Excitement should well and truly be mounting as you get closer to opening your very own café. There’ll be a lot of hard work, especially at the start, but it’s the most rewarding feeling you could ever imagine. Having helped countless business owners start their own cafés, the team at Flexikitch are experts in kick starting dreams. To help out, here’s a top 10 list of equipment that you’ll need when opening your café!
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A high-quality espresso machine
First and foremost, a good quality espresso machine! Good coffee is going to be one of the fulcrums of your business, and to make good coffee you need a good espresso machine. Look for established brands with great reviews that meet your budget.
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An industrial coffee grinder
A reliable, hardworking coffee grinder is the next thing on your list. You can invest in the best coffee beans in the world, but without a high performance coffee grinder, your beans will go to waste. Making a smooth, rich cup of coffee depends greatly on the quality of your grinder.
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POS system
Unless you’re going for that vintage aesthetic where all calculations are done on pen and paper, you’re going to need a point-of-sale (POS) system.
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Takeaway supplies
Takeaway is a must if you want to cater to the busy masses, so it’s vital to be well-stocked on the takeaway supplies front.
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Industrial blenders
Thinking about making juice in your café? It’s a great alternative for the non-caffeinated of this world. An industrial blender is certainly a top priority for most Aussie cafes.
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Ovens and toasters
Bread and butter, if you’ll pardon the pun. Whether it’s a simple eggs-on-toast brekky you’re serving, or more exquisite lunches and brunches, ovens and toasters are a must.
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Utensils
Make sure you’ve got plenty of utensils for whatever you’re doing: making coffee, serving coffee, making food, serving food, etc.
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Refrigerators and freezers
Where would any café or restaurant be without modern refrigeration? Invest in a great quality fridge and freezer or two. You want your refrigeration to be top shelf in terms of reliability and performance – you can’t go a day without your fridge or freezer.
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Shelving
Select shelving that meets the vibe of your establishment – whether it’s modern and sleek, or quirky and retro. It’s the finishing details that really stick out to customers and evoke a positive feeling in them.
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Storage and containers
Find a suit place, and suitable vessels, in which to store your goods including coffee beans, syrups, milk alternatives, etc.
It may look like there’s a lot of stuff to go hunting for, but that's where we come in. Flexikitch are a team of hospitality financiers, helping you source the best kitchen equipment as well as finance it. We've helped thousands of new cafe owners realise their dreams, and can't wait to help you reach yours.