How A 1900’s Schoolhouse Became A Community-Focused Coffee Shop

Schoolhouse 7 Cafe takes a lesson from its former life as a one-room schoolhouse with decades of history.
by Mack Nigh | July 7, 2023

Making Room For Specialty Coffee In France

Specialty coffee can seem at odds with traditional French culture. But some entrepreneurs in France’s specialty space are making efforts to bridge that gap—and are succeeding.
by Sarah Charles | June 28, 2023

An Homage To Espresso Vivace’s Sidewalk Cafe

The Seattle mainstay may have shut down its iconic sidewalk cafe, but its influence on the specialty coffee industry will not be forgotten.
by Valorie Clark | June 23, 2023

Finding, Brewing, and Drinking Coffee On The Road

On the search for coffee on the road fueled by aliens, velociraptors, abandoned strip malls, and mysterious latte flavors.
by Valorie Clark | June 16, 2023

At Slow Bloom, Unionized Baristas Are Their Own Bosses

In Southern California’s Inland Empire, baristas came together to open Slow Bloom, a cooperative coffee business built on worker solidarity.
by James Anderson | June 14, 2023

The Magic Of Small Coffee Shops

Teeny tiny coffee shops prove that success can be found even in the smallest of spaces.
by Valorie Clark | May 31, 2023

The Enduring Significance of Bookstore Cafés

Coffee and books have gone together for centuries, and bookstore cafés have likely served as a place of solace for you at one point. Today, bookstore cafés are more important than ever.
by Rachel Sandstrom Morrison | May 24, 2023

Beyond Beverages: Elevating the Cafe Experience through Consistent Quality Service

The quality of your service is just as important as the quality of your drinks. How to set the tone for consistency and a high level of service throughout your cafe.
by Haley Greene | May 10, 2023

Café Crawl: A Guide to Providence, Rhode Island’s Coffee Shops and Culture

Coffee may not be the first thing one tends to associate with Providence. Nevertheless, there are numerous places tucked all throughout where one can find a quality cup.
by Dee Walls | September 23, 2020

Café Crawl: A Guide to Scottsdale, Arizona Coffee Shops and Culture

Several noteworthy cafés are putting Scottsdale’s coffee scene on the map.
by Kristine Hansen | January 15, 2020