Fleet3 STORES · LIVE
Cups · Total240,000+
LocationsPALO ALTO · CHAMPAIGN
// MISSION 001 Robotic platform for the food & beverage industry. Designed, engineered, and operated end-to-end.
FLAGSHIP — 170 UNIVERSITY AVE · PALO ALTO
FOUNDED SEP 2018 · UIUC ADP LAB
OPEN ~12 H / DAY · UNATTENDED

From repetition to creation.

// BACKED BY Y Combinator · Soma Capital · Asymmetry Ventures · Trevor Blackwell (YC co-founder · OpenAI research)

Robot baristas that already serve paying customers, unattended. We build the arm, the software and the playbook that open a robotic café anywhere — kiosks, lobbies, campuses, transit.

2019
Since · The Daily Illini
12,000+
Open · 1,007 trading days
135s
Per order · was 230s · volume up ~6×
Invest in Yummy Future → Partner with us → See the robot ↗
§ 02 / UNITS
Three product lines

Three SKUs.
One platform.

Buy · Lease
8-WEEK INSTALL
Future Bar — counter-top robotic barista
SKU 01 · BAR

Future Bar

FOR SMB CAFÉS & SATELLITE FLOORS

Counter-top robotic barista. Drops onto an existing counter, runs on a standard outlet. For SMB and satellite floors that want full-service drinks without the build-out.

Form factor
Counter-top
Throughput
10–15/HR
Daily cap
~150
Cleaning
AUTO
REQUEST PRICING Request quote →
Future Kiosk — standalone unit
SKU 02 · KIOSK

Future Kiosk

FOR OFFICES, LOBBIES & TRANSIT

Standalone workhorse for 300–1,500 headcount offices. Self-contained unit with integrated water, waste, and customer-facing screen. The default kit for most office deployments.

Form factor
Standalone
Throughput
10–15/HR
Daily range
60–350
Surge mode
UP TO 30/HR
REQUEST PRICING Request quote →
Future Max — enterprise-flagship multi-station platform
SKU 03 · MAX

Future Max

FOR ENTERPRISE & PUBLIC VENUES

Configurable enterprise-flagship platform: a single SCARA arm scaled across multiple stations. For lobbies, HQs, and campus anchors where peak throughput and a full menu matter. Ships in Lobby, HQ, and Campus configurations.

Form factor
SCARA arm
Throughput
Being measured
Stations
2 / 4 / 6+
Configs
Lobby · HQ · Campus
Install specs → Request quote →
§ 03 / TECHNOLOGY
Sequence · 38s

Inside the
Pull

SCARA arm · 9 bar profile
±0.1G DOSE TOLERANCE
Robot in action
▶
02:14 · INTERIORCOFFEE-IN-A-BOX · LIVE PULL
4K · 60FPS
01

Order Routed

Request enters the queue from app, screen, or pickup. Bean hopper selected by recipe version.

T+0.0S
02

Grind & Dose

Conical burr grinds on demand. Dose weighed to ±0.004 oz. Tamp force logged per cup.

T+8.0S
03

Extraction

SCARA arm docks the puck. Pressure profiled to 9 bar. Yield monitored to target ratio.

T+22S
04

Finish & Serve

Milk textured or ice dosed. Cup delivered to pickup shelf. Queue rotates.

T+38S
Cups served
240,000+
to date · zero marketing spend

Want the full story behind the pull, not just the sequence? See how our robot coffee shops actually run, day to day.

§ 04 / OPERATORS
For investors · partners · press

Unit Economics
That Pencil

3 stores · 240,000+ cups served
25+ non-binding LOIs

We are the backend of the beverage industry. Work with us one of three ways: we operate in your location, we co-open a shop with you, or you run it in your location. We keep the robot running, 24/7.

240,000+
Cups served · zero marketing spend

Three operating stores. Three months of consecutive month-over-month revenue growth in Q1 2026. Backed by Y Combinator, Soma Capital, Asymmetry Ventures, and Trevor Blackwell. Past performance does not guarantee future results — full disclosures live in our Form C filing.

Operator deck → Book intro call
// PROOF · CHAMPAIGN PIVOT
SAME
Brand changed, machine unchanged

Same hardware. Same software. Different category. We relaunched our Champaign location as a dedicated matcha shop in under one week — coffee → matcha on the same robotic platform. Proof we built a brand-agnostic platform, not a coffee chain.

Pivot duration
< 1 WEEK
Same hardware
YES
Backed by
YC · SOMA · ASYMMETRY · T. BLACKWELL
PATH 01

We operate in your location

You have the location. We bring our machine, set the menu and run it with you; sales are shared.

CHOOSE THIS PLAN→
PATH 02

Co-open a shop with us

We open a shop together: your location and your name, our machine, setup and training.

CHOOSE THIS PLAN→
PATH 03

You run it in your location

You own the machine; we set the menu and train you; software is a subscription, so sales are shared.

CHOOSE THIS PLAN→
§ 05 / CHANNEL
App · Gift · Corporate

Skip the
Queue

iOS · Android · Apple Pay
// THE APP

Order Ahead.
Pickup Ready.

Pickup orders, loyalty, gift balances. Track your drinks as they're made. iOS & Android.

◎ APP STORE ▶ GOOGLE PLAY
Yummy Future app
// GIFT & CORPORATE

Caffeinate
The Team

Bulk gift codes and monthly allowances for offices and co-working spaces. Or a small amount for a friend.

Gift cards starting at any amount · choose at checkout
Buy gift → Catering / Corporate →
§ 06 / NETWORK
3 Live

Three Flagships.
More Coming.

Palo Alto · Champaign
FLEET MAP · 3 LIVE · MORE IN BUILD
PALO ALTO CHAMPAIGN MATCHA HOUSE
PALO ALTO, CA · 01

Yummy
Future Bay

170 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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CHAMPAIGN, IL · 02

Yummy Future
Matcha House

401 E Green St, Suite B
Champaign, IL 61820 · Campustown
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CHAMPAIGN, IL · 03

Yummy Future
Original

609 E Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
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§ 07 / CONTACT
Pick a door

Talk
To Us

LOIs · partnerships · press
A REAL PERSON REPLIES
// CUSTOMER CARE

Something off with your cup?

Tell us. Replacement on us if anything's short of great.

hello@yummy-future.com
// BUSINESS · PRESS · INVESTORS

Partner. Cater. Press.

One inbox for everything business-related. We're a small team, so replies can take a little while.

business@yummy-future.com
§ 08 / VOICES
What customers actually say

Real reviews,
real customers.

Verified on Google & Yelp
EVERY QUOTE LINKS TO ITS SOURCE

We don't write our own testimonials. The people who walk into our shops, our regulars, and the press that has covered us — they speak for us. Click any quote to read the full review.

"The robot making coffee is fascinating and fun to watch. The staff provides excellent service."
Yelp · Palo Alto · 170 University Ave
★★★★★
"Meticulously prepared beverages and a welcoming vibe. The Matcha Latte with Oat Milk and Strawberry Cold Foam is a perfect blend."
Google · Champaign · Yummy Future Matcha House
★★★★★
"The robot barista crafts coffee with just an arm — completing drinks in as fast as 45 seconds and calculating the fastest steps for a rush."
Palo Alto Online · feature
PRESS
"A beloved Champaign gem where thoughtful craftsmanship meets genuine community spirit. Modern, clean design and an inviting atmosphere."
Smile Politely · Champaign-Urbana
PRESS
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