Hi Steven
One of our popular-with-the-locals cafe just switched from Vittoria (everything like you describe = Faema Ambassador + Mazzer SJ) to Pablo & Rusty with Victoria Aduino machine and Mythos grinders. The owner who I'm on speaking terms with is very happy since the change. The coffee is heaps heaps better and they're using great equipment. Staff are happy with the change. Consistency is better. They gave their cafe a lick of paint and colour while they were at it too. The change in look and fresh paint and new machine signals a positive change to your customers!
Did I stop as soon as I saw the change and go visit them to get a coffee? Yes!
Have I gone back for more coffees since they changed? Yes!
Do I actually have hope for decent coffee in our town now and can now recommend them to visitors? Yes!
Am I like a politician now, asking and answering my own questions? Yes :-)
Bottom line is you need to be happy with what you're making and proud of the coffee you're serving.
In my experience Vittoria has been drinkable from a few cafes as milky coffees but I've never liked the coffee enough to say to anyone "go there and have a nice cup of coffee." Sure there were heaps of regulars who kept going there but if you're keen to try something new I say go for it. :-)
Definitely shop around like GunBarista mentioned and approach some good coffee roasters to see what they can do on the equipment side for you.
While you're considering tasting coffees, it's worth sampling some of Andy's award winning roasted beans while you're at it - Coffee Snobs Bean Bay.
I highly recommend trying the Fiefy's Latte Art - Organic if you're serving up lots of milk based coffees. Great crema and taste.
Also worth doing once in a while. Go and have a coffee from your cafe-neighbours (wear a cap?) and see what standard the coffee bar is set at in the area. :-)
One of our popular-with-the-locals cafe just switched from Vittoria (everything like you describe = Faema Ambassador + Mazzer SJ) to Pablo & Rusty with Victoria Aduino machine and Mythos grinders. The owner who I'm on speaking terms with is very happy since the change. The coffee is heaps heaps better and they're using great equipment. Staff are happy with the change. Consistency is better. They gave their cafe a lick of paint and colour while they were at it too. The change in look and fresh paint and new machine signals a positive change to your customers!
Did I stop as soon as I saw the change and go visit them to get a coffee? Yes!
Have I gone back for more coffees since they changed? Yes!
Do I actually have hope for decent coffee in our town now and can now recommend them to visitors? Yes!
Am I like a politician now, asking and answering my own questions? Yes :-)
Bottom line is you need to be happy with what you're making and proud of the coffee you're serving.
In my experience Vittoria has been drinkable from a few cafes as milky coffees but I've never liked the coffee enough to say to anyone "go there and have a nice cup of coffee." Sure there were heaps of regulars who kept going there but if you're keen to try something new I say go for it. :-)
Definitely shop around like GunBarista mentioned and approach some good coffee roasters to see what they can do on the equipment side for you.
Originally posted by GunBarista
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I highly recommend trying the Fiefy's Latte Art - Organic if you're serving up lots of milk based coffees. Great crema and taste.
Also worth doing once in a while. Go and have a coffee from your cafe-neighbours (wear a cap?) and see what standard the coffee bar is set at in the area. :-)


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