Conscious Cup is moving! We are building a new Roastery and Cafe, over the next 40 or so days we will be doubling in size, adding a kitchen, adding a cupping/demo lab, a stage and much more seating. Every day I'll be posting an image of our progress.
Read more…I'm debating on attending a barista school for a drive-thru I want to open. Do you get the proper training in the short period of time? How does each one rate?
Read more…Looking for a place that sells cafe furniture. Maybe like a rod iron. Steel with upholstery.
Any suggesions??
Read more…Hi, I'm approximately 20 years old, with not much in terms of money to my name. I'm looking forward to opening up my own shop, eventually. (I'm a barista working for a local shop, at the moment), and I'm trying to approximate the initial costs (minus
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Ran across this in Gizmodo, thought it was interesting. After a few hours, I can't get it off my mind, and find myself wondering if this might not work in our downtown. A few tweaks to match my demographic...
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hi kids.
i'm going to be down in sf for this weekend and i wanna taste, sip, drink, chug, and enjoy some excellent espresso and press. i wanna check out some techniques and styles. ogle a bit.
where should i stop?
any specific shops you recommend?
input
I want to sell myself (so says Cafe Don Vittorio) to coffee service companies. How do I do that? I now have House Blend, French Roast, Espresso and Organic. I'm not much of a sales person, so I do need a lot of help!!
I would love to hear from Filipino Oversea Baristas, Friends..... working in Korea, Japan, China, Australia, Europe, America, etc....hows coffee industry there with regards to retail business, job opportunities? Share your experience and thoughts...
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I am considering purchasing a second location that is a coffee kiosk. The street it is on is a very busy city street and the kiosk has excellent visability.
I realize there are many variables but can anyone give me an idea of what the range might be
I'm wondering if any of you have opened your cafe in a building not meant to be one. Mainly: what kind of plumbing and electrical did you need to do, and about how much did it cost you. I'm estimating around 70K for all startup costs (in another di
Read more…What do you guys think of having a cafe and selling designer bags at the same place? One partner brings in coffee expertise while the other brings in designer bags.
Or.... cafe + florist, cafe + bookstore?
Any pros and cons to think about?
I am a roaster wholesaler and brew cold press coffee in a commercial toddy to offer cups of of iced coffee at a local farmers market. People love my cold press blend because I use light roasted Yergecheffee and medium Burundi in it.
As we move forward elevating the quality of our additives to match our coffees encountered a bit of a new dilema. Have made our own chocolate sauce for quite some time, though currently re-formulating it taking it to a true chocoholic gourmet level.
Read more…I'm trying to keep expenses to a minimum in opening a coffee shop. Does anyone know where I can get a used latest edition (3rd) of Bean Business Basics by Ed Arvidson, Bruce Milleto, and Victor Bogart?
Read more…I took over a small coffee shop a few years back it has a ice cream freezer. It has space for 8 flavors. Really all I have done so far is keep it stocked with ice cream. Was thinking of expanding with hot fudge maybe strawberry topping, cones whi
Read more…what would you say was the hardest part of starting your own business? Any sound advise for a future entrepreneur? Is it all location? Quality? a combination? Demographic? Plus, is it better to hook up with local roasters? Inindate me with knowledge
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