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For those that already own a shop, did you employ a coffee consultant when you were starting out? If you did, did you find it a worthwhile investment? If you didn't, do you feel you got off to a good start without, or did you feel you were floundering a bit? Also for those that didn't, where...

These sound like the bags in hotel rooms... Little square "packets" of coffee inside a filter that you pop into the filter basket of the in-room drip machine. I've only seen the usual store variety, such as Folger's or Maxwell House. They're always sealed individually when I see them. Not...

I can't say how well this is going to work, as we're not open yet, but our menu includes smoothies and a small assortment of baked goods. A friend who has recently opened a similar cafe is pushing me towards light foods, such as soups, sandwiches, and salads, as he is having a great deal of...