# Beanchain Coffee: news and articles > Writing from Beanchain Coffee in Mesa: worker direction, cooperatives, poverty, coffee, and the tools built here. Every post below has a markdown copy of its own at the same address with `.md` on the end. --- ## Free coworking in Mesa: what you get without a day pass 2026-09-13 · https://bchain.coffee/post/free-coworking-space-mesa Our shared workspace in Mesa has real desks, fast WiFi and power at nearly every seat, with no day rate or membership. How it compares with paying for a pass. ## How long can you stay at a coffee shop to work? 2026-09-13 · https://bchain.coffee/post/how-long-can-you-stay-working-at-a-coffee-shop Most places run on an unwritten deal: keep buying, and give the table back when it gets busy. Ours is simpler. Buy a coffee and the desk is yours for the day. ## A place to study near Mesa Community College 2026-09-13 · https://bchain.coffee/post/studying-near-mesa-community-college Free desks, fast WiFi and power at nearly every seat on Southern Avenue, east of MCC's Southern and Dobson campus. Food all day, a library, and nothing to book. ## Can you take a video call from a coffee shop? 2026-09-13 · https://bchain.coffee/post/taking-video-calls-from-a-coffee-shop Yes, with a decent connection, headphones and the right seat. How to do it without bothering the room, and when to book a room with a door instead. ## Where to meet a client in Mesa 2026-09-13 · https://bchain.coffee/post/where-to-meet-a-client-in-mesa A coffee shop table is fine for a first conversation. Anything private wants a room you can book by the hour. How to choose, and what our conference room has. ## A full workday at Beanchain, from first coffee to close 2026-09-13 · https://bchain.coffee/post/a-workday-at-beanchain What a whole day of work in our free Mesa workspace looks like: where to sit, what to eat and when, and how to finish the last hour without rushing it. ## Between jobs? Come and use the desk 2026-09-13 · https://bchain.coffee/post/between-jobs-come-and-use-the-desk Looking for work is a full-time job with no office. Our shared workspace in Mesa is free to use, with a desk, WiFi and power at nearly every seat. ## Why we give the desks away 2026-09-13 · https://bchain.coffee/post/why-we-give-the-desks-away Our shared workspace has no day rate and no membership. That was a decision made by the people who work here, and this is the reasoning behind it. ## Taking the Pay It Forward board off the wall 2026-09-07 · https://bchain.coffee/post/taking-the-pay-it-forward-board-off-the-wall The corkboard worked, and only if you were standing in front of it. What PIF Board does now, what it still needs, and what we want it to grow into. ## Handbook: getting a shop out of one person's head 2026-09-06 · https://bchain.coffee/post/handbook-getting-a-shop-out-of-one-persons-head Training, checklists and inventory in one system, built because we needed it here first. Why a business has to be written down before it can be handed over. ## What we do instead of a disciplinary process 2026-09-05 · https://bchain.coffee/post/what-we-do-instead-of-a-disciplinary-process Most trouble between two people at work has no fault in it worth finding. The protocol we use in place of a disciplinary process, and where it came from. ## How to Stay Productive Working From a Coffee Shop 2026-04-30 · https://bchain.coffee/post/how-to-stay-productive-working-from-a-coffee-shop Working from a coffee shop can improve focus when you choose the right seat, plan work blocks, manage distractions, and use reliable WiFi. ## Best Coffee Shops to Work Remotely in Mesa 2026 Guide 2026-04-29 · https://bchain.coffee/post/best-coffee-shops-work-remotely-mesa Five Mesa coffee shops rated on WiFi, outlets, seating, noise and food for a day of laptop work. One of them is ours, and we say so before the list starts. ## Worker Direction: Philosophy and Practice (Update) 2025-10-19 · https://bchain.coffee/post/worker-direction-philosophy-and-practice-update Worker Direction is our approach to building a workplace culture that prioritizes democracy, participation, proper incentives, and mutual respect. It draws on the 7 Principles of Cooperatives and aims to give workers genuine influence over decisions that affect their work and their community. This, and all kinds of democracy, require participation. While we can’t control how or if people will choose to participate, we can make the opportunities possible. ## Be Part of Developing the Solution Seeking System 2025-10-07 · https://bchain.coffee/post/be-part-of-developing-the-solution-seeking-system The Solution Seeking System started here at the Beanchain as a way for us to train great leaders and inspire amazing communication. Today, it’s growing into something much bigger: a public framework for solving problems collaboratively. ## How You Can Help Us Fight Poverty, Together 2025-09-03 · https://bchain.coffee/post/how-you-can-help-us-fight-poverty-together At Beanchain, our commitment to community runs deep. Whether it's serving a meal, raising awareness, or building connections, we believe everyone can be part of the solution. Here is how our programs and trusted local organizations are already making an impact, and how you can join in.Beanchain’s Local ResponseWe’re proud to support programs that meet immediate needs and build lasting stability: • Pay-It-Forward Coffee & Community Meals n. ## The Top 10 Beanchain Drinks You Need to Try 2025-09-03 · https://bchain.coffee/post/the-top-10-beanchain-drinks-you-need-to-try At Beanchain, our baristas love getting creative with flavor. From cozy lattes that taste like your favorite desserts to refreshing specialty drinks inspired by our own community, there’s something on our menu for every mood. Here’s our countdown of the top 10 drinks our community can’t stop talking about. ## How to Start and Run a Pay It Forward Board 2025-09-02 · https://bchain.coffee/post/how-to-start-and-run-a-pay-it-forward-board A Pay It Forward Board is a simple, low-cost way to fight food insecurity, build community loyalty, and highlight your business as a hub of kindness. Customers buy meals (or drinks) for others in advance, and those in need can discreetly redeem them, no questions asked ## Brewing Cooperation: How Beanchain Lives the Cooperative Principles 2025-08-30 · https://bchain.coffee/post/brewing-cooperation-how-beanchain-lives-the-cooperative-principles A workplace built on the Seven Cooperative Principles, the global guidebook for worker-owned businesses. At Beanchain, these principles aren’t abstract ideals; they’re daily practices that shape how we work together, share responsibility, and serve our community. ## Perfect Coffee + Co-Working Space: Beanchain’s Workspace Hacks 2025-08-22 · https://bchain.coffee/post/perfect-coffee-co-working-space-beanchain-s-workspace-hacks How to get the most out of our free workspace in Mesa: where to sit, what to ask at the counter, when to book the conference room and where to take a break. ## Try our Solution Seeking GPTs 2025-08-11 · https://bchain.coffee/post/try-our-solution-seeking-gpts Try our Solution Seeking GPTs. We need your help to test out some of the tools we're making for leadership and communication! ## The Solution Seeking System 2025-08-08 · https://bchain.coffee/post/the-solution-seeking-system-1 The Solution Seeking System (SSS) is a structured communication framework designed to help individuals and organizations solve interpersonal problems, navigate conflict, and continuously improve their shared environments. It was developed at Beanchain Coffee, a worker-directed café committed to cooperative principles, as a way to foster understanding, accountability, and trust without relying on traditional hierarchical discipline systems. ## Building a Better Workplace: Beanchain's Worker-Directed Philosophy 2025-08-02 · https://bchain.coffee/post/building-a-better-workplace-beanchain-s-worker-directed-philosophy In an era defined by stagnant wages, workplace abuses, and deepening mistrust between workers and management, Beanchain Coffee is pioneering a refreshing alternative: Worker Direction. This is not a philosophy. It is a practice aimed at cultivating a genuinely democratic workplace, rooted firmly in cooperative principles and shared leadership. ## Why We Started Beanchain 2025-07-22 · https://bchain.coffee/post/why-we-started-beanchain Why We Started Beanchain. My wife Shannon and I created Beanchain as a living experiment in economic justice. It is a worker-directed company, meaning we are building a workplace where decisions are shared, wages are fair, and power is distributed. We’ve built in casual voting, open forums, and teams that allow people to earn more by taking on more responsibility. We’re moving steadily toward a living wage and a path to cooperative ownership. ## Best of Beanchain: What Customers Are Saying 2025-07-19 · https://bchain.coffee/post/best-of-beanchain-what-customers-are-saying Best of Beanchain: What Customers Are Saying From glowing reviews across platforms, a few consistent themes show why Beanchain Coffee stands apart. We gathered some of the most heartfelt and thoughtful guest comments to share what makes your shop so special. ## How to Get Involved with Beanchain Coffee’s Mission 2025-07-19 · https://bchain.coffee/post/how-to-get-involved-with-beanchain-coffee-s-mission Beanchain Coffee isn’t your ordinary coffee shop. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Beanchain is pioneering a unique model, worker-directed businesses that prioritize fairness, solidarity, and community support. If you share these values, there are plenty of meaningful ways you can get involved in supporting and furthering Beanchain’s mission. ## Beanchain Coffee: Building a Better World through Worker-Directed Business 2025-07-18 · https://bchain.coffee/post/beanchain-coffee-building-a-better-world-through-worker-directed-business Beanchain Coffee: Building a Better World through Worker-Directed Business. Beanchain's core mission is ambitious and clear: to build fair, worker-directed coffee shops that genuinely serve their communities. Beyond just a place to gather, drink coffee, and work, Beanchain aims to empower its workers, fight poverty, and promote a broader cultural shift toward worker ownership and democratic workplaces. ## 10 Reasons Beanchain Coffee is the Best Coffee Shop in Mesa (and Probably Everywhere else too) 2025-07-16 · https://bchain.coffee/post/10-reasons-beanchain-coffee-is-the-best-coffee-shop-in-mesa 10 Reasons Beanchain Coffee is the Best Coffee Shop in Mesa! At Beanchain Coffee, we’ve built more than just a coffee shop. We’ve built a community. While it might seem bold to say we’re the best, here are ten heartfelt reasons we genuinely think our little café is special ## All about Beanchain Coffee 2025-07-14 · https://bchain.coffee/post/all-about-beanchain-coffee Learn all about Beanchain Coffee! Beanchain Coffee is a worker-directed coffee shop and community space in Mesa, Arizona. Founded in 2023, we are proving that a business can thrive by centering fairness, dignity, and collaboration. At Beanchain, every team member has a voice in decision-making, and every cup of coffee supports a mission: build a more equitable local economy, one shift, and one connection, at a time. ## Mastering the Art of Steaming Milk for the Perfect Latte Experience 2025-07-12 · https://bchain.coffee/post/mastering-the-art-of-steaming-milk-for-the-perfect-latte-experience Creating a perfect latte is not just about coffee; it’s an experience that begins with the milk. Steaming milk properly can elevate your latte from good to extraordinary. In this post, we'll cover essential techniques and tips to achieve rich, velvety froth, ensuring every sip is indulgent. ## The Solution Seeking System Brief 2025-07-10 · https://bchain.coffee/post/the-solution-seeking-system TLDR one linerThe Solution Seeking System assists systems(any group of people) by identifying solutions that improve communication, connection, wisdom, leadership, or any other aspect of those systems. It creates a smooth cycle of growth and change that creates living systems that can better serve their participants. ## The Heart of Beanchain: Community-Centric Features That Make Us Different 2025-06-30 · https://bchain.coffee/post/the-heart-of-beanchain-community-centric-features-that-make-us-different Learn what makes the Beanchain a community-centric coffee shop in this article! The Heart of Beanchain: Community-Centric Features That Make Us Different ## Understanding: The Foundation of the Solution Seeking System 2025-06-30 · https://bchain.coffee/post/understanding-the-foundation-of-the-solution-seeking-system Understanding is the fundamental principle that supports all others in the Solution Seeking System. This system is built on the essential presupposition that everyone is genuinely capable of understanding one another when approached with sufficient patience, bravery, vulnerability, and compassion. This belief forms the foundation upon which the entire process is constructed. ## The Art and Science of Effective One-on-One Meetings (A comprehensive guide to one-on-ones) 2025-06-28 · https://bchain.coffee/post/the-art-and-science-of-effective-one-on-one-meetings One-on-one meetings are a cornerstone of effective leadership and team management. They create a dedicated space for open communication, relationship building, and problem-solving that goes beyond the typical workplace interactions. When implemented thoughtfully, one-on-ones foster trust, improve team dynamics, and contribute to a healthier organizational culture. ## The Art of Effective Feedback: A Comprehensive Guide 2025-06-28 · https://bchain.coffee/post/the-art-of-effective-feedback-a-comprehensive-guide Feedback is a critical component of personal and professional growth. When delivered effectively, it serves as a powerful tool for improvement, learning, and relationship building. This comprehensive guide expands on the fundamental principles of giving and receiving feedback, providing practical strategies to ensure feedback achieves its intended outcomes. ## Beanchain Turns Two: Join Us for a 70s-Themed Celebration! 2025-06-23 · https://bchain.coffee/post/beanchain-second-anniversary Beanchain Turns Two: Join Us for a 70s-Themed Celebration Saturday, June 28th | 8am–4pm | Beanchain Coffee, Mesa AZIt's Beanchain Coffee's Second Anniversary!We’re turning two, and we could not have done it without you.Since opening our doors in 2023, Beanchain Coffee has grown into more than just a coffee shop. It’s become a space for community, creativity, and cooperation. ## Welcome to Beanchain Coffee! 2025-06-16 · https://bchain.coffee/post/welcome-to-beanchain-coffee Discover Beanchain Coffee! Your poverty fighting worker-directed coffee shop in Mesa, AZ. Visit Beanchain Coffee for a cozy spot and delicious brews at 1110 W Southern Ave. Welcome to Beanchain Coffee! --- Beanchain Coffee LLC, Mesa, Arizona. Since 2021. Source: https://bchain.coffee/news-and-articles