Barista training is one of the most overlooked benefits for cafe staff. Many businesses run on knowledge from online forums or information passed on from one cafe to another. The truth is, a lot has changed in the scientific knowledge of the coffee brewing process and the variables involved in a good coffee recipe.

It is true that there are lots of coffee classes and certificate programs available, but Invoke has the experience of a nationally recognized team behind them. Our founder built and ran Branch Street Coffee Roasters in Boardman Ohio, which was recognized as “Best in Ohio” by Food & Wine. Branch Street has been consistently recognized by Coffee Review with 92-95 rated coffees, one of which made the top 25 worldwide samples. Ally was full time barista at Branch Street for 5 years before joining the Invoke team as a senior technician.

Our basic training class is an 8 hour boot camp that covers the current science and techniques that help you make informed decisions to make your coffee taste its best. The course is hands-on, and developed from the ground up so that your team leaves feeling confident and competent behind any bar. 

Weather you are opening a cafe for the first time, or you want to cut your staff training time significantly down, Invoke is your one stop for all your training needs.

Our training lab in Youngstown is fully equipped to cover the entire cafe equipment build, and we can often mimic your bar setup exactly so your staff develops muscle memory that shaves time off your drink times.