How to choose the right location for your coffee shop
The right coffee shop location balances rent, visibility, and infrastructure. This guide explains how to measure traffic, compare sites, and avoid costly mistakes before you open.
October 4, 2025
Why James Hoffmann, the biggest name in coffee, is coming to Dubai
James Hoffmann is coming to Dubai on 8 November for a live talk hosted by Brewing Gadgets and powered by Bellwether Coffee. Only 100 tickets are available.
Why faceless founders lose trust: people buy from people in coffee
Many coffee brands hide behind design and forget the most powerful asset they have: the founder. Customers don’t connect with logos. They connect with people. From James Hoffmann to Anthony Duckworth’s Dear Coco, the lesson is the same—faceless founders lose trust, while visible ones build loyalty that no competitor can copy.
Real advice for specialty coffee shop owners
Tired of just hearing what cafés are doing wrong? This is a practical guide to what actually helps. Straight talk for anyone trying to run a better coffee shop.
Business lessons coffee shop owners can learn from Ronnie Fieg, founder of KITH
Ronnie Fieg built KITH into a cultural powerhouse. Here are the key business lessons for coffee shop owners who want to grow a strong, lasting café brand.
How to build a coffee shop community that keeps customers coming back
Building a coffee shop community goes beyond serving great coffee. This guide shows why community matters, the mistakes cafés often make, and the practical steps you can take to create loyalty and connection in your own space.
What the world of coffee can learn from the cancelling of Jimmy Kimmel
Cancel culture is often described as punishment. In practice, it is speed. Culture moves faster than control. Once perception turns, money follows. Kimmel, Petrolicious, and Starbucks prove the pattern. A café cannot stop the wave, but it can prepare to stand in it.
How to create a brand voice for your coffee business
Every café, roastery, or cart has a voice. It shapes how customers remember you. This guide shows you how to define your traits, choose the right words, and keep your brand consistent across menus, social media, and reviews.
How social media algorithms work and what coffee shop owners need to know
Coffee shop owners often assume social media is essential, but algorithms decide what gets seen. This article explains how algorithms work, why visibility is unreliable, and where cafés should focus their marketing instead.
Timemore Sculptor 078S review: design, burrs, and daily performance
The Timemore Sculptor 078S is a single dose grinder that combines striking design with serious performance. With 78 mm flat burrs, stepless adjustment, variable RPM, and a brushless motor, it delivers consistent results for both espresso and filter while keeping retention low.
