View entire thread: Coffee Shop Hopping
Posted by davidsbiscotti on 2008-01-08 07:35:07 Post Subject:
Wow EPD, next time I plan a road trip, I'll have to invite you along so you can show me the hot spots. I didn't have time for site seeing though.
I also went to Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters during my trip. They let me scoop out 2 oz bags of beans. I helped myself to some of their yirgacheffe and Viennese.
They were too busy for a chat and I remember a coffee thermos over flowing, so I didn't bother them, just left my business card. I will call them back soon.
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Posted by davidsbiscotti on 2008-01-08 07:35:07 Post Subject:
Wow EPD, next time I plan a road trip, I'll have to invite you along so you can show me the hot spots. I didn't have time for site seeing though.
I also went to Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters during my trip. They let me scoop out 2 oz bags of beans. I helped myself to some of their yirgacheffe and Viennese.
They were too busy for a chat and I remember a coffee thermos over flowing, so I didn't bother them, just left my business card. I will call them back soon.
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View entire thread: Opinions Needed ASAP
Posted by davidwhatley on 2007-12-19 15:37:34 Post Subject: More info
PK Guys, here is some more info, and the equipment list. Most of it is what I would buy, with the exception I wouldnt have done the ice cream.
Now I hear today form a shop about 4 miles away, which is also for sale, that the landlord wanted a coffee shop so bad that he was the one that put it in. It is a good area, but, and the devil is always in the butts: My concerns are of course traffic, signage, and "my" largest, no drive thru. here is the equiptment:
1 Manitoc under counter ice maker
2 Cold Tech under counter small (dorm size) refrigerators
1 Cirqua water softener system (Model No. CMCU150T)
1 Fetco grinder (duplex) Model GR2.2
1 Fetco brewer Model CBS2031E 1 Grindmaster grinder Model 810
2 Mazzer Luigi grinders (Models Mini Timer & Super Jolly Timer)
1 LA Marzocco Espresso machine (double) Model LINEA2EE
1 ice cream dipping freezer case 1 pastry combo case
2 built in small stainless steel hand sinks
1 Sharp counter top microwave oven
1 Otis Spunkmeyer counter top cookie oven
1 black widemouth 4-slot kitchen toaster
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6 stainless steel coffee thermos dispensers
1 countertop acrylic pastry keeper box
1 white bathroom scale 7 glass canisters with coffee beans
1 POS credit card machine Model Star TSP600
1 US Micro CPU hard drive with cash register monitor, keyboard & mouse 1 empty cash drawer
1 VTech cordless telephone
2 LinkSys wireless routers
Miscellaneous disposable cups, lids, syrups and coffee paks 6 plastic trash cans
there is a lot more, such as tables, chairs, shelfs etc.
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Posted by davidwhatley on 2007-12-19 15:37:34 Post Subject: More info
PK Guys, here is some more info, and the equipment list. Most of it is what I would buy, with the exception I wouldnt have done the ice cream.
Now I hear today form a shop about 4 miles away, which is also for sale, that the landlord wanted a coffee shop so bad that he was the one that put it in. It is a good area, but, and the devil is always in the butts: My concerns are of course traffic, signage, and "my" largest, no drive thru. here is the equiptment:
1 Manitoc under counter ice maker
2 Cold Tech under counter small (dorm size) refrigerators
1 Cirqua water softener system (Model No. CMCU150T)
1 Fetco grinder (duplex) Model GR2.2
1 Fetco brewer Model CBS2031E 1 Grindmaster grinder Model 810
2 Mazzer Luigi grinders (Models Mini Timer & Super Jolly Timer)
1 LA Marzocco Espresso machine (double) Model LINEA2EE
1 ice cream dipping freezer case 1 pastry combo case
2 built in small stainless steel hand sinks
1 Sharp counter top microwave oven
1 Otis Spunkmeyer counter top cookie oven
1 black widemouth 4-slot kitchen toaster
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6 stainless steel coffee thermos dispensers
1 countertop acrylic pastry keeper box
1 white bathroom scale 7 glass canisters with coffee beans
1 POS credit card machine Model Star TSP600
1 US Micro CPU hard drive with cash register monitor, keyboard & mouse 1 empty cash drawer
1 VTech cordless telephone
2 LinkSys wireless routers
Miscellaneous disposable cups, lids, syrups and coffee paks 6 plastic trash cans
there is a lot more, such as tables, chairs, shelfs etc.
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View entire thread: The Sequel: The Positives of owning your own store
Posted by davidsbiscotti on 2008-03-20 06:26:24 Post Subject: The Sequel: The Positives of owning your own store
As someone who aspires to some day own a coffee shop, I'd like to hear about the positives.
I've always been a morning person and have always enjoyed drinking coffee. I remember working for an offshore catering company back in the 90's where I'd wake up at 4 a.m. and make sure that all of the coffee thermos(es) were full and ready for the crews when they woke up at 5 a.m. It goes without saying that this was a very important responsibility. You don't want 100 longshoremen waking up without coffee.
Let's hear it guys - What are the positives of owning a coffee shop?
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Posted by davidsbiscotti on 2008-03-20 06:26:24 Post Subject: The Sequel: The Positives of owning your own store
As someone who aspires to some day own a coffee shop, I'd like to hear about the positives.
I've always been a morning person and have always enjoyed drinking coffee. I remember working for an offshore catering company back in the 90's where I'd wake up at 4 a.m. and make sure that all of the coffee thermos(es) were full and ready for the crews when they woke up at 5 a.m. It goes without saying that this was a very important responsibility. You don't want 100 longshoremen waking up without coffee.
Let's hear it guys - What are the positives of owning a coffee shop?
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View entire thread: How many cups of coffee you Drink
Posted by FC+ on 2008-02-15 17:52:15 Post Subject:
Starts at 0500 and ends at 2300. One long freakin cup
I knew someone here would beat me. Get up inthe morning, fix a single shot of espresso and a press of coffee. Thermos all but one cup of the press, then pour the shot down the middle of the rest from the press. Go to work, finish the thermos. Then home for lunch and another double shot. Usually make it the rest of the afternoon and have a double shot, sometimes two, after dinner. By 7:30 or so, I'm done. Got an ibrek I like too, some evenings I'll brew that up.
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Posted by FC+ on 2008-02-15 17:52:15 Post Subject:
Starts at 0500 and ends at 2300. One long freakin cup
I knew someone here would beat me. Get up inthe morning, fix a single shot of espresso and a press of coffee. Thermos all but one cup of the press, then pour the shot down the middle of the rest from the press. Go to work, finish the thermos. Then home for lunch and another double shot. Usually make it the rest of the afternoon and have a double shot, sometimes two, after dinner. By 7:30 or so, I'm done. Got an ibrek I like too, some evenings I'll brew that up.
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