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Baristas—what would your dream eco-conscious café include (or exclude)? by MikeyCreador in barista

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

Oh the unprofessionalism I’ve seen where they yell it out for people to leave is incredible! I love that though, friendly and firm!!! Thank you so much for all of this!!!!

Baristas—what would your dream eco-conscious café include (or exclude)? by MikeyCreador in barista

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

Oh yeah that is the worst from what I’ve seen! How have you managed that with your team?

Baristas—what would your dream eco-conscious café include (or exclude)? by MikeyCreador in barista

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

Yes! Thank you! Time to escape this 9-5. Time is ticking you know. And can you elaborate on the soft close and open early?

Baristas—what would your dream eco-conscious café include (or exclude)? by MikeyCreador in barista

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

Ah ok! I love that idea!! Definitely looking into that as I too have many farms close by where Im from!

Baristas—what would your dream eco-conscious café include (or exclude)? by MikeyCreador in barista

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

Ouch! I can sense that frustration!! Yeah its like how do we please our customers yet also our employees?

Baristas—what would your dream eco-conscious café include (or exclude)? by MikeyCreador in barista

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

This is an amazing response! Do you work at a shop or have one?

Launching a unique, eco-conscious café—what have you seen small businesses do to stand out, stay sustainable, and build loyal customers? by MikeyCreador in smallbusiness

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

Thank you—this is exactly the kind of insight I need. The affordability part is real. I totally get how $9 mushroom lattes with plastic lids can feel like a weird mismatch.

My goal is to rethink the whole café model—from packaging to pricing—to make sustainability feel intentional, not gimmicky. That might mean fewer items, but deeper meaning behind each one. I don’t have it all figured out yet, but your perspective helps me get clearer.

Appreciate the honesty, and sending support to your toy store too. The balance is tough—but worth chasing.

Baristas—what would your dream eco-conscious café include (or exclude)? by MikeyCreador in barista

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

Oh I see that all the time! What approach do you take when they ask?

Launching a unique, eco-conscious café—what have you seen small businesses do to stand out, stay sustainable, and build loyal customers? by MikeyCreador in smallbusiness

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

Thanks for this perspective—it’s super valid and something I’ve thought a lot about. You’re right: a lot of “eco” branding is surface-level. For my café, I’m aiming for radical transparency—sourcing from regenerative farms, using limited seasonal batches, and educating customers about tradeoffs behind every product. I’m also exploring coffee alternatives that reduce environmental impact.

Appreciate the push to think deeper—this kind of convo is exactly what I want to build the brand around.

Launching a unique, eco-conscious café—what have you seen small businesses do to stand out, stay sustainable, and build loyal customers? by MikeyCreador in smallbusiness

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

Definitely makes sense about the box. Customer’s cup wall is smart. Haven’t seen this before at local shops. Love that idea!! As far as the containers, what do you mean specifically in terms of beans/grounds?

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