[zerohm]

I once had a business trip (TDY) to Aviano Air Base, Italy. The office building we were in had an Espresso vending machine that for 0.5 Euro made a legit Espresso or Americana. We need these in the US and I can't help but think they would be a big hit in certain places. (Looking at you, Costco)

[stephengillie]

Some WinCo and Albertson's near Seattle have a large red coffee machine, where you can't get a decent cup for $1. Similarly, Starbucks has been providing the "Starbucks Microsoft" machine to Microsoft and other offices for over a decade.

Like self-check, this is another instance where we have the automation but do not use it. Automation is eating the world, except where it's not.

[crispyambulance]

Italians are insane about the ubiquitous availability of espresso at all times.

I once took a BUS TRIP from Abruzzo to Rome. they had complementary espresso made on the bus from a machine tucked into a nook next to the toilet entrance. Try that on your Bolt Bus !