Webi'd like to start a small business in something i'm passionate about, coffee being one of them, and i've always heard how difficult it is to start a coffee shop, but i could definitely. Webi don't think it's overconfidence to say i know how to run a coffee shop. I have the coffee knowledge, the customer service, stock handling, and people management skills. Webpoint is, you're going to have 10 or 20 people who just want the experience for every 1 person who is going to claim that your water is too acidic and that your espresso. A comfortable, inviting, and aesthetically pleasing. Webspeaking of coffee, here are the 5 pros and 5 cons of starting a coffee shop to help you figure out if this specific entrepreneurial path is right for you.