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Non-paying patrons

I have a dilema that I'm not sure how to handle.  I have encountered some people who will come into my Coffee House, take up a table and us…

Started by JULIE

8 Sep 9, 2013
Reply by John P

Starting a Coffee Shop In San Francisco

I am purchasing a coin laundry business that has a coffee shop in the front third of the space. I need help with understanding the coffee b…

Started by Steve Blaney

3 Sep 9, 2013
Reply by Danny Heiss

Induction cooktop or electric kettle for portable pour over bar?

Long story long... my wife and I opened our own coffee shop about two months ago and we're super busy. We have a pour over bar in house and…

Started by Jeff Macpherson

11 Sep 6, 2013
Reply by Daniel Demers

What IRKS you while you work?

One of the things that I bugs me are customers that walk in talking on their cell phone, order while talking on the cell phone, and walk ou…

Started by Cedric

90 Sep 5, 2013
Reply by James Perini

Please Advise an Old Diner

Dear Baristas, I'm an olive oil miller in Sonoma County and provide fresh olive oil to restaurants.  I would like to help out my local dine…

Started by Carolyn Lund

3 Sep 3, 2013
Reply by Danny Heiss

Paper or Thin Foam?

Just want to get some input on what type of hot cup people are using. We will be opening up a shop soon and need to decide on hot cups. Th…

Started by Chuck Heil

12 Aug 19, 2013
Reply by Kathy Fadorsen

Mixing Iced Drinks

So a while back, our shop got a negative review on yelp that really stuck with me for some reason. the poster was bothered by the fact that…

Started by Dylan Henson

4 Aug 11, 2013
Reply by Brady

1/2 and 1/2

we free pour cream into coffee.  Obviously its not consistent.  Does anyone have a method to measure it so everyone is putting the same amo…

Started by Calli Costas

3 Aug 8, 2013
Reply by Jay Caragay

filters falling

Does anyone have solutions for filters folding in while brewing?  It doesnt happen alot, but its a waist when they do cave in!

Started by Calli Costas

1 Aug 7, 2013
Reply by Danny Heiss

Music Licensing for playing live music

I'm confused by the need for music licensing by SESAC or ASCAP or BMI.  Do I need all three?  I'm a tiny 25 seat coffee house that offers l…

Started by Carol Fisher

11 Aug 3, 2013
Reply by Kathy Fadorsen

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