering options for favorite shops
Google Maps Integration
Seamless directions to coffee shops
Choice between Apple Maps and Google Maps
Enhanced location services and navigation
Performance & Reliability
Improved authentication flow
Better error handling and user feedback
Various bug fixes and stability improvements
User Experience
Smoother animations and transitions
Updated visual design elements
Better accessibility features
1.2.1 07/16/2025
Bug Fixes!
Optimized background processes to speed up the app.
New in 2.0: we were only searching a fraction of the area around you. Fixed.
Plus shareable lists, one-tap check-ins, and noise levels for "can I take a call here?"
more Version 2.0 Sep 1
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