Blog — Rocky Butte Coffee
Top Coffee for My Top Three Home Brew Methods
Posted by James Helms on
Coffee at home, so many options! When asked "What is your favorite coffee?" it's such a tough question! I have so many favorite coffees. I usually respond by saying, "I guess it depends on the brew method."
I have a favorite category of coffee for every brew method.
Why Was a Successful Espresso Bar NOT Able to Keep Its Doors Open? | Answering Your Questions
Posted by Hannah Reedy on
After a hectic couple weeks where we went from having big plans for 2023 at the espresso bar to being kicked out, we realized there is some confusion about what happened. We hope we can answer some of your questions.
- Tags: Closure, community cause, Local Economy, Major Setbacks, People Place Coffee, Portland small business, Rocky Butte Coffee, Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters
More Ways to Help | Rocky Butte Community
Posted by Hannah Reedy on
The Rocky Butte Espresso Bar is closing its doors on December 31st, 2022. We could use your help. If you are looking for ways to support us, we have some suggestions here.
- Tags: Community Happenings, Gathering, Getting Involved, Local Economy, People Place Coffee, Portland small business, Rocky Butte Coffee, Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters, tacos
Hannah's Bio - Office Manager
Posted by Hannah Reedy on
Meet Hannah, the Office Manager for Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters. She has lived in Portland, Oregon all her life. Hannah doesn’t live in Rocky Butte but finds ways to live out “People, Place, Coffee” in her own neighborhood, and she loves supporting RBCR in its efforts to do the same in theirs.
A Living Wage | Taking Care of People
Posted by James Helms on
Over the last two years of operating our fledgling espresso bar, we are beginning to have a good handle on what to expect in terms of sales growth, costs, and profitability. As we move through re-opening and when we begin to confidently say "post-pandemic" we still have a lot to learn about the new normal. The living wage goals are a significant contributor to the decision to raise prices over the next couple of months.
- Tags: family, Inflation, Living wage, Local Economy, People Place Coffee, Portland small business, Product pricing, Rocky Butte Coffee, Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters