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Rast Family

San Jose, California

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee shop owner, coffee enthusiast
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): San Jose, California - Silly-cone Valley
How many years have you been in the industry?: newbie - opened February 9, 2009
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: Turned an old gas station into a coffee shop - selling a different grade of petrol now. High octane to keep the engine running smooth.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Any and all.
About Me:: Coffee addict - mom - Cartoonist - Old House Afficionado
About My Company:: Family-built-run-and operated.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: Social interaction
Website:: http://www.roys-station.com/

Comment Wall:

Andy Newbom

welcome to Barista Exchange. And soon welcome to the San Jose coffee party.

Sep 18, 2008
Andy Newbom

we are pretty excited as well! Keep pounding those nails and it'll be here soon!

Sep 18, 2008
Andy Newbom

that old photo rocks! can't wait till you all are open!

Sep 18, 2008
Tony Serrano

I'm so glad to see you! Welcome to bX.

Sep 20, 2008
Andy Newbom

HEre things are coming along nicely. Can't wait!

Sep 25, 2008
Rast Family

Yep, things are amping up! The festival will be our "preview of things to come". Our appreciation to Barefoot!

Sep 25, 2008
Mike Spence

Welcome to bX! Great place to learn more about the industry!

Sep 29, 2008
Andy Newbom

congrats on the big Japan town fest todday! Heard its going awesome!

Oct 4, 2008
Marista

Hey! Hopefully you won't wake up at 4am again tomorrow, haha. You're doing a great job, see you tomorrow!

Nov 19, 2008
Marista

Ah yes, you are officially ruined for life!! Haha. I had a lot of fun working with you guys and can't wait to see your place open up. Take care.

Nov 24, 2008
Al Sterling

How close are you to opening? I've got biz in Santa Clara next week and we'll be staying over at the SJHilton, just down the way from your corner......... It would be swell to have an "inaugural drink", but I get a feeling my timing is a bit off?

Nov 27, 2008
Al Sterling

Frank and Jas...... of all the new shop starts I've seen, your location, the corner, the district and especially the fact that the store will look diagonally into the intersection, makes it one of the best positioned retail spots I've seen yet. We finished our trip in Santa Barbara, and at Java Joe's, we got an almond croissont (sp?). It was fantastically buttery and moist...in short, delicious. Next time in SB, I'll endeavor to return for that same bakery item. It reminds me that many high grossing coffee-dessert shops are sometimes well known for their signature baking product or products. While it's swell to be known for excellent coffee... I'd be tickled pink to move multiple bakery-dessert items in the AM and throughout the day, along with being known for great coffee beverages. I guess what I'm saying is that you have the location, and we did talk briefly about bakery. I'll be interested in seeing what comprises the highest dollar income for the store. BTW, there are some vendors that are selling "in store" mini bakeries. You don't go full bore, but have a small oven with one or two "baked fresh" items......... cinnamon rolls, for instance. You may have considered that; just a thought.

Dec 7, 2008
Steve MacDowall

Hello and greetings from Canada - Steve

Dec 7, 2008
Al Sterling

Sorry I missed you when I stopped by last week. Yes, Jas did talk about the fresh bakery and sushi. Those are two of my "favorite food groups." And when you mix them with great coffee, how can you lose?!! I sorta' wish I were, at least, an "In-Law" with you guys! :-) I believe you've got a real winner future there.

Dec 8, 2008