List: Café Startup Equipment Checklist: What You Do (& Don’t) Need!
- A 3-compartment sink for rinsing, washing, and sanitizing dishes
- A POS system
- A high-quality espresso machine
- A large freezer (walk-in for larger businesses)
- A robust security system
- A water filtration system
- An ice maker
- Audio systems
- Bus trays for dirty dishes
- Cardboard sleeves
- Coffee presses
- Commercial blenders
- Counters/bar seating
- Cups and drinking glasses
- Dishwasher
- Display/storage cases
- Drink preparation utensils
- Drip coffeemakers
- Dumpster/trash compactor
- Employee management/scheduling software
- Food prep/work counters
- Food preparation tables
- Food storage bins, bottles, and pumps
- Food storage containers for opened ingredients
- In-store menus and displays
- Industrial coffee grinders
- Industrial plastic wrap
- Industrial refrigerators
- Industrial shelving for dry storage
- Insulated containers for cream and milk
- Insulated paper cups and lids
- Interior/exterior lighting
- Mop and dedicated mop closet/sink
- Mugs
- Napkins
- Outdoor furniture and umbrellas
- Ovens/toasters/grills
- Overhead menus
- Paper towels
- Paper/cardboard plates
- Payroll/accounting software
- Plastic cups and lids
- Plates
- Rags and industrial cleaning spray
- Spoons, knives, and forks
- Straws
- Tables and chairs
- Trash cans and bags
- Wall art, framed photos/posters, etc.
