Beyond the Pastry Case: Building a Profitable Coffeehouse Food Menu

March 07, 2027
Business Building Essentials
Business Operations

A great cup of coffee brings customers through the door, but a thoughtfully designed food menu can give them another reason to stay, spend, and return.

Discover how to create a distinctive, profitable coffeehouse food program without the expense or complexity of operating a full restaurant kitchen.

Led by a professionally trained chef and independent restaurant and coffeehouse owner, this session explores strategic menu development, ingredient cross-utilization, portion control, food costing, and streamlined preparation.

Attendees will learn practical techniques for transforming simple ingredients into appealing menu offerings while minimizing waste, controlling labor, and maintaining consistency.

Walk away with a framework for building a manageable food menu that complements your beverages, reflects your brand, and supports your bottom line.

This is a free session included in your general admission.

Speakers
Josie McKinney
Josie McKinney - Let’s Eat Texas

Free with Gold Pass?

YES

Fee

FREE

Levels

Suitable For All Experience Levels

Language

English

Who is this session for?

Coffeehouse owners, operators, managers, and entrepreneurs looking to develop or improve a profitable food menu. Ideal for businesses seeking creative, manageable food offerings that maximize limited kitchen space, equipment, and staffing.