Archive for the 'Coffee House Resources' Category
Friday, April 25th, 2008
If you want to start a coffee shop, there are a lot of options that you need to consider with the equipment, upkeep and gradual success towards the shop. Often times, jumping into starting a corner cafe can cost a large investment and can be slow on return. If you need a boost to get […]
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
If you are starting your own coffee shop, there is only one thing that will set you apart and let you succeed. The environment that you set it up in.
No matter what type of coffee you are selling, how you want to set up the equipment or what location you decide to go in, it’s […]
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Friday, April 11th, 2008
The most important piece of equipment in any coffeehouse is the espresso machine. Are you going to get an old school espresso press that you can make the perfect shot with? Or will you go for a second hand Starbucks espresso machine that gives you the convenience of pushing a button for your espresso shots?
People […]
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
You don’t have to bring out the fine bone china for your coffeehouse to get a good reputation. Some of the best coffeehouses in the world have very interesting ways of serving the coffee.
Thrift Store
While I don’t recommend this personally, I’ve seen coffeehouses decorated entirely in “Modern Thrift Store” with furniture and coffee mugs that […]
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
Whether your taste is for Starbucks or Caribou Coffee or the little cafe on the corner, coffeehouse culture is alive and strong.
While the exact ingredients that go into a successful creation of coffee house culture may be elusive to most…the first thing that should be revamped or rechecked is the music. If your CD collection […]
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Monday, January 14th, 2008
City O City (Denver, Colorado)
210 E. 13th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80218 * 303.318.9844 http://www.watercoursefoods.com/cityocity.html
One of Denver’s premiere vegetarian restaurants, in the heart of capital hill, next to artsy shops and bars. Down tempo music with eclectic offerings of food, coffee, and drinks … this hot spot will give any visitor a sensational zing for their […]
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Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
It is important to have good equipment in your coffee house. After all the equipment will greatly affect how the coffee tastes. The equipment is imperative because you will definitely lose customers if your coffee isn’t the finest in the area.
You’ll need top-quality water filters. The purer your water, the better your coffee and espresso […]
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Thursday, June 7th, 2007
El Diablo Coffee Company
http://www.eldiablocoffee.com/ * 1811 Queen Anne Ave North #101, Seattle, WA 98109 * 206.285.0693
A large artsy cafe in the heart of Queen Anne on the main drag, next to a cool bookstore, and nestled within a bunch of shops. El Diablo will give you a taste of heaven and hell … downstairs taking […]
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Monday, January 1st, 2007
Bauhaus Coffee301 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 * (206) 625-1600
http://bauhauscoffee.com/A great coffee shop in the heart of Capital Hill with books and coffee, chai and free wifi, and late night hours. Friendly staff and a great place to meet people. Good service. Highly recommended for any coffee connaisseur. Rating 5 stars out […]
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Friday, December 29th, 2006
Cafe Vita
1005 East Pike, Seattle, WA. (206) 709-4440. http://www.caffevita.com/. A unique cafe and coffee roasting company in the heart of Seattle’s Capital Hill. Enjoy a cup of coffee or chai while watching the beans get roasted and coffee truly produced. A local Seattle-based coffee company (not new in concept since Seattle is a coffee city) […]
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