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Mrs. Txdad
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Location: the fantasy txdad married | We are opening a small coffee shop and restaurant and I need a name. Have some we are kicking around and just wanted some feed back on what you fine folks think.
We will serve regular coffee and all the fancy coffees, fraps, smoothies, etc and just something simple for a breakfast option.
Lunch will be simple also, american food like burgers, fries, chicken fingers, etc.
I can come back later with some pictures if that will help. It is a cute little place with a drive thru and only about 10 tables.
Has a small grass area I was thinking of putting a few outside tables, benches and or umbrellas for nice weather.
Those of you that know us well will understand the use of All or Nothing since that is our ranch name also. But we aren't dead set on it, just kind of liked it.
And of course the KJ would stand for KJ and Jimmy.
Opinions on where to use "&" or "and" also.
Please offer your own option as well.
I have to go and get all the utilities turned on. I will be back later.
Thanks in advance :)
sorry about the format. tried to edit twice and my computer isn't being nice
Edited by 1left2right 2014-07-11 10:24 AM
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 Hugs to You
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | I like the first one myself. I have one suggestion for breakfast - scones. Pinterest, the Pioneer Woman, etc. have good easy recipes for them. And at lunch please offer a salad, with or without grilled meat or a wrap.
We love to eat at small family owned places. We like to sit and drink a fancy coffee in the type of place you are discribing.
I hope you do well. |
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  Roan Wonder
Location: SW MO | Will it be at Canyon? |
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Mrs. Txdad
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Location: the fantasy txdad married | Yes, it's in Canyon.
and there will definately be a salad, I have to have something for me being a non meat eater, lol
Edited by 1left2right 2014-07-11 10:41 AM
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | I like KJ's Cafe.... keep it simple and easy to remember
It will also save you some money when you make up signs for the building (lol) |
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I Really Love Jeans
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Location: North Dakota | It sounds like your main item will be coffee related so you need to have coffee in the name or people will think it is just a food joint. |
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 Tough Patooty
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Location: Sperry, OK | angelica - 2014-07-11 10:49 AM It sounds like your main item will be coffee related so you need to have coffee in the name or people will think it is just a food joint.
And it needs to have something about being a food place too, so people don't just think its a coffee joint. LOL. |
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Roan Wonder
Location: SW MO | ACEINTHEHOLE - 2014-07-11 10:51 AM angelica - 2014-07-11 10:49 AM It sounds like your main item will be coffee related so you need to have coffee in the name or people will think it is just a food joint. And it needs to have something about being a food place too, so people don't just think its a coffee joint. LOL.
Ok then how about All or Nothing Bean Grill LOL |
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | crossspur - 2014-07-11 10:54 AM
ACEINTHEHOLE - 2014-07-11 10:51 AM angelica - 2014-07-11 10:49 AM It sounds like your main item will be coffee related so you need to have coffee in the name or people will think it is just a food joint. And it needs to have something about being a food place too, so people don't just think its a coffee joint. LOL.
That sounds like an all vegan place. "Bean grill" makes me automatically think black bean burgers, no coffee came to mind at all. Lol and I love coffee and think about it always. |
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | What about....
KJ's Coffee and Bistro
Dark Roast Bistro (Dark Roast Cafe
Canyon Coffee Cafe
If you need to use "and" anywhere, definitely use the "&" instead of the word :)
In my experience: short, sweet, and simple is best. You don't want to be "that one place with the coffee and sandwiches" because people can't remember the name. Good luck!!! Wish you were in Oregon!
Edited by svincent 2014-07-11 11:18 AM
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| I added Mud & Chow. It doesn't sound like a Coffee/Bistro though....some might not think of coffee as mud. Just sounded kind of rustic to me. KJ's Mud & Chow could be used too. LOL I think anything with KJ's in it will be easy and most would just call it KJ's no matter what you add with it. I don't know why but just "Mud & Chow" or "Chow and Mud" just makes me kind of smile. haha I know it's not fancy though.
Edited by sodapop 2014-07-11 11:44 AM
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Tough Patooty
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Location: Sperry, OK | svincent - 2014-07-11 11:10 AM What about.... KJ's Coffee and Bistro Dark Roast Bistro (Dark Roast Cafe Canyon Coffee Cafe If you need to use "and" anywhere, definitely use the "&" instead of the word :) In my experience: short, sweet, and simple is best. You don't want to be "that one place with the coffee and sandwiches" because people can't remember the name. Good luck!!! Wish you were in Oregon!
I like these! |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | I like KJ's Cafe. It's easy for locals to say in conversation. JMO |
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 Hawty & Nawty
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| Life's A Grind
Brew and Chew
Java Jungle
The Canyon Cabana
The Caffinated Cow |
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The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | RidenFly - 2014-07-11 11:35 AM
Life's A Grind
Brew and Chew
Java Jungle
The Canyon Cabana
The Caffinated Cow
Oooooo KJ's Brew & Chew? |
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| Love Ridden's suggestion of Life is A Grind- you could add cafe to indicate you serve food too.
Edited by rodeomom3 2014-07-11 1:12 PM
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| Bites & Grinds |
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Location: Finally horseback again.... | Espress Joe Self
Mo Joe Cafe
I like the Caffinated Cow!! |
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| I'm a "Friends" fan-couldn't resist Central Perks-sorry. |
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Location: where ever my L/Q trl is parked | I like K&J Brew & Chew that I can relate too.... good luck |
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 Sexy Bee Yacht
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Location: WA | 3canstorun - 2014-07-11 8:26 AM I like the first one myself. I have one suggestion for breakfast - scones. Pinterest, the Pioneer Woman, etc. have good easy recipes for them. And at lunch please offer a salad, with or without grilled meat or a wrap.
We love to eat at small family owned places. We like to sit and drink a fancy coffee in the type of place you are discribing.
I hope you do well.
I second the salads or wraps! Nice to have a lighter/healthier option! |
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Mrs. Txdad
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Location: the fantasy txdad married | Well, we went with KJ's Coffee & Cafe. Can change it later I guess. But that's what I put on the bank account and utilities, etc
Thanks for the good luck wishes! This is a lot of work but, it will be worth it :)
my my pictures won't upload. I will try to add later when I get home.
Edited by 1left2right 2014-07-11 7:22 PM
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| 1left2right - 2014-07-11 7:20 PM Well, we went with KJ's Coffee & Cafe. Can change it later I guess. But that's what I put on the bank account and utilities, etc
Thanks for the good luck wishes! This is a lot of work but, it will be worth it :)
my my pictures won't upload. I will try to add later when I get home.
Hope it is a huge success! |
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 Texas Tenderheart
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Location: Red Raiderland | I like the name you picked. We used to live in Canyon so I know what people out there are looking for or at least they were looking for many moons ago. We used to eat at Fat Boys BBQ A LOT. Go for good food that doesn't go downhill after a short time. It seems to happen around here( East Texas) a lot. We will find a good local cafe and fall in love and then the food just seems to suck after a while. We used to have a cafe here called Sisters(Put a little South in your mouth!) and there food was consistantly good but soon they went out of business and we don't know why.  I don't get real hung up on how nice a place looks as long as the food is yummy...all.the.time.
I hope it is a great success. |
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Roan Wonder
Location: SW MO | Wishing you guys the very best |
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Mrs. Txdad
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Location: the fantasy txdad married | Let's see if this works.
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Location: California | 1left2right - 2014-07-11 8:16 PM Let's see if this works.
Thinking about some chairs/benches and umbrellas in the grassy area.
I love it ! It looks very inviting and a definite place I'd grab a cup and relax . I like the chair and bench idea . I personally choose coffee places that have nice outdoor seating so I can bring a dog along . A bonus are fresh water dishes in the summer for the pups people bring ! |
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 Making the post season
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Location: your guess is as good as mine | That looks awesome!! Good luck! |
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 Pork Fat is my Favorite
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Location: The Oklahoma plains. | I dont keep up as much as I should since I dont know everyone very well but do you still have Green Chillie Willies?
I am the one that sent your hubby the Kuerig for Christmas one year. And we visited your restaurant a few years ago- and LOVED IT!
Good luck on your new venture. Do you still use US Foods? |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Love the name! The place is very cute. I like the idea of adding some seating in the grassy area for nice days.
Good luck with the new venture. |
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Hugs to You
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | Cute place. I can see myself sitting there drinking coffee early and late in the pm. Or, even wine.............................
Every Friday night we got to a little converted gas station and eat dinner. We absolutely love getting to know the local people and away from the hustle of town.
While it will be hard work, good luck. I hope you do well. |
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| Love it! As a big one for stopping most every morning on the way to work, here's my thoughts as a customer.
-Drive Through!
-Iced Tea should be FRESH. I hate stale tea.
-For breakfast I'm not about hot sandwiches. I can go to McDonalds for that. I am about pastries. Croissants and filled croissants. Like the berry squares or ham and cheese squares at Starbucks right now. And quiche or soufflés, like the ones at Panera right now. I pay premium price to have these instead of donuts or egg sandwiches.
-Fast. I have a schedule. I have to be to work. I can not STAND when employees are not in any hurry to serve all of the customers. Common sense as well. If you have a customer that ordered a scone from the bakery and one that ordered an egg salad sandwich that has to be made, just grab the scone and put it in the bag for the customer, even if they weren't first. For some reason the chain coffee shops employees are quick and get things done, but more than once I have avoided a local shop because of slow help. I can not dedicate 10-15 min to picking up my morning coffee.
Thank you! :)
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