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

[KatieWa]

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?

It's odd though isn't it? A "nobody leaves sober" sign for a (presumably) daytime cafe who would have underage patrons.

It's not offensive, just a bit stupid really.

Maybe it's just not that deep though @KatieWa

Maybe they just like the sign?

It's a weird sign. It would annoy me too.

I bet they have a Live, Laugh, Love one at home.

So maybe don’t frequent places that sell alcohol, if it’s a personal issue?

I’ve struggled in the past so don’t 🤷‍♀️

It's been backed up by many dogmatic posters since.
I wonder if they get up every morning, wondering what they can find to offend them today?

Yeah, unfortunately OP you are THAT person on this occasion
Also who said the sector is on its knees? Cafes,
especially great ones thrive!

She hasn't offered me any rhubarb this year, so you could well be right.

So is a sign of Lord Kitchener from WW1, saying " Your country needs YOU" pointing his finger at us in 2025, but they're around.

My point is that they don't have to say they're thinking about it if they're not, just to appease OP.
They're happy with the sign.

Yeah I am not happy with the idea they lie for the sake of it which what people think they should do. They were factual- everyone else either gets the joke or has never been bothered enough to mention it. They simply pointed that out. Why should they say they would review it when they have no intention to do that?