Coffee-Based Mobile App, CUPS, Launches In Philly Next Week

Caffeine-fiends take note of this:

CUPS, a mobile app that helps independently-run coffee shops connect with local coffee drinkers, is set to launch in Philadelphia next week. Scroll down for a link for a free coffee gift later in the post.

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The app allows the user to enjoy discounted prices and discover new local hangouts, while helping the cafes find new business and compete with the big chains.

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In New York, over 200 coffee shops are a part of the CUPS network, making it the second largest “chain” in the city behind Starbucks, and giving member locations access to some of the resources enjoyed by a larger corporation, without comprising their independent spirit.

For users, the app is extremely easy to use, with streamlined in-app purchasing and a map that helps them discover new cafes. All new users receive one free cup of coffee to test it out before purchasing a plan, after which they can either pre-purchase 5 or 15 cups at a time or pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited coffee, as well as leave a tip or buy food.

Starting in early February, CUPS will be bringing all of the above benefits to Philadelphia. Users who sign up on this page will receive a free coffee gift upon launch, and there will be massive discounts on 15-cup plans for all of our new Philly users. Initial coffee shop partners include Bodhi, Greenstreet Coffee Roasters, Square One, and OCF, among others.