I have been checking out the forum for a while now and would love to hear any advice from you relating to setting up a coffee shop in Melbourne.
I have done some preliminary research regarding coffee, machines, grinders, and other equipment. I have enrolled in a short business course, hospitality course and also some barista courses as well. I have previously worked in cafes/restaurants as a barista for about 2 years in Melbourne.
Veneziano
Five Sense
Home Barista Institute
Coffico
My favorite is Veneziano and then Five Sense. But, I am worried if we will be treated just like a number. I heard many stories that the machine is faulty and have to wait up to 72 hours to fix up the machine from the coffee supplier.
LM FB80
Synesso Sabre
I will probably be getting a Synesso Sabre. Everyone speaks very highly of the La Marzocco. After talking to some experienced baristas, they say LM requires lots of maintenance which means it costs more money to have this machine. LM is good if you have high volumes of coffee making (over 300 a day)
Recently, I just attend a café start up course at Home Barista Institute in Melbourne. They seem to have a good system. They supply coffee bean, equipment, maintenances and also café coaching. It sounds like a good supplier to go with.
Before, I was working in a café who used Coffico as suppliers. We had good services from them and once machine was at faulty, they would come and fix the machine within 24 hours.
Looking at June/ July, to be opening a café in Camberwell Vic.
Has anyone got any advices on the coffee bean supplier and coffee machine? Your feedback will be really appreciated.
All the best
I have done some preliminary research regarding coffee, machines, grinders, and other equipment. I have enrolled in a short business course, hospitality course and also some barista courses as well. I have previously worked in cafes/restaurants as a barista for about 2 years in Melbourne.

Veneziano
Five Sense
Home Barista Institute
Coffico
My favorite is Veneziano and then Five Sense. But, I am worried if we will be treated just like a number. I heard many stories that the machine is faulty and have to wait up to 72 hours to fix up the machine from the coffee supplier.
LM FB80
Synesso Sabre
I will probably be getting a Synesso Sabre. Everyone speaks very highly of the La Marzocco. After talking to some experienced baristas, they say LM requires lots of maintenance which means it costs more money to have this machine. LM is good if you have high volumes of coffee making (over 300 a day)
Recently, I just attend a café start up course at Home Barista Institute in Melbourne. They seem to have a good system. They supply coffee bean, equipment, maintenances and also café coaching. It sounds like a good supplier to go with.
Before, I was working in a café who used Coffico as suppliers. We had good services from them and once machine was at faulty, they would come and fix the machine within 24 hours.
Looking at June/ July, to be opening a café in Camberwell Vic.
Has anyone got any advices on the coffee bean supplier and coffee machine? Your feedback will be really appreciated.
All the best

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