The Power, Magic, and Wonder of House-made Syrups 

House-made syrups allow shops to harness creativity, provide patrons with singularly unique drinking experiences, and can be powerful tools to distinguish your space.
by Haley Greene | March 6, 2024

Five Places, Five Signature Drinks

From floral and fragrant lattes to s'mores-inspired treats, five coffee shops share the signature drinks that draw customers in and bring them back for more.
by Haley Greene | February 9, 2024

How to Create Career Pathways in Your Cafe

Barista jobs are sometimes treated as temporary roles, but investing in employee development can pave the way for fulfilling careers in coffee.
by Haley Greene | January 3, 2024

Five Places, Five Operating Hours

Are you an all-day cafe, or do you close shop right after the morning rush? Learn how coffee shops choose their ideal operating hours for profitability, safety, and customer experience.
by Haley Greene | December 20, 2023

Five Places, Five Fall Drinks

From cozy chai to spiced lattes, five coffee shop owners share some of the biggest hits on their fall menu.
by Haley Greene | October 18, 2023

Navigating Burnout Behind the Bar

Exhaustion and job frustration are real in the coffee industry, and your shop's culture can be a powerful tool against burnout and staff turnover.
by Haley Greene | October 13, 2023

This Cafe is Loosely Inspired by a Real Movie

At first glance, Guilder may seem like any other coffee shop. When guests enter the cafe in the Alameda-Irvington neighborhood in northeast Portland, they’ll likely first notice the abundant natural light. Green vines cascade over the…
by Haley Greene | September 22, 2023

Three Cafe Owners Share Their Top Metrics for Growth

Identifying which key performance indicators (KPIs) you need to track can be the difference between getting by versus growing and thriving. 
by Haley Greene | September 6, 2023

At Kobrick, Serving Coffee By Day and Cocktails By Night

Step into Kobrick Coffee Co., the cafe where the baristas double as mixologists, pouring coffee and cocktails all night long.
by Haley Greene | August 23, 2023

Navigating the New Rules of Instagram

Be silly, have, make videos and jump on the carousel: here are the new rules to increasing engagement for coffee shops on Instagram.
by Haley Greene | August 2, 2023