Recent content by elizabethgypsy

Hello everyone! Ok I've posted a couple topics here already, but figured I should introduce myself as well. My name is Elizabeth, and I live in Ontario Canada. I'm in the process of opening an independent cafe, focused on organic + fair trade coffee, and organic homemade baked goods. I...

I'm wondering what everyones opinion is on staffing when you first open a small cafe - I have no problems being the only worker there for the first little while, and then hiring on part-time help as I work out which times need the extra support, eventually weaning out my hands-on and promoting...

I'm also curious on this subject - with a slightly different angle. I'm considering using only coffee presses instead of drip - to me and the people I've interviewed, it seems like a nice alternative, plus a great way to encourage engaging the customers and getting to know them. Thoughts...

Hello everyone - I'm new! I've spent a ridiculous amount of time reading all the posts here - finally decided to join. For about 6 months I've been researching everything possible about opening my own cafe - and I mean absolutely everything. It's boggling how much information I've poured over in...