Schaerer Soul 12 Vending Machine – Bean-to-Cup Commercial Coffee Machine, 12.1″ Touchscreen

Schaerer Soul 12 Vending Machine: Bean-to-Cup Commercial Coffee, Fully Automatic

The Schaerer Soul 12 vending machine is a superautomatic, bean-to-cup coffee machine engineered in Switzerland for businesses that want cafe-quality drinks without a barista. At the tap of its 12.1-inch touchscreen, it grinds fresh whole beans and pours espresso, cappuccino, latte, flat white, americano, hot chocolate, and tea, one cup at a time. It is built for medium-to-high-traffic locations that need consistency, speed, and a premium in-cup result all day long.

Despite its output, the Soul 12 is remarkably compact. At just 330 mm (13 inches) wide it slips onto a counter where a full cabinet machine would never fit, while still handling up to 250 drinks per day. An automatically or manually adjustable dispensing outlet moves between 65 and 185 mm to fit everything from a small espresso cup to a tall travel mug, and pours cleanly without splashing.

Schaerer Soul 12 Specifications

Key Features That Set the Soul 12 Apart

• Fresh bean-to-cup brewing: whole beans are ground per drink by a slow-running, high-precision grinder, preserving aroma and reducing waste.
• Multiple blends on tap: up to three grinders let you serve different roasts, decaf, or a dedicated espresso blend from one machine.
• Real milk drinks: pair an external 4.5 L or 10 L cooler for automatic milk heating and frothing, with twin-milk options for dairy plus an alternative.
• 12.1″ touchscreen: an intuitive, video-capable interface that doubles as an advertising and promotion screen between orders.
• Three user modes: Guest, Staff, and Frequent User profiles tailor the menu and access to different audiences in the same location.
• Compact and efficient: a 13-inch-wide footprint and energy-conscious design that keeps counter space and running costs in check.

About Schaerer

Schaerer is a Swiss coffee-equipment manufacturer and one of the pioneers of the bean-to-cup category, with tens of thousands of machines deployed worldwide. Now part of Groupe SEB and supported in North America from Irvine, California, Schaerer is known for durable, self-serve superautomatic machines used in convenience stores, hotels, offices, and quick-service settings. You can review the manufacturer’s commercial lineup on the official Schaerer USA site.

Where the Schaerer Soul 12 Earns Its Keep

The Soul 12 is a natural fit for offices and coworking spaces, boutique hotels and reception lobbies, dealerships and waiting rooms, gyms, clinics, and any public venue where a premium free or paid coffee amenity drives dwell time and satisfaction. Its 250-cup daily ceiling suits sites with steady but not stadium-scale demand, and the narrow footprint means it works on a counter that could never host a floor-standing machine.

Operators typically pair it with a card-reader or menu-priced setup where charging is desired; because milk drinks depend on the optional cooler, plan counter or under-counter space for it alongside the machine. For help matching this machine to a location, see our Buyers Guide and browse more coffee vending machines for sale.

Condition, Warranty, and What’s Included

Each Schaerer Soul 12 we ship is fully tested and prepared for service before it leaves our Hanover, Minnesota facility. New machines carry Finn Vending Sales’ 2-year limited parts-and-service warranty; refurbished or used units carry our 1-year limited warranty, both including replacement parts, labor, and remote technical support for US customers. Use Add to Cart or Buy Now to check out, and our team will confirm the details and send your wire-transfer invoice by email.

Why Buy From Finn Vending Sales

Finn Vending Sales ships the Soul 12 with free freight across the continental United States, dispatched within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation, with a 30-day return window and free return shipping on approved returns. We offer professional on-site installation packages and a Vending Startup Program for first-time operators. Use Add to Cart or Buy Now to check out, and our team will confirm the details and send your wire-transfer invoice by email.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many drinks can the Schaerer Soul 12 make per day?

The Schaerer Soul 12 vending machine is rated for up to 250 fresh drinks per day, which suits medium-to-high-traffic offices, hotels, and public venues.

What beverages does it serve?

It brews espresso, cappuccino, latte, flat white, americano, hot chocolate, and tea. With up to three grinders you can offer multiple bean blends or decaf from the same machine.

Does it use real milk?

Yes. When paired with the optional external fresh-milk cooler (2 x 4.5 L or 2 x 10 L), the Soul 12 automatically heats and froths milk for cappuccinos and lattes, and the twin-milk option supports a dairy plus an alternative milk.

What power does the Schaerer Soul 12 need?

The machine runs on a 220-240 V single-phase supply and draws 2000-2400 W (2.4 kW). Plan for an appropriate dedicated outlet at the install location; our team can confirm requirements for your site.

Will it fit through a standard door and on a counter?

Yes. At 330 mm (13 inches) wide and 730 mm (28.7 inches) tall, the Soul 12 passes easily through standard doorways and sits on a countertop, though you should allow adjacent space for the optional milk cooler.

Is the Soul 12 new or refurbished, and what warranty applies?

Use Add to Cart or Buy Now to check out, and our team will confirm the details and send your wire-transfer invoice by email. New machines carry our 2-year limited warranty and refurbished or used units carry our 1-year limited warranty, both with parts, labor, and remote US tech support.

How is it delivered?

It ships free via curbside freight from our Minnesota facility, prepared within 1-2 business days of payment, with typical delivery in about 3-7 business days.