New York and New Jersey's Premiere Vending & Coffee Service
Experience Superior Service
Ideal Vending & Coffee Service began in 1984 (as Ideal Vending) by Hank Aufiero in Brooklyn, NY, as a product vending, amusement and coffee company. We moved into an 800 sq. ft. garage/warehouse from a small storage room we rented from a local business. This building was built by our grandfather to house his coal delivery trucks. Hank's father was born on the kitchen table in the residential house in front of this building. It still stands today. In 40 years, we have expanded, but have never forgotten our humble roots. Today we are proud to be New Jersey's premiere coffee provider with thousands of customers, products, offering service and products beyond expectations.
Now more than ever, an office refreshment program is a valuable benefit your employees will use and enjoy every day. A customized office refreshment service can greatly contribute to a positive company culture and morale. Ideal Vending & Coffee Service customizes the products we deliver to reflect your company's wishes. We pride ourselves on superior customer service, state-of-the-art equipment, and a wide assortment of local food and beverages that national companies don't offer. Every day we help clients improve their work environments. Keep your team motivated and healthier by offering them office coffee service from New York and New Jersey's preferred breakroom vendor!
Ideal Vending & Coffee Service
How We Got Here...
Some Memories Along The Way!
Born In Brooklyn
We originally started out as a product vending, amusement and coffee company.
Our First Move
We moved into this 800 sq ft garage/warehouse from a small storage room we rented from a local business. This building was built by our grandfather to house his coal delivery trucks. In front of this building is a residential house where my father was born on the kitchen table. It still stands today.
Our First Van
A low budget forced us to find an inexpensive van. We found this one at a Philadelphia Police Dept auction. This van was previously used to transport prisoners.
Our First Yellow Page Ad
Remember the Yellow Pages?!
One of Our First Employees
He might look familiar to you. Joe V, who is know to always have a smile on his face, was recently a contestant on the game show Deal or no Deal.
Early Vending Machines
Snack and soda machine located in the Dept of Immigration prison (Manhattan).
Our Second Yellow Page Ad
The yellow page ad tweaked slightly to fit our budget.
Our First Full-Time Employee
Our first full time employee that came to us from a competitor. We are still friends with him.
Family Moments
Top Frame Picture: Extremely proud moment – Hank with his father (he was born on the kitchen table in the house in front of where this picture was taken).
Bottom Frame Picture: Dad with our Doberman pincher Remo.
Original Candy Machines
This is what candy machines looked like before the glassfront machines of today. Accepted coins only.
The Debut of Glass-Front Machines
Coffee vending machine to the left and first generation of glass front snack machines in the center.
Expansion Into Coffee Service
Our first coffee yellow page ad.
Our First Printed Menu
Our first menu that was used primarily for Deli's and bagel stores.
The Daily Fax
First generation of our sales sheet which we manually faxed to anyone and everyone all day long – 5 days a week.
Our First Big Client
North General Hospital In Harlem. The hospital no longer exists.
Modern Equipment
Vending machines have a come a long way. From accepting coins only to accepting coins, cash, credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Our Family!
We are dedicated to helping you refresh your business with variety, service and attentiont to detail.
In The Know
Hank and Henry looking for the latest breakroom trends at the 2024 NAMA show.
5000+
Highly Satisfied
Clients to Date
645
Cities Served Throughout
All of New Jersey & New York
40+
Years Of Experience
In Office Refreshment
Michael
Brooke Reeder
Howard Simons
Fernando D. Vidal
Raphy Bague
Rich Kwinta
Donnie Galioto
Damien Thebodeau
Nixon Perez
Michelle Healy
Janet Feliciano