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College Cafe Needs A Name
Posted By: DShot* on 9/6/2006 10:32 AM (CST)	125 Points
We are currently in the process of re-branding two of our dining options in our Student Union. One is a coffee shop and the other is a sandwich shop. These will be combined into one concept within our food court. Now we just need a name for it. I really want to stay away from some of the cheezy coffee pun names, plus we are offering more than just coffee. I'd like for it to be something simple and hip that college students will gravitate to. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, in advance, for your help!

Posted by: Frank Hurtte	Accepted Answer
9/6/2006 11:17 AM (CST)
Coffee Shop... I wouldnt worry about the need to let people know coffee shops have more than coffee.. Starbucks has already done that for you Caffeine Cocktails Hot Shot Extreme Caffeine

Posted by: Stafford	Member Response
9/6/2006 11:26 AM (CST)
You'll especially want to think of things that fit in this sentence "Hey, wanna go over to _____'s?" and that lend themselves to a nickname or abbreviation... Study Fuel Extra-Curricular "Liquid Tutorials" & it's counter-part "Study Food" Calories Between-Meals Between Classes My favorite bar in Baton Rouge was called "The Library"... so your roommate could honestly tell your parents where you were every night... could do something like that "Study Group" (and have the college aged food pyramid on the wall coffee / popcorn / pizza / pretzels, etc.) Good luck and have fun!

Posted by: lourdesrelyea	Member Response
9/6/2006 12:13 PM (CST)
How about, "The Common Ground"... the word "grounds" imply coffee and "common" gives the impression of a place where people can be relaxed and at the same level. I'd definitely go to a place with that name

Posted by: leslie*	Member Response
9/6/2006 12:23 PM (CST)
What about, Coffee Stop My Stop Study Stop Mini Meals Caffeine Cooler Just try to keep it catchy and memorable...

Posted by: BigJoe	Member Response
9/6/2006 12:23 PM (CST)
Chochkee's...

Posted by: DChiefs*	Member Response
9/6/2006 12:39 PM (CST)
iDrink iEat iEat, Therefore iAm iEat, Therefore iDrink These fit inline with the current trend of little "i" before the word, ala iPod. However, you run the risk of that "fad" dying out and you would look out of date.

Posted by: DShot*	Author Response
9/6/2006 1:24 PM (CST)
Thanks so much to everyone for your suggestions. Keep them coming as I'd like to provide the committee a variety of options. lourdesrelyea - I love that name. Unfortunately, there already is a shop in town with that name.

Posted by: vic	Accepted Answer
9/6/2006 1:55 PM (CST)
"The Hot Spot"

Posted by: fred.ramstedt*	Member Response
9/6/2006 2:13 PM (CST)
who has donated the most money to your student union. i think it's a s simple as that. at colby, where i went to school, our options were: Foss, Dana, Roberts and the Johnson Spa. So, Foss Cafe Dana Lounge etc.

Posted by: deni418	Member Response
9/6/2006 2:21 PM (CST)
Grinders The Grinder Home Ground Blue Jean Coffee Bar

Posted by: DShot*	Author Response
9/6/2006 2:52 PM (CST)
We currently have the following coffee house's in our community: The Daily Grind, The Common Ground, The Third Place, Aspen Coffee Company, Stout Coffee and Cafe Bella. fred.ramstedt - No one has donated money to our Student Union. It is funded via student fees and self-operating bookstore and food court. Keep the ideas coming. These are great!

Posted by: genemunro*	Member Response
9/6/2006 7:06 PM (CST)
Seeing as its a young, and i'm guessing, hip crowd, maybe something a little irreverent like- Three Beans. There is no meaning behind it, I just like it.

Posted by: Stafford	Member Response
9/6/2006 9:04 PM (CST)
A few more thoughts... Perky's Uptime Downtime Breather Joe Student's

Posted by: fishxuxu85*	Member Response
9/7/2006 4:22 AM (CST)
I 'd like the name to be Easy Way

Posted by: lourdesrelyea	Member Response
9/7/2006 9:31 AM (CST)
Is this cafe going to offer wi-fi? 'cause then you can use "CyberCAFE" "HotSpot.cafe"

Posted by: fred.ramstedt*	Member Response
9/7/2006 2:01 PM (CST)
if that's the case maybe you could look to your alumni for support. instead, the answer is much more clear: Our Place Student's Snack Lounge "Your School Mascot" Snack Hut etc. you get the idea. include somthing that shows schools spirit.

Posted by: thomas.c.taylor*	Accepted Answer
9/7/2006 4:56 PM (CST)
DeCafe - Coffee, Sandwiches, Decompression Sandwishes Cafe - When a little bite and sip is all you need Hot 'n' Trot Cafe - Coffee, Sandwiches, Quickly Chillin' Chillin' - Take a moment for coffee and a sandwich with some friends Hot 'n' Not - Hot coffee, Cool sandwiches Snack 'n' Sip - Hot coffee, quick sandwiches Spell 'n' Test Cafe - Take time to eat and rest before the test Regardless of your choices I wish you success with your venture! Best, TT

Posted by: NovaHammer	Member Response
9/8/2006 8:02 AM (CST)
Just Us!

Posted by: NovaHammer	Member Response
9/8/2006 8:05 AM (CST)
Sorry one more .... Veni, Vidi, Coffee! Nice ring to it I think and not too highbrow!

Posted by: lisal*	Member Response
9/8/2006 4:07 PM (CST)
Hi, this is my first time responding, but I have always enjoyed reading. How about "Joe Schmoe's"? I know you weren't too keen on using coffee aka's but it's a bit subtle. Then you could have one of the talented students (or even put it to an art class there?) create the "mascot" of Joe Schmoe. Anyhow, good luck!

Posted by: cread	Member Response
9/8/2006 4:23 PM (CST)
A little more information will help generate a lot more ideas. What college? Where? Mascots? Famous aspects of college, city, graduates? You know if it was where Britney Spears went to school (I don't think she went anywhere at least to study) name it "Britney Slept Here!" type thing. Good Luck Charles

Posted by: fallbeck	Member Response
9/8/2006 5:06 PM (CST)
Here are some ideas: The Redeye LafCaf Nervy's The Highwire They each offer obvious themes and a "college" feel (well, WE never had a fancy-pants cafe court. It was all books and tests and...now, where'd I put my teeth...).

Posted by: jonasj	Accepted Answer
9/8/2006 5:07 PM (CST)
How about: Adrenaline or Adrenal Inn

Posted by: jpoyer	Member Response
9/8/2006 9:45 PM (CST)
Gee, any coffee drinkers in the house? (Got a kick out of the number of responses to this one.) A few more for you: Coffee Stop Oasis Coffee Café Café Coffee Best wishes, Jennifer XPRT Creative

Posted by: cartess3*	Member Response
9/8/2006 10:41 PM (CST)
Mo-Joe

Posted by: turqiz	Member Response
9/10/2006 3:01 AM (CST)
Hi how about: Straight A's The Quizz Curriculum - Special Student Menu The Venue The Professor's Enjoy

Posted by: sriedel	Member Response
9/11/2006 1:57 PM (CST)
Hi Debbie, I am sure your students appreciate being catered to at your establishment and I would capitalize on it. The name below is very cool and speaks to your "target market". Name- It is all about you! Tagline- your choice of beverages and food Best of Luck on your project. Sandy Riedel

Posted by: DShot*	Author Response
9/11/2006 2:40 PM (CST)
I want to thank everyone for your input. There are some great suggestions and have added some of them to my list that I am presenting to the "powers that be" who will make the ultimate decision. I will be awarding points to those names that I am including on the list. Thanks, again, for all of your help!

Posted by: miknmagao	Member Response
9/15/2006 8:05 PM (CST)
"DORMDROIDS" "DO-DROP-IN" "SNACKVILLE"

Posted by: erinmpowers9	Member Response
7/27/2008 1:44 PM (CST)
how about magic dragon? you guys should have music there to like bands play like local acoustic artists? if you do let me know erin powers www.myspace.com/erinpowers acoustic easylistenting folk with Ben Mcloughlin. let me know if you need people to play we are only looking for publicity and promoting ourselves as a new band.

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