The holidays aren’t just about brewing more lattes — they’re a chance to turn your café into a local gift destination. Stock your retail shelves with brewers, mugs, and branded merch that customers can grab as holiday gifts, and make sure your bar is equipped with reliable machines and workflow tools to handle the rush.
From the front of house to behind the bar, this guide covers the essentials that help coffee shops boost sales and stay efficient all season long.
Looking for a gift for a home barista and not outfitting a cafe? Check out our retail holiday guide here.
Stock Your Café With The Best
Holiday shoppers love finding unique coffee gifts, and cafés can benefit by offering retail add-ons that raise average order value — a win-win for everyone! Whether it’s home brewing gear or branded mugs, the right gift ideas drive both revenue and repeat visits.
Retail Coffee Gear & Holiday Gift Ideas
When customers fall in love with your café and products, brewing your coffee at home is the ultimate compliment. Offering options for home brewing is not only great for holiday gifting, but it can increase whole bean coffee sales, too. Looking at you, roasters! Make it easy for your customers to explore specialty coffee at home with some of our recommended products:
Fiorenzato AllGround Sense All-Purpose Home Coffee Grinder
Designed for both espresso and filter coffee, this grinder delivers pro-level consistency in a compact size. A perfect gift for at-home enthusiasts or cafés stocking retail gear.
SHOP THE FIORENZATO ALLGROUND SENSE
Ascaso DUO PLUS Home Espresso Machine
Pour-Over Brewers: Kalita Wave & Hario V60
Branded Merch & Custom Cups for Café Holiday Sales
Merchandising isn’t just marketing — it’s another revenue stream. Branded mugs, glassware, and apparel help spread your café’s identity while giving customers something gift-ready. Everyone loves repping the things they love. So why not give your customers a piece of your cafe to take home? Our Custom Printing program allows you to add your company logo or custom artwork to a wide variety of cups, serving ware, and accessories.
Plus, they make great additions to gift bundles or as an accessory to whole bean coffee!
Check our top choices for custom printing:
Espresso Parts Porcelain
Our in-house porcelain line is built for durability, style, and value. Designed for heavy café use, these cups are also an easy retail win — affordable, giftable, and always in demand.
notNeutral Porcelain
Known for modern design and barista-approved functionality, notNeutral cups elevate the coffee experience. They’re a great retail choice for customers who want café-quality ceramics at home.
Loveramics
Behind the Bar Essentials for Busy Holiday Service
FLOW Telemetry
There are a lot of unknowns and stressors around the holidays, don’t let your drinks be on that list. The Flow Coffee Telemetry System provides valuable feedback on every shot poured to make sure your team is consistent day in and out. This can help show off your coffee in the best light and may even encourage people to grab a bag themselves on the way out.
Bar Stocking Essentials for the Holiday Rush
We know you’re always thinking about customers, but isn’t it nice to treat yourself once in a while? Now is the perfect time to stock up on the tools you’ll need to get through the busy season ahead. Don’t scrimp — your baristas deserve the best!
Barista Basics
Coffee Filters
A small item that makes a big difference. Stocking up on quality filters before the holidays ensures your pour-over drinks are ready to impress your customers. Oh yeah, they’re also a simple retail add-on that customers can grab, making them an easy way to boost sales while keeping your shelves complete.
Cleaning Supplies
Finally, make sure you stock up on cleaning supplies. The holiday season goes by in a blur, and you don't want to find yourself mid-rush and out of the products that make sure your drinks and atmosphere shine.
Wrapping Up
We know that choosing equipment can be a daunting task, so let us help you make the best decision for your business. Questions about equipping your café? Contact us today.
Espresso Parts has the industry know-how to make your job easier — and your customers happier, too.
