Free printable coffee bar signs
Short answer
Eight signs in one PDF, letter size with an 8 x 10 in trim area, in the same serif and mono type as this site. Download, print at 100 percent, trim to the corner marks, frame. No email needed.
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What is in the PDF
| Page | Sign | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COFFEE, help yourself | The big one. Cream paper, espresso ink, for above the machine. |
| 2 | COFFEE BAR, dark | Reverse version, espresso background. Reads from across the room. |
| 3 | But first, coffee. | The classic line, set quietly. |
| 4 | Coffee corner | With the site's corner mark. Open early, closed never. |
| 5 | Grind. Brew. Sit down. | Three words, stacked, one in crema. |
| 6 | Fresh coffee daily | Dark version with a line for where the mugs and milk are. |
| 7 | Today (menu board) | Six drink lines with dotted rules. Write your own in pen. |
| 8 | Rules of the bar | Rinse your mug. Last cup makes the next pot. For shared kitchens and offices. |
How to print them
- Open the PDF and print only the page you want (page range, not the whole file).
- Set scaling to 100 percent or "actual size". "Fit to page" shrinks the trim area.
- Use 65 to 80 lb cardstock if you have it. Plain paper is fine for a test.
- Cut along the outside of the corner brackets for an 8 x 10 in sign, or leave the margins for an 8.5 x 11 frame.
Where to hang it
Centred over the station, bottom of the frame 3 to 6 in above the tallest thing on the counter. One sign is enough; a second one turns the corner into a gift shop. The styling guide covers the rest of the wall, and the accessories guide has a section on buying signs if you want wood or metal instead of paper.
The other free guides
The free guides page also has a measure-before-you-buy sizing sheet and a setup checklist with a restock list, both in the same style.
Questions people ask
- What size are the printable coffee bar signs?
- Each sign is on a US letter page (8.5 x 11 in) with an 8 x 10 in design area marked by corner brackets, so it fits a standard 8 x 10 frame after trimming. Print at 100 percent, not fit to page. On A4 paper, set the printer to letter or leave scaling at 100 percent and trim the margins.
- Can I print them in black and white?
- Yes. The signs use dark brown ink on cream paper and a small crema-colour accent. In greyscale the accent prints as a light grey and the signs still read fine. Two designs have a dark background and use a lot of ink; print those on the cheapest setting or skip them.
- What paper should I use?
- Plain paper works, but 65 to 80 lb (about 175 to 215 gsm) cardstock looks better and does not curl in a frame. A cream or ivory stock matches the design; bright white is fine too.
- Can I use these for a business, wedding or party?
- Personal use, parties, weddings and your own office kitchen are all fine. Please do not resell the files or the printed signs, and do not re-host the PDF; link to this page instead.
- Where should a coffee bar sign go?
- Centred over the station, with the bottom of the frame 3 to 6 inches above the tallest thing on the surface. One sign is enough; the styling guide covers why.