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Clever Name For A Coffeehouse

Posted by caughtredheaded on 10/25/2010 at 6:30 PM ET 250 Points
My brother and I have struggled with a name for our coffeehouse. We've come up with dozens, but nothing that really grabs us or that we can agree on. We'd like a play on words name, but one that's not overused (i.e. Deja Brew, Brewed Awakening, Thanks A Latte), though a play on words name is not a necessity.

To give you an idea, the coffeehouse will provide a warm and comfortable yet semi-classy setting with nice couches and a coffee bar to enjoy specialty coffee drinks and desserts. We'll also serve teas, juices, smoothies, pastries, baked goods, breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, and salads. It may become a venue for live music (soft rock and jazz) and local artists’ works will be displayed for sale. It will be located in a commercial district known for unique shops, restaurants, a cinema that plays foreign and independent films, and close to many art and cultural attractions like art museums, opera houses, and theaters.
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  • Posted on 10/25/2010 at 11:27 PM Member
    Since you're in a artsy neighborhood try these ideas for size :

    Bohemian Brews
    Bohemian Blends
    Eclectic Enclave
    Coffee Commune
    Coffee Concoctions
    Iconoclast' Cafe'

    Hope these help in formulating your unique name. good luck guys and let us know what you eventually name your cafe'

    Mik Pam
    Clickable Marketing


  • Posted by iFocus on 10/26/2010 at 2:28 AM Member
    The Grind
    The Venue
    Culture Coffee
  • Posted on 10/26/2010 at 1:22 PM Accepted
    I love your first three names mentioned in your question - they're great.

    I don't believe your name has to indicate what you do - it just has to evoke a positive emotion. But, here are some of my ideas.

    Jazzy Java
    Java & Jazz
    Java and You
    Java District
    (your district/community name) followed by Java Bar
    (your district/community name) followed by Coffeehouse

    Even if it goes national, it will still reflect on the area it first started out.

    Another idea would be to put both of your favorite ideas out there, even if you didn't agree on them, and poll a large number of friends and family and cool people. Take their feedback even if one of you doesn't like the name. At least somebody gets a name they're passionate about.

    Coming Home Cafe'
    ComeHome Coffeehouse
    JavaCasa
    It's a Grind
    Roasters Coffeehouse
    Coffee Roosters
    the Java Bar
    Java Way

    Good Luck!
  • Posted by SteveByrneMarketing on 10/26/2010 at 2:30 PM Member
    I agree with Phil. You don't sound like you are in the "coffeehouse" segment. I'm thinking you're competing within the "café" segment.

    Steve
  • Posted by Jay Hamilton-Roth on 10/27/2010 at 9:02 AM Member
    High Brew (Entertainment)
    Sip N' Sit
  • Posted by caughtredheaded on 10/27/2010 at 10:09 AM Author
  • Posted by caughtredheaded on 10/27/2010 at 10:11 AM Author
    Thank you all for the feedback!

    To answer your questions, PhilGrisolia4Results: We are concerned with what "grabs" our audience, we just haven't come up with a name that will...

    Ours will be a coffeehouse focused on serving specialty coffee drinks and desserts. We'll be making some of our own desserts, but most of them we'll buy from Sugar Plum Bakery https://sugarplumbakery.org/index.htm, which is not only the best bakery in Hampton Roads but a non-profit organization that employs, educates, and trains people with developmental disabilities.

    While coffeehouses are typically limited to coffee drinks and snack food items, many do sell tea, smoothies, juices, sandwiches, and salads. My brother and I may decide to add lunch options to the menu later rather than initially, though.

    A sign of many popular local coffeehouses is live music, but again, that may be integrated later on...

    I hope that clarifies things.
  • Posted by caughtredheaded on 10/27/2010 at 12:04 PM Author
    By the way, our target market is college students and working professionals, 18-35 years old, who want a comfortable gathering place to convene, study, socialize, and relax.
  • Posted by NovaHammer on 10/28/2010 at 10:36 PM Member
    Mug Shots

    PermaCulture

    Coffee Party Revolution

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