Opening a Coffee Shop in UK

Post by **Soner** » Sun 05 May 2013 6:51 am

Wouldn't the word Kahve have similar problem

Marions · Post by **Marions** » Sun 05 May 2013 8:23 am

Yes, maybe folk would mean it was more 'cave' than 'coffee'

Philoz · Post by **Philoz** » Sun 05 May 2013 10:12 am

How about- 'Cafe Crema'
For non-coffee aficionados crema has nothing to do with cream or milk, but is the hallmark of a good quality,well pulled shot of espresso.
As explained in detail here:-
http://coffeegeek.com/opinions/barista/10-14-2006

Post by **Soner** » Mon 06 May 2013 7:23 am

Love it Philoz, but already taken. Köpük (froth) would be the Turkish equivalent of Crema, but without the dots Kopuk would mean something totally different (and even rude). But TC's also call it Kaymak (cream). Still thinking about it.....

David · Post by **David** » Mon 06 May 2013 9:04 am

Nothing to abstract, short and simple .. The Coffee Bean,
Son goes to school there so will look out for it.

Dutchnick · Post by **Dutchnick** » Mon 06 May 2013 3:06 pm

U 4 Coffee?

erol · Post by **erol** » Mon 06 May 2013 3:35 pm

Coffetopia

Chillin' · Post by **Chillin'** » Mon 06 May 2013 7:32 pm

Latte Rest maybe?

gemini39 · Post by **gemini39** » Mon 06 May 2013 7:38 pm

Bean Counter

Need the Bean

Expressoner

deputydawg · Post by **deputydawg** » Mon 06 May 2013 9:32 pm

Mr Bean with his Coffee Machine. Enjoy a Brazilian with no razor rash !

BLUE BUTTERFLY · Post by **BLUE BUTTERFLY** » Mon 06 May 2013 10:43 pm

GROUNDED

CAPPOLATTE

welcome back DD, where have you BEAN?

David · Post by **David** » Tue 07 May 2013 8:11 am

Bean Scene

LooseBoots · Post by **LooseBoots** » Tue 07 May 2013 11:00 am

Why not just " SONERS".

Nice and simple.

chiangbill · Post by **chiangbill** » Tue 07 May 2013 6:45 pm

Sonar Koffee

Post by **Soner** » Tue 07 May 2013 7:28 pm

Marions · Post by **Marions** » Tue 07 May 2013 7:44 pm

come on soner, put us out of our agony, there must be SOMETHING towards which you are leaning (and not just the gate-post). narrowed it down yet? or do we have to keep coming up with brilliant ideas which you are rejecting. come on...... give

Barbieb · Post by **Barbieb** » Tue 07 May 2013 8:09 pm

Coffee Sone, almost personal???

Munchkin · Post by **Munchkin** » Tue 07 May 2013 8:27 pm

Dribbles

Stevie C · Post by **Stevie C** » Tue 07 May 2013 8:28 pm

The Blended Bean.

niceone · Post by **niceone** » Tue 07 May 2013 9:08 pm

Hit the ground running
.
buckstars
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Bean awhile
.
milky wayhay

Rambling Rose · Post by **Rambling Rose** » Tue 07 May 2013 10:08 pm

Starlight Espresso?

Rambling Rose · Post by **Rambling Rose** » Tue 07 May 2013 10:32 pm

Could you anglicize the spelling of cezve to make it pronounceable for Brits and use a collection of Turkish Coffee Pots (some are just so beautiful) as the main them of the decoration?

Deniz1 · Post by **Deniz1** » Wed 08 May 2013 4:42 am

jezvey

Post by **Soner** » Wed 08 May 2013 5:47 am

Jezveh - Does this work?

mokfey · Post by **mokfey** » Wed 08 May 2013 6:38 pm

Bean there - coffee that

zarafet · Post by **zarafet** » Thu 09 May 2013 9:11 am

Copy cat coffee
Coffee Culture
Coffee International
Caffe Padrino
Coffee Mugs

kaiserphil · Post by **kaiserphil** » Thu 09 May 2013 9:14 am

Soner, I don't know the area, but are you expecting the bulk of your clientele to be TC? If so, then OK.

But if not, why use any Turkish in the title?

How about a little plagiarism, "Coffee World".

Post by **Soner** » Thu 09 May 2013 9:15 am

Thanks Kibkomers for you input. I am still in negotiating so no hurry to pick a name yet. Will let you know when I have. Didn't think picking a name would be so difficult.

Post by **Soner** » Thu 09 May 2013 9:20 am

Coffee World Ltd has been taken. This is the problem as there are many companies in UK unlike TRNC where you can use whatever name you like.
No, not targeting Turkish people, but want a name that has not been taken, is memorable, and does not have to relate to coffee, as the word "Coffee" can be added at the end of the name.

woodspeckie · Post by **woodspeckie** » Thu 09 May 2013 10:06 am

Coffee 4 U

muffin · Post by **muffin** » Thu 09 May 2013 10:24 am

Coffee Break

Post by **Soner** » Thu 09 May 2013 11:07 am

What about: "Bean Ed"

muffin · Post by **muffin** » Thu 09 May 2013 3:18 pm

Three more for you:

Café Coffee

Coffee Heaven

Coffee Culture

Philoz · Post by **Philoz** » Thu 09 May 2013 5:37 pm

Soner - I think you have now thrashed the name thing to death!
Is it going to be a TC coffee house,or more generic i.e. starbucks/costa coffee/cafe nero ect?

The reason I ask is because you were not specific about this,and a lot of the suggestions had a 'TC ' angle to them.

Having worked in marketing for a major UK PLC for 5 years may I respectfully suggest you don't 'cubbyhole' the business to a specific(ethnic) group of people,or style of coffee-you need to be as generic and welcoming as possible to folk of all cultures, races and income groups to maximise your business potential.

That, from what I have seen, would get rid of about 60-70% of suggestions which are very 'TC' orientated.
Next you get rid off the 'Naff' suggestions(like in msg 83 for example ,but there are plenty like that)

That would basically leave the ones I have suggested as far as I can make out .

However you did mention that a couple of good ones had been taken-e.g Barista's (which I thought was superb),and 'Cafe Crema' (another one of mine).
Which leaves you with 'Kaff-Inn' (another one of mine)

To this end I have come up with a brilliant Idea.
Given that TRNC is an unrecognised country internationally, If you crib a name from here then you can't get sued?

So, here are my final suggestions on this weary thread:-
Norma Jeans.
Shooters.

Philoz · Post by **Philoz** » Thu 09 May 2013 5:59 pm

Oh,and 'Cafe Boss'

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Thu 09 May 2013 7:07 pm

Philoz,if you read Soner's posting 79,he says there that he is NOT TARGETTING TURKISH CYPRIOTS

PoshinDevon · Post by **PoshinDevon** » Thu 09 May 2013 7:22 pm

Philoz wrote:Soner - I think you have now thrashed the name thing to death!
Is it going to be a TC coffee house,or more generic i.e. starbucks/costa coffee/cafe nero ect?

The reason I ask is because you were not specific about this,and a lot of the suggestions had a 'TC ' angle to them.

Having worked in marketing for a major UK PLC for 5 years may I respectfully suggest you don't 'cubbyhole' the business to a specific(ethnic) group of people,or style of coffee-you need to be as generic and welcoming as possible to folk of all cultures, races and income groups to maximise your business potential.

That, from what I have seen, would get rid of about 60-70% of suggestions which are very 'TC' orientated.
Next you get rid off the 'Naff' suggestions(like in msg 83 for example ,but there are plenty like that)

That would basically leave the ones I have suggested as far as I can make out .

No way....my suggestions are still there /b]

Go with your gut feeling - always the best!

Or maybe a few of these will help

However you did mention that a couple of good ones had been taken-e.g Barista's (which I thought was superb),and 'Cafe Crema' (another one of mine).
Which leaves you with 'Kaff-Inn' (another one of mine)

To this end I have come up with a brilliant Idea.
Given that TRNC is an unrecognised country internationally, If you crib a name from here then you can't get sued?

So, here are my final suggestions on this weary thread:-
Norma Jeans.
Shooters.

Philoz · Post by **Philoz** » Thu 09 May 2013 7:39 pm

owl lady
You are correct, but I think I can be forgiven for not reading all new posts once it went over 50+.
But I am sure you can see my point about stereotyping.

Philoz · Post by **Philoz** » Thu 09 May 2013 7:47 pm

posh-not sure why you have quoted my entire post but highlighted some bits?

Why did you not just write the highlighted bits as it looks a bit gibberishy to be honest.

I am sure you know what you were trying to say but uncertain if anyone else will .

I did have a re look at your suggestions, and sadly they fall into the 'Naff' category.

Just lacking in class somehow.

But top marks for trying,It's all good fun don't you think?

PoshinDevon · Post by **PoshinDevon** » Thu 09 May 2013 8:57 pm

Hi philoz, thanks for taking the time to read my suggestions, makes me feel you are a little worried or maybe just competitive

My suggestions may sound naff to you...but its a matter of taste (As they say!) - I am confident Soner has great taste.

As for your suggestions - just a tad dreary methinks

Have to agree with Soner tho - its difficult to come up with a name that hits the spot. I think I have drained all coffee shop names from my memory - so thats all from me.

LooseBoots · Post by **LooseBoots** » Fri 10 May 2013 9:21 am

What about :

SKYWALKERS - may the froth be with you...............

Espress yourself.

Stir Crazy

Coffee Palette.

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