Latte Art Throwdown

The Endless Quest Latte Art Throwdown is a community-focused event celebrating skill, creativity, and friendly competition. Baristas and coffee lovers from around the Bay Area gather to compete, spectate, and enjoy an evening of great drinks, good food, and ugly sweaters.All are welcome, whether you're competing, cheering on a friend, or just here for the vibes.

Sign up in person at our cafe (47 tamal vista blvd, Corte Madera) or email at Tom@endlessquestroasters.com

$15 entry fee (latte art competition only) + your ugliest Holiday Sweater

FOOD & DRINKS
We’ll have complimentary food and beverages available throughout the event.

UGLIEST SWEATER COMPETITION
Wear your loudest, wildest, most chaotic holiday sweater for a chance to win two bags of Endless Quest coffee.Participation in the Ugliest Sweater Contest is free and does not require paying the latte art competition entry fee.Judged during intermission and winner is chosen based on originality, festive spirit, chaos level

COMPETITION FORMAT

Single-elimination bracket, Competitors face off head-to-head, Winner of each pour advances to the next round. Final winner takes home the jackpot prize. There are Four Rounds: Round 1: Heart, Round 2: Tulip, Round 3: Rosetta, Round 4: Freestyle

POUR RULES

• One latte per round
• Free-pour only (no tools, etching, powders, or additives)
• One attempt per round

COFFEE SETUP

• Milk is provided (no outside milk allowed)
• Standard double shot (~40g) used for all competitors
• Milk pitchers and cups supplied by Endless Quest
  
  

JUDGING
A three-judge panel scores each pour based on:

• Design & Definition
• Symmetry & Balance
• Difficulty & Execution
• Contrast & Overall Presentation

• Each competitor is allowed one free redo attempt for the entire competition. Use it wisely
• 5-minute limit from start to finish
• A 2-minute warning will be called
• You must present your drink to the judging station yourself
• Spills/presentation issues are the competitor’s responsibility