The Best Part of Being a Barista...

The thing about being a barista is, most of us love coffee. I will admit, this is not my ultimate career destination. But having a fun job that sparks my interest in the mean time makes me pretty lucky.

And what better match to being a barista than customers that love coffee just as much as I do? Us coffee lovers gotta stick together. So lets talk about some of the things we (because I think I speak for all of us) love to hear from our customers!

• "Surprise me!" --Looking to mix it up a little? Feeling adventurous? I loving getting this request because I get to share my favorite or introduce you to something you had never heard of.
• "What's your favorite?" --Me? You're asking me? Well funny you should ask... -It's always nice to know customers value my opinion.
• "Help! This is my first time in a place like this." --Not to fear. There is a first for everything. I love to share my knowledge about all things 'bean' related if you ask.
• "I want something ________, but I'm not sure what to order." A lot of us are able to customize drinks according to your taste. Want a latte, but nothing too sweet? Honey cinnamon latte. Need a serious caffeine fix? How about an americano with an extra shot. Looking to spice things up? Try an aztec hot chocolate. Can't have caffeine but still need some energy? We have rooibos espresso.
• The Guessing Game. Ok, maybe this is weird (we all have our quirks). But sometimes, I play this mental game: When a customer walks in the door, I try and guess what they're going to order. I'm not talking regular, predictable customers (Although, you are just as important). I mean people I've never seen before. I might think, "This looks like a no-nonsense brewed coffee kinda guy," or "these girls are probably going to get pumpkin lattes or something along those lines." Sometimes I'm totally wrong, because, let's face it, you can never really tell.

So don't be shy. Talk to your barista!