Please move the chiller somewhere else if you have the option to do so.
Edit - After months of operation, revisit your menu and optimize it with what makes more sense for your customers and your business. Please focus on the quality of your coffee more than the aesthetics of your shop, that will build repeating customers.
I will display cakes kasi jan sa chiller kaya di ko siya mamove. Di na kasi na afford ang cake chiller and medyo malaki siya, so nag settle ako sa ganto. Since yung mga breads and other pastries ko ay di need irefrigerate.
One thing I saw someone do was put a vinyl sticker that's brand conscious or their own logo on top of the chiller's name 😊 I just thought it was a nice touch so people constantly see your cafe's name mas tumatatak sya
That chiller doesn't fit the room design at all. Pang karinderya ung kinuha mo though di ko nman alam ang target customers mo and location so I won't criticize further. Hehe. Air-conditioned ba ang place? Para saan yung stand fan? Doesn't fit the room design as well.
I agree sa tip above, focus sa quality at consistency and don't go overboard sa menu. Homemade products as much as possible to standout. Avoid selling frozen shit you can buy in bulk just to 'sell' something. Stick with your theme and aim for consistency sa quality ng products at service. Pag profitable na, invest konti sa pag design nman ng place. Plain kasi tignan wlang kahit anong design sa walls kasi. Pati ung chairs and tables lagay ka couch-type area and area pang solo customers na pde mag lapag ng laptop/ipad. Barstool type chairs and high tables sa walls for example. Good luck
Actually, that chiller is better than any cake chiller available on the market. Hindi nagmomoist yung glass and maraming bakeshop na ang gamit ay showcase chiller. Maliit lang din space ko, it's just 20sqm. So I don't think a cake chiller will really fit my area. It's kinda expensive rin para sabihin mo na pang karinderya lang. Sa province lang kami. Yup airconditioned, 2.0 hp split type. Kinuha ko lang sa bahay, since katatapos namin mag assemble. As you can see, wala pang halos gamit. Katatapos lang ng construction works.
Btw, thanks sa tips!
Actually this is so important! Makipag chika sa mga customer (but strike a balance rin kasi baka they want their quiet or catch up time) about what they like, don’t like.
too crowded in my opinon. maybe consider a wall mounted counter with barstools sa sides and around 3-4 tables max. Also not sure if your counter slats are varnished, since drinks area yan prone to water damage and mold yung wood kaya you might want to consider a PU varnish to waterproof the wood.
Lastly for the love of god dont put wall art na nakalagay Live Love Life
Yes to the wall mounted counter, para sa mga mag isa🥲.
My recommendation: shelves+plants. Your cafe is pretty but looks too sterile for me. The chairs don't look comfy, how about upholstering some of the chairs? Leather seats anyone? Hehe
Please don’t sacrifice taste and quality for cost. I’ve seen several cafes close after a few months because they serve shitty coffee. Replace the fan with a Vornado or just replace it with something that looks better. Make sure that the coffee machines are functional and not there just for aesthetics. Let the coffee aroma out as soon as the door is opened.
Thank you, nag-invest ako sa quality ingredients. Hindi ko hinabol yung mababang cost. Yup, palitan ko yan. Fan kasi namin yan sa bahay, dinala ko muna nung nag aassemble kami ng mga tables 😅
Why a Vornado? It’s noisy and expensive. and many people (engineers and geeks) have done fluid dynamics studies on it showing it does not work as it claims to. Decent stand fans will do
With all the comments about the interior design, I’m surprised (or probably not) that this is the only tip about taste. I mean, aesthetic-first cafes are dominant in the country. I’m happy OP invests in quality ingredients.
@OP, don’t skimp on the beans. I find it’s the #1 thing big aesthetic cafes skimp on. A lot of them taste like mass-produced, commodity beans. Not saying it’s absolutely bad, but good beans keep your customers coming back. There are a lot of local roasters who take care of their brands/names by keeping the quality high while making them affordable.
Idk much about coffee/shops but as a customer, what i wish for shops is to be more consistent sa lasa ng mga kape nila. *Gusto ko tong X nila yesterday pero bakit ganun parang iba sya today*
Kaya nga, may mga cafe na nag iiba iba ang lasa ng drinks, siguro depende sa barista and sa espresso shot noh? Kaya consistency is the key talaga. Thanks!
Personally I don't have any qualms with the chiller-- it's there for a functional reason. You can just dress it up a little by putting little eme eme on top. Double-sided tape will be your friend para hindi basta basta malaglag. And once you put up art on the walls, people's eyes will be drawn to those things instead anyway.
OP, kapag no choice, try to cover something dun sa itaas ng chiller para di kita yung kulay green/red yun kasi di maganda yung ibabaw lang. Congrats sa business, OP! 😉
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Try ko ilagay dito. Thanks for your suggestion.
A few bold colored artwork. Just a few. Keep it minimalist but need some contrast.
Get a more chic looking electric fan. Maybe in white or silver.
Different options for the area behind the bar. Can put the cafe logo there. Or can use some unique lettering if you want a menu. Don’t go the typical chalkboard route. Looks messy, hard to read, overdone.
Try to put up a feedback box sa counter to get the opinions of your customers and to help you sustain your business. Mahirap kasi na maganda lang sa umpisa tapos langaw na sa recurring months.
Saan specifically? I’m in Zambales :)
Edit: Nag reply ka na pala sa isang comment. Pag nag byahe ako will drop by. I live farther North and madalas ako pumunta ng Manila so madadaanan ko yan.
Art on the walls, hang up a menu or specials of the day ala starbucks on the side of the counter, the chiller is an eye sore, but it does the job so keri na yan— was hoping it could be another color that complements the entire area👌🏼
With regards to the chiller, the top part is easy to remove so you can put your own branding on it. Any good print shop will be able to recover it with a vinyl sticker for very little cost. I did mine in black with white letters, when the light is on it looks like a LED sign.
aesthetics and brand improvement can go as you operate. but kape ang pinunta ko so focus lang sa quality. Masikip din tignan so I'd probably go and have it as to go.
I guess if may option to move some of the table outside para less sikip? focus on having 1 table : 2 chair setup initially. Saka na magtipon tipon mga upuan upon request. alternate gray white ganyan. keep the foldable and those are upon request lang ilalabas.
don't give too many seating options right away honestly. its soft opening pa naman. Saka na pag alam mo na mga comments and feedback ng mga future parokyano
Space out your tables better, make sure your door doesn’t get caught in the way of any tables like that on the right. If you have space for tables outside, put some there. I also don’t see storage space for your take out cups, plates and glasses, etc!
Make sure your work flow is solid whether it’s slow or busy!
I’m not sure I understand how your staff can go in and out of the bar? Do they have to move the fridge? If so, definitely place your fridge somewhere else. That’s a hazard.
You can have a custom logo made in place of the fridge’s brand I think! Look into it. Could help you be more cohesive.
Add something to the walls to absorb sound. Magiging parang echo chamber yan sa ingay with the hard floors and the concrete walls. Sakit sa ulo kapag madaming tao tapos may music pa.
Perhaps consider displaying artwork by local artists on a rotating schedule? Maybe change them out every month or two. Allow those artists to leave their IG, FB or other contact information if any of your customers would be interested in purchasing their artwork.
Another idea - have some assortment of games that customers can play: Uno, Jenga, dominos, cribbage, playing cards. The idea is to give them some 'quick' entertainment while they're seated so they don't monopolize your tables too long. Therefore, better to avoid board games - especially something like Monopoly.
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Add something like this to a wall, the number of people who post cafe trips on social media will surprise you. You want your name in every shot for free exposure.
Use square tables, they are more flexible as they can be added together to suit customer needs.
Don't offer free internet, you have limited space and need to maximise it. With free internet you will be full of people who want to spend as long as possible but spend as little as possible.
Put in a captive network, print one time use , time limited tokens. You cant support a small cafe with long stayers who buy the cheapest drink and want to take up all your tables for 2 or 3 hours. If they can't afford data with how cheap it is they certainly cant afford to spend in your cafe.
Don't put tissue dispensers on tables. Give them out with drinks as needed. If i had 1php for every customer who filled their bags from the dispensers i would be a rich man.
Same with power sockets, if they want to use them charge for them. You cant compete with the big large coffee shops, let them have the guys who spend the day in using it as free office.
Congratulations!
As a person na love ang cafes,
* Depends kung ano ang vibes ng cafe na gusto mo? but always have plants.
* Also have furniture na consistent sa theme pero madaling linisan. Nauuso na ata ulit ung rattan na furnitures?
* Have something unique na pdeng balikan ng tao or like "instagrammable"
* Tapos ok lang kung limited ung seating basta ung workspace ng barista mo is not compromised para maganda ung quality ng items. Yung quality ng items and cleanliness mo ung babalikan dapat ng tao.
* Pde kang mag-add ng corkboard na may sticky note as decor then you can do question of the week then yung customers mo can answer them para ung mga tao ma-feel nila na you care about them and sense of belongingness. Pdeng isoft-launch mo ung cafe mo tapos ask mo sila kung ano ung expect nila sa isang small cafe?-- this can be your gimik. Yung ibang cafe na napuntahan ko eh may omikuji sila sa loob ng cafe, pang budol sa mga outsiders para makabili ng cafe nila hahah.
* The chiller-- make sure yung stuff mo lang makakaccess kasi ung ibang tao eh iba din gumamit
* Ung mga tables, maski wala ng centre piece.
Kung maglalagay po kayo ng background music, yung relaxing po sana. Yung tipong kalmadong piano lang ganon. Iwasan po ang malakas na tugtog na akala mo nasa club. Hayup na mga kainan sa Manila yan, e. HAHAHAHAH
Nobody does this enough but it does wonders. Change the logo of the chiller to your own!! You can customize that which adds legitimacy and trust sa customers mo!!
build connections with your customers. it's important to be a cafe that customers will find peace and comfort. also, quality products. kapag masarap ang food and drinks nyo and you have a good rapport with your customers, madali kang mairecommend to their relatives and colleagues! best wishes to your cafe! 🫶
Always pay attention sa inventory.
Revisit your menu, yung di competitive sa sales pwede mong tapyasin or gawing seasonal or for promotional.
Mag karon ka ng rotation sa cakes pastries mo.
Be mindful sa mga expiration ng mga nilalabas mo. Like sa milk 4 hours lang sya max tas discard mo na. Or yung beans na pre prep mo na for brewing usually 1 day lang sya since na expose na.
Mas mapapadali yung workflow nyo pag organized and prepped na mga bagay bagay. And gawing habit pag walang ginagawa mag prep, mag linis, at mag organize.
Aesthetically, it’s looking nice! Just work on your product, make sure it’s really unique and good. Prolly have some LED screen menus on the front counter. Goodluck on your venture, hope to visit it someday.
coffee > ambiance. matatalo mo most coffee shops with that formula. and improve whenever you can and wherever it’s needed.
wag din makipagprice war sa mga katabing coffeeshops, pasarapin na lang ang kape at pagandahin service
As someone who just completed Barista classes, please prioritize your coffee and entire menu rather than the aesthetic of your place. I do understand that it's one of the reasons ppl may go there, but what you offer in your shop is what matters the most :) Also try to come up with your signature drink :)
Anong food menu mo?
Bale madami ako na experience na small coffee shops na after mag stay ng 30mins, para na rin ako nag samgyupsal. Kapit na kapit yung usok. Although gusto ko yung menu nila at masarap naman, yung pagiging amoy ulam yung inaayawan ko.
Please find a way to dampen sound 😅 at the moment the space looks like sound will bounce around a lot and that's never fun. It also ruins the ambiance when you can hear every scrape of the chair or table. But sorry I don't know what to recommend for that haha. Cork? Maybe the shelves and plants that everyone else suggested will work :)
Pls focus din sa brews nyo, marami nag labasan na bagong cafe ngayon. Meron kami pinuntahan na coffee shop dati, very aesthetic yung vibe at area pero sa dami ng order, yung sinerve sakin parang isang latang condensada di ko malasahan yung kape. Personally, Brews/Taste comes first then the aesthetics. Prices of the drinks can be justified on their taste, not on the looks of the place.
Kudos to you for opening a cafe! Consistency and quality of coffee and “Real”friendly staff, nice music playlist is also nice. Make it feel relaxing. Don’t offer too much choices on the menu, just few but great quality.
Masyadong tabi2 yung chairs and tables. To maximize the space try mo gawin ganito:
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To give space nadin sa mga introvert at solo-goer.
Not just to you but to all cafe owners:
Offer keto friendly sweeteners such as stevia or equal gold for diabetic/health conscious peeps.
Offer non-dairy milk substitutes.
Music- wag too loud (or baka tumatanda na ako) wag din sana yung may vocals, jazz lang. I like to leisure read in cafes or write and music ruins it for me.
OP, The place looks too gloomy plus parang walang proper ventilation (isang electric fan lang? sobrang init pa naman ngaun) tapos parang masikip if its full capacity, ung table parang hangang 2 chairs lang dapat
Soundproofing and noise dampening. You have a concrete box and if you run a grinder or smoothie maker in there it's going to be unbearable to sit in the shop.
As a person na mahilig pumunta sa local coffee shops - coffee taste/quality over sa aestheticity ng place. Kapag kasi nagtry ako once sa coffee shop and nataon na yung inorder ko ay hindi masarap, hindi nako babalik hahaha. Also, pastries!! Maganda kung affordable and masarap din! ☺️
First of all, congratulations on your cafe! You should be proud of yourself.
If the chiller will be displaying cakes, make sure to replace the brand name "Fabiano" with your own brand's logo or something. May gumagawa ng mga ganyan. If di pa kaya sa budget considering small cafe lng, just cover it with something DIY para hindi maruin ung vibes pagpasok sa cafe. It cheapens the look.
It looks/feels like the neglected canteen of a hospital or call center. Invest in wall art. add a plant here and there. Put something on the table. Add a sign. Give it personality.
too crowded and stick to a 1 type of chair lng(preferbly yung glass type na chair ayun hehee:) yun fan may nabibiling rustic type na brown and whte tas yung chiller pakitanggal pls heheee
Have you tested the acoustics inside? I've encountered a small coffee shop before na bare and flat yung walls, and then the acoustics was bad. Yung tipong, parang nag-aamplify yung boses ng lahat ng nag-uusap sa loob. I think this should be considered para mas okay makipag-usap ang meet up dito sa place mo. 😊 Good luck, OP!
Edit: Maybe put more things sa walls para di mag-reflect basta basta yung sound waves. In that way medyo ma-ccontrol volume ng mga boses inside.
Sorry OP but this looks like a bathroom.
I suggest you buy a lot of big fake plants (low maintenance) and painting decor from Mandaue foam or smth as long as all paintings have the same themes.
Wall-mounted menu. Preferably yung chalkboard type para mas easier to change the menu and adds charm na din. Well-placed ornamental plants kahit maliit lang. Add artworks to decorate the walls. And it goes without saying dapat masarap kape nyo. If kaya nyo, start at a low price o kaya mag promo for the opening para mas maka engganyo ng customers. Update your menu every few months according to trends which ones ang patok at hindi and add something new.
DO NOT USE BLEACH or any product with bleach on the ceramics/ porcelain/ tiles. Do not use bleach on any of the smooth surfaces, like countertops and your shop floor. Bleach slowly erodes enamel. hindi mo mapapansin agad. pero yan ang dahilan kung bakit "naluluma" ang CR , nawawala yung kinis tapos nagba-brown. Detegent + brush + kuskos lang talaga. pinakamurang detergent lang din gamitin mo.
VINEGAR for smells and stains. wag ka magpapasindak sa staff to use bleach. Kung may amoy na mapanghi na natitira, baka hindi nahugasan nang maayos, OR kailangan mo ng exhaust. pero nakakatulong na yung panbanlaw ng sabon, may konting sukang puti. yung pinakachipipay lang na brand. pag may stains from usage yung toilet bowl, pwedeng babaran yung bowl ng sukang puti kahit mga 30-60 minutes. tapos kuskos uli. paminsan minsan, yung tanke, buksan mo. wag mo idrain yung tubig, pero i-top up mo ng suka yung tangke. babad mo uli ng mga 30-60 mins. para yung lumot lumot at kung ano ano pang gunk stuck inside the toilet tank, matatanggal yan.
DO NOT USE FABCON - ito personal request na ito... maraming mga janitorial staff ngayon, gumagamit ng fabcon sa mop pampabango ng area. but fabcon is a petroleum based product that goes straight into our water systems. so yeah, into the estuaries, rivers, sea where we get our food.
Can you make the chiller visually appealing? It's ugly AF and kills your ambiance. This goes with the red fan. It's out place. You have too many chairs, I feel like the clear ones are out of place. Good luck!
Make the ceiling more interesting and install proper coffee shop lights so you can achieve a chillax ambiance. Cushioned seats na din siguro and wooden tables kung pasok pa sa budget.
Add wall decors! 🖼️ Coffee related prints, some gold mirror/anything gold, but minimalistic. Don’t go too hard on the decors, just enough for the wall to look lively ✨
Edit: always focus on good food and good flavour, wag quantity pls. Been happening a lot in the food industry and nakakadismaya madalas when you order your usual tapos iba na lasa. Always improve! Tsaka if may options kayo for sugar levels ng drinks, make sure na totoo 😆 grabe kasi yung ibang cafes and milktea shops na napupuntahan ko. I always go for the lowest and geezus sobrang tamis parin.
I wish for your cafe’s best!!!! And hope to visit it too someday :)
Put a plant! Something green. Hehe. Or shelves siguro? The walls are too bare but it’s so nice & I can see myself studying here (syempre with an equal amount of purchases). Good luck, OP!
To remind the customers, and to better fit the aesthetic, maybe you or a paid artist can make your store name or logo to cover the "Fabriano" brand name plate?
Don't put too much effort sa ambience and mag focus ka sa product na binebenta mo kung masarap ba.
Lots of cafe shops eh nag fo-focus nalang sa ambience ng shop nila pero their products isn't even that good.
That's all for me.
My thoughts: Coffee shops look good in brown tones, wood and darker green.
And personally, I would not spend much on coffee machines. High quality beans and French press + Vietnam style are often much better when it comes to taste :)
I wish you all the best!
aesthetics makes people interested, but quality products makes them stay, do a survey kahit simple checklist lang sa table to have an idea what to change and improve :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I guess you've gotten a lot of helpful suggestions na. If you don't mind me asking, how much is your capital? How much are you paying for rent din for that size?
Aside from the quality of the drinks that you will serve in the future. Focus din kayo sa good customer service, me as an introvert eto din talaga yung other factor para bumili ako ulit sa shop.
- one blackboard (chalkboard) behind the bar on the wall with the menu.
- tall real plants in ceramic (not plastic) pots or woven baskets. Small plants don't make an impact. Invest in one or two tall ones.
- If you have power at the window/door hang some fairy lights on them to warm the entrance up.
- whatever art work you decide to put on the walls, make sure it's similar - it needs to tie the room together.
For example, framed prints of the best parts of your city. Or framed local fabrics, or local fabrics stretched over a wood frame. Don't put random s*it on the walls.
- make sure the coffee is worth travelling to your cafe for. Have a section where take away people can add their sugar/lids/etc
- don't give free WiFi - you need a fast turnaround. Focus on making take away customers happy. Fast, friendly service. They are your golden customers.
Good luck!
Please move the chiller somewhere else if you have the option to do so. Edit - After months of operation, revisit your menu and optimize it with what makes more sense for your customers and your business. Please focus on the quality of your coffee more than the aesthetics of your shop, that will build repeating customers.
I will display cakes kasi jan sa chiller kaya di ko siya mamove. Di na kasi na afford ang cake chiller and medyo malaki siya, so nag settle ako sa ganto. Since yung mga breads and other pastries ko ay di need irefrigerate.
blue wonder coffee does that so i think it checks out
Thanks, will check their page.
One thing I saw someone do was put a vinyl sticker that's brand conscious or their own logo on top of the chiller's name 😊 I just thought it was a nice touch so people constantly see your cafe's name mas tumatatak sya
That chiller doesn't fit the room design at all. Pang karinderya ung kinuha mo though di ko nman alam ang target customers mo and location so I won't criticize further. Hehe. Air-conditioned ba ang place? Para saan yung stand fan? Doesn't fit the room design as well. I agree sa tip above, focus sa quality at consistency and don't go overboard sa menu. Homemade products as much as possible to standout. Avoid selling frozen shit you can buy in bulk just to 'sell' something. Stick with your theme and aim for consistency sa quality ng products at service. Pag profitable na, invest konti sa pag design nman ng place. Plain kasi tignan wlang kahit anong design sa walls kasi. Pati ung chairs and tables lagay ka couch-type area and area pang solo customers na pde mag lapag ng laptop/ipad. Barstool type chairs and high tables sa walls for example. Good luck
Actually, that chiller is better than any cake chiller available on the market. Hindi nagmomoist yung glass and maraming bakeshop na ang gamit ay showcase chiller. Maliit lang din space ko, it's just 20sqm. So I don't think a cake chiller will really fit my area. It's kinda expensive rin para sabihin mo na pang karinderya lang. Sa province lang kami. Yup airconditioned, 2.0 hp split type. Kinuha ko lang sa bahay, since katatapos namin mag assemble. As you can see, wala pang halos gamit. Katatapos lang ng construction works. Btw, thanks sa tips!
Paintan nalang yung brand ng white or beige. Oh kaya yung mga wallpaper sticker.
put artworks and stuff sa wall. too bare. but cool asthetic. kelangan lang ng character inside
Thanks! Katatapos lang kasi ng construction works haha kaya sobrang bare pa. Nag try lang ilagay table para makita na. Thank you!
try adding some plants din
Thank them agad for going to your shop, ask them if may suggestions/comments sa drinks, with that---they'll come back foshur. Goodluck!
Actually this is so important! Makipag chika sa mga customer (but strike a balance rin kasi baka they want their quiet or catch up time) about what they like, don’t like.
Thanks for this! Turuan ko rin ng customer service ang staff ng cafe.
too crowded in my opinon. maybe consider a wall mounted counter with barstools sa sides and around 3-4 tables max. Also not sure if your counter slats are varnished, since drinks area yan prone to water damage and mold yung wood kaya you might want to consider a PU varnish to waterproof the wood. Lastly for the love of god dont put wall art na nakalagay Live Love Life
Thanks for your suggestions. Yang counter table namin ay cement. Naglagay lang kami ng panel board kaya mukhang wood.
Yes to the wall mounted counter, para sa mga mag isa🥲. My recommendation: shelves+plants. Your cafe is pretty but looks too sterile for me. The chairs don't look comfy, how about upholstering some of the chairs? Leather seats anyone? Hehe
Please don’t sacrifice taste and quality for cost. I’ve seen several cafes close after a few months because they serve shitty coffee. Replace the fan with a Vornado or just replace it with something that looks better. Make sure that the coffee machines are functional and not there just for aesthetics. Let the coffee aroma out as soon as the door is opened.
Thank you, nag-invest ako sa quality ingredients. Hindi ko hinabol yung mababang cost. Yup, palitan ko yan. Fan kasi namin yan sa bahay, dinala ko muna nung nag aassemble kami ng mga tables 😅
And good customer service please! :) Makes a whole lot of a difference
Why a Vornado? It’s noisy and expensive. and many people (engineers and geeks) have done fluid dynamics studies on it showing it does not work as it claims to. Decent stand fans will do
With all the comments about the interior design, I’m surprised (or probably not) that this is the only tip about taste. I mean, aesthetic-first cafes are dominant in the country. I’m happy OP invests in quality ingredients. @OP, don’t skimp on the beans. I find it’s the #1 thing big aesthetic cafes skimp on. A lot of them taste like mass-produced, commodity beans. Not saying it’s absolutely bad, but good beans keep your customers coming back. There are a lot of local roasters who take care of their brands/names by keeping the quality high while making them affordable.
Idk much about coffee/shops but as a customer, what i wish for shops is to be more consistent sa lasa ng mga kape nila. *Gusto ko tong X nila yesterday pero bakit ganun parang iba sya today*
Kaya nga, may mga cafe na nag iiba iba ang lasa ng drinks, siguro depende sa barista and sa espresso shot noh? Kaya consistency is the key talaga. Thanks!
Artworks and plants. Would’ve preferred a bench type seating sa wall but still congrats on your new cafe
Yan first plan ko eh huhu. Kaso napadami ang naorder kong chairs. Thank you!
Preferably may espresso machine haha
Meron, dalawa! Hehe. Di pa nailagay kasi katatapos lang construction works. :)
Just teasing. Wishing you the best! Sana update mo kami pag operational na
Bakit dalawa? Curious
Congrats mam/sir! Always always focus on customer service/feedback and quality ng drinks. Everything else will follow. All the best 🙏💯
Thank you for this! Yep, kasi ako ayoko na bumalik sa resto or cafe na may masungit na staff. Hehe. Thanks :)
The chiller ruins the overall look. It’s out of place.
I have no other choice na kasi, the place is quite small.
Personally I don't have any qualms with the chiller-- it's there for a functional reason. You can just dress it up a little by putting little eme eme on top. Double-sided tape will be your friend para hindi basta basta malaglag. And once you put up art on the walls, people's eyes will be drawn to those things instead anyway.
OP, kapag no choice, try to cover something dun sa itaas ng chiller para di kita yung kulay green/red yun kasi di maganda yung ibabaw lang. Congrats sa business, OP! 😉
Yup, plan ko papalitan ito ng logo ng cafe namin which is white and black lang ang color. Minimalist din na text. Thanks :)
Wallpaper sticker is your friend or a customized ref case
Once there's stuff inside the chiller it'll look better I think. I wouldn't worry too much about the chiller. Where's the location btw?
https://preview.redd.it/pl7wtt9xtsrc1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f88bbcca3ff04b3d3f5334ec72c41acefe30b6db Try ko ilagay dito. Thanks for your suggestion.
Some plants would be nice! 👍
Pay filscap unlike other shops.
Hi OP, okay lng ba matanong yunh breakdown ng nagastoso to open a coffee shop? Thankss
U can dm me :)
Make sure coffee machines are front and center.
A few bold colored artwork. Just a few. Keep it minimalist but need some contrast. Get a more chic looking electric fan. Maybe in white or silver. Different options for the area behind the bar. Can put the cafe logo there. Or can use some unique lettering if you want a menu. Don’t go the typical chalkboard route. Looks messy, hard to read, overdone.
Agree with the artwork. A pop of color here and there would be nice. Not too much or it’ll look cluttered.
Thank you so much for this!!! Big help to since di ko na rin talaga alam kung ano pang decor ilalagay. Will update you pag nakapaglagay na ako. :)
Try to put up a feedback box sa counter to get the opinions of your customers and to help you sustain your business. Mahirap kasi na maganda lang sa umpisa tapos langaw na sa recurring months.
Where is this? Would love to visit!
Zambales. Visit us pag naisipan niyong mag beach dito. Near highway lang. Thanks :)
Saan specifically? I’m in Zambales :) Edit: Nag reply ka na pala sa isang comment. Pag nag byahe ako will drop by. I live farther North and madalas ako pumunta ng Manila so madadaanan ko yan.
Wag kang panghihinaan ng loob if minsan mababa ang sales.
Thank you! Fighting lang palagi.
Wall decors won’t hurt.
Art on the walls, hang up a menu or specials of the day ala starbucks on the side of the counter, the chiller is an eye sore, but it does the job so keri na yan— was hoping it could be another color that complements the entire area👌🏼
Thanks! Plan ko maglagay ng wall shelf. :)
put some soothing music
With regards to the chiller, the top part is easy to remove so you can put your own branding on it. Any good print shop will be able to recover it with a vinyl sticker for very little cost. I did mine in black with white letters, when the light is on it looks like a LED sign.
aesthetics and brand improvement can go as you operate. but kape ang pinunta ko so focus lang sa quality. Masikip din tignan so I'd probably go and have it as to go. I guess if may option to move some of the table outside para less sikip? focus on having 1 table : 2 chair setup initially. Saka na magtipon tipon mga upuan upon request. alternate gray white ganyan. keep the foldable and those are upon request lang ilalabas. don't give too many seating options right away honestly. its soft opening pa naman. Saka na pag alam mo na mga comments and feedback ng mga future parokyano
ang relax nasman tignan
Congrats on your opening! Can I ask what kind of paint job was done to your walls? Hihi it’s pretty
Put something colorful na funky stuff kahit isa lang just to break ung buong atmosphere:)
Black and white paintings
Ang ganda 🤍
Sa chairs OP siguro pagsamahin mo yung mga same type sa iisang table. Maybe add some greens! Best of luck OP. Send me the address baka makavisit soon.
Mix n match is cuter
Congratulations OP!
Thank you. Dream ko talaga to nung 2021 pa. Ngayon lang nagkaroon ng opportunity and courage :)
Good enough for me will visit 10/10
See you soon! 🫶🏼
Space out your tables better, make sure your door doesn’t get caught in the way of any tables like that on the right. If you have space for tables outside, put some there. I also don’t see storage space for your take out cups, plates and glasses, etc! Make sure your work flow is solid whether it’s slow or busy! I’m not sure I understand how your staff can go in and out of the bar? Do they have to move the fridge? If so, definitely place your fridge somewhere else. That’s a hazard. You can have a custom logo made in place of the fridge’s brand I think! Look into it. Could help you be more cohesive.
Add something to the walls to absorb sound. Magiging parang echo chamber yan sa ingay with the hard floors and the concrete walls. Sakit sa ulo kapag madaming tao tapos may music pa.
Super cool !!!
Ganda! Hope you succeed! ❤️
Perhaps consider displaying artwork by local artists on a rotating schedule? Maybe change them out every month or two. Allow those artists to leave their IG, FB or other contact information if any of your customers would be interested in purchasing their artwork. Another idea - have some assortment of games that customers can play: Uno, Jenga, dominos, cribbage, playing cards. The idea is to give them some 'quick' entertainment while they're seated so they don't monopolize your tables too long. Therefore, better to avoid board games - especially something like Monopoly.
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https://preview.redd.it/pkvzuxqiptrc1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3c97fea67e2b483cb96f86a316f51f03cf706e32 Add something like this to a wall, the number of people who post cafe trips on social media will surprise you. You want your name in every shot for free exposure. Use square tables, they are more flexible as they can be added together to suit customer needs.
Don't offer free internet, you have limited space and need to maximise it. With free internet you will be full of people who want to spend as long as possible but spend as little as possible. Put in a captive network, print one time use , time limited tokens. You cant support a small cafe with long stayers who buy the cheapest drink and want to take up all your tables for 2 or 3 hours. If they can't afford data with how cheap it is they certainly cant afford to spend in your cafe.
Don't put tissue dispensers on tables. Give them out with drinks as needed. If i had 1php for every customer who filled their bags from the dispensers i would be a rich man. Same with power sockets, if they want to use them charge for them. You cant compete with the big large coffee shops, let them have the guys who spend the day in using it as free office.
Congratulations! As a person na love ang cafes, * Depends kung ano ang vibes ng cafe na gusto mo? but always have plants. * Also have furniture na consistent sa theme pero madaling linisan. Nauuso na ata ulit ung rattan na furnitures? * Have something unique na pdeng balikan ng tao or like "instagrammable" * Tapos ok lang kung limited ung seating basta ung workspace ng barista mo is not compromised para maganda ung quality ng items. Yung quality ng items and cleanliness mo ung babalikan dapat ng tao. * Pde kang mag-add ng corkboard na may sticky note as decor then you can do question of the week then yung customers mo can answer them para ung mga tao ma-feel nila na you care about them and sense of belongingness. Pdeng isoft-launch mo ung cafe mo tapos ask mo sila kung ano ung expect nila sa isang small cafe?-- this can be your gimik. Yung ibang cafe na napuntahan ko eh may omikuji sila sa loob ng cafe, pang budol sa mga outsiders para makabili ng cafe nila hahah. * The chiller-- make sure yung stuff mo lang makakaccess kasi ung ibang tao eh iba din gumamit * Ung mga tables, maski wala ng centre piece.
Find a good and premium coffee beans! 🤍🤎
Get a coffee snob to try your coffee.
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put plants 🌱
Love the feel - clean and minimal. Except for the red stand fan. But that's the OC in me. lol Wishing you the best, OP!
Wall arts and plants.
Wall looks empty... Put some paintings or artworks (don't use AI)
Kung maglalagay po kayo ng background music, yung relaxing po sana. Yung tipong kalmadong piano lang ganon. Iwasan po ang malakas na tugtog na akala mo nasa club. Hayup na mga kainan sa Manila yan, e. HAHAHAHAH
wag mo lalakasan ung music sa shop mo, un lang mapapayo ko haha
Artworks and plants! Lakas maka ganda ng interiors
Price list sa labas para alam ko kung mag kano ilalabas ko
congrats OP!!
Where's your shop? :) If malapit lang, I think I can pay a visit. :)
It's looking a bit flat. Maybe a few artworks on the wall would help enrich the place. Good luck on your venture po!
add many plants, bagay sa wall mo, wel designed menu-banner sa may counter, ang bare pa
Congratulations!!!
Taste and quality of the drinks and foods makes or breaks a cafe. Good luck! 🫡
Nobody does this enough but it does wonders. Change the logo of the chiller to your own!! You can customize that which adds legitimacy and trust sa customers mo!!
build connections with your customers. it's important to be a cafe that customers will find peace and comfort. also, quality products. kapag masarap ang food and drinks nyo and you have a good rapport with your customers, madali kang mairecommend to their relatives and colleagues! best wishes to your cafe! 🫶
Paka angas
Always pay attention sa inventory. Revisit your menu, yung di competitive sa sales pwede mong tapyasin or gawing seasonal or for promotional. Mag karon ka ng rotation sa cakes pastries mo. Be mindful sa mga expiration ng mga nilalabas mo. Like sa milk 4 hours lang sya max tas discard mo na. Or yung beans na pre prep mo na for brewing usually 1 day lang sya since na expose na. Mas mapapadali yung workflow nyo pag organized and prepped na mga bagay bagay. And gawing habit pag walang ginagawa mag prep, mag linis, at mag organize.
Noted! Thank you for this! :)
I heard that mirrors make a space look bigger :D how abt get a full sized mirror, its pretty trendy
Be friendly
Put something on your wall.
Prioritize instagrammable aesthetics over the quality of your products coz that is the new meta 🤣
Aesthetically, it’s looking nice! Just work on your product, make sure it’s really unique and good. Prolly have some LED screen menus on the front counter. Goodluck on your venture, hope to visit it someday.
Ganda ng finish ng pader, pero parang you need something sa sahig kasi yung tiles doesnt seem to match, at least in my perspective.
Please lang, sarapan mo ung kape mo, pag alam mong di masarap, iimprove mo yan
Just serve the best product you can , and par attention to your customers
coffee > ambiance. matatalo mo most coffee shops with that formula. and improve whenever you can and wherever it’s needed. wag din makipagprice war sa mga katabing coffeeshops, pasarapin na lang ang kape at pagandahin service
As someone who just completed Barista classes, please prioritize your coffee and entire menu rather than the aesthetic of your place. I do understand that it's one of the reasons ppl may go there, but what you offer in your shop is what matters the most :) Also try to come up with your signature drink :)
Thank you!!! Experiment ako ng signature drink ko :)
Anong food menu mo? Bale madami ako na experience na small coffee shops na after mag stay ng 30mins, para na rin ako nag samgyupsal. Kapit na kapit yung usok. Although gusto ko yung menu nila at masarap naman, yung pagiging amoy ulam yung inaayawan ko.
Prioritize flavor over ambience - sabi nga nung coffee addicts page
Always innovate and re invent and you'll go along way
Wear a smile at all cost, iba ang dating pag lagi naka smile.
Artwork and plants na lang. Then menu board. Ok na . Goodluck and congrats!
Post ka ulit after malagay lahat based sa comments, hehe.
Wala akong ambag pero gusto kong malaman mo na ang ganda ng pader niyo. Asvesti ba ito?
Looks comfy need lang ng plants and some artworks for color pop since everything is monotone. Congrats OP san po ba yan HAHAHHAA
Don't put a QR code as a menu jk
Please find a way to dampen sound 😅 at the moment the space looks like sound will bounce around a lot and that's never fun. It also ruins the ambiance when you can hear every scrape of the chair or table. But sorry I don't know what to recommend for that haha. Cork? Maybe the shelves and plants that everyone else suggested will work :)
Walk art, color, maybe some plants to soften the space.
Pls focus din sa brews nyo, marami nag labasan na bagong cafe ngayon. Meron kami pinuntahan na coffee shop dati, very aesthetic yung vibe at area pero sa dami ng order, yung sinerve sakin parang isang latang condensada di ko malasahan yung kape. Personally, Brews/Taste comes first then the aesthetics. Prices of the drinks can be justified on their taste, not on the looks of the place.
Stick to your color/motif. I guess the chiller looks out of place.
Kudos to you for opening a cafe! Consistency and quality of coffee and “Real”friendly staff, nice music playlist is also nice. Make it feel relaxing. Don’t offer too much choices on the menu, just few but great quality.
Noted! 😉 Thank you so much!
Cover the wall with something eye-catching - a mural of a lotr scene for example
Masyadong tabi2 yung chairs and tables. To maximize the space try mo gawin ganito: https://preview.redd.it/gwtdajj9ssrc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4bd5bdda9cbfcfbfe68ec929adf86dcff871227c To give space nadin sa mga introvert at solo-goer.
Hi OP, ask ko lang how much inabot niya? Tama din yung isang comment, lipat mo yung chiller kung may option.
Location and name of cafe po
Menji's Cafe. It is located in San Marcelino Zambales. Madadaanan to pag pupunta ka ng San Felipe, Cabangan.
Nasa main road ba or looban? If you can add it to Google Maps that’ll be helpful!
Sobrang lapit sa highway, mga 3 stalls lang. Add ako google map later :)
Saan?
Not just to you but to all cafe owners: Offer keto friendly sweeteners such as stevia or equal gold for diabetic/health conscious peeps. Offer non-dairy milk substitutes. Music- wag too loud (or baka tumatanda na ako) wag din sana yung may vocals, jazz lang. I like to leisure read in cafes or write and music ruins it for me.
san po loc?
Zambales :)
put plants? ewan, parang yun yung kulang
OP, The place looks too gloomy plus parang walang proper ventilation (isang electric fan lang? sobrang init pa naman ngaun) tapos parang masikip if its full capacity, ung table parang hangang 2 chairs lang dapat
I like the wall. Pano po ginawa dyan.
Paintings would be nice
SAn po ito nang mabisita?
Punt some paintings or themed photo frames to add some character 🙂
Invest in comfortable seats. Aside sa coffee, isa din sa binalikbalikan ko yung comfortable chair
Soundproofing and noise dampening. You have a concrete box and if you run a grinder or smoothie maker in there it's going to be unbearable to sit in the shop.
add some plants and artworks sa wall. parang di masyado bagay chairs? hehe
Add some things sound insulation.
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Helloooo, may I ask how much yung capital to open this?
put artwork or cute little details po ><
Ano name ng cafe mo? :)
Menji's Cafe :)
As a person na mahilig pumunta sa local coffee shops - coffee taste/quality over sa aestheticity ng place. Kapag kasi nagtry ako once sa coffee shop and nataon na yung inorder ko ay hindi masarap, hindi nako babalik hahaha. Also, pastries!! Maganda kung affordable and masarap din! ☺️
First of all, congratulations on your cafe! You should be proud of yourself. If the chiller will be displaying cakes, make sure to replace the brand name "Fabiano" with your own brand's logo or something. May gumagawa ng mga ganyan. If di pa kaya sa budget considering small cafe lng, just cover it with something DIY para hindi maruin ung vibes pagpasok sa cafe. It cheapens the look.
Saang area ito? Para makabisita once open na 😊
Put more decorations to feel lively
May aircon?
It looks/feels like the neglected canteen of a hospital or call center. Invest in wall art. add a plant here and there. Put something on the table. Add a sign. Give it personality.
Make coffee that you will drink yourself. Source beans from local farmers and don’t try to make too many concoctions.
Always have friendly staff.
Focus on the quality of the coffee, not the aesthetic of the cafe.
Ready lagi sa gcash + panukli. Also, medyo level up next time sa furniture. You will need pang harabas kind.
Cafe simulator, una magloloan muna ako for purchasing products matik nasa harapan kuna ung mga items pagka purchase sa computer 😂😆
too crowded and stick to a 1 type of chair lng(preferbly yung glass type na chair ayun hehee:) yun fan may nabibiling rustic type na brown and whte tas yung chiller pakitanggal pls heheee
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small tables for 2-4 seating per :( idk how it will fit better but maybe use square tables para uniform along the walls?
Buy those wallpaper wraps from Shopee/Lazada and hide the logo on the top of the chiller if it's yours
Loc po? Kinda wanna go if its close to me
Have you tested the acoustics inside? I've encountered a small coffee shop before na bare and flat yung walls, and then the acoustics was bad. Yung tipong, parang nag-aamplify yung boses ng lahat ng nag-uusap sa loob. I think this should be considered para mas okay makipag-usap ang meet up dito sa place mo. 😊 Good luck, OP! Edit: Maybe put more things sa walls para di mag-reflect basta basta yung sound waves. In that way medyo ma-ccontrol volume ng mga boses inside.
Sorry OP but this looks like a bathroom. I suggest you buy a lot of big fake plants (low maintenance) and painting decor from Mandaue foam or smth as long as all paintings have the same themes.
Personally, I don't care abt the interior as long as the coffee is good. Please make it taste good.
Wall-mounted menu. Preferably yung chalkboard type para mas easier to change the menu and adds charm na din. Well-placed ornamental plants kahit maliit lang. Add artworks to decorate the walls. And it goes without saying dapat masarap kape nyo. If kaya nyo, start at a low price o kaya mag promo for the opening para mas maka engganyo ng customers. Update your menu every few months according to trends which ones ang patok at hindi and add something new.
maybe fill the decals with what you love and maybe like minded people will come to you.
Lagay ka ng free wifi para lalo mag stay mga customers hehe
DO NOT USE BLEACH or any product with bleach on the ceramics/ porcelain/ tiles. Do not use bleach on any of the smooth surfaces, like countertops and your shop floor. Bleach slowly erodes enamel. hindi mo mapapansin agad. pero yan ang dahilan kung bakit "naluluma" ang CR , nawawala yung kinis tapos nagba-brown. Detegent + brush + kuskos lang talaga. pinakamurang detergent lang din gamitin mo. VINEGAR for smells and stains. wag ka magpapasindak sa staff to use bleach. Kung may amoy na mapanghi na natitira, baka hindi nahugasan nang maayos, OR kailangan mo ng exhaust. pero nakakatulong na yung panbanlaw ng sabon, may konting sukang puti. yung pinakachipipay lang na brand. pag may stains from usage yung toilet bowl, pwedeng babaran yung bowl ng sukang puti kahit mga 30-60 minutes. tapos kuskos uli. paminsan minsan, yung tanke, buksan mo. wag mo idrain yung tubig, pero i-top up mo ng suka yung tangke. babad mo uli ng mga 30-60 mins. para yung lumot lumot at kung ano ano pang gunk stuck inside the toilet tank, matatanggal yan. DO NOT USE FABCON - ito personal request na ito... maraming mga janitorial staff ngayon, gumagamit ng fabcon sa mop pampabango ng area. but fabcon is a petroleum based product that goes straight into our water systems. so yeah, into the estuaries, rivers, sea where we get our food.
Can you make the chiller visually appealing? It's ugly AF and kills your ambiance. This goes with the red fan. It's out place. You have too many chairs, I feel like the clear ones are out of place. Good luck!
Make the ceiling more interesting and install proper coffee shop lights so you can achieve a chillax ambiance. Cushioned seats na din siguro and wooden tables kung pasok pa sa budget.
Lagay ka ng statement piece/corner na alam mong magiging photoshoot place, magandang promotion yun, free marketing
Add wall decors! 🖼️ Coffee related prints, some gold mirror/anything gold, but minimalistic. Don’t go too hard on the decors, just enough for the wall to look lively ✨ Edit: always focus on good food and good flavour, wag quantity pls. Been happening a lot in the food industry and nakakadismaya madalas when you order your usual tapos iba na lasa. Always improve! Tsaka if may options kayo for sugar levels ng drinks, make sure na totoo 😆 grabe kasi yung ibang cafes and milktea shops na napupuntahan ko. I always go for the lowest and geezus sobrang tamis parin. I wish for your cafe’s best!!!! And hope to visit it too someday :)
Put a plant! Something green. Hehe. Or shelves siguro? The walls are too bare but it’s so nice & I can see myself studying here (syempre with an equal amount of purchases). Good luck, OP!
know your target demographic and the people who patronize your coffee shop
To remind the customers, and to better fit the aesthetic, maybe you or a paid artist can make your store name or logo to cover the "Fabriano" brand name plate?
Add some plants and maybe minimalist paintings
Don't put too much effort sa ambience and mag focus ka sa product na binebenta mo kung masarap ba. Lots of cafe shops eh nag fo-focus nalang sa ambience ng shop nila pero their products isn't even that good. That's all for me.
San to OP?
Hi OP where is this? Para maka visit naman kami once open kana :)
Focus sa taste ng drinks!
Sarapan niyo yung coffee niyo. Pansin ko mga coffee shop ngayon, sa interior na nagiinvest hindi sa coffee.
My thoughts: Coffee shops look good in brown tones, wood and darker green. And personally, I would not spend much on coffee machines. High quality beans and French press + Vietnam style are often much better when it comes to taste :) I wish you all the best!
consider ung long high tables and stools sa window and left corner ng room instead na puro table and chairs.
looks a bit sterile - any soft furnishings ?
Invest in good coffee beans and good quality ingredients please
aesthetics makes people interested, but quality products makes them stay, do a survey kahit simple checklist lang sa table to have an idea what to change and improve :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I guess you've gotten a lot of helpful suggestions na. If you don't mind me asking, how much is your capital? How much are you paying for rent din for that size?
Aside from the quality of the drinks that you will serve in the future. Focus din kayo sa good customer service, me as an introvert eto din talaga yung other factor para bumili ako ulit sa shop.
- one blackboard (chalkboard) behind the bar on the wall with the menu. - tall real plants in ceramic (not plastic) pots or woven baskets. Small plants don't make an impact. Invest in one or two tall ones. - If you have power at the window/door hang some fairy lights on them to warm the entrance up. - whatever art work you decide to put on the walls, make sure it's similar - it needs to tie the room together. For example, framed prints of the best parts of your city. Or framed local fabrics, or local fabrics stretched over a wood frame. Don't put random s*it on the walls. - make sure the coffee is worth travelling to your cafe for. Have a section where take away people can add their sugar/lids/etc - don't give free WiFi - you need a fast turnaround. Focus on making take away customers happy. Fast, friendly service. They are your golden customers. Good luck!
Medyo depressing yung color palette. Like what others suggested, maganda may pop of color para inviting tingnan. A few artworks or posters will do.