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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.

pollynana Thu 17-Jan-19 17:22:56

What a great idea and a really lovely thing to do. I live fairly near to Rugeley so could definitely ‘pop’ in with my friend. Two names for you to think about
The Pop In or First Stop. Wish you well in your venture.

GabriellaG54 Thu 17-Jan-19 18:13:33

I like the previous suggestion, Charitea. My own suggestion is Friends.

GabriellaG54 Thu 17-Jan-19 18:16:47

After reading more great ideas on here I also nominate Give and Cake and Tea for Two.

lemongrove Thu 17-Jan-19 18:22:57

Let Them Eat Cake....haha, good one Terri ???

HurdyGurdy Thu 17-Jan-19 18:34:40

To coin a phrase . . . .

In no particular order - I like Give and Cake, Sweet Charity and Tea for Two.

Wishing you all the very best in your endeavours. I hope you are up and running soon, and have queues all down the street

Jzpap Thu 17-Jan-19 18:49:32

The Real Living Room.
The copper kettle

I do love Sweet Charity though

Amira15 Thu 17-Jan-19 20:11:34

What a lovely thing to do.
My suggestions
Cup & Cake
(The) Cake Stop

JessK Thu 17-Jan-19 21:13:21

Give and Cake

JanaNana Thu 17-Jan-19 22:00:00

What a lovely idea and wishing you much success.
My suggestions are:
Everyone's Welcome
Cups "n"Saucers
Pat "n"Ruth's.

Hopefully64 Thu 17-Jan-19 22:01:32

Sweet charity

willa45 Thu 17-Jan-19 22:11:14

Suggestions:

Teapot Junction
Just Desserts
The Thrifty Teapot
Teacups and Marmalade

FarNorth Thu 17-Jan-19 22:13:49

I don't like Sweet Charity. It doesn't convey 'teashop' or 'café' to me at all.
Prospective customers need to be attracted by the name into thinking about your yummy wares, and Sweet Charity doesn't do that.

glammagran Thu 17-Jan-19 22:24:29

Auntieflo I’ve visited Miss Polly’s Tearoom in Marlborough

Grammaretto Thu 17-Jan-19 22:28:57

I like give and cake too. Very clever.

Nanny123 Thu 17-Jan-19 23:21:33

Well done and wish you both every success you deserve it.

Moments Preserved
Coffee, Cake and Charity
Have your Cake and Eat it
Sweet Charity

mumofmadboys Fri 18-Jan-19 00:15:33

Fat Rascal

Kalu Fri 18-Jan-19 00:43:36

All the very best in your new venture Pat and Ruth. What a wonderful idea to come up with.

Here are my contributions

Chit Chat
Chatterbox
The Chat Room

Charleygirl5 Fri 18-Jan-19 10:14:44

Sweet charity, although good, sounds as though you are opening a sweet shop. I think the word cake has to be in the title somewhere.

Elrel Fri 18-Jan-19 13:47:12

Patacake
Cuppa and Cake
Brew for You
Stop and Stir

Wishing you all success in your venture!

Daddima Fri 18-Jan-19 14:36:03

This just popped up on another page!

Is it a sign?

pensionpat Fri 18-Jan-19 16:56:08

Some great ideas. Thank you for all of them. When I have the discussion with Ruth, my suggestion will be Tea for Two. And if we can’t agree, I have plenty to fall back on.

Nandalot Fri 18-Jan-19 17:06:24

And please let us know what you settle on.

Jalima1108 Fri 18-Jan-19 17:15:21

Is MawBroon setting up in competition? shock

Lovely picture of you, Maw grin

MawBroon Fri 18-Jan-19 18:38:23

gringrin
Shows my best side!

varian Fri 18-Jan-19 18:44:52

My favorite suggestions that others have made are -

Rest and be Thankful
Tea for Two
Sweet Charity