Naked, Secret & On-line

Naked Tea & Coffee are tucked away in Brighton's Lanes and perhaps we know why they remain Brighton's best-kept secret.  No web page and just a brief mention on Facebook.

Contrast their lack of web and social media presence with Brighton's The Manor cafe http://themanorbrighton.co.uk/ and their popular on-line High Tea offer and award-winning vegetarian cafe Idyea's daily menus on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Iydea/130698363025

If you are not using social media yet, give it a go.  We are, and as this blog demonstrates, it can grow fast.  It's free, fun and gets you noticed in a mightily competitive marketplace.

When You Know You Need Help

Kit Kats and other confectionary in your cafe?  You need serious help!
Low price points (or ripoff pricing) plus low margin make this a Nestle salesperson's dream but a caterer's nightmare.

I know our consultancy visit will more than pay for itself when a Kit Kat is found lurking on the counter.

Simple Signage

Neat signage at Cafe Coho, Brighton using a roll of brown paper hanging from the wall.  Breakfast, cakes and coffee all good too.

Treats in Store

 

Aubaine's bistro at Selfridges in the heart of the shoe department - dig the coloured stones that look like meringues

Pretzels, cake and Annabel Karmel childrens' menu in the Food Garden Cafe 

Keeping It Simple

Coffee@33 in Brighton shows simple presentation works - no expensive counters, chiller cabinets or fancy stainless steel and glass productions here.

Whatever Next - Cupcakes from China

Set amongst the clothing, and in a most unlikely location, Next have chocolate cupcakes with a 9-month shelf life and produced in China as part of their Cupcake Kisses range.  £4 for 2.

Cupcakery

 

Angel Food Bakery is located in Brighton's Lanes and truly deserves its cupcakery designation.

Giant cupcakes at £21.95, Baby cupcakes, Gluten-free cupcakes and every sort of cupcake course and class.

Just wait until you see tomorrow's blog and compare!