# Slow Coffee Tycoon: Idle Cafe — Cozy Barista Empire Sim Game

> Idle tycoon game simulating coffee shop empire management with strategic business decisions. (iPhone/iPad app by Tugrul Erdem Dogru.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-coffee-tycoon-idle-cafe/id6767240976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tugrul Erdem Dogru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857249299)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-coffee-tycoon-idle-cafe/id6767240976/reviews.md

## What is Slow Coffee Tycoon?

A cozy coffee empire, run on decisions, not taps. Acquire cafes in twelve cities, hire baristas, take loans, set your own prices, and watch the business grow — even with the app closed.

WHAT MAKES SLOW COFFEE DIFFERENT
• You manage. The cafe runs itself. No tapping to serve, no scripted clicker grind.
• Buy real, already-running cafes — already brewing, already earning. Not empty buildings.
• Honest money. Wages, marketing, interest, credit score. Take a loan; pay it back; or default and recover.
• Cozy by design. Warm illustration, calm typography, no slot machines, no manipulative timers.
• Genuinely offline. No account, no login, no internet required. Your cafes keep earning while the app is closed (capped at eight hours).

HOW IT PLAYS
Open the app. See your offline earnings. Tap a cafe to review the cards: cash flow, reputation, marketing, workforce, equipment, inventory. Move marketing up; hire a tier-three barista; upgrade the espresso machine; nudge your prices; consider whether to take on debt to buy the next city. Close the app. Come back in a few hours. Your decisions compound.

You'll spend two to five minutes per session, two to four times a day. There is no end goal beyond watching the empire grow.

LEVERS THAT MOVE THE NUMBERS
• Price per cafe, from -10% to +20%. Charge more per cup, or draw a bigger crowd.
• A signature drink per cafe — it sells more often, at a small premium.
• Barista specialties. Put the right specialist on the shift that matches your menu and customer flow rises. Rename any barista.

TWELVE CITIES, ONE EMPIRE
Start in Vienna with Marmor & Samt — a small kaffeehaus you've just inherited. Earn your way through Beton & Bohne in Berlin-Kreuzberg, Cà Phê Trứng under a Hanoi fan, Finca Altura at Bogotá altitude, İki Kıta Kahvecisi on a Bosphorus rooftop, Riad al-Bunn in a Marrakech riad, Neon Bukchon under Seoul neon, Hakuro Pour-Over in the Tokyo crowd, and Banco Brera near Milan's Brera. Three more — Uji Matcha-an in Kyoto's quiet lanes, Pike Roast & Reserve under Seattle rain, and Bistro Paris — are optional purchases.

A FULL MENU
Thirteen drinks across hot and iced: espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, mocha, filter, pour-over, matcha latte, black tea, cold brew, iced latte, iced americano, iced mocha. Unlock the Dessert Menu for croissants, brownies, tiramisu, cheesecake, macarons — plus gelato, affogato and granita, which sell harder on hot days. The Coffee Plantation Estate adds three single-origin drinks and cheaper beans empire-wide.

REAL WEATHER, REAL EVENTS
Every city runs on its own local clock and weather — sunny days lift hot drinks, rainy days nudge customers indoors. Cultural events from Vienna to Marrakech bring traffic spikes you can plan for.

WHAT YOU WILL NOT FIND
• No ads. Not at launch. Not ever.
• No virtual currency. No coins, no gems, no diamonds. Every purchase is a tangible product.
• No forced timers. No fake scarcity. No "watch a video to continue."
• No login. No social. No leaderboards. Just you and your cafes.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
The base game is free — run cafes, take loans, learn the loop. Coffee Club is the keystone: -20% wages, -15% coffee restocks, -15% equipment upgrades, faster reputation growth, twelve-hour offline earnings instead of eight, higher loan tiers, an extra daily mission slot, and access to Finca Altura in Bogotá. Weekly, monthly, yearly or lifetime — whatever fits. Optional one-time purchases: the Always-Open Pass, the Dessert Menu Unlock, the Coffee Plantation Estate, and three premium cafes — Kyoto, Seattle and Paris. All purchases restore on reinstall. Subscriptions can be cancelled anytime in your Apple ID settings.

Brewed slowly by an indie developer. Questions, bugs, or just want to say hi? hello@slowcoffee.app

Privacy Policy: https://tugrul.works/projects/coffee-tycoon/privacy-policy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Acquire and manage cafes in 12 cities
- Hire and manage baristas with specialties
- Manage finances including loans and credit
- Set custom prices for drinks
- Offline earnings and progression
- Cozy, non-manipulative design
- Unlock full menu and dessert options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Club Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Coffee Club Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Coffee Club Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Club Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Paris Bistro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dessert Menu | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Plantation Estate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Kyoto Tea & Matcha Bar | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Coffee House Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Empire Manager | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seattle Roastery | $5.99 | one-time |
| Always Open Pass | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Slow Coffee Tycoon

### Does Slow Coffee Tycoon have ads?

No, Slow Coffee Tycoon is designed to be ad-free. The developers explicitly state that there are no ads, and there never will be. This ensures an uninterrupted and cozy gaming experience.

### Can I play Slow Coffee Tycoon offline?

Yes, Slow Coffee Tycoon is genuinely offline. You do not need an account or internet connection to play. Your cafes continue to earn even when the app is closed, up to eight hours.

### What are the subscription plans for Slow Coffee Tycoon?

Slow Coffee Tycoon offers three subscription plans: Coffee Club Weekly at $4.99/P7D, Coffee Club Monthly at $6.99/P1M, and Coffee Club Yearly at $29.99/P1Y. The monthly and yearly plans include a 7-day free trial.

### How long does a typical session last in Slow Coffee Tycoon?

Sessions in Slow Coffee Tycoon are designed to be short and engaging. You will typically spend two to five minutes per session, playing two to four times a day.

### What kind of in-app purchases are available in Slow Coffee Tycoon?

In Slow Coffee Tycoon, all purchases are tangible products, not virtual currency. You can purchase additional cities like Uji Matcha-an in Kyoto, Pike Roast & Reserve in Seattle, and Bistro Paris. There is also a Coffee Plantation Estate unlock for single-origin drinks and cheaper beans.

### What is the age rating for Slow Coffee Tycoon?

Slow Coffee Tycoon has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, including younger players, due to its non-violent and cozy gameplay.

### How often is Slow Coffee Tycoon updated?

The latest version of Slow Coffee Tycoon is 1.0.4, which was last updated on August 10, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

### What makes Slow Coffee Tycoon different from other idle games?

Slow Coffee Tycoon differentiates itself by focusing on strategic decisions rather than repetitive tapping. It features honest money management, a cozy design without manipulative timers or slot machine mechanics, and genuine offline play.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-10

• Seattle Roastery — a US flagship cafe, brewing Cold Brew from day one.
• Frozen desserts: gelato, affogato and granita. Hot days sell more of them.
• Baristas grow up — rename them, and put a specialist on the shift that matches your menu to pull in more customers.
• Set your own prices per cafe (-10% to +20%): charge more per cup, or draw a bigger crowd.
• Pick a signature drink per cafe — it sells more often, at a small premium.
• French added. Now playable in five languages.
• Fixes: Spanish label overflow, missing city-event translations.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-07

• New Coffee Plantation Estate — grow your own beans at the source.
• Empire Manager: deeper stats to track every cafe at a glance.
• Kyoto joins the map: the Uji Matcha-an cafe plus a new Matcha Latte.
• Economy tuning and bug fixes for a smoother climb.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-08

• New drink: Tea — now brewing across your cafes.
• New equipment: the Tea Station.
• Economy rebalanced for a smoother, fairer climb.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-19

No release notes.

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