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.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 26, 2019

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.
by Caitlin Carter | June 26, 2019

Café Crawl: Honolulu, Hawaii

Wondering if you can find some decent coffee during your summer getaway? Honolulu, Hawaii, offers an array of options from glam cafés in Waikiki Beach resorts to casual locals’ spots in Diamond Head.
by Kristine Hansen | June 19, 2019

What Does @JustaConstructionGuy Have to Do with Coffee?

Influencer marketing is no stranger to the specialty coffee world. One coffee company has gone a step further by creating their own influencer, a middle-aged father and construction worker, and racked up more than…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Sparrows Coffee Swoops Up Major Talent

Lori Slager Wenzel has one more stellar addition to her business—an all-star lineup of coffee experts.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Felix Roasting Co. Cellar Now Open

While walking through the front door of Felix Roasting Co. might feel like stepping through the looking glass into a café wonderland, strolling down the stairs into the Felix Cellar is akin to stumbling…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Accessible Employment Café Opening in Connecticut

The Nest Coffee House offers young adults with disabilities a safe and supportive atmosphere, while also teaching them the skills to be able to fly on their own.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019

United Kingdom Bans Plastic Straws

As of April 2020, plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds (Q-tips) will officially be banned in the United Kingdom.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019

California Coffee Cancer Warning Up in Smoke

Following a year-long battle, the dispute over whether coffee is considered a carcinogen according to California law has officially been decided: coffee sellers in the state no longer have to post cancer warnings.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019

A Victory Lap at Coffee Fest Indy

For the first time ever, Coffee Fest was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, the perfect destination for a crowd of caffeine-fueled, quick-talking pros.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019