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Tony Riffel

Atlanta, GA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee shop owner, coffee enthusiast
How many years have you been in the industry?: 4
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.: We're not perfect, but we are learning all that we can about coffee to provide a great cup to our customers. We have a lot of fun working in this fascinating industry and welcome fellow coffee enthusiasts to come and spend some time with us.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Tough to say, but our baristas are passionate about new places and interesting people.
About Me:: In Atlanta, GA, french pressing everything I can find.
Website:: http://www.octanecoffee.com

Comment Wall:

Rob Tuttle

#27...you are in the know! Good to see you!

Dec 14, 2007
Jason Dominy

True to Naomi. My last trip to octane and the ATL gave me a sweet latte I can't figure out how to post the picture of.....

Dec 27, 2007
Wilson Hines

Hey Tony! I missed the CCC ATL cupping by minutes last Friday. I showed up at Octane at 10:00 AM, just a little late to hang a ride with you to the training center.

Dec 31, 2007
Wilson Hines

I think I will be in town on Thursday. I will have a friend with me, more than likely, so he is paying!LOL!. He should, shouldn't he? Look at all the fine coffee and marginal people that I will be introducing him to!

Dec 31, 2007
Pablo Castaneda

Hey Tony:

I'm looking for a distributor of my coffee in GA, specially in Atlanta, I will be there in Feb, If u need help or so in anyway please let me know, let me know if you are interested in trying my coffees.

Pablo Castaneda
www.kafesguatemala.com

Dec 31, 2007
Wilson Hines

1 lb big guy! I need 1 lb! I will be in on Sunday late afternoon!

Jan 5, 2008
Loren Anthony

Yo Tony Wazzup!? :-)

Feb 12, 2008
Jason Dominy

Tony, it was cool to meet you this weekend. You make a great judge, too. I can't wait to get back down to the ATL and get another great drink. OCTANE RULES!

Feb 18, 2008
Anthony Rue

Tony-- the Octane crew rocks again! Congratulations.

Feb 18, 2008
Anthony Rue

The wheels of commerce turn very slowly indeed. Our "fast-track" building permit was put back two weeks because of staff vacations at the city permit office. Lots of gear sitting on the floor, wrapped in plastic-- everything is in except for the big True fridge and the ice maker. With luck we're back on track tomorrow and looking to be done with the build-out and case work by the first week of March... (but hopefully Janet and I will still be able to come up for the Hoffmann party and presentations)

Feb 18, 2008
scott conary

Hey Tony....great judging with you...hopefully we will get a chance to hang out without a competition framework....! Let me know if you are ever in the area. It was great of your crew to volunteer too...couldn't have done it without you guys helping.

Feb 19, 2008
Phil Proteau

Is your pallet back to normal yet? How bout you blood tox?

Feb 22, 2008
Jason Dominy

I sent some people your way today. They will be in Atlanta next weekend, and are opening a shop here in NC. I told them it's a great place to see what a successful coffeeshop/bar/lounge looks like.

Feb 22, 2008
Phil Proteau

Let me know when you plan a visit. You can get my # off the website. We'll eat big soft pretzels. Actually, there is a restaurant with a fermentation lab, you might like checking that out.

Feb 24, 2008
byron

of course i'll be your friend

Mar 17, 2008
Mike White

Tony! So nice to meet you guys the other day. Look forward to crossing paths again in the future.

Mar 28, 2008
Jason Dominy

Headed to the ATL this weekend to work the espresso labs at da DessertExpo. Going to definitely stop by the 'Tane, and am still trying to figure out a way to get there on a Thursday.

Apr 2, 2008
Tony Riffel

Cool! Look forward to catching up. See you this weekend!

Apr 2, 2008
Jason Dominy

Sorry I missed you this weekend. Did go by there Sunday morning and were loved on by M'lissa and Ben. She made me one of the sweetest lattes I have ever had. Loved the SO espresso, too. Heck, I just love that place.

Apr 9, 2008
michael Phillips

Hey Tony, mad props to you and all your peoples. Not only were my experiences with all of you stellar but everyone I came with was saying the same things. Cant wait until next year when we can get a taste of that honest to goodness southern hospitality in ATL.

May 7, 2008
Heather Ringwood

Tony, It was great to meet you at SCAA! I hope you had a great trip home and found wonderful weather waiting for you!

May 9, 2008
Meister

Thanks, boss! Sure wasn't expecting anybody to really notice… guess I underestimated the Times!

Jun 2, 2008
Katie Carguilo

tony riffel = my coffee hero

Jun 4, 2008
byron

Well said! I forgot to tell you Monday. Your article in Fresh Cup was awesome. We have all read a many a similar story (origin trip), you and your wife seemed to capture the story better than most. It is great to see how much you care about coffee.

respect.

Jun 11, 2008
Wilson Hines

Hey Tony,
I just wanted to say thanks for the chat time when I was in ATL a couple of days ago. I really enjoy talking coffee with you and getting your thoughts over some fantastic Tuscano espresso and capps.
See you soon, I hope.

Jun 26, 2008
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

Hi Tony,

Literally, any time!

Ben is a great guy and Brooke is sweeter than Georgia tea! You have some great people, for sure.

I hope to meet you at SCAA if not before.

Sep 17, 2008
Jay Lijewski (TacomaPenna)

Tony,

Great to see you again! I will see you soon in ATL, for sure.

I have a question for you. How can I get a hold of your boy Joshua? I had a great time chatting with him over the weekend and I'd like to keep in touch.

Talk to you soon...

Mar 9, 2009