Cafes & Coffee Shops
Coffee is incredibly important for coffee shops for several reasons…
Core Product – Coffee is the core product of any café or coffee shop. It’s what draws customers in and keeps them coming back. A quality cup of coffee is often the primary reason people visit a coffee shop.
Revenue Generation – Coffee is a high-margin product for coffee shops. With relatively low production costs compared to the selling price, coffee can generate significant revenue and profits for coffee shop owners.
Customer Satisfaction – Serving high-quality coffee ensures customer satisfaction. A well-prepared cup of coffee can create a positive experience for customers, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth recommendations.
Variety and Customisation – Coffee offers a wide range of options for customization and variety, allowing coffee shops to cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From espresso-based drinks to specialty brews, there’s something for every coffee enthusiast.
Complementary Products – Coffee serves as a foundation for other menu items in a coffee shop, such as pastries, sandwiches, and desserts. Offering coffee alongside these items enhances the overall dining experience and encourages additional purchases.
Atmosphere and Culture – Coffee plays a significant role in shaping the atmosphere and culture of a coffee shop. It’s not just about the beverage itself but also about the ambiance, social interactions, and sense of community that coffee shops provide.
Differentiation and Branding – The quality and uniqueness of a coffee shop’s coffee can help differentiate it from competitors and establish a strong brand identity. Specialty coffees, signature blends, and unique brewing methods can set a coffee shop apart in a crowded market.
Coffee Shops
The only real choice when it comes to coffee machines is traditional espresso….
Traditional espresso machines are known for their classic and elegant design, adding a touch of sophistication to any coffee shop, restaurant, or home kitchen. They can serve as a focal point and enhance the ambiance of the space.
For coffee enthusiasts, the process of watching a skilled barista craft espresso by hand can be a memorable and engaging experience. Traditional espresso machines can enhance the customer experience by providing a sense of authenticity and craftsmanship.
Using a traditional espresso machine requires skill and technique, making it an excellent choice for baristas who are passionate about honing their craft. Operating a manual espresso machine allows for a deeper understanding of coffee extraction and flavor dynamics.
Selected Traditional Espresso Machines
Hand-built twin or triple group head espresso machines for true professionals and coffee aficionados.
Ideal for Fine Dining Restaurants, Espresso Bars and High-end Hotels
Ideal for high-end coffee shops, bars, hotels & restaurants
Ideal for cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, espresso bars.
Ideal for high end coffee houses, bars, restaurants and hotels
Make your Café or Coffee Shop really standout!
The Modbar range represents the pinnacle of coffee bar design — where craftsmanship, technology, and aesthetics come together seamlessly. Developed in partnership with La Marzocco, Modbar’s under-counter systems remove the traditional barriers between barista and guest, creating an open, immersive experience that celebrates the art of coffee-making.
For high-end cafés and speciality coffee shops, Modbar offers the freedom to design beautiful, minimalist spaces without compromising on performance. Every shot, steam, and pour is delivered with La Marzocco precision, while the modular, customisable layout allows each installation to reflect your brand’s unique style and workflow.
Modbar Specialist Espresso Equipment
Cafes
In a café environment, coffee may not be the core focus of the business. The focus may be more on the food offering but coffee is an important addition.
A traditional espresso machine will always be the best option to produce amazing espresso based coffee drinks but these machines require a skilled barista. Not all operators have the necessary staff to get the most out of these machines, this is where a fully automatic bean to cup coffee machine could be the solution….
A high quality bean to cup coffee machine can produce great quality coffee at the touch of a button. This can relive the pressure on staff, freeing them up to provide great service to your customers.
Bean-to-cup machines often have a compact footprint, making them ideal for environments where space is limited.
Selected Bean-To-Cup Machines
Ideal for cafes, restaurants, hotels, conference centers, bars
Ideal for caterers, hotels, offices, meeting rooms, conference centres
Ideal for cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, conference centers
Ideal for cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, conference centers
We like this coffee…
We are proud to partner with Roast House Coffee, a specialist UK roaster known for its exceptional, ethically sourced espresso blends. Through our collaboration, you can now purchase Roast House’s signature Gemini, Scorpio, and Taurus coffee beans directly from HTG Extras, our official online store.
Each blend has been expertly crafted to deliver distinctive flavour profiles — from the smooth, balanced sweetness of Gemini to the bold intensity of Scorpio and the rich, full-bodied depth of Taurus. Perfect for professional baristas and coffee enthusiasts alike, Roast House beans bring consistent quality and character to every cup.
