Best types of Commercial Coffee Machine for Restaurants

After an evening of delightful food and a sweet treat, what better way is there to top the night off than with a barista-style coffee? Serving high-quality coffee can really make the difference between a good and a great experience. Restaurant owners looking to innovate their business model to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the consumer, need not look further than a commercial coffee machine 

Investing in the most suitable coffee machine for the restaurant space can encompass benefits well beyond the additional ROI. Although, when it comes to choosing the most appropriate commercial coffee machine for your restaurant, owners will need to consider a variety of requirements along with the needs of the business – a few of which, we will be discussing in this article.  

By refining the influx of options available on the market to align with precisely what your restaurant requires, owners can expect their investment in a commercial coffee machine to stretch further than what they may imagine.  

To streamline the process of searching for a machine for the hospitality sector, we have brought together our more popular coffee machines for restaurants.

Classe 5 USB Compact Tall 2 Group

Industrially inspired, the Rancilio Classe 5 USB Compact TallGroup functional coffee machine is designed for the café and restaurant space. With modern aesthetics, the Classe 5 USB machine is the seamlessly intertwines both minimalism and elegance. For restaurant owners seeking a powerful and compact espresso coffee machine. 

Favoured for its modern and refined side panels, this traditional espresso machine is ideal for restaurant owners and have barista staff that require a machine with both comfort and convenience.  

Key Features

  • x2 Steam wands 
  • x1 hot water dispenser 
  • x2 group heads (4 espresso's at once)
  • 5L Water boiler 
  • Clearance for 14.5cm / 5.7in high cups 
  • 2.7 kw heating element (13 amp plug) 

Allgero Bean-to-cup Coffee Machine

The Allgero bean-to-cup coffee machine combines sleek design with ease of use. With capability to produce barista-style coffee at the touch of a button, the Allgero bean-to-cup is the perfect choice in machine for restaurant owners looking for a something which fit in a variety of restaurant interiors.  

Featuring a 1.8 litre water tank and 250g bean hopper, the Allgero bean-to-cup machine provides instant coffee with options such as the traditional Espresso, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino, Hot water, and foamed/heated milk 

 Key Features

  • Includes a milk container 
  • Adjustable milk temperature 
  • 15 coffee grounds capacity 
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 370 x 302 x 405 mm 
  • Automatic rinsing program 
  • Recommended for 30 cups per day 

Verso Bean-to-cup Coffee Machine

For restaurant owners seeking a self-serve option, that provides customers with a take-away coffee solution – the Verso Bean-to-cup Coffee machine is an optimum choice. With capability to serve up to 100 cups of coffee per day, the Verso machine is designed to provide high-quality coffee in seconds, making it suited to the restaurant space. 

With features such as a 6litre water tank, option to produce 2 coffees in one run and connection to a contactless payment module, the Verso machine is a truly powerful one.  

Key Features

  • 2.7 kw heater 
  • 1kg bean hopper 
  • Optional fridge 
  • Waste water capacity 2 l 
  • Optional connection to mains waste 
  • Waste coffee capacity 35 
  • Optional under counter fall through connection for waste coffee  
  • Recommended for up to 100 cups per day 
  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 510 x 390 x 580 mm

Choosing a Coffee Machine for your Restaurant

Owners seeking a commercial coffee machine for their business will need to consider a variety of factors that will help refine their search for a suitable machine. The most important factor to consider is the demand of your business – and what demand the machine will need to fulfil.  

However, deciding on a budget to invest in your new machine is the first place to start. By having a budget in consideration, owners will be able to best refine their search and find the most appropriate machine that can fit within this.  

With consideration in the varying complexities in commercial coffee machinesthe overwhelming choice on the market and your budget in mind, we have put together a few questions to consider which will aid in directing you in the right path.

Summary

Investing in a commercial coffee machine for your restaurant is essential for owners who are looking to expand their offerings. However, investing in the most suitable machine for your space is critical when considering how your business will fulfil demand and whether your investment will be profitable. Once chosen with great thought, these powerful machines can provide some fantastic benefits for the restaurant environment. 

If you are looking to upgrade your existing coffee machine, or looking to implement a new coffee solution to your restaurant, you will find that we provide a premium range of commercial coffee machines suited to fulfil the requirements of all kinds of businesses. To start your coffee machine journey off with us, you can contact us via email, or call us on 0800 980 6009we will be delighted to help. 

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