Thinking of opening a coffee shop? You’ll need to set up your space so your team can create delicious drinks (and possibly meals) efficiently. Some owners find they need hundreds of items are needed to make this happen. So where should you start when you’re ready to equip your new coffee shop? We’re glad you asked.

In this article, you’ll find some of the most supplies and equipment you’ll need for your new coffee shop. This list won’t be all-inclusive. You may find that you need some specialized tools that we don’t list here. With that in mind, use this list as a solid foundation, and add in the items you know you’ll need to be ready for your opening day.

	Coffee makers One or more automatic drip coffee makers with a water system or water connection One or more commercial-grade espresso machines Multiple coffee or tea presses Multiple metal coffee carafes An industrial coffee grinder One or more industrial-grade blenders
	Kitchen must-haves A walk-in cooler A display-style refrigerator An oven A commercial-grade microwave A water filtration system A commercial dishwasher
	Food prep equipment Syrup pumps Milk carafes Frothing pitchers Airpots Cup dispensers Coffee scoops Portioning spoons Knock box Nitro whip and chargers Portafilters or filter baskets Baking pans and muffin tins
	Guest supplies Ceramic mugs and saucers Disposable coffee cups with lids Coffee cup sleeves Sugar and sweetener packets Stir sticks Utensils Napkins Cardboard cup carriers To-go boxes Branded store bags
	Storage equipment Shelving for dry ingredients Storage racks for cookware Shelving for dinnerware and cups Racks for sheet pans Food storage containers Drying racks Dunnage racks
	Cleaning supplies Trash cans Recycling bins Cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, including scale remover Microfiber cloths and cleaning rags Brooms and dustpans Mops and mop buckets Wet floor signs Scrubbers and sponges Three-compartment sinks Restroom supplies, including paper and hygiene products, urinal cakes, soap, and cleaning solutions

What other supplies and equipment will my coffee shop need?

Take some time to build your supply list. A great way to do this is to work through your menu items and keep a running list of the tools that would help your team work more effectively.

Where can I find the tools and equipment I need?

There are lots of great retailers that sell coffee equipment and supplies. You can run a quick Google search to find some located near you, or you can check out these popular online stores:

Restaurant Equippers: Low Prices on Name-Brand Equipment and Supplies

Shop Restaurant Equippers™ huge, in-stock inventory of new, used, and scratch-and-dent commercial cooking, brewing, and refrigeration equipment. This store offers free in-store pickup and nationwide delivery, and they have options for leasing and financing.

RestaurantSupply.com: Committed to Quality Products and Customer Service

RestaurantSupply.com carries a wide selection of restaurant equipment and supplies from a variety of major brands. You can find virtually anything you need for your kitchen through this resource, and you can spread the costs over time with their simple financing program (currently provided by QuickSpark). Follow this link to explore their inventory.

WebstaurantStore: The Leading Distributor of Restaurant Supplies and Equipment

With WebstaurantStore, you can have top-quality, commercial-grade kitchen and supplies delivered to your door. Coffee shop owners love this store for its wide selection and fast delivery. Click the button below to browse some of the more than 340,000 items on their site.

You can also find used equipment for your coffee shop on sites like Burkett, The Restaurant Warehouse, and ATX Restaurant Equipment or through local distributors.

What’s next?

Looking for some more easy-to-follow strategies? Check out our guide to opening a coffee shop.
Then, log into your owner’s portal for guides on how to get the business side of your operation running smoothly.