Adrian Badger

Male

Pittsburg, CA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
San Francisco Bay Area, USA
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?
yes
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Any
About Me:
New to the Specialty Coffee industry though have been in love with coffee since first getting hooked at 12 years old. Opening a new high-end coffeehouse in Pittsburg, CA which is outside San Francisco.
About My Company:
Opening in early 2009, Steeltown Coffee & Tea is an upscale yet neighborly coffeehouse located in the up and coming downtown "Old Town" Pittsburg California. Focusing on quality coffee and foods, environmental responsibility, and local resources.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Killer coffee... and killer people. I absolutely love how coffee brings disparate people together.
Website:
http://www.steeltowncoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • Andy Newbom

    welcome to the party Adrian. stop by for a cup anytime.

    Jun 20, 2008

  • Shari Coia Fulton

    Ciao Adrian! Can wait to come to your grand opening! :-)

    Jun 20, 2008

  • Shari Coia Fulton

    Hey there! Cindy took that pic! Hope you made it home ok. I'm trying to get our class pics on my page too. If you have myspace, you can see them on my page there - http://www.myspace.com/coiayachtclub
    ciao!

    Jun 22, 2008

  • Kerry Laird

    Hey Adrian,
    Just lucky I guess! I actually hadn't logged on to bX for quite a while and was just poking around - and there you were! Would this Thursday, 6/26 work around 9 or 10am?

    Jun 23, 2008

  • Joe Smith

    Hey man. I had fun this past week in class. You seem to have a very positive attitude and that goes a long way in this business. I know your shop will be a huge success. Best of luck to ya!

    -joe

    Jun 24, 2008

  • Paul

    I want to see latte art pics! Feel free to call or email me to schedule a time for the demo.

    Jun 24, 2008

  • Shari Coia Fulton

    Went to a really, really cool cupping at JavaJ's in Roseville tonight - R. Miguel was there: http://www.rmiguelcoffee.com
    They cupped the monkey parchment and the Pele and a third (Pear) - all in a vacuum press...amazing flavors in the stuff! Are you going to go to Ritual Roasters grand opening in Napa next weekend?

    Jun 27, 2008

  • Mike Spence

    Hi Adrian, as one of the sponsers of ABC and BX, I'd like to say hi! Don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to view a demonstration of our POS system or to get some pricing.
    Thanks,
    Mike@SelbySoft.

    Jul 9, 2008

  • Edgard

    Thank you, Adrian!

    Jul 24, 2008

  • Lucinda Aguilar

    Hi. I'm new in the business. Still getting the shop opened. I need as many friends and support as possible. I have heard many reasons why to NOT open. I need to hear more about the positive side of coffee. I love coffee, cats, dogs, people, the globe...

    Lucinda

    Jul 26, 2008

  • Jason Benford

    When is your shop opening? Please tell more...

    Jul 29, 2008

  • Alex

    Hey Adrian,
    We are doing fine, just a bit overwhelmed with everything :) I think we'll close escro in about 3 weeks. We have most of our vendors figured out, but there is still a lot that needs to get done, it's crazy! How are you? How are things with your coffee shop?

    Jul 31, 2008

  • Todd Spitzer

    Hey Man,
    Matt told me i should connect with you.
    I'm still looking for a location. maybe SF or Oakland.
    not sure on timeline, still working out finances etc.
    love to hear about your shop

    Jul 31, 2008

  • Dave White

    Yeah I think that is actually one of the Steaming Pitcher Rinser sitting side by side to the same pan we used for the rinser with just a drain.

    Sep 5, 2008

  • Todd Spitzer

    hey man,
    you going to coffee fest?

    Sep 10, 2008

  • Todd Spitzer

    i look forward to seeing you there

    Sep 10, 2008

  • Todd Spitzer

    it was so great to finally hook up
    i'm serious about helping you with the grunt work
    stay in touch

    Sep 15, 2008

  • Shari Coia Fulton

    Hey A! Great to see you in Seattle - and great to meet Ric too. Stay cool and see you on of these days again too :-) ciao!

    Sep 17, 2008

  • mike cubbage

    wow congratulations. how do you go about starting a coffee shop with out ever having worked in the industry? did u hire consultants? how is it all going? i have helped open one coffee shop and worked with the transition of owners in another. pretty heavy duty. lots to think about. so my hats off to you. my sister lives near the bay I will send her by.

    Sep 19, 2008

  • Tony Serrano

    Hey Adrian. I was going to be heading up North from San Jose next week and was wondering who's coffee you are using? Cheers

    Sep 24, 2008

  • Tony Serrano

    Right on! John and Kerri are amazing people and their coffee is stellar. What's your address and are you ready to sling some 'spro?

    Sep 24, 2008

  • Mike

    come join Westside!!!

    Sep 27, 2008

  • Mike

    Thanks, Maybe we can get some cool westside stuff going!

    Sep 27, 2008

  • Steves

    Haha, thanks! It's actually a post I wanted on coffeed, but I don't have access to it, so I figured it was worth a shot here. Where the heck are you in Pittsburg?!? My sig. other lives up that way, so I find my way up there quite a bit...

    Oct 9, 2008

  • Ed Snyder

    Hi Adrian, how are things moving along? Ed

    Nov 3, 2008

  • Brady

    Hi Adrian. Look here:
    http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.brewers.frenchpress.shtml
    scroll down to the nylon fine sediment filterscreen. This is a second, much finer screen that you put just above the standard wire mesh one. Cleans the cup right up and lets the flavors shine through much better. Best $2.50 I've ever spent.

    Nov 13, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    Hello Adrian, greetings from Canada - Steve

    Dec 18, 2008

  • Steves

    'sup chico? What's the word on your East-Easy Bay space?

    Jan 6, 2009

  • Mo Hautala

    Great site!... That's so exciting to hear about the new shop. Many good vibes and luck your way! Hope the new store goes beyond well. Take care.... I'd love to take a visit sometime and check out the place. =]

    Jan 11, 2009

  • Rich Abker

    Hey Adrian,
    I appreciate your nice comment on my profile, thank you very much.
    I like the name that you have given your coffee business, very apropos to your city name.
    Also you have a great logo that you can be proud of.

    What's the name of your favorite book on coffee or espresso?

    Jan 29, 2009

  • Joe Smith

    Hey man, how's it going? I checked out your website, it looks like your shop is gonna be kickass. Maybe I'll take a trip to CA this summer. Best of luck.

    -Joe

    Mar 11, 2009

  • Mike Spence

    Hey Adrian, let me know if you need free coffee fest passes for the seattle show.
    Mike

    Aug 11, 2009

  • Joe Smith

    Hey man, hope all is well. the Steeltown website looks great! What kind of coffee do you serve?

    Jul 6, 2010

  • Dustin DeMers

    Thanks, might have to swing by next time im in the area. Hows business?

    Sep 28, 2010

  • Dustin DeMers

    Good luck with the hiring(I saw the post on craigslist) And if you ever need someone to cover a random shift let me know.

    Dec 4, 2010

  • Dustin DeMers

    Hey, stopped by your shop today. Very impressed with the set up. The synesso is the one machine I havnt got my paws on.

    Mar 15, 2011

  • Dustin DeMers

    Hell ya, thanks. I will absolutely take you up on that offer. Ill give you a call sometime this upcoming week.

    Mar 16, 2011

  • Dustin DeMers

    Tried calling today(around 12pm), Ill try back later today.

     

    Mar 23, 2011