Commercial Coffee Machines

Commercial Coffee Machine Options

The brewing capacity of most commercial coffee makers, which come in several sizes and configurations, is given in the gallons per hour a single unit can produce. Whether you're offering coffee as a courtesy or including it as a cornerstone feature of your concept, you'll find a commercial coffee brewer to fit your needs. Your options range from small, single-pod coffee brewers – convenient options for hotel rooms or lobbies – to industrial coffee machines capable of producing and warming dozens of gallons per hour.

Pourover models vs automatic coffee machines

It is important to know which type of commercial coffee machine is better suited for your needs: pourover models or automatic machines. Pourover models require the operator to manually pour water into the unit while automatic models require a plumbing connection to bring water directly into the machine. Pourover units are ideal in low-volume settings but require more manual labor than automatic units. Automatic commercial coffee makers are capable of producing more cups of coffee per hour without the manual labor required from a pourover machine but are more complex to install and cannot be moved easily.

Coffee Maker Accessories

In addition to investing in a professional coffee machine, operators looking to feature coffee in their establishment should consider which accessories may be necessary. Airpots, decanters, and carafes are necessary for keeping coffee warm and dispensing it, but accessories such as water filters, grinders, and coffee condiment organizers can improve the customer experience. Our commercial coffee machine buyers' guide has more information about choosing the right unit.

Shop KaTom's collection of the best commercial coffee makers to find the right pieces for your operation.