WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today we sit down with Andrew and Wilson, owners of Suited NYC! We talk about opening a cafe, obstacles, the story of Suited, and running one of the best cafes on the planet... literally. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk about how you can influence people as a barista, and some thoughts to hopefully motivate. you within service! As. always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk with Matt Heltzel, owner of Moxie Coffee Co. in Pheonix, AZ! In this episode we talk about being young in the industry, making coffee a career, and practices of being a great roaster and great cafe! As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

Checkout MOXIE:

@moxiecoffeeco

moxiecoffeeco.com

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk about their experiences with espresso both in and out of the cafe, what to look for in good espresso, and how you can make espresso better both at home and as a barista. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: This episode is DESCRIPTIVE not PRESCRIPTIVE. Listening to this episode and these two nerds should not be your extent of research on espresso! Explore the world of coffee always!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb talk about developing your palate, where to start, steps to take, and what to focus on! We also dive in a little about extraction and TDS, uh oh! As always brew a cup, sit back and enjoy!

also, shoutout BOTZ

WELCOME TO SIDECAR SEASON TWO! We never thought we would have Scott Rao on this podcast and it's INSANE it's our season two PREMIERE! Big thanks to Scott for hopping on the pod with us!

In this episode, Louis and Caleb talk with one of the greatest leaders of the specialty coffee industry, Scott Rao! We talk with Scott about his career, business ventures, Prodigal Coffee, and tips for home brewing!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb just reflect on 2024, what they learned, how they grew, and the great coffees they tried!

If you have listened since day one, or this is your first episode, sincerely thank you for the support. This is just a small project between two best friends who are passionate about specialty coffee and making it better! Can't wait to see what's next!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today Louis and Caleb discuss what you should get for your coffee nerd friend, family member, and slimes alike! We talk about how to approach holiday shopping in the coffee world and a few DO's and DON'T's for this holiday season!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! Today we talk about what it means to have a genuine connection between roles in a cafe/roastery. We cover the connection between owner, roasters, cafe managers, and baristas. PLUS a special announcement at the end of this episode! As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!

WELCOME BACK TO SIDECAR! We can't believe we're at 20 episodes! Thanks so much for all the support! What better way to celebrate with a conversation with one of the most genuine people we have been fortunate to meet. We got to sit with Jose Jijon of Finca Soledad and Finca Putushio in Ecuador. You can give him a follow @coffee_with_jose on Instagram! In this episode we cover life as a young producer, Jose's coffee journey, social media, and Jose's passion for this industry and the people within it. As always, brew a cup, sit back, and enjoy!