Mellisa

Female

Sutherland, IA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, coffee shop owner, home barista, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Sutherland, Iowa
How many years have you been in the industry?
New Feb 2008
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
I am absolutely new to the field. We opened Amped UP Cafe in February of 2008. I'm still trying products, espresso machines, and menu offerings in an effort to find my niche.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Those in Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska.... in my area.
About Me:
Barista, Owner, Janitor, and cd changer
About My Company:
Coffee House with Musical theme as it adjoins our established Guitar & Amp sales company, Hales Guitars
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The coffee, the people, the music, the fun!
Website:
http://www.ampedupcafe.com

Comment Wall:

  • Mellisa

    Interested in any ideas to spice up my cafe..... I've got great coffee and water.... great atmosphere... Need tips on specialty drinks, and refining my techniques as well as things like food, pricing, specials, etc. I'm so new I'm still wearing my price tag. Just opened a month ago.
  • Kevin Selig

    Hey Mellisa,
    welcome to the site.
    I wish to invite you to another group if you would like to check it out. "Twin Cities Coffee Community" group is a group for the Upper Midwest Region.
    Also, I am a rep of Upper Midwest Gourmet that serves your area. We are a company dedicated to the independent coffee cafe and offer over 1,500 items within the industry. We also offer free lifetime training to all customers.
    Check out our web site @ www.uppermidwestgourmet.net
    Contact me personnal if you have any questions or request @ 612-205-8277 or kevin@uppermidwestgourmet.net
    Good luck with your cafe and please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason, it's what I do and love!!!!!!
    Kevin Selig
    UMG
  • Kevin Selig

    Hi again,
    I just discovered where you are located in Iowa, so I have passed your name and info on our Western Sales Director Michael Applen. He can be contacted @612-743-3814 or michael@uppermidwestgourmet.net.
    Please do not hesitate to contact either one of us if the other is not available. We WILL take care of you!!!!!!
    Thanks again
    Kevin
    UMG
  • Kevin Selig

    Hi Melissa,
    This is Kevin again. Did you get a chance to check out our Web site? I think we might have a lot of what you are looking for for your cafe.
    www.uppermidwestgourmet.net
    Thanks,
    Kevin
  • Mellisa

    Hi, all.
    Just reopened the cafe. My hubby had a series of heart attacks and had open heart surgery. I had to close for two weeks, but we are up and running again and I'm glad to say our business hasn't seemed to suffer for the time away.... except for the loss of receipts.

    Kevin:
    I received a lovely box of samples upon my return! What a nice welcome back! I'm looking over all the goodies and getting an order ready. Thanks !!!!! Thanks!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
    Mellisa