Topeka Gets Tipsy
Following the philosophy that life is all about balance, business owners in Topeka, Kansas, are celebrating their grand opening of The Tipsy Carrot, the city’s first coffee/juice/ice cream bar.
In the Café
Oregon Landmark Café Lost in Fire
For many Oregonians, a trip to the state’s picturesque coastline was not complete without a stop at the Otis Café for a cup of coffee or slice of fresh-baked black bread.
Spot Coffee Under Scrutiny for Alleged Union Busting
Philip Kneitinger and Phoenix Cerny, two former employees of Spot Coffee in Buffalo, New York, allege that they were fired from the local chain for trying to unionize.
Using Service Training to Empower Baristas
Baristas often undergo hours, weeks, or even months of training before they’re allowed to serve coffee drinks, but how often do companies allocate the same level of training to the service side of the barista profession?
Keurig Lawsuit Over Recycling Pod Claim Moves Forward
A putative class action suit was brought against Keurig Green Mountain alleging that the company’s “recyclable” single-serve plastic pods were mislabeled and are not in fact recyclable due to their size, composition, and lack of secondary market.
Creating Accessibility in Cafés
Welcome and include everyone into your café—not only by the staff, but by accessible design and navigation as well.
Massachusetts CBD Ban
Hemp growers and ambitious would-be CBD entrepreneurs in Massachusetts are upset after the state established a new policy last week banning the sale of CBD-infused food, animal feed, hemp-derived dietary supplement, or any CBD product with medicinal claims.
Seattle’s Slate Coffee Might Not Be Able to Wipe this Mess Clean
Instead of ordering their usual Saturday morning beverage, customers of Slate Coffee’s Ballard location on June 22 found several letters posted to the front door.
Behind the Bar: Hidden House Coffee Roasters
Hidden House’s Santa Ana location builds upon owner Ben Briggs’ dream of having a mom-and-pop café that caters to its community.
Green Queen Hemp
Discover the joy of a hand-muddled matcha-mint lemonade infused with CBD drops that energizes the body yet relaxes the mind, by San Francisco-based Steap Tea Bar.