So we have tried everything and unless our prices where redonkulous we could not get to it. What are some of the things that you all have done to decrease food cost?
Read more…Hi there, I am new to the biz and this site - looks promising on all fronts! I use Monin Syrups (I LOVE them and will never go back); however, they aren't as readily available as the others. Between my 2 suppliers, I can get them all. My problem is
Read more…How have you used an e-mail marketing program and has it been effective? Any experience with Vertical Marketing? What type of promotions have you done?
Read more…Im curious to know what everyone's Favorite brew method would be? Lets say for this conversation we leave out Espresso. Lets stick with other methods. Drip, French Press, Vacuum, Balance Brew, Turkish, Perculator, boiling coffee with egg yokes, whate
Read more…I think we talked about this a little while ago on here, but I couldn't find the discussion. Why exactly did we come up with the magic formula being 58mm for a PF? All that I can recall is someone said, "I remember hearing or reading somewhere about
Read more…We're more than great coffee. We're making a difference. Come first for the coffee, tea and pastries, sure, but we hope you'll continue to come back for the community. That is, the community you'll find at our coffeehouse: a wonderful group of peopl
Read more…What is the International Coffee Agreement?- And how does it affect what you – and the world – pay for the ready availability of coffee? Let’s put a few facts on the table to start from. Coffee is a major economic force in the world. That delicious
Read more…Woohoo! We now have our 1st Podcast available! I am very excited to start doing these podcasts every month or two, and will be inviting guests who have insight on the specialty coffee industry from a baristas perspective and more.
Such debate over size and pricing of drinks...I need to order cups for a seating size of 50. I am at a dilemma on what to order, and how many to order...hum The philosophies vary on the size of cup. I am not a believer in the 20 0z bucket size. I was
Read more…Coffee Cuts Risk of Stroke More good news for coffee drinkers – coffee may lower the risk of stroke in women. In a study published in Circulation: The Journal of the American Heart Association, Esther Lopez-Garcia of the Universidad Autonoma de Madr
Read more…Looking for coffee shops that are using La Cimbali, Nuova Simionelli Aurelia or a Brazilia. We are looking for a machine and service for the future and would like as much feed back from the field as possible, service is a key for us and please let us
Read more…hi i am a ceramic artist launching "le creme" a foodsafe/dishwasher safe creamer. i am looking for imput from baristas and store owners for display or sales opportunities. anything helps. thanks, brett
Read more…So starting in October we are rolling out the whole no menu board thing with only a small printed menu framed and posted in an inconspicuous place. On this menu we are going to offer only one size cappuccino (8oz paper cup, or 6oz ceramic cap cup) wi
Read more…If the former, computer doo-doo occurs. If the later would be nice if a thread deemed too hot to handle that's being deleted had some kind of post/message stating as much. Had six notifications of new input for a thread yet thread can't be found. Sec
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Read more…Metropolitan Coffee has the best coffee in Hutchinson but that isn't why you should visit. The atmosphere is awesome and you always feel like you are family when you are there.
Read more…My great friend has his hands in the machining business. He also has a passion for coffee. The two of us want to learn how to build/rebuild espresso machines. Where does one learn this without working for one of the companies. The idea is for us to g
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