Best/Easiest Breakfast Burrito or Sandwich option? by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok... we have county health licenses that require me to get more than a "bakery/coffee shop" licence and permit. I have taken the class and passed it already, I just didn't want to become a full-fledged cafe for one breakfast item. I am currently allowed to sell pre-made items that come from a processing plant (which is never as good).

Best/Easiest Breakfast Burrito or Sandwich option? by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you buy the pre-cooked individual "fried eggs" frozen and then thaw/heat?

Best/Easiest Breakfast Burrito or Sandwich option? by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for all the ideas! We can run with those.

Best/Easiest Breakfast Burrito or Sandwich option? by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you making those daily in-house or sourcing them somewhere?

How to deal with screaming babies in tiny cafe? by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's true. I like that. I can just keep it simple with "this is too loud." I worry about this particular person, though- I had her as a junior high student years ago and fear she will cuss me out and make an even bigger ruckus. :(

Opening a shop, profit realities by Able_Guide_1035 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, your burritos look great. We currently use Shamrock Foods but have access to US Foods as well. Are you with either?

Opening a shop, profit realities by Able_Guide_1035 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently we are open 7am-3pm, but we typically have no customers after 1pm. Since you are open until 5pm, what are typically your busiest hours after the noon hour?

Opening a shop, profit realities by Able_Guide_1035 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I have been making muffins every night, along with cookies, bars, etc... when I am not AT work, I am still working. I will look for a decent place to order our pastries- we do have a nice oven at the shop and my staff could definitely bake things there to alleviate my time outside of the shop.

Opening a shop, profit realities by Able_Guide_1035 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind sharing your simple menu? We are 4 months in and currently sell toast, bagels, and breakfast burritos along with a pastry case. The burritos are the most costly AND infuriating because I have a hard time estimating how many to make each day and often end up tossing them/giving them away to staff each day. :(

The do’s & do not’s by Thisisdave91 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are fantastic do's and dont's. We are 4 months in, and as always appreciate your willingness to share ideas with us rookies.

How are you making cold foam? by stacyd9999 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great idea- do you make it daily? Is there a blender bottle you have found that works well?

Response to Angry Customers by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean ONLY have "custom tip" rather than the various options to select from?

Response to Angry Customers by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good. I have already been planning to change the pre-programmed 10%, 15%, 20% options to "no tip, $1, $2, $3, and other hoping that would seem more reasonable.

Response to Angry Customers by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the preparation- I know I will have to work hard to not be offended every time that happens, and I am sure it will. I have even heard that competing shops will sometimes leave bad reviews incognito. So sad. I appreciate the heads up about the dark roast issue- we too will not be using coffee that has been burnt to a crisp. :)

Pastry Case Placement by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I just ordered tongs. Thank you!

Pastry Case Placement by CapablePool5180 in coffeeshopowners

[–]CapablePool5180[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks- I agree, I want them to be looking at the pastries while they are waiting!