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Good Coffee, Great Coffee: Comprehensive Review of TapBlaze's Cafe Simulation Game

by TAPBLAZE

A relaxing coffee shop simulation game where players manage cafe operations, craft custom beverages, and decorate their virtual space. Targets casual gamers seeking low-stress creative gameplay with educational coffee-making elements.

Detailed Review

Good Coffee, Great Coffee represents TapBlaze's latest entry into the simulation genre, following their successful Good Pizza, Great Pizza formula. This iOS-exclusive title transforms players into baristas managing a customizable coffee shop, combining food preparation mechanics with business management elements in a brightly colored, approachable package. The core gameplay revolves around fulfilling customer orders through a tap-based interface where players select beans, grind coffee, steam milk, and combine ingredients to create beverages ranging from basic americanos to elaborate specialty drinks. The game introduces progressive complexity through unlockable equipment upgrades and recipe variations, while maintaining accessibility through clear visual cues and forgiving timing mechanics. A notable feature is the shop decoration system that allows aesthetic customization while providing gameplay bonuses through strategic placement of profit-boosting items. User experience stands out through intentionally relaxed pacing and minimalist interface design. Unlike time-pressured cooking games, orders arrive at manageable intervals with no failure states for incorrect preparations, instead using a customer satisfaction meter that gently guides improvement. The offline capability ensures uninterrupted gameplay, while optional ad-viewing provides acceleration rather than forced interruptions. Real-world usage patterns show consistent short session play, with many users reporting the game serves as a calming break during daily routines. User feedback consistently highlights the game's stress-free environment as a primary strength. EternalSugarCookieODD (July 7, 2025) noted 'barely any ads' and appreciated the creativity in latte designs, while Hattaboobox (July 6, 2025) specifically praised how the game avoids the 'stressful and difficult' nature of similar titles. Multiple reviewers including 😊😋ellllliiiiiieeeeeeeee😋😊 (July 6, 2025) expressed desire for expanded creative modes, suggesting potential for deeper customization features in future updates. The application excels in providing an accessible, educational simulation experience with strong replay value through progressive unlocks, though it lacks competitive elements or complex challenges that might engage players seeking deeper strategic gameplay. The monetization approach through optional advertisements and in-app purchases for cosmetic items remains unobtrusive, though the business management aspects remain relatively simplistic compared to more hardcore simulation titles. Ideal for casual players seeking creative expression with minimal pressure, though less suited for those desiring complex economic simulations or social competition features.

Key Features

  • Custom drink creation system allowing players to combine coffee beans, milk types, and flavor syrups to craft unique beverages with visual feedback on quality
  • Shop decoration mechanics featuring purchasable furniture and decor items that provide gameplay bonuses and aesthetic customization options
  • Progressive upgrade system for coffee equipment including grinders, espresso machines, and brewers that unlock new recipe possibilities
  • Character interaction system with regular customers who develop relationships and provide narrative context through ongoing storylines
  • Offline gameplay capability enabling uninterrupted coffee shop management without internet connectivity requirements
  • Minimal advertising implementation with optional ad-viewing for bonuses rather than forced interruptions during gameplay

Why Users Love It

Relaxed gameplay pacing
Educational coffee knowledge

Perfect for: Casual gamers seeking creative, low-stress simulation experiences

Ranking History

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Current Rank

#48

+1 from last week

Best Rank

#39

All-time high

Average Rank

#47

30-day average

User Reviews

You’vebeenjaniced
Jun 29, 2025

I have been laying this for a day and it’s so good. The storyline doesn’t have to be understood if you don’t care about it and the ads are all optional like you only have to watch one if you want to. I have no complaints. Good game little bit of ads story I have been laying this for a day and it’s so good. The storyline doesn’t have to be understood if you don’t care about it and the ads are all optional like you only have to watch one if you want to. I have no complaints.

EternalSugarCookieODD
Jul 7, 2025

I did a fight reading because this game is so far there’s barely any ads you can play without Internet and it’s so fun making lattes in Americanos has really given me some creativity Too good! Can’t get enough of it! I did a fight reading because this game is so far there’s barely any ads you can play without Internet and it’s so fun making lattes in Americanos has really given me some creativity

😊😋ellllliiiiiieeeeeeeee😋😊
Jul 6, 2025

I love this game so so much! I have played good pizza great pizza as well and while I love that game I love this one even more! I would really like if you could add a mode where the prompt is where the barista gets to make a custom drink. I also would love another game with the same style like good bakery great bakery or good tacos great tacos or good ice cream great ice cream. Thanks for reading and please consider my ideas. Please read! I love this game so so much! I have played good pizza great pizza as well and while I love that game I love this one even more! I would really like if you could add a mode where the prompt is where the barista gets to make a custom drink. I also would love another game with the same style like good bakery great bakery or good tacos great tacos or good ice cream great ice cream. Thanks for reading and please consider my ideas.

Hattaboobox
Jul 6, 2025

so many food/drink creation games are stressful and difficult. this game is genuinely so fun and chill and i love learning about coffee. 10/10 soooo relaxing so many food/drink creation games are stressful and difficult. this game is genuinely so fun and chill and i love learning about coffee. 10/10

Slay!!,!,!,!!
Jul 6, 2025

This is the best game I’ve ever played and it is the best for unwinding and relaxing. If I could gave more stars it would be like 1000 stars Please read This is the best game I’ve ever played and it is the best for unwinding and relaxing. If I could gave more stars it would be like 1000 stars

App Details

Developer

TAPBLAZE

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

10/7/2025