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Welcome to the Midwest Barista School!

The Midwest Barista School (MBS) is not just a barista training school. It's a complete training experience for starting a coffee business, run by successful operators, in a professional barista school. Our class provides a one-to-two trainer-to-student ratio in a small class size with JP's profitable operations since 1993 as our credentials. Read More

Coffee Shop Consultant

MBS offers consulting for new or existing coffee business. We can assist new companies create their coffee shop from scratch, or improve existing operation's staff training, financial performance or help with strategic development. Check out the possibilities


World Class Barista Training and Latte Art Techniques

Barista training classes are offered at our facilities in Holland, MI, or we will send our coffee school trainers to you. Either way, you will receive world-class training in professional barista techniques such as espresso preparation, milk steaming, creating latte art, customer services and more. With our "train the trainer" method, you will leave with the confidence of systems you will use for the life of your coffee business.

Check out what former students have to say...

We rely on our reputation as our greatest marketing tool. To read of others' experiences at our barista training school, have them share in their own words their view of our barista course and tell you why they chose us over other coffee schools is our best way to advertise.

Our Trainers
We have a team of qualified and experienced trainers.
Our Facilities
Check out our training facilities located in the heart of award-winning downtown Holland, MI.
Our Philosophy
Hear more about the philosophy behind our training.