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What can I call my cafe?

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pensionpat Thu 17-Jan-19 00:05:38

For a few years I have raised funds for our local First Responders. I have a friend who raises funds for Alzheimer’s. This year we are joining forces and taking over the run-down cafe in our indoor market. Is hasn’t been open for a few months and we shall transform the current grubby greasy spoon into a pretty tea room. We shall bake our cakes on the premises. And profits will be shared equally between our 2charities.

We are stuck about the name. I suggested 50-50, representing the share between both charities, but there is a local firm using that name. My friend has suggested Forget-me-not. This is a witty, appropriate name if the tea room were for Alzheimer’s solely. So we shall be having a frank discussion about that.

I don’t feel fully equipped to argue my case without an alternative name, so I appeal to Gransnet members to help me out.

I don’t want the word cafe in the title. This smacks of the poor reputation of the previous cafe.

All suggestions gladly received. Thank you.

Lyndie Thu 17-Jan-19 13:46:47

Great minds cafe

Rosieroe Thu 17-Jan-19 13:54:52

How about ‘My Old China’ (rhyming slang for friend: china plate = mate) and also refers to crockery used in tea room.

lemongrove Thu 17-Jan-19 14:04:08

Not keen on Sweet Charity ( sounds like a charity shop)
But others suggested Market Tearoom, which sounds nicely old fashioned, or something flowery like Poppies Tearoom,
Or again already suggested The Currant Bun.

Auntieflo Thu 17-Jan-19 14:14:33

Pensionpat, what a lovely idea you and your friend have had. Wishing you all success with the launch.
I liked the name “Sweet Charity” very much.
brew cupcake

breeze Thu 17-Jan-19 14:14:35

It is a charity shop lemongrove grin but I know what you mean. I found that name a bit twee though. My personal favourite was Give and Cake or Tea for Two. Can't think of anything better off the top of my head.

Such a lovely thing to do pensionpat cupcake I wish you every success. We live many miles away but if I tell my DH I'm pretty sure he will move to Rugeley asap! He is a tea and cake addict smile

Nanny41 Thu 17-Jan-19 14:18:52

Cakes Galore

Annaram1 Thu 17-Jan-19 14:20:18

How about Aunteas and cake?

Best of luck!! Fabulous idea to raise money for 2 deserving causes'

By the way how do you get to start a new thread?

Nanny41 Thu 17-Jan-19 14:23:07

Charitea sounds perfect, good luck, and please let us know what name you choose

annep Thu 17-Jan-19 14:25:50

The pretty tea room ?

Marybel Thu 17-Jan-19 14:29:23

How about Myosotis which is the 'real' name for forget-me-not.

lemongrove Thu 17-Jan-19 14:34:27

Breeze grin yes, I know, the proceeds after overheads I presume are going to two charities, but not a great idea having charity in the actual name ( as cold as charity?)
Names that seem to appeal to people now about tearooms are something old fashioned, as the very name Tearoom is old fashioned in itself, The Copper Kettle, or something nostalgic could be good.

lemongrove Thu 17-Jan-19 14:37:23

Mmmm, just fancy some tea and cake right now brew cupcake smile

PECS Thu 17-Jan-19 14:54:27

Cup of Kindness

Polly's ( as in 'put the kettle on')

But 'Tea for Two' was my first thought..as it seems it was for others too!

Popular local tea-rooms are called Natters, Eliza's & Eden. They are always busy!

minxie Thu 17-Jan-19 15:07:48

Memory lane tea rooms

mumofmadboys Thu 17-Jan-19 15:14:43

The Vanilla Slice

Caro57 Thu 17-Jan-19 15:41:17

Cuppa Up

seacliff Thu 17-Jan-19 15:47:44

I'm torn between Tea for Two and Sweet Charity

I like Sweet Charity, but wonder if people will think it sells sweets? I agree it shouldn't mention the charity aspect, although you could have a board inside telling people where the profits go. You could sell vouchers for a special Afternoon Tea, as a present idea. (nice treat and supporting local charity)

You want visions of cream teas, big chunks of home made cake and piping hot tea and coffee.

I think a lot of people do like an old fashioned name, perhaps with the name Tearoom. Or - Polly put the kettle on, or Pollys' Tearoom.

Good luck with your venture, how exciting. Wish I lived near, I'd support you regularly!

Charleygirl5 Thu 17-Jan-19 15:58:59

Cakes R Us
Cake Matters
Pat and (friend's name) Tea Room
Cake Dreams
Cakes Matter

You are making me feel hungry- what a lovely idea.

Jalima1108 Thu 17-Jan-19 16:30:57

I don't have any better suggestions - but I think Sweet Charity or Tea for Two are good (as are the others too).

However, I hope all goes well with you; I have been to that market in years gone by - last time was a trip down memory lane as, when I bought something, the stallholder called me 'duck' smile.

NannyJan53 Thu 17-Jan-19 16:31:00

I like Tea 4 Two also.

My idea would be Two-Gether (as there are 2 of you in this together)!

I wish you every success in this venture. If I am ever near Rugeley (my son lives near Lichfield) I will certainly pop in to sample your cakes! smile

Jalima1108 Thu 17-Jan-19 16:31:29

ps if I'm up that way again I will come in for some brew and cupcake

TerriBull Thu 17-Jan-19 16:53:03

Let Them Eat Cake!
Mrs Overall's Tea Emporium (a choice of in a cup or in your lap)
For Heaven's Sake, Have some Cake!
The Tiered Cake Stand
Tea and Sympathy....and a bit of Cake
The Mad Hatter's Cafe
The Teapot and the Dormouse
Bone China Tea Cup Cafe

callgirl1 Thu 17-Jan-19 16:55:17

Tea and Sympathy

Patticake123 Thu 17-Jan-19 17:06:46

Sweet Charity gets my vote!

Auntieflo Thu 17-Jan-19 17:20:22

There was, or is? a lovely tea shop in Marlborough. Just saying.
But do please come back and tell us the chosen name.