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| - I usually don't like to add to a review pile-on, especially when all that needs to be said has been said. But in my effort to drink more local coffee, and less of The Siren's, I have to add my oh-two.
I dig Copper Star -- good coffee, friendly crew, a drive through. Heck, one time, I even got a free Powerball ticket there.
I only have one quibble, and it's a small one. I only mention it because I care. It's the excessive and cheesy signage.
I liked the little hand-painted sandwich board, that read, "drink local coffee." It fit perfectly with their local business vibe.
Now that sign has been repainted in a more generic manner, and moved to the side. In its stead is a gigantic white vinyl banner, on it, printed in stark, black, all caps "DRIVE THRU COFFEE."
Gag.
So now there's the generic sandwich board, the huge banner, the flappy flags, and the neon in the window.
I understand that they are trying to increase business. But now it's looking like a used car lot, and reeks of desperation. People don't like to patronize desperate business, because it's sad, and makes them feel sad too.
Please, Copper Star, dial it down a notch. Share your message with confidence, but without shouting. We will still love you!
EDIT: OK I stopped by the very next day, and the "DRIVE THRU COFFEE" banner was replaced by a huge red banner with all caps white lettering that reads, "SANDWICH KING OF 7TH AVE."
Ulgh.
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