Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
175 Years
What is your primary product or service?
Gillies Coffee Co.
Gillies Coffee Co; one of the USA’s oldest business enterprises, was founded in 1840, and is America's oldest coffee merchant: roasting and blending Whole Beans & Custom Blends, Origin and Estate Coffees, Espresso, Decaffeinated, Fair Trade, Free Trade, Direct Trade and over 200 Flavored blends. Also Green Coffee to Roasting Retailers and Teas worth throwing a party for. Star-K Kosher Certified. Certified Organic Facilities. Gillies is a roaster/wholesaler serving Fine Restaurants, Private Clubs, Coffee Bars and Specialty Retailers. Charter Member Specialty Coffee Association of America. Contact SCAA Lifetime Achievement Laureate, and Roasters Guild founder Donald Schoenholt: coffeeman@gilliescoffee.com TOLL FREE PH: 800-344-5526 www.gilliescoffee.com
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How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I grew up surrounded by the smells of Mochas and Javas; cupping at 11, and roasting at 14. I have been at Gillies since 1963 - DNS
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Gillies Coffee Co., America's Oldest Coffee Merchant is a small, local, family operated business, founded in New York in 1840, and located in "South Slope" for about a quarter-century. We make coffees of high merit for professionals who appreciate our sensitivity to their wants, and the taste sensations that we achieve in the beverages that are the product of the beans we bring to market.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One (1)
What type of payments do you accept?
Gillies is a wholesale business accepting MC, Visa, AmEx, Corporate Checks, Wire-transfer, and Cash.
Minimum Wholesale Order $100. Retail? please find us on line at www.gilliescoffee4home.com
Which areas do you service?
Continental USA, with concentration in Metropolitan New York
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Donald Schoenholt, President & Coffeeman
Hy Chabbott, Vice President
What are your hours of operation?
M-Th 8:30AM - 5:00PM, F 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Closed Sat & Sun
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"This coffee is delicious. Thank you."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Every American has the right to a cup of good coffee", DNS 1963