Do you expect food to be served at a coffee shop other than pastries?

Question

Thanks for the help.

Answer 1

I expect food, only because chains like Starbucks or Seattles Best Coffee have food on display.  I might order a rice crispy treat from starbucks or cup of fruit but the reason for a coffee shop is just that, coffee!  Most people are on the run and don't think about food.

Carribu coffe has awesome treats that come with each specialty drink, I ordered a "campfire smore mocha" or something like that and the drink was garnished with marshmallows and graham crackers!  That was almost 2 years ago and several thousand coffees ago and I still remember that special treat!

Answer 2

craig, if you're thinking of starting your own coffee shop, stick with pastries and coffee at first. let your customers get to know your coffee and be a specialty place. over time, introduce food to the menu if you feel like it would increase revenue.  

Answer 3

I kind of do expect some sort of pastry, though, I never order them. Thats odd now that I think of it.

Answer 4

I never go to coffee shops for food.

But most if not all have some kind of sandwich or salad.  I don't think I have ever been to a coffee shop that did not sell food too.