Zoe's Coffee, Westminster CO
Zoe's Coffee, Westminster CO

Judy Pepper

Zoe's Coffee

Westminster, CO
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Who is Zoe?

Their granddaughter! Zoe had just turned 3 and was busy taking ballet lessons, and dragging around her favorite teddy bear. Zoe was completely unaware of the joy and impact she had in her grandparent’s life. What better way to express the love they had for her than to name their new business after this little girl.

In 2008, Vaughn noticed a coffee kiosk for sale at Westminster City Hall. He realized that although becoming a coffee barista and coffee business owner would be very different from the work he had done as a Westminster city employee for the past 28 years, it was definitely a venture that Vaughn found interesting. So with his wife, Judy, they became owners of the Westiminster City Hall coffee kisok. The only thing left to do was decide on the perfect name.
“Zoe's Coffee” was born.
Although their small kiosk had become a growing business for more than 3 years in the Westminster City Hall. One day the City Manager of Commerce City stopped by for a cup of coffee. Based upon a conversation with the Commerce City City Manager, Vaughn and Judy felt this could be a great opportunity to continue to grow Zoe's Coffee. So, in the Spring of 2009, Zoe's Coffee moved to the Commerce City Civic Center and continued to be the basis of this family business.

The Next Chapter:
In April of 2012 Vaughn retired from the City of Westminster after 32 years. Zoe’s Coffee in Commerce City has become a popular "stopping" place for Commerce City residents and employees. Vaughn and Judy found that they enjoyed the coffee business and working together. They knew it was time to move forward with their dream of a full service coffee shop.

On July 10, 2012 that dream was realized and Zoe’s Coffee Westminster opened its doors. Then there were two. Two Zoe’s Coffee locations, and now two grandchildren. Clay, Zoe's brother, was about to turn 6. Clay loves superheros, soccer and playing with his 100's of miniature cars. When Clay visited his grandparents they noticed that he really enjoyed cooking with his grandmother. This has inspired Judy to share her love of organic baking with Clay. Judy worked to perfect her cupcakes and soon "Clay’s Cupcakes" was born. Clay has his favorite cupcake, sour cream vanilla with a particular type of sprinkles, now called our "Signature" cupcake.

The products and services we offer

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Zoes Coffee
Gift cards, t-shirts, handmade t-towels, artist painted aprons, lotions and soaps, and hostess gifts of boxed chocolates, and mostly Coffee!
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We open our space after hours for events, we can seat about 50 people.  Call us for additional information.  Every evening is open except for Thurs...
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What's something you wish you knew when you were first starting your business?
Judy from Zoe's Coffee Answered this on November 04, 2019
Anything about having employees, guidelines (although we do have a handbook), payroll and payroll tax, problems with employees, our expectations of employees, really anything employee. (more) Anything about having employees, guidelines (although we do have a handbook), payroll and payroll tax, problems with employees, our expectations of employees, really anything employee.
Has anyone used Menufy in their restaurant?
Judy from Zoe's Coffee Answered this on September 04, 2019
No, and we have not heard of them either. (more) No, and we have not heard of them either.
How do you get rid of slanderous attacks online by disgruntled employees?
Judy from Zoe's Coffee Answered this on July 10, 2019
I think that is a tough question.  If people know who you are they will know that what is being put out there is not you. Secondly, I would just be polite in my response and not get pulled into her/his web.  People will see other reviews and will most of the time read between the lines to see the... (more) I think that is a tough question.  If people know who you are they will know that what is being put out there is not you. Secondly, I would just be polite in my response and not get pulled into her/his web.  People will see other reviews and will most of the time read between the lines to see the truth.  Also, if that person is saying something that one of your customers feels the opposite about, ask them to write a review.  And in the future, think hard and long about whether to hire that person you are interviewing.  Call their references.
How are LED lights working in your business?
Judy from Zoe's Coffee Answered this on June 10, 2019
They last a long time, hence labor costs are saved.  You will have to decide or have the lighting person recommend the color rendition for the lights, that will make a difference in how things look in your store.   Typically fluorescent will be bluer in color.  LED's could really improve the look... (more) They last a long time, hence labor costs are saved.  You will have to decide or have the lighting person recommend the color rendition for the lights, that will make a difference in how things look in your store.   Typically fluorescent will be bluer in color.  LED's could really improve the look of your space.  Also, I would recommend having the lighting person evaluate the amount of light/lighting you need. 
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How do you find it easiest to keep track of a customers colors?
Judy from Zoe's Coffee Answered this on April 19, 2019
Keep 2 x 3 or 3 x 5 cards in your trucks and have the painter, as part of her or his job, swipe some paint on the card when they first start the job and then put the client's name and paint # on the card with a date.  File in a box under the client's last name.  I own a coffee shop but happen to... (more) Keep 2 x 3 or 3 x 5 cards in your trucks and have the painter, as part of her or his job, swipe some paint on the card when they first start the job and then put the client's name and paint # on the card with a date.  File in a box under the client's last name.  I own a coffee shop but happen to be an interior designer and that is what I always do, I also give a 2 x 3 or 3 x 5 paint sample that I laminate to the client to keep with them for future reference, they could also keep them in their purse or pocket for reference when they are out shopping for furniture, etc.  Hope that helps.  :-)
Any recommendations for a POS system that includes software with gift/loyalty card tracking database?
Judy from Zoe's Coffee Answered this on March 18, 2019
We use Square, and really like it.  The support is good and price is right.  I think it looks like it meets your needs. (more) We use Square, and really like it.  The support is good and price is right.  I think it looks like it meets your needs.
What were your motives to start your own business & how did you deal with the risk of failure?
Judy from Zoe's Coffee Answered this on October 05, 2018
We started small with a coffee koisk in a public building.  So there was a small risk and small output of funds.  Then grew from there. (more) We started small with a coffee koisk in a public building.  So there was a small risk and small output of funds.  Then grew from there.
Trying to sell my delicious cookies. Any advice?
Judy from Zoe's Coffee Answered this on November 21, 2017
Yes, sample, sample, sample and then be patien (more) Yes, sample, sample, sample and then be patien
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