How to Set Up a Coffee Bar in a Small Kitchen
You don't need a big kitchen for a coffee bar. About two feet of counter, or a small cart, is enough. Start with the machine, add a grinder, then the little things that make it feel like your own café.
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De'Longhi Stilosa
Compact enough for small counters, with a steam wand for milk drinks.
- Good for
- Espresso and latte drinkers with little space.
- Keep in mind
- No grinder built in.
OXO Brew Compact Conical Burr Grinder
A burr grinder sized for small kitchens.
- Good for
- Anyone who wants fresher coffee without a big appliance.
- Keep in mind
- Grind for a few cups at a time.
Zulay Kitchen Milk Frother Wand
Takes almost no space and makes foam for lattes and cappuccinos.
- Good for
- If your machine has no steam wand.
- Keep in mind
- Heat the milk first.
County Line Kitchen Cold Brew Maker
A 64 oz cold brew maker with a leak-proof lid, rated 4.8 stars by more than 24,000 buyers. It lives in the fridge, not on the counter.
- Good for
- Iced coffee drinkers.
- Keep in mind
- Cold brew needs about a day to steep.