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| - I will give this place two stars because it has a wonderful concept that I might implement better elsewhere.
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Everything here costs too much. A mango slushie is literally crushed/blended ice with mango syrup sugar juice, in a mason jar, $5.50; maybe worth $3. A plate of 'furikake' fries were $4; maybe worth $3, also. Got 5 mozzarella sticks for $4, though; unfortunately the half container of cold marinara sauce covered maybe 2.5 of them.
The place itself feels like some wide open spaced weirdo cafeteria cafe -- like Starbucks, but Starbucks has better lighting and branding on-par with its actual brand.
"Cafe Teaze: Tease With The Tease" is their slogan/catchphrase and really makes little to no sense. Especially with their stark ass lighting. Dim the lights, paint the walls like you have 'em in the bathroom, and stop with the shitty acrylic/lucite/whatever clear plastic chairs from Crate and Barrel (you know the ones I'm talking about). Get some couchy slouchy chairs and love seats, get some COFFEE (or tea?) tables, and I think your business will go up.
Great concept, definitely expandable, take it where you know it can go and don't half ass it. Sorry for the honesty; please don't penalize my friend next time he comes in.
(aside: maybe matchin uniform for the girls? could be a nice touch.)
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