Coffee Shop

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AR 3111 - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 05

Instructor: ARCH. NESTOR J. LAZAGA

F C FAITH ANN B. CHUMACOG

2196785 BS ARCHITECTURE 03
Coffee Shop
A Coffee shop is an establishment that primarily serves coffee of various
types like espresso, latte, cappuccino and others. Some coffee shops may serve
cold drinks such as iced coffee and iced tea. Coffee shop servings vary in different
places in the world.
(Wikipedia)
Activities in a coffee shop include:
-just drinking coffee
-for relaxation
-refreshment
-reading
-meet and greet

SITE ANALYSIS

Site analysis is significant in planning for

putting up a coffee shop. Surveying the
proposed vicinity will be very helpful be-
cause you will see how to fit in the clus-
ter of structures on the site. For instance,
if there are other commercial buildings,
other coffee shops, residences or schools
around. In this way, you can also assess
your marketing strategy since a coffee
shop is business naturally. you can posi-
tion your coffee shop in a place where
you can get potential customers like COFFEE SHOP VS. CAFE: SAME?
near universities for students and near
workplaces for employees. You can also The terms ‘coffee shop’ and ‘cafe’ are
put your coffee shop in a quiet place often used interchangeably. However, as
where it is a bit away from the road nois- the name suggests, a coffee shop focuses
es and it has access to nature; this is if primarily on selling an array of different
types of coffee while a cafe will pay more
your goal for your coffee shop is more on
attention to food menu as well as more
providing refreshment for your customers. beverages than just coffee.
SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Zone
This zone is the first impression customers get of your
soffee shop. Think of this zone as the first appeal for
your customers. When someone is on the outside
looking, does your establishment welcome individ-
uals in? Does it pique their interest or is something
there that customers walki past without noticing?
Your facade is a consideration of the entrance of
the coffee shop.

Interior Space
Once inside, do custom-
ers and employees have
enough space to move
Service areas
around comfortably? Is -Parking space
there proximity of space -Entrance
between the tables and -Coffee Bar and Kitchen
customers? workstation
-Storage

Interior Design Public areas

This zone refers to the -Dining area / Seating
interior architecture of the area
shop. The interior design
will take into consideration Private area
the ceilings, decorations, -Comfort rooms
merchandising colors,
lighting, electrical outlets
for guests, positioning of
furniture and others.

Coffee Bar and Kitchen

The coffee bar area is often a focal point within a
coffee shop. This is where customers will go browse
the menu, pick up beverages, and interact with
the staff. You want to make sure this area is both
appealing and merchandised correctly to in-
crease saless. You’ll also want to ensure this zone is
functional for employees to craft handmade drinks
comfortably.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Coffee businesses come in all shapes and sizes. The goals of your business how much space you need for
the store. If you want to create an environment where customers stay for longer time periods, meet with oth-
ers, work, and grab a bite to eat you’ll need a more space. If this is your goal then dining room / seating
space should be at least 750 square feet to allow 50 guests at any one time. This means you’ll be look-
ing for a minimum of 1,000 – 1,300 sq. foot locations only when you consider the space needed behind
the counter for coffee makers, espresso machines, refrigerators, etc. If you want to operate a coffee stand,
however, you could operate comfortably in less than 400 square feet and still operate profitably. It total-
ly depends on the strategy you plan to generate sales and what type of clientele you want to attract.

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Layout & Dimensions of an Average Size Coffee Shop – 1,000 – 1,750 Square Feet

The average size coffee shop is between 1,000 – 1,750 sq. feet. This size offers comfortable seating for be-
tween 50 – 70 guests on average.

Keep in mind that you’ll need 200 – 400 square feet reserved for the backbar and workroom so you won’t be
able to utilize all your square footage for guests.
Additionally, depending on if you plan to include a small kitchen will also require additional space. The furni-
ture layout, seating, and merchandising will also determine available free space. Make sure to reserve room for
storage and cleaning supplies as well.

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Layout & Dimensions of an Large Size Coffee Shop – 2,500 sq. feet or more.

When you get one of these bigger coffee shop locations, you have the opportunity to serve a lot more cus-
tomers and generate sales that exceed a million dollars annually.
You can get more creative in the way you create spaces in your shop and make it a true gathering desti-
nation. Stores like this can have a small stage to host concerts or special events. You may decide to have a
conference area where small groups can gather to meet. A cozy fireplace with leather couches and seating
are another option that can make sense. Of course, you’ll also have more space to merchandise and sell bags
of coffee, mugs, t-shirts and other swag.

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Lay out

• Brewed coffee near register so it can be swapped out from behind the counter
• Knockbox and grinders to the right of espresso machine (sorry, lefties)
• Ice machine or bin, blender and sink—so you don’t have to walk around to prepare
a blended drink.
• No shelving or refrigerator under espresso machine if you can help it; you don’t want
to get in the barista’s way.
• Retail and baked goods before register, for upselling and so people know what
they want before their order is taken.
• Separate your point of order from the point of product pick-up by at least six feet,
to keep traffic flowing.
• Condiments after the counter, far enough away that traffic doesn’t stop but near
enough that people can easily spot it.
Seating
A 1,000-square-foot coffee bar serving beverages and pastries only will probably allow for seating 15 to 20
customers. If you plan to prepare and serve lunch items you’ll want seating for 35 to 50, which will require an
additional 400 to 600 square feet.
If you have limited seating space and are not trying to encourage people to relax and stay for awhile, skip
couches and stuffed chairs and stick with cafe tables and chairs. The more people you can seat, the greater
your income potential.
The overall goal when designing your coffee shop is to fit in all the necessary equipment, fixtures, and storage
in as small an area as possible, without sacrificing workability.
Traffic Flow

In the customer area you’ll need optimal cus-

tomer traffic flow, so no one gets confused
as to where they’re supposed to be, and to
avoid traffic jams at the counter and condiment
area. This benefits customers who don’t want to
look ignorant for standing in the wrong place,
employees who don’t want to constantly tell
people where they should be, and even helps
bring in more customers. If someone walks in and
sees a mob of 15 people milling around, they’re
likely to look elsewhere for their coffee fix. But if
they see five people in line, they’ll probably stick
around.
The right design and layout will provide a
smooth flow of customer traffic and efficient use
of space, and even help you better present
retail items, all while creating a comfortable envi-
ronment for staff and customers.
Color Schemes
Samples
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REFERENCES:
https://foodtruckempire.com/coffee/design-layout/
https://www.espresso-services.com/espresso-blog/cof-
feehouse-design-know-the-layout-you-need
https://coffeebusiness.com/coffee-shop-design-1/
https://www.dimensions.com/collection/cafe-cof-
fee-shop-layouts
https://impeccabuild.com.au/cafe-design/