Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What equipment would I actually choose if I were opening a cafe today? ☕️
From a "hole-in-the-wall" high-traffic CBD spot to a high-volume specialty powerhouse, choosing the right gear is the difference between a thriving business and a maintenance nightmare. In this video, I break down my "dream cafe" concept and walk you through three different equipment tiers based on your weekly coffee volume and budget.
In this video, we cover:
👉 The Lifestyle Choice: Why I’d choose a high-volume "hole-in-the-wall" over a 7-day beach cafe.
👉 Site Essentials: Power (32-40 amps), water, waste, and workflow ergonomics.
👉 Volume Tiers: What to buy if you’re doing less than 15kg, 15-30kg, or 30kg+ per week.
👉 Automation vs. Craft: When to invest in Puqpress, Wally Milk, or Grind-by-Weight technology to save on labor and training.
👉 The "Hidden" Costs: Maintenance, burr longevity, and why "cheap" gear often costs more in the long run.
Equipment Mentioned in This Video
👉 The Entry-Level Setup (less than 15kg/week)
Machine: Rocket Boxer (Single Boiler Workhorse)
Grinders: Anfim SP2, Mahlkonig E65S, or Fiorenzato F64 (Grind-by-Weight)
👉 The Mid-Range Pro Setup (15-30kg/week)
Machine: La Marzocco Linea PB (The Industry Standard)
Grinders: Mahlkonig E80, Mazzer Robur SE, or Markibar Izaga
Add-ons: Puqpress (Gen 5/Q2) & EK43 for retail/single origin
👉 The Unlimited Budget / High-Volume Setup (30kg+ / week)
Machine: La Marzocco Linea PB (Customized) or KB90
Milk Tech: La Marzocco Wally Milk or Ubermilk
Grinders: Mahlkonig E80 Grind-by-Sync
👉 Essential Workflow: Cinoart PT2 Auto-tamp, Merrychef (for fast food), and Batch Brew setups.
🔗 Watch Our Previous "Dream Cafe" Discussion: youtu.be/AJdAayncaJI
🛒 Shop the Equipment in this Video: https://artisti.com.au/collections/coffee-machines-for-cafes
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🌐 Artisti Wholesale Coffee & Cafe Supplies (Australia): order.app.link/0vpbRPiksOb
🌐 Australian Website: https://artisti.com.au
🌐 US/Canada Website: artisticoffee.com
🌐 New Zealand Website: artisti.co.nz
🌐 United Kingdom Website: artisticoffee.co.uk
📷 Follow Artisti on Instagram: instagram.com/artisticoffeeroasters
📷 Follow Luke Floyd on Instagram: instagram.com/lukecoffeeoz
📷 Follow Jimmy Evans on Instagram: instagram.com/jimmy.e.coffee
👍 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/artisticoffee
👉 Find us on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ArtistiAU
👉Find us on Pinterest: au.pinterest.com/artisticoffeeroasters
🎥 Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@artisticoffeeroasters
↓CHAPTERS↓
0:00 - The Kind of Cafe I Would Set Up
1:52 - Key Considerations That Need to Be Made First
7:03 - My Non-Negotiable Cafe Equipment
9:58 - Coffee Equipment for a Cafe Doing Less Than 15kgs per week
12:14 - Coffee Equipment for a Cafe Doing 15 - 30kgs per week
15:36 - The Equipment I Would Buy if Budget Wasn't an Issue
20:35 - Final Thoughts
#CafeEquipment #CoffeeShopBusiness #LaMarzocco #Mahlkonig #BaristaLife #CafeStartup #EspressoMachine #CoffeeRoaster #SmallBusinessTips
What equipment would I actually choose if I were opening a cafe today? ☕️
From a "hole-in-the-wall" high-traffic CBD spot to a high-volume specialty powerhouse, choosing the right gear is the difference between a thriving business and a maintenance nightmare. In this video, I break down my "dream cafe" concept and walk you through three different equipment tiers based on your weekly coffee volume and budget.
In this video, we cover:
👉 The Lifestyle Choice: Why I’d choose a high-volume "hole-in-the-wall" over a 7-day beach cafe.
👉 Site Essentials: Power (32-40 amps), water, waste, and workflow ergonomics.
👉 Volume Tiers: What to buy if you’re doing less than 15kg, 15-30kg, or 30kg+ per week.
👉 Automation vs. Craft: When to invest in Puqpress, Wally Milk, or Grind-by-Weight technology to save on labor and training.
👉 The "Hidden" Costs: Maintenance, burr longevity, and why "cheap" gear often costs more in the long run.
Equipment Mentioned in This Video
👉 The Entry-Level Setup (less than 15kg/week)
Machine: Rocket Boxer (Single Boiler Workhorse)
Grinders: Anfim SP2, Mahlkonig E65S, or Fiorenzato F64 (Grind-by-Weight)
👉 The Mid-Range Pro Setup (15-30kg/week)
Machine: La Marzocco Linea PB (The Industry Standard)
Grinders: Mahlkonig E80, Mazzer Robur SE, or Markibar Izaga
Add-ons: Puqpress (Gen 5/Q2) & EK43 for retail/single origin
👉 The Unlimited Budget / High-Volume Setup (30kg+ / week)
Machine: La Marzocco Linea PB (Customized) or KB90
Milk Tech: La Marzocco Wally Milk or Ubermilk
Grinders: Mahlkonig E80 Grind-by-Sync
👉 Essential Workflow: Cinoart PT2 Auto-tamp, Merrychef (for fast food), and Batch Brew setups.
🔗 Watch Our Previous "Dream Cafe" Discussion: youtu.be/AJdAayncaJI
🛒 Shop the Equipment in this Video: https://artisti.com.au/collections/coffee-machines-for-cafes
__________________________________
🌐 Artisti Wholesale Coffee & Cafe Supplies (Australia): order.app.link/0vpbRPiksOb
🌐 Australian Website: https://artisti.com.au
🌐 US/Canada Website: artisticoffee.com
🌐 New Zealand Website: artisti.co.nz
🌐 United Kingdom Website: artisticoffee.co.uk
📷 Follow Artisti on Instagram: instagram.com/artisticoffeeroasters
📷 Follow Luke Floyd on Instagram: instagram.com/lukecoffeeoz
📷 Follow Jimmy Evans on Instagram: instagram.com/jimmy.e.coffee
👍 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/artisticoffee
👉 Find us on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ArtistiAU
👉Find us on Pinterest: au.pinterest.com/artisticoffeeroasters
🎥 Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@artisticoffeeroasters
↓CHAPTERS↓
0:00 - The Kind of Cafe I Would Set Up
1:52 - Key Considerations That Need to Be Made First
7:03 - My Non-Negotiable Cafe Equipment
9:58 - Coffee Equipment for a Cafe Doing Less Than 15kgs per week
12:14 - Coffee Equipment for a Cafe Doing 15 - 30kgs per week
15:36 - The Equipment I Would Buy if Budget Wasn't an Issue
20:35 - Final Thoughts
#CafeEquipment #CoffeeShopBusiness #LaMarzocco #Mahlkonig #BaristaLife #CafeStartup #EspressoMachine #CoffeeRoaster #SmallBusinessTips
