A Company Gave an AI Agent Free Rein to Run a Cafe in Sweden
San Francisco-based Andon Labs opened a cafe in Stockholm, Sweden, powered almost entirely by a Google Gemini-powered AI agent nicknamed “Mona.” Results were strange.
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Coffee News Club: Week of May 18
Parents in Japan are finding relief at crying cafes. Plus, a beloved coffee shop burns down just months after rebuilding due to damage from Hurricane Helene, and an AI chatbot manages a cafe poorly.
New Product: Monin’s 2026 Flavor of the Year is ‘Swavory’ Toasted Coconut
Sweet-and-savory flavors are trending in 2026, according to Monin’s data. The brand’s new Toasted Coconut syrup was designed to meet that emerging demand.
200,000 Sharpies Later, People Hate Those Messages On Starbucks Cups
In 2024, new CEO Brian Niccol told Starbucks baristas to write fun messages on to-go cups. Turns out, no one likes them.
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The AI Playbook for Coffee Shop Operators
Coffee shop operators share how they’re using AI for menu insights, faster marketing, and smarter operations.
Live Session Replay: Modern Tech Stacks for Growing Roasters and Coffee Shops
We talked about the evolving coffee tech stack ecosystem, and how roasters and cafes can operate efficiently and smartly with their tech decisions, with Cropster and Odeko.
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Coffee Tech Stacks: Blind Tiger Coffee Believes Tech Will Help The Brand Grow to 50+ Locations
Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters has eight cafes locations, but its founder wants to build a business that can handle fifty. Here’s how he’s thinking about using tech to get there.
Coffee Tech Stacks: The Software Rebel Dog Coffee Uses to Facilitate Multi-Shop Growth
To grow a coffee company, you need to invest in technology that can scale alongside your business. Here’s how Connecticut’s Rebel Dog Coffee used its tech stack to expand from a single store to…
Coffee Tech Stacks: Three Keys Coffee Is Rethinking Software for Its Scale Era
The award-winning, solar-powered roastery uses a lot of software—and it’s rethinking nearly all of it. Here’s how Three Keys Coffee’s tech stack is evolving to meet its new goals.
