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At Kaff, we believe coffee shop exploring is an adventure — and it deserves its own community.
Born from a simple group chat where friends swapped coffee shop finds and latte photos, Kaff was created for all the coffee lovers out there who wanted more: a place to share, discover, and connect.
Our mission is simple: build a community for coffee shop explorers. Whether you're a hardcore aficionado or a casual cappuccino fan, Kaff is your space.
We're not about paid ads or algorithms pushing big chains. We prioritize real people, real experiences, and real coffee shops.
Kaff is proud to be user-first and community-driven. We help you discover hidden gems, connect with fellow coffee lovers, and hear directly from local cafés about events, menu changes, and more.
Our dream? To make Kaff the go-to platform for discovering coffee shops — and one day, create the coffee world’s version of a Michelin-style guide.
Kaff is proudly based in the U.S., but it’s fueled by a love of coffee that knows no borders.
Grab a cup, join the adventure.
Jazzy Ortega
Jazzy Ortega
CEO/Founder
CEO/Founder
For years, Jazzy and her friends kept their coffee shop discoveries alive through a messy but beloved group chat. One morning after a concert, over breakfast, Jazzy said, "Can you believe there's still no app for this?" Her friend responded, "Why don't you make one?" — and Kaff was born.
With a background in barista-ing, engineering, and entrepreneurship, Jazzy got to work. She wanted Kaff to feel like an extension of those late-night texts and early-morning coffee runs: welcoming, authentic, and full of discovery.
She believes coffee connects people — and with Kaff, she hopes to help even more people find their next favorite cup (and their next favorite friend).
Evan Aspaas
Evan Aspaas
Lead Developer
Lead Developer
With eight years in Portland’s specialty coffee scene and five years as a full-stack and mobile developer, Evan builds technology with the same care and craft found behind the bar.
He first connected with Jazzy while working at a rising coffee shop in Wildomar, California, where conversations about her vision for Kaff sparked a shared passion for creating something new.
Today, Evan helps turn that vision into reality — building tools that connect people through their love of coffee.
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