The event will take place inside Novel Point Coffee at 700 1st St NW!

Our cafe will be open for food & drinks. Alcohol will also be sold on the premises as well.

Competition begins Saturday, October 19th, at 7pm! We ask competitors to arrive at least 30 min before the event for a quick briefing and to get in some latte art practice. Also, it’s spooky season, so come in costume! There will be a special prize for the best costume of the night.

This is a head-to-head competition with 16 competitors and 3 panel judges. There will be 4 rounds with each head-to-head match ending in an elimination. The final three competitors will receive a cash prize and some sweet merch!

There will also be an optional bonus round where competitors get to pour into a wacky-shaped “mug” of our choosing – mwah ha ha!

Each competitor will have only one opportunity to pour the latte art design chosen for each round.

While competitors will not be required to pull their own espresso shots, they will be required to steam their own milk and pour their design into a 10oz (300ml) bowl-shaped mug. Once the design is poured, competitors must place their mug on the judges table for review.

There are no disqualifications for spilled milk but it may factor into the judges’ decision. Whole milk will be used for all 4 rounds of competition.

May the best barista win!

1st place: $200 cash + merch
2nd place: $100 cash + merch
3rd place: $50 cash + merch