
A coffee maker is a must-have item for any type of establishment, whether a cafeteria, café, commercial kitchen, or bar! Keep your employees and customers happy by providing them everyone’s favorite beverage with hot beverage percolators and hot liquid automatic drip machines from Zanduco!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between commercial Coffee Makers and home machines for restaurant use?
Commercial Coffee Makers are built to brew at scale, with output measured in gallons per hour. Brands like Bunn and Bloomfield are designed for all-day continuous operation in restaurants, hotels, and cafeterias. Home machines can't match the throughput or durability a foodservice environment demands.
How do I decide between a plumbed-in automatic Coffee Maker and a pourover model?
Plumbed-in Coffee Makers like Bunn's CWTF15 series connect directly to a water line for hands-free, high-volume brewing. Pourover models like the Bunn VPS or Bloomfield Koffee King don't need a water connection and can be placed anywhere with power. High-traffic kitchens benefit from automatic, while smaller setups do well with pourover.
Should I choose single-warmer or multi-warmer Coffee Makers for a busy dining room?
Multi-warmer Coffee Makers keep multiple decanters ready at the same time, critical during peak service. Single-warmer models work for lower-volume operations. The Bunn VPS, for example, offers three independently controlled warmers to keep regular, decaf, and specialty options available simultaneously.
Which Coffee Makers are best suited for hotel breakfast service or self-serve stations?
Airpot Coffee Makers like the Bunn CW15-APS brew directly into insulated airpots that staff or guests can carry to remote service points. For buffet lines or breakfast stations, this format keeps coffee hot and fresh without a warming plate. Bloomfield and Bunn both offer reliable airpot-compatible brewers for this use case.
Are capsule or pod Coffee Makers a good fit for commercial kitchens?
Capsule Coffee Makers like the AquaCafe ACB520K are built for high commercial use, rated for 40,000 cycles compared to 4,000 to 8,000 for home pod machines. They work well for office cafeterias, hotel rooms, and smaller operations where single-serve speed and variety matter. For high-volume batch brewing, traditional commercial brewers from Bunn or Bloomfield remain the stronger choice.
Do high-end Coffee Makers like the Bunn ICB Infusion Series offer advantages for specialty coffee programs?
Yes. The Bunn ICB Infusion Series with SmartWAVE sprayhead technology improves extraction consistency and includes a Cold Brew mode for expanding the beverage menu. Premium Coffee Makers also offer programmable recipes, ENERGY STAR certification, and wireless freshness monitoring. Pair with Coffee Grinders for a complete specialty coffee setup.
Can commercial Coffee Makers serve as a hot water source for tea and other beverages?
Several commercial Coffee Makers include a built-in hot water faucet, including the Bunn CWTF15-1 and ICB series, making them useful for tea service alongside coffee. This eliminates the need for a separate water boiler at the beverage station. If your operation centers on tea, browse Zanduco's Water Boilers and Tea Kettles for dedicated hot water solutions.

































