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Coffee Shop Food for Thought

Written on January 26, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in restaurant coffee shops

It’s good business for coffee shops to serve food, but have they gone too far with coconut curry rice bowls and other elaborate entrees? While I love the convenience of grabbing a bagel or a sandwich at a coffee shop, I believe that coffee shops who have a full kitchen in the back are overstepping…

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Adding Your Own Milk Can Add Up to Savings

Written on January 25, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in Coffee, Franchises

If you’ve ever ordered iced coffee from a coffee shop, you may have been asked whether or not you would like milk in it. What you may not realize is that some coffee shops ask this so they can charge you extra for the simple service of adding some milk to your coffee. We all…

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How Coffee Shop Atmospheres Affect Coffee Shop Customers

Written on January 24, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in Independent Coffee Houses

I’m sitting in the booth of one of my favorite coffee shops as I write this, contemplating the effect that this particular interior has on my mood and writing, and I realize that it spans far beyond how I am feeling. The atmosphere established within a coffee house can not only have a profound effect…

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Skim or Soy – How Milk Affects Your Cappuccino

Written on January 23, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in Coffee, Coffee Drinks

Ordering a cappuccino at your favorite coffee shop can quickly become a barrage of questions including how many shots, how much foam and what type of milk. While many people try to make a health-conscious choice when ordering their coffee, they may not realize just how much the milk they choose can affect their favorite…

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Who Orders Decaf from a Coffee Shop?! A Rant About “The Pour-Over”

Written on January 22, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in Experiences, Franchises

I guess this is a bit of a personal rant, but after working at a coffee shop and being an avid fan of all things coffee for 10+ years, I have always been confused by people who order decaf coffee from coffee shops. Coffee shops charge a ridiculous amount of money for coffee, so why…

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Mukka Express – the Stove Top Cappuccino Creator

Written on January 16, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in Coffee, reviews

If you love espresso, I think you will love the Mukka Express. This Italian-made cappuccino maker works differently than any other espresso maker I’ve ever seen, and it combines the process of making espresso with steaming perfectly frothed milk! Mukka Express looks more like a glorified tea pot than a cappuccino maker – but it…

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Cappuccino vs. Latte

Written on January 15, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in Coffee, Coffee Drinks

I’m a coffee shop regular, and I even used to work at a coffee shop. I admit, when I was younger (and didn’t rely on my daily caffeinated drink to stay awake through the day,) I didn’t know the difference between a cappuccino and a latte. But if you plan on paying $4+ for a…

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Noise vs Quiet – Are Coffee Shops a Good Place to Work for You?

Written on January 9, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in News

Nowadays, just about every coffee shop has wireless internet that tempts work-from-homers to sit back, relax and sip a latte as they finish some work. Of course it’s good business for the coffee shops who often draw in visitors who come simply to use the internet. But how effective of a work space is the…

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Local Art and Coffee Shops Go Together Like Espresso and Milk

Written on January 7, 2012 by Melanie Wilcox in News

For anyone who frequents coffee houses, you’ve probably noticed that the local variety seem to have an abundance of local art. Have you ever wondered how those artists are chosen? Would you ever want to show your work at a coffee house? And how much does it cost? Coffee shops are a great venue for…

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