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Spice Things Up This Fall: How to Craft an Autumn Café Menu That Stands Out

October 14, 2026 Emily Joy Meneses Comments Off on Spice Things Up This Fall: How to Craft an Autumn Café Menu That Stands Out

Dare to go beyond pumpkin spice? Today, we share easy ways to make a seasonal café menu that’s unique + impactful. BY EMILY JOY MENESES ONLINE EDITOR Featured photo by Annie Spratt What to know: […]

An illustrative prompt asks ChatGPT to develop seasonal latte specials, including names and menu descriptions.
Opinion

Is ChatGPT Making Every Coffee Shop Sound the Same?

October 9, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Is ChatGPT Making Every Coffee Shop Sound the Same?

ChatGPT can name your next latte, write the description, and make the graphic. But how much of your shop are you willing to hand over? BY JADE VALORE BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of […]

How to survive the cafe rush: a busy cafe
Cafe management

Café Hacks: How to Survive the Rush Like a Pro

September 25, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Café Hacks: How to Survive the Rush Like a Pro

Easy tips to make working the café rush a breeze. BY YEHOR CHEKALOV FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Brett Wharton What to know: Editor’s note: We asked Austin-based head roaster and lead shift barista […]

Espresso or cold foam: A participant displays a finished latte during a hands-on class at Texas Coffee School.
Cafe management

What Matters More, the Espresso or the Cold Foam? Café Owners Weigh In

September 11, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on What Matters More, the Espresso or the Cold Foam? Café Owners Weigh In

As the indie coffee world expands, shop owners and educators weigh what today’s baristas need to learn and how to make time for it. BY JADE VALORE BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo: A participant displays […]

Respect Your Regulars: A cafe table full of customers
Cafe management

The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back

September 7, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on The Art of Cultivating Regulars: Why Genuine Connection Keeps People Coming Back

The benefits of serving warmth where everybody knows your name. BY RACHEL MORRISON FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of Getty Images What to know: You can see it in their face, the appreciation and […]

Leadership skills: A group of cafe workers stand, talking
Cafe management

How to Foster a Positive Work Environment: The Leadership Skills Needed to Succeed Beyond the Bar

July 21, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on How to Foster a Positive Work Environment: The Leadership Skills Needed to Succeed Beyond the Bar

While serving good coffee is important, it isn’t the only thing that makes a café great. Today, we explore why strong café leadership means thinking beyond the espresso machine. BY OGLAH MOROGOBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured […]

Cafe cleaning: A barista wears gloves and wipes down an espresso machine with a towel.
Cafe management

A Guide to Café Cleaning—From Bar to Behind the Scenes

July 2, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on A Guide to Café Cleaning—From Bar to Behind the Scenes

From setting the foundation for better-tasting coffee to creating healthier workspaces, consistent cleaning is one of the most important routines in a café. BY JOSH RANK FOR BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo courtesy of Getty Images […]

Mental Health in the Coffee Industry: A barista works at a dimly lit coffee shop after hours
Cafe management

Addressing Burnout Across the Coffee Industry: How to Make Mental Health a Priority Behind the Bar

July 1, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Addressing Burnout Across the Coffee Industry: How to Make Mental Health a Priority Behind the Bar

As burnout remains a pressing issue amongst café staff, coffee leaders are being called to address the problem at the root. BY BRIANNA STEFANO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Jeremy Bishop What to know: […]

Emotional Intelligence featured image: Cafe customers sit at a table, talking
Cafe management

Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Skill Specialty Coffee Can’t Afford to Ignore

June 23, 2026 baristamagazine Comments Off on Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Skill Specialty Coffee Can’t Afford to Ignore

Why emotional intelligence is one of the most powerful skills that café management can develop. BY BRIANNA STEFANO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Getty Images What to know: Specialty coffee has never lacked […]

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