When Three Pines Coffee opened in a 160-square-foot storefront on Gallivan Avenue in 2016, only two patrons at a time could stand side-by-side at the counter. If there was a line behind them, each person had to turn sideways to make their way to the door. This small space, however, was the mark of great success for owners Meg Frampton and her partner Nick Price, who hand-built … [Read more...]
Your Favorite Baristas
“Mom, Dad, I want to be a barista.” While this might not be a sentence every parent would look forward to hearing, there is an increasing number of very intelligent, outgoing, personable millennials and Gen Xers who are choosing this career path. Ambition to do great work, to be a part of a community and to interact with friendly customers who appreciate the hard work that go … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Roasting Co.
According to John Bolton, owner of Salt Lake Roasting Co., coffee is the epicenter of his business. He purchases beans from about 28 countries, most of which he has visited personally, to insure the highest quality brew for his customers. He looks for certified organic, shade grown and sustainable harvest beans. John feels the face to face contact with farmers when … [Read more...]