Federal Appeals Court Rules on Bikini Baristas
Last week, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked the city of Everett, Washington, from enforcing a certain dress code at “bikini barista” businesses.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…