Leaf Café & Co Latte Art Smackdown 2026

We're back again for our annual Latte Art Smackdown! 32 baristas. Only one champion. Think you’ve got the skills to take the crown? Welcome back to the Leaf Café & Co Annual Latte Art Smackdown 2026! 🏆 This year’s Smackdown competitors will throw down in a mix-style latte art tournament DETAILS HERE. The competitor with the best latte art, as determined by our talented judges, will move on to the next round. DRESS CODE: Summer Pool Party Outfit | Best dressed will receive a prize! Last 3 baristas standing walks away with: • 1st place Championship Belt and the new Iphone Duo! supplied by Alternative Dairy & Co., Monin & Makota Food & Packaging Distributors Australia • 2nd place: $500 Cash & a Marshall ACTON III Speaker supplied by Prime Fresh & La Spiga Bakery • 3rd place: Rayban Meta Glasses & Sonoma Bakery Gift Card Spectators, we’ve got you covered not just with food and drinks, but with a Lucky Dip running all night. Stick around, shout loud for your faves, and maybe walk away with a prize yourself. Only 32 competitor spots and 60 spectator tickets are up for grabs. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Till then, polish your pitchers, steady those hands, and get ready to pour your heart out. Massive shoutout to our amazing sponsors this year! • The Alternative Dairy Co. • Monin • Makota Food & Packaging Distributors Australia • Prime Fresh • Sonoma Bakery • La Spiga Bakery • Thicc Cookie • Zoom Optics