Espresso bar

For espresso machines, see Coffeemaker.

An espresso bar is an object that allows Sims to buy espresso on a community lot, thereby gaining some energy.

The Sims: Unleashed

Espresso bars were introduced in The Sims: Unleashed, with Travelin' Joe's Espresso Bar. When placed on a community lot, it would allow Sims to buy a cup of espresso for §12, and would spawn one of three NPC baristas; Travelin' Griff, Travelin' Greg, or Travelin' Joe. If placed on an Old Town lot, it would also spawn the wandering saxophone player W.C. Friendly. Friendly will often spawn directly in front of the bar, preventing Sims from purchasing an espresso until he moves away.

Travelin' Joe's Espresso Bar

Travelin' Joe's Espresso Bar
Peddling coffee to Sims on the go is what he does...he's Travelin' Joe. Got a product to ship? Feel your date might just slip? Or perhaps you're a little bit slow. Never you mind, when you're in a bind, he can get your ideas to flow. Are you feeling drowsy? Or just a bit lousy? Can you no longer keep thoughts in your head? Drop by and see Joe, drink espresso, and stop thinking so much about bed!
Game	The Sims: Unleashed
Buyability	Community lot only
Price in game	§4,900
Object type(s)	Needs
Size	2x1

The Sims 2

In The Sims 2: University, the espresso bar was re-introduced as the Impresso Espress-o-Matic. In addition to being able to buy espresso (for §20), a Sim could make a few simoleons by working at the bar as a barista. The espresso bar was also reintroduced in The Sims 2: Apartment Life. Sims may also choose to work as a Barista and take over from the assigned NPC, this will earn the Sim §80 per hour (or more specifically §16 every 12 minutes).

When a Sim orders an espresso, the barista will produce two cups, and serve one to the customer. If a second Sim orders an espresso, the barista will serve the remaining cup, but will not produce more unless a third Sim orders from the bar. If an espresso bar is located on the same lot as a restaurant, servers from the restaurant may go over to the bar and dispose of the second cup of coffee, forcing the barista to produce a new batch every time a Sim orders from them. This is fixed with the coffeecuphack mod from More Awesome Than You.

If University and Mansion & Garden Stuff are installed without Apartment Life, the espresso bar will not appear in the buy mode catalog.

Impresso Espress-o-Matic

Impresso Espress-o-Matic
This new industrial Espresso machine is bigger, shinier, and will make more high-energy drinks faster than anything ever has before. Sims all around town will dash to this delicious drink dispenser like moths to a flame, eager for tantalizing tastes to tango across their tongues.
Game	The Sims 2: University and The Sims 2: Apartment Life
Buyability	Community lot only
Object type(s)	Needs
Size	2x1

The Sims 3: University Life

Sims can buy various drinks (energy drinks, herbal teas, hot beverages and organic brews) as well as baked goods. Buying drinks raises a Sim's level in the Rebel social group, but buying food does not. An NPC barista is automatically assigned to the coffee bar when it is placed on a community lot.

In contrast to professional bars, the full food selection is available on home lots for free, as opposed to being exclusive to community lots.

Quick Croissants Coffee Bar

Quick Croissants Coffee Bar
Take a study break to swing by the local coffee bar! Meet up with friends, order a drink, or nibble on a snack and let the procrastination begin.
Game	The Sims 3: University Life
Price in game	§1,275
Object type(s)	Needs
Size	2x1

Fun: 1

Food sold at the coffee bar:

• Bagel (§10)
• Brownie (§10)
• Cheese Danish (§10)
• Cookie (§10)
• Donut (§10)
• Key Lime Pie (§10)
• Muffin (§10)
• Slice of Cake (§10)

Drinks sold at the coffee bar:

• Energy drinks
  • Buzzberry Rush (§18)
  • Chamomile Kick (§29)
  • Garlicious (§15)
  • Greenleafapalooza (§19)
  • In Your Face Lime (§9)
  • Licorice Energsplosion (§13)
  • Peppermint Party (§12)
  • Ridiculous Red Apple (§4)
  • Spud Suds Shock (§7)
  • Watermelon Mushroom Cloud (§9)
  • Wondrous Onyum (§7)

• Herbal teas
  • Basil Tea (§15)
  • Bumbleleaf Tea (§26)
  • Buzzberry Tea (§18)
  • Chamomile Tea (§29)
  • Cinnamon Tea (§16)
  • Ginseng Tea (§13)
  • Greenleaf Tea (§19)
  • Lemon Tea (§17)
  • Licorice Tea (§13)
  • Peppermint Tea (§12)
  • Sweet Grass Tea (§9)
  • Wonderpetal Tea (§12)

• Hot beverages
  • A random assortment of drinks that can usually be made at coffeemakers. The menu changes depending on the active Sim.

• Organic brews
  • Organic Cortado (§22)
  • Organic Kona Lift (§9)
  • Organic Maui Slappucino (§11)
  • Organic Midnight Mud (§12)
  • Organic Red Rocket (§50)

The Sims 4: Get Together

Sims can order coffee and food either "for here" or "to go", which makes no real difference except for "to go" coffee being in a plastic cup instead of a mug, and "to go" food being in a paper bag instead of on a plate. NPC baristas are only automatically assigned to espresso bars in cafes. On other community lots (or on residential lots) they can be hired for a fee.

There are two espresso bars for sale: one that comes with an espresso machine and coffee grinder, and one that does not. Players have to buy the equipment separately if they buy the bar by itself in order to use it.

Easy Energy Espresso Bar

Easy Energy Espresso Bar
Without espresso, timecards would be filled out upside down, employees would exclusively communicate in grunts, and key business decisions would be made during REM sleep. If anyone deserves that company raise, it's that barista next door. Bar none.
Game	The Sims 4: Get Together
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§800
Object type(s)	Needs
Size	4x2

Food sold at the Easy Energy Espresso Bar:

• Croissant (§3)
• Scone (§3)
• Pain au Chocolat (§5)
• Cannoli (§7)

Easy Energy Espresso Bar Collection

Easy Energy Espresso Bar Collection
This collection of items includes the Easy Energy Espresso Bar, Impress-O Espresso Machine, and Espresso Grind-O-Matic all in one easy to grab place. Here you'll find everything you need to make that perfect cup o' joe.
Game	The Sims 4: Get Together
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§1,350
Object type(s)	Needs
Size	4x2

The Easy Energy Espresso Bar Collection sells the food available in the Easy Energy Espresso Bar, as well as the following drinks:

• EXPRESso (§3)
• Cappuccino (§6)
• ‘Mericano (§6)
• Caffe Latte (§8)
• Perfect Pre-Work Shot (§8)
• Mocha (§8)
• Macchiato (§12)
• Barista’s Recommendation (§15)

The Impress-O Espresso Machine and the Espresso Grind-O-Matic that come with the Easy Energy Espresso Bar Collection can both be purchased as separate items, and placed on top of objects such as Counters. This allows for Sims to make Espresso in areas such as private home kitchens for their own personal consumption.