Finally, a Young Barista’s Point of View | EMILY MAKES COFFEE!

Being a barista in 2026 means more than dialling in espresso.Dialing in from Canada, we’re joined by seasoned barista first, social media personality second - Emily Makes Coffee. With 40,000 followers, millions of views, and a lot of very honest takes about life behind the bar, Emily has become a refreshing voice in the coffee conversation.

From burnout to opportunity, we explore what the job really demands today - and what needs to change for coffee careers to become truly sustainable in and out of the cafe.

FIND her @emily.makes.coffeeemilymakescoffee.ca CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro

02:48 Being a Barista in 2026

09:16 The Skills Customers Don’t See

13:27 Burnout, Wages & Career Sustainability

18:10 Content Creation, Authenticity & Representation

29:31 New Opportunities for Baristas

38:20 Safety, Boundaries & Difficult Customers

46:14 What Makes a Great Barista

52:38 Great Customers, Bad Habits & Pet Peeves

1:00:12 What Makes a Great Café to Work In

1:02:58 Advice for Young Baristas

1:05:31 Hospo Horror Stories

1:11:13 Hot Takes + Final Shoutout

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