Anthony Rue

Gainesville

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Gainesville, FL
How many years have you been in the industry?
1
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
About Me:
(finally!) launched Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate on 4/26/08.
Website:
http://www.voltacoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Ben Helfen

    I will be working this weekend. I'll be working most of the afternoon on Saturday. I'll also be working later Friday night as well, but i'm assuming you guys won't be coming up until Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you both!

    Jan 10, 2008

  • Tony Riffel

    Thank you kind sir! We're so proud of them. I hear that the opening date is getting closer. Can't wait to check it out one of these days. Best of luck!

    Feb 18, 2008

  • Danielle Glasky

    Excellent!!! I will be working both of those mornings, but will be around for the afternoon talks and festivities. Can't wait to see you both!

    Mar 11, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    Welcome!

    Mar 15, 2008

  • Brendon Parsons

    Wow, I think you'll have the first Clover in Florida. Hip hip horay! Out of curiosity, where are you sourcing your coffee? I'll have to find an excuse to visit UF soon.

    Mar 21, 2008

  • Danielle Glasky

    Have you run off the cliff yet?

    Apr 1, 2008

  • Brendon Parsons

    Hey Anthony, will Volta be open by May 4th? I'm planning a Southeast Coffee Domination Tour for May 4th - 9th, and would love to stop by the first REAL coffee shop in Florida. I'll be traveling up I-75 to visit Octane in Atlanta, so a stop along the way in Gainsville would be awesome.

    Look forward to hearing from you, hope all is going well with opening.

    Brendon

    Apr 22, 2008

  • Brendon Parsons

    Hey Anthony, I look forward to seeing you. Congrats on passing and good luck tomorrow. I'm sure you'll do well with such a superior product. You might look into getting involved with UF's food science program. I am especially interested in seeing your brew water towers.

    Apr 22, 2008

  • Dolores Lowery

    Hello Anthony,

    I'm coming to Gainesville and I'm trying to find your shop. I was there a few months ago and could not find any good espresso. Appears you weren't open then. I'll be trying to find you tomorrow, June 10.

    I'll bring you a sample of my wine syrup, Latte Vino to try.

    Good luck with your new venture!

    Dolores

    Jun 9, 2008

  • Lauren Rue

    Did you want to be my friend because we have the same last name ;)
    I dig your site though, it's very thorough but not overwhelming, and makes me wish that when I was in FL 3 weeks ago I knew about your shop...next time for sure.

    Jun 27, 2008

  • Lauren Rue

    There's a good chance that we're not related...but it is still cool. There is a possibility I'll be back in the area (about 40mins away) in the spring, we'll see.
    Who did your photography for your site?

    Jun 27, 2008

  • Lauren Rue

    nope, MT and CA.
    That is so cool, one of my good friends is a semi-professional photographer and she always talks about how difficult really good food photography can be.

    Jun 28, 2008

  • Jonathan Amos

    Hey what's up Anthony-- Ben from Octane mentioned you guys to me. Checked out your site and your shop looks like exactly what florida needs and what I'd love to do over here in sarasota. Let me know if you guys are having a barista jam or anything and I'll make the drive over there from the srq.

    Oct 6, 2008

  • Andy

    Anthony, I am a Midwest barista from Indianapolis visiting Ft Meyers. Do you know anyone here I can visit? Thanks

    Dec 10, 2008

  • Andy

    I was visiting my girlfriend's parents and I did not have the luxury of going very far. I would have loved to see you. I will be in Florida again maybe I can figure it out. Thanks.

    Dec 17, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    Hello Anthony and greetings from Canada - it's snowing at the moment and I could go for another coffee just about now. - Steve

    Dec 17, 2008

  • Jonathan Amos

    hey Anthony-- just got home to Sarasota today. It was awesome visiting Volta-- I loved the shop. You guys and everyone else I met on my trip were amazing. I'll definitely keep an eye out for one of your cuppings and make the trip back up to see you guys again soon.

    Jan 2, 2009

  • Brendon Parsons

    Hey Anthony, just thought I'd let you know that Sweet Marias has Yemen Quishir tea in stock again. I'm ordering some this week. Look forward to visiting the shop some time this year.

    Feb 11, 2009

  • Heather Ringwood

    Anthony - thanks for your help this weekend at SERBC! It was great to judge with you.

    Feb 15, 2009

  • Jason Dominy

    Nice working with you this weekend. Wow, nice car, I should have talked to you about it. A buddy has a WRX STI. Looks like you do a little tracking!

    Feb 16, 2009

  • Juli

    Congrats on the trip to Portland! Truly exciting.

    Feb 19, 2009

  • Jonathan Amos

    hey Anthony! how's volta? Yeah, I know-- I'm really disappointed that I didn't make it up to Atlanta. It was just a case of really bad timing. I definitely learned a lot just by preparing for the competition though, and I'll try for it again next year. If I can save up the cash, maybe I'll see you in pdx for the usbc?

    Feb 26, 2009