Business Resources for Café Owners and Roasters
Before we get to the freely shared resources, New York Coffee offers a host of services for anyone in the coffee industry who might need them.
Custom Services
We offer:
Menu Engineering for Profit Maximization: We conduct a thorough analysis of your menu to identify high-profit items and recommend strategic pricing and promotion strategies to maximize revenue while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Staff Training Programs for Efficient Operations: Our tailored training programs equip your staff with essential skills and knowledge to enhance operational efficiency, customer service, and overall performance, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
Customized Branding and Marketing Strategies: Collaborating closely with you, we develop bespoke branding and marketing strategies that resonate with your target audience, differentiate your brand, and drive customer engagement and loyalty.
Quality Control and Sensory Analysis Training: Through comprehensive training programs, we empower your team to uphold the highest standards of product quality and consistency, covering aspects such as green bean selection, roasting profiles, brewing methods, and sensory evaluation.
Equipment Maintenance Scheduling and Optimization: Our proactive maintenance scheduling and optimization services help you effectively manage and maintain your equipment, minimizing downtime, reducing repair costs, and ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
At New York Coffee, we are committed to excellence in every facet of our consulting services. With a meticulous attention to detail, a data-driven approach, and a relentless dedication to client satisfaction, we strive to empower coffee industry professionals with the tools and insights needed to thrive in a dynamic market landscape.
Other Resources
[Free resources are below]
These are resources that are not affiliated with New York Coffee, but are useful and worth their price and time investment.
Books
What I Know About Running Coffee Shops by Colin Harmon
You can buy this book and others by 3fe on their website
The World Atlas of Coffee: From Beans to Brewing — Coffees Explored, Explained and Enjoyed by James Hoffman
Free Resources
These are resources from that are crucial in your New York coffee endeavor
Discord Servers
Discord is where the coffee professionals hang out. You can sign up for free, and they have a website version, app, and computer app.
Websites
Coffee Roasting Fundamentals by Scott Rao
“Coffee” search in the New York Times
Podcasts
Keys to the Shop by Chris Deferio
Tools
[APP] Brew Ratio Calculator by Andrew Bangs
[WEB APP] Coffee to Water Ratio Calculator by Coffee Bros. Roasting
[LIST] Top Wholesale and Private Label Coffee Suppliers by Thomas
[LIST] Types of espresso machines