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Beverage Preparation

Commercial Beverage Preparation Equipment in Toronto & Canada

From the first pot of coffee to the last blended drink of the night, our Beverage Preparation collection covers the equipment that keeps drinks moving. Most of our coffee lineup comes from Bunn — pour-over and airpot coffee brewers, bulk coffee grinders, coffee urns, and hot water dispensers built to keep a coffee station running through a full shift. For espresso, our Espresso Machines collection carries semi-automatic and automatic machines from La Cimbali, La Marzocco, Ascaso, and Casadio, alongside dedicated espresso grinders for a consistent shot. Round out the bar and beverage station with Commercial Blenders and immersion blenders from Hamilton Beach, Waring, and Dynamic, plus Commercial Juicers from Robot Coupe and Omcan, milkshake and drink mixers, and insulated coffee servers and carafes to keep it all moving to the table. Whether you're outfitting a cafe in Toronto, a hotel in Mississauga, or a restaurant right here in Vaughan, we ship beverage prep equipment across the GTA — Markham, Hamilton, and Scarborough included — and nationwide across Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from operators buying this kind of equipment.

What's the difference between a decanter, thermal carafe, and airpot coffee brewer?

A decanter coffee brewer heats and holds a full pot on a warmer plate, keeping coffee at serving temperature but continuing to cook it the longer it sits. A thermal carafe brewer drips into an insulated carafe instead, so coffee stays hot for hours without a warmer and without the burnt taste that comes from sitting on a hot plate. An airpot brewer works the same way but dispenses through a pump top, which is common for self-serve stations and buffets. Phoenix Food Equipment carries all three styles from Bunn coffee brewers, so you can match the brewer to how your coffee actually gets served.

How much hot water dispenser capacity does a coffee or tea station need?

Hot water dispensers for coffee, tea, oatmeal, and instant drink stations are sized by gallon capacity — a 2 to 3 gallon unit suits a small cafe or office pantry, while a 5 to 10 gallon dispenser keeps up with a busy breakfast buffet or banquet hall without needing a refill mid-rush. Our Bunn hot water dispensers range from a 2 gallon pour-over model up to a 10 gallon unit with a push-button tap, so you can size the dispenser to your service volume instead of guessing.

What's the difference between a single-spindle and multi-spindle drink mixer?

A single-spindle drink mixer runs one mixing head at a time, which suits a lower-volume bar, cafe, or ice cream counter. Double and triple-spindle mixers let staff blend two or three milkshakes, malts, or frappes at once, cutting wait times during a rush. Phoenix Food Equipment carries single, double, and triple-spindle drink mixers from Hamilton Beach and Waring, so you can match the mixer to your counter's pace.