The point of this discussion is to find out if any of you play Cafe Games? For Example: Choose a drink, Decaf, soy, latte, extra hot and the first person to take an order for one gets a bonus. Here is the latest game we are currently playing: (Needs
Read more…So here is the question. I know the best way to store the coffee in small increments. But what about in large containers when letting my espresso rest for 5 days? What should I use then? Rite now I am using those large white buckets. Is that a mistak
Read more…Hi I am learning to be a barista, I would like to know which syrup do you like most and if there are different brands which flavor do you prefer fot the particular brand. Also if you have any signture drink recipes that you could share it will be gr
Read more…I just acquired two kiosks located in hospital and adjacent professional building. 80% of customers are hospital staff. The thought is to create website to drive additional business to kiosks and expedite ordering process while employees are on break
Read more…Saw this here and thought it was an interesting article on fast food chains targeting coffee. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/red-030309-latte-main,0,1442872.story
Read more…http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29168867/ what do you all think? could this be the begining of the end?
Read more…Hi friends Our church is embarking on the lofty goal of changing our gym into an awesome cafe! Has anyone out there done this or know poeple who have? I would love advice, comments, suggestions, etc. Thanks so much! - Marcie
Read more…This week I heard there were some people talking about adding a 20oz option at local shop I have done some work for... I think it's a bad idea. For a number of reasons but i thought I'd ask you guys what you thought about it.... Why not use 20oz?
Read more…I am finding myself deep cleaning more and more plexi-glass bulk coffee bins and really dirty hoppers. For the really bad jobs I use a degreaser-but not in the cafe of course and believe me it is a chore to remove all of the oils and then all of the
Read more…So during this economic downturn and over the summer here in Oz, I have been increasing my market share by getting my staff out on the street and sampling our drinks... ... I see it that when I'm on a street with 12+ other cafes, I need people to kn
Read more…I'm curious about folks' experiences with these training schools. How does it compare to the on-the-job training you get? (I gotta say, I've got a great resource at my shop!) Are they pricey, and worth the money? What school would you recommend, and
Read more…I might be opening a new shop with a drive thru. I do know that with a drive thru speed is the main word. Anyone have a standard shop set up for the drive thru that works well? We have a Gb 5 for the shop but I would like another espresso machine for
Read more…is there any idea when the new Intelli shop is going to open on Venice Beach? I am going to be in that area of LA come the end of March and am hoping that i can get some tasty 'spro, i know the opening got pushed back, but is there a current time-lin
Read more…We are planning on using square or rectangle tables that could be be put together for bigger groups. I was just wondering what type, size & shape of tables you use and why. We are an upscale coffee house with a more restaurant feel to the decor. Even
Read more…My friend Joshua at Food GPS has been keeping a blog on the new Intelligentsia Venice store, as well as some great coverage of the upcoming USBC competitors. Check out his latest on the new renderings of the Intelli store love the Kyle Glanville ren
Read more…What are the majority of you doing with your bar towels after use? Do you launder them yourselves or employ a linen service to handle that? How much does laundering cost? Does anyone have recommendations on companies to use or how to search for this
Read more…I have heard that some shops have gotten rid of the 20oz to go size. i am seriously considering doing it myself. has anyone done it recently? what kind of customer response did you get, if any? have you noticed any change in sales, etc? appreciate th
Read more…My coffee shop has a lot... and I mean a lot of great food and drink. Sometimes maybe a bit too much... or more than we normally ever sell. We're a pretty busy store, but not everyone comes in to drink AND eat. We obviously have to get rid of food w
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