Our offerings are a little different than what you’d find in 99% of area “coffee shops”. Over the past couple of years we’ve had the traditional menu boards up on the wall. They’ve worked great for us but we’re always looking for ways to improve and focus our business. Sometimes customers see the words espresso, latte, even coffee and think they’re going to get the same beverage anywhere they go. We’re not changing the names of drinks or anything, but rather the way the options (and number of options) are presented. We aren’t going to be confused with the “fast food” coffee joints of the world.
Having said that, all of our menus are getting a facelift…
Food: We’ve taken down our existing food menu. Our focus is on the drinks, but you’ll be able to see what food items (fresh baked pastries, fresh made panini, etc) are available each and every day on the front of the deli case. We’ll also continue to have those wonderful belgian waffles… just don’t ask for syrup please.
Brewed Coffee/Tea: We’ve had menus on the front counter for a while detailing descriptions of our offerings, but we’ve decided for visibility they’d be better placed on the back wall. This is a big change for us as we feel this will put more emphasis where it should be… on the coffee and tea itself. We’ll probably (hopefully soon) come up with a small takeaway version of what is fresh for that week on the brewed coffee and tea side that is a little more informational.
Drinks: This corresponds to everything else… from espresso to italian soda. Keep your eyes peeled. As soon as we get our new menu board delivered to the Frick Building you’ll see something cool and new at the Strip. Hopefully this will all go down sometime this week. Be excited.
I’ve never been to your shop, but feel that your area of focus here on the menu is a step other shops may follow. I personally feel that brewed coffee has almost been replaced by the espresso at the “coffee shop” so it’s really nice to see two different, well styled menus not only explaining what it is you’re buying, but also what all the options are. I hate menus with “Sara’s special mocha” on them sans description. If I have to ask what every drink on the menu is, it’s kind of a waste of time. Anyway I feel that from the photos I’ve seen of the place, that you’ll have people come because it’s easy to order coffee.