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Cafe’s reply to my review - is it any wonder places are struggling?

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KatieWa · 07/06/2025 21:27

I reviewed a lovely cafe I visited last week whilst on holiday in Devon. I was really complimentary about the breakfast and said we found the service to be friendly and efficient. My review ended by suggesting the sign above the door isn’t overly appropriate - it stated ‘nobody leaves sober’. As someone who has a family member who has had numerous alcohol issues over the years I found this poor taste, and diplomatically worded this in the review.

The owner (publicly) replied to my review and said that’s the first feedback they’ve ever had about the sign and suggested everyone else has had a sense of humour when they’ve seen it.

I don’t think it’s a situation to make light of - is it any wonder the sector is on its knees struggling currently with this sort of attitude from a business owner?

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Paperumbrella · 07/06/2025 21:33

Bit like saying Disney can’t call itself “the happiest place on earth” because it will upset depressed people.

You have a very limited understanding of the industry if you think businesses are struggling because one cafe owner bit back at your stupid review.

KIlliePieMyOhMy · 07/06/2025 21:32

I agree OP, they should take the sign down.

Redglitter · 07/06/2025 21:31

Personally, like his previous customers i can't see anything wrong with it at all. I dont think a sign above a door will ever be the reason a business is struggling

WhereIsMyJumper · 07/06/2025 21:30

What??

ToKittyornottoKitty · 07/06/2025 21:30

You are being really over sensitive about nothing. This one is a you issue

iwentjasonwaterfalls · 07/06/2025 21:30

Weird sign to have up in a cafe but honestly, 10000 times weirder that you thought to mention it in your review?!

Needmorelego · 07/06/2025 21:29

A very strange sign to have on a cafe.
A pub I could maybe understand.
How weird of them to have it.

FknOmniShambles · 07/06/2025 21:29

Christ alive. You honestly need to sort your life out.

WhereIsBed · 07/06/2025 21:29

You are being ridiculous, sorry.

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