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How are staff shortages affecting coffee shop workers? The image shows a barista pouring milk into espresso.

Let’s Talk About: Staff Shortages at Cafés: Part Two

December 19, 2024 Emily Meneses Comments Off

We continue our discussion about staff shortages and how they’re impacting coffee workers in the United States. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Louis Hansel This is part two of “Let’s Talk About: […]

How are staff shortages affecting coffee shops? The image shows a large coffee shop made up of mostly empty wooden tables.

Let’s Talk About: Staff Shortages at Cafés: Part One

December 18, 2024 Emily Meneses Comments Off

With more cafés downsizing, many baristas are experiencing burnout. We explore the root of the issue, and how it’s been impacting coffee workers in the United States. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by […]

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Let’s Talk About: Employee Benefits: Part Two

December 12, 2024 Emily Meneses Comments Off

We hear Barista Magazine Online readers’ thoughts surrounding employee benefits, and whether or not café owners should provide them. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Mike Gattorna Welcome to part two of “Let’s […]

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Let’s Talk About: Employee Benefits: Part One

December 11, 2024 Emily Meneses Comments Off

Should coffee shop owners be obligated to provide employee benefits? We ask our online readers what they think. BY EMILY JOY MENESESONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Daryan Shamkhali In recent years, employee benefits such as […]

Let’s Talk About: Gentrification: Part Three

November 18, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off

In the third and final installment of this series, we consider how to be proactive in your café’s neighborhood to create a positive impact. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Maria Elena […]

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Let’s Talk About: Gentrification: Part Two

November 13, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off

We continue our discussion on the intersection of specialty coffee and gentrification. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Welcome to part two of “Let’s Talk About: Gentrification,” an article series where we explore how specialty-coffee […]

Let’s Talk About: Gentrification: Part One

November 8, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off

In this article series we discuss the intersection of gentrification and specialty coffee, and share how café owners can be more aware of and proactive about the issue. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured […]

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Let’s Talk About: Alternative Milk

October 24, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off

Are all alt milks created equal? Should customers be up-charged for going nondairy? We answer these pressing questions with the help of Barista Magazine Online readers. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]

Let’s Talk About: The Pros & Cons of Cashless Systems: Part One

September 12, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off

Is transitioning to a cashless system a good decision for a coffee shop? We weigh the pros and cons and hear what our online readers think. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by […]

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Let’s Talk About: Automation: Part Two

September 9, 2024 baristamagazine Comments Off

We deepen our discussion on automation and weigh more opinions from Barista Magazine Online’s readers. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo via Unsplash and Getty Images Welcome to part two of our discussion […]