I've looked locally for a machine (upon recommendations for getting it serviced) and found out from one of the coffee shops in town that a restaurant supply retailer has a Rancilio Epoca DE available. A small sandwich shop north of here bought it, used it for a week and decided they wanted to keep m...

We are simply wanting a great atmosphere with a high level of excellence. As I'm sure you'll all agree, Folgers in the huge percolator "church pots" just doesn't cut it. I'm sure we won't make a lot of money at this. I'd like to break even eventually. The goal is not to outdo, but provide a great at...

I talked to Tanetta at ChrisCoffee.com. She was very helpful and took her time with me. Very nice people to work with. Rita

Sweet. Thanks everyone for your input. I'll see what happens with Chris and let you know if I have more Qs. Rita

I knew I should've added that, I just don't have good answers yet. My guess would be 30-50? I really have no idea at this point. First service will have about 150-200 people who will be getting out, then the second service people will be coming in (300+ people). They won't be able to take drinks int...

I've been given the privilege of starting a coffee shop/cafe in our church of about 700 people. We'll have a 30-45 minute block between services where we'll offer coffee and I hope lattes, etc. I just simply do not know where to start. I've never used any equipment before other than my silly Mr. Cof...