Pricing Your Café Menu for Profitability

Setting prices for your menu doesn’t have to be guesswork. Here’s what to consider when calculating how to price menu items in a café.
by Haley Greene | October 28, 2022

Better Together: Crafting Coffee-Based Beer and Alcohol Beverages

When beer- and spirits-makers partner with coffee roasters, good things start brewing.
by Jodi Helmer | October 25, 2022

Design The Grab-and-Go Menu Of Your Dreams

A cafe with great coffee? Awesome. A cafe with great coffee and excellent food? There’s truly nothing better—here’s how to build a standout grab-and-go food menu that meets the needs of your space.
by RJ Joseph | October 14, 2022

Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls: A Guide for Coffee Shop Operators

No need to ask: how fruit-based food and drinks—like smoothies and bowls—can expand your menu offerings and customer base.
by Susan Johnston Taylor | October 11, 2022

Gone In A Flash: The Provisional Café

Temporary cafés are exciting because they're here one minute—and gone the next. But they have a lot to offer new and growing businesses.
by Regan Crisp | October 6, 2022

More Than Coffee: 5 Tips on Building Community In Your Coffee Shop

Want to build a thriving community around your coffee shop? Here are some tips from business owners on getting to know your neighborhood's needs.
by Haley Greene | September 9, 2022

A Moveable Feast: How Mobile Carts Keep Coffee Going

Driving and riding the mobile wave.
by Regan Crisp | June 6, 2022

Beverages On Tap: Why A Tap System Works for Coffee, Tea, and Everything In Between

As more coffee shops acquire coffee-on-tap systems, some are moving beyond nitro cold brew to include tea, kombucha, and other beverages on tap.
by Susan Johnston Taylor | May 30, 2022

Kids Welcome: On Building Child-Friendly Coffee Shops

Cafés that invite the entire family can become a go-to place for parents.
by Jodi Helmer | May 27, 2022

Coffee in Flight: How Tastings Help Customers Build Their Coffee Knowledge

Wine-style tasting flights provide customers with an education on flavor.
by Emily Matras | May 25, 2022