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Everything turned out wonderfully. All morning I heard, "This is the best coffee cart yet - we need to use them always!"
Grace Pepelaskov
Accounting Manager, Smith Freed & Eberhard P.C.
The Waggener Edstrom Staffing team contacted Gretchen Oberle with Best in Brew for the launch of our new/re-invigorated employee referral program. We wanted to do something this year to get people energized and passionate about the program again. We wanted something people can see, touch, taste and hear. We decided that we would give away a Vespa Scooter! We developed a launch event that had a quaint European feel. We borrowed a red Vespa Scooter from the local Portland Vespa dealer and had Best in Brew come in to serve espresso.
The event was a big
hit! Best in Brew came in early to get set up. They were very open to
setting up their cart in a location that we chose and let us put
marketing materials up on their cart. We placed our Vespa near their
cart and a large retro picture of Henry Fonda behind the Vespa.
We then announced to our employees that we would be serving free espresso! Our employees came in droves and Best in Brew moved them through quickly. We have tried other coffee/espresso caterers in the past but their coffee was bitter and the lines were slow. Best in Brew made excellent drinks. Many people came back for seconds—including the Staffing team! The entire event was a huge success and I believe the biggest attraction was the free lattes. The Best in Brew staff were very friendly and polite and excellent to work with as a vendor.
Thanks for helping make our event so successful Best in Brew!
Steve Fogarty
Senior Staffing Partner, Waggener Edstrom

Best in Brew was a highlight of our annual Furball fundraiser. Our guests were thrilled to have a full-service coffee cart at the event, and it really helped make our event memorable. The coffee drinks were fabulous and Gretchen was wonderful to work with. We look forward to working with Best in Brew at future events.
Karen Kraus
Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon
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While attempting to plan a last minute employee appreciation for our team here at Cognex, we came across Best In Brew. Gretchen was our contact and she immediately made us feel at ease about this event. Gretchen showed up a little early and set up the beginning of a great experience for our staff. The entire staff enjoyed gourmet espresso and pastries for a few hours and couldn’t stop “espressing” their gratitude for such a successful event. Best in Brew was exactly what we were looking for in a barista and Cognex won’t hesitate to use and recommend their services in the future.
Thanks Best in Brew!!
Robert Hinojos
Cognex Corporation
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