We are super unhappy with our current POS system. Just wanted to see what everyone is using, how cost effective it is, and if anyone is using Square Register?
Thanks!
Read more…A few posts ago, I asked a question about milk temperature and being able to re use steamed milk, not for the purpose of espresso drinks. But in regards to frappecino, smoothies, or baking. I didn't know better, and there was a wide variety of reacti
Read more…In the beginning phases of opening a shop in a southern North Carolina. Coastal seasonal beach town on the beach. Would like to hear some thoughts as my brother and I are completely new to the business. The beach has about 1000 permanent residence,
Read more…Chris Ryan, esteemed editor of Freshcup recommended that I start a discussion on the Barista Exchange Forum - so here goes!
I run a specialist coffee wholesale distribution business in the UK, and we have an opportunity to work with one of our premi
Read more…This maybe rather particular, but coffee people are particular folk so I thought I'd ask. As a barista, would you prefer the pitcher rinser behind the knock box as pictured? Or, the other way around? Go.
Het techs. I am trying to adjust grind size on a mythos grinder. there is a small nut at the base of the adjustment knob that appears must be loostened in order to adjust (turn) the knob. what is the recommended tool needed to adjust this nut, I do n
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today I begun wondering about Oreos. The thing is, crushed Oreos seem terribly popular in US for a variety of purposes and while I do not see anything wrong with it, I wonder why Oreos in particular. I mean, over here (Czech republic)
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Looked around but couldn't find any posts on Vienna so hopefully this isn't a "part 2!" I have some friends heading to Vienna and they want to check out coffee while they are there. Any suggestions or not to miss places?
Thanks for your
Read more…Hello everyone. I am staring a coffee shop in Granbury, Texas. This is a new endeavor for me. Can someone recommend a good cost efficient source for coffee cups and lids? I'm looking for paper cups and also plastic cups for teas and smoothies. T
Read more…Turnstile Coffee Bar brings the city coffee experience to the Jersey Shore in Belmar, New Jersey. We feature fresh roasted specialty coffee from some of the best roasters in the country including Stumptown Coffee Roasters in Portland and Brooklyn and
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Does anyone have experience with moisture meters? I've used the cylinder style in the past with good results but wanted to compare accuracy with the probe style.
The probe style models are generally half the price, so economics come in to p
Read more…We have (i thought) a decent filter system attached to the water line to the espresso machine....however, there is continual lime build up inside the machine so we need something more. Add an additional filter? Better system? We live in a very "limey
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I don't have previous experience in working on a coffee shop, I just have a basic barista training.
I'm about to open a new coffee shop and I would like to ask for some help to set up the espresso bar.
I want my bar to include a 2 gr. LaM
Read more…serving the best of oso negro from nelson bc as well as lone tree coffee from summerland bc
breakfast menu and lunch specials
Read more…Hi all. So here is our story, looking for any input which would help lead us to success.
We just opened a second location for our coffee shop concept. Our first shop is going into its eigth year and it has steadily increased year over year and has go
Read more…Denver-based Coda Coffee joins an elite list of the finest roasters in the world. Today, Roast Magazine announced that it has selected Coda Coffee as its Macro Roaster Roaster of the Year, an honor only nine other coffee roasters have ever received.
Read more…Opinions on whether a tip option should be allowed on the debit visa machine? I'm considering removing it because staff is going into the till to cash in tips received.
Read more…I have a Cuisinart EM 200 Espresso machine. If anybody out there knows what size tamp I need to buy ( other than the plastic one that came with it ) please let me know. In the mean time, go get yourself a shot of Presso and drink one for me.
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Read more…I'm going to be upgrading to a new espresso machine soon. I know that I don't want an automatic or super auto, or whatever. I like semi-auto, but I really like the manual paddles or levers. I've used a few La Marzocco paddle machines that where excel
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