May 12, 2022

Exploring the language of specialty coffee

When you’re buying beans or visiting specialty coffee shops, you might come across terms like third wave, single origin, micro lot, or artisan. For those...

February 9, 2022

Should coffee shops ban laptops?

Coffee shops are widely considered social hubs in many communities and neighbourhoods around the world. They exist as places for people to connect and interact...

June 15, 2021

The third place: What is it & how does it relate to coffee shops?

Defined by urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg as an informal public gathering place that serves the community, the “third place” has been an integral part of...