# Bad Cafe

> The Game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1658653236](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1658653236)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1658653236`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brian Westphal
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (168 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-26
- **First published:** 2022-12-14
- **Size:** 146 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bad-cafe/id1658653236)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.badcafe.com/game-privacy-policy](https://www.badcafe.com/game-privacy-policy)

## Description

Bad Cafe: The Game is a cafe simulation that takes you from a coffee novice to a barista expert. Perfect latte art, master brewing techniques, and serving demanding customers unfold in a realistic cafe setting inspired by Bad Cafe in Makati City, Philippines.

Key features include adaptive hints that guide beginners but can be disabled for a tougher challenge, progressive difficulty that grows as you level up, and authentic techniques you can apply in real life. It's education meets entertainment for coffee lovers and gamers alike.

## Rankings

- #111,789 — Overall

## Review summary

Players enjoy the cafe concept and visuals, with a generally positive feel and mentions of smooth gameplay. Repeated issues center on slow/laggy controls, early-game difficulty and progression gating, lack of pacing features like pauses/loading, and a confusing currency system. Desire for more customization and quality-of-life improvements is common.

### Pros

- Visually appealing graphics and a cozy vibe with smooth gameplay.
- Engaging cafe-running concept that players find enjoyable.
- Positive reception to new features/characters (e.g., new barista) and overall quality.

### Cons

- Controls are slow and actions are often unregistered, leading to frustration.
- Early levels are difficult and progression can feel blocked.
- Level progression is gated by share prompts, disrupting flow.
- No pause or loading screen between drinks; drinks advance too quickly, causing stress.
- Currency system is confusing and its use is unclear.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1658653236)