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Limerick Businesses Closed V 2.0 [Mod note post 1]

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    #992
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    i laughed reading that comment on facebook, thanks for posting it.

    i thought at the time they were collecting funding to open that it sounded odd. To me it reeked of either not having the original capital, risk avoidance, or significant doubt over success.any entrepreneur/ small business owner can't afford to suffer either.

    the crowd sourcing aspect, and the comment, give the impression of a sense of entitlement. rather than ask where everyone is (blaming the public for not being there), the owners would be far better off reviewing their obviously flawed business plan and asking why they couldn't attract the people in. It's not the responsibility of the public to support every business that opens.


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    #993
    FelineOverLord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 415 ✭✭FelineOverLord


    mossym wrote: »
    i laughed reading that comment on facebook, thanks for posting it.

    i thought at the time they were collecting funding to open that it sounded odd. To me it reeked of either not having the original capital, risk avoidance, or significant doubt over success.any entrepreneur small business over can't afford to suffer either.

    the crowd sourcing aspect, and the comment, give the impression of a sense of entitlement. rather than ask where everyone is (blaming the public for not being there), the owners would be far better off reviewing their obviously flawed business plan and asking why they couldn't attract the people in. It's not the responsibility of the public to support every business that opens.

    Even though we only went in once, I got the distinct impression that the place was being run more as a hobby than a business. For me it was as if they were trying to emulate a Central Perk kind of atmosphere and failing miserably. As others have said it was a combination of things that led to their closure.


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    #994
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,859 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    FelineOverLord wrote: »
    Even though we only went in once, I got the distinct impression that the place was being run more as a hobby than a business. For me it was as if they were trying to emulate a Central Perk kind of atmosphere and failing miserably. As others have said it was a combination of things that led to their closure.

    Maybe it was too ambitious to start with late opening hours. It could have grown more organically if it had picked up a regular clientèle in regular business hours. I think they were trying to re-capture what was lost when Javas closed.

    (How many years ago was that anyway?!)


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    #995
    FelineOverLord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 415 ✭✭FelineOverLord


    An File wrote: »
    Maybe it was too ambitious to start with late opening hours. It could have grown more organically if it had picked up a regular clientèle in regular business hours. I think they were trying to re-capture what was lost when Javas closed.

    (How many years ago was that anyway?!)

    We had gone in on a Friday afternoon about a year or so ago, well after the place had opened. I can't comment on Javas as I was never in there. In theory having somewhere a bit different was a really good idea, it's just that putting really tatty second hand sofas that just look grubby in in an effort to look kitsch doesn't work. My husband is very fussy about tea and the look of what dafuq:eek: on his face when he was handed a pint mug of tea was actually hillarious. I honestly can't even imagine how anyone thought that serving a lukewarm pint of tea would be a good idea.


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    #996
    leakyboots
    Registered Users Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭leakyboots


    Maze Eatery (formerly Cafe Cupcake) appears to be closed? Not open at lunchtime today and looks like the dessert fridge at the main counter and bits of the kitchen taken out.

    That place only opened a few months so I thought


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    #997
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    mossym wrote: »
    i laughed reading that comment on facebook, thanks for posting it.

    i thought at the time they were collecting funding to open that it sounded odd. To me it reeked of either not having the original capital, risk avoidance, or significant doubt over success.any entrepreneur/ small business owner can't afford to suffer either.

    the crowd sourcing aspect, and the comment, give the impression of a sense of entitlement. rather than ask where everyone is (blaming the public for not being there), the owners would be far better off reviewing their obviously flawed business plan and asking why they couldn't attract the people in. It's not the responsibility of the public to support every business that opens.

    Absolutely agree. Just thought the whole crowd funding thing was gas. I can understand crowd funding computer games as you are essentially paying up front to get the game and allows the developers to gauge demand.

    Crowd funding someone to set up a business is gas. A business acting like a charity case. When you don't invest your own cold, hard cash it's easier to walk away and not be too broke up about the business failing. But then again it worked (getting the funding that is) so fair play.


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    #998
    bigpink
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,552 ✭✭✭bigpink


    As i said in another thread i was in Costa Coffee at 7.30pm last Thursday and it was very busy


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    #999
    Ankhyu
    Registered Users Posts: 5,313 ✭✭✭Ankhyu


    I thought The Stormy Teacup was a nice idea, they had a large selection of books and lots of choice in the tea department, however I had a bad experience in there myself.

    First time I went there I ordered a tea and toasted sandwich, the latter was taking forever (and they weren't busy, only me and one other customer in there), until I smelled one toasting, so I thought it was finally on it's way.

    No, the staff member proceeded to sit at a table and eat a toasted sandwich herself, while the other staff member sat opposite, working on some art project! They totally forgot about me, had to remind them. By the time I finally got it, my tea was gone cold! :mad:

    They were very apologetic in fairness, but like I said, I'd understand if they were run off their feet but it was feckin' dead in there!

    I only went there once more afterwards, dunno why really, just said I'd give it another go.

    I much preferred Cellar Door for a similar vibe, but also the staff were really friendly and much more attentive, I was devastated when they closed down :(


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    #1000
    Poxyshamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 4,829 ✭✭✭Poxyshamrock


    bigpink wrote: »
    As i said in another thread i was in Costa Coffee at 7.30pm last Thursday and it was very busy

    Starbucks in the train station is doing very well too. I know plenty venturing up there specifically to go there.


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    #1001
    Roquentin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,130 ✭✭✭Roquentin


    Poxyshamrock wrote: »
    Starbucks in the train station is doing very well too. I know plenty venturing up there specifically to go there.

    what you make of starbucks coffee. not too impressed with it myself


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    #1002
    Poxyshamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 4,829 ✭✭✭Poxyshamrock


    Roquentin wrote: »
    what you make of starbucks coffee. not too impressed with it myself

    I go to Carlton. Good coffee, really quick and the staff are lovely. They also know my order when I walk in! :D


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    #1003
    Jofspring
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    leakyboots wrote: »
    Maze Eatery (formerly Cafe Cupcake) appears to be closed? Not open at lunchtime today and looks like the dessert fridge at the main counter and bits of the kitchen taken out.

    That place only opened a few months so I thought

    Ya they only opened about a month ago.

    Why anyone would want to open a cafe there is beyond me. Its the third cafe to be opened there in about 5 years and all have closed down. Maybe the same owners have opened all 3 just under different names?


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    #1004
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,859 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    Poxyshamrock wrote: »
    I go to Carlton. Good coffee, really quick and the staff are lovely. They also know my order when I walk in! :D

    Where are they located?


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    #1005
    Poxyshamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 4,829 ✭✭✭Poxyshamrock


    An File wrote: »
    Where are they located?

    On the corner of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street.


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    #1006
    Roquentin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,130 ✭✭✭Roquentin


    Poxyshamrock wrote: »
    On the corner of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street.

    loads of coffee shops in that area


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    #1007
    Swiper the fox
    Registered Users Posts: 6,745 ✭✭✭Swiper the fox


    Roquentin wrote: »
    loads of coffee shops in that area

    True, but I agree with Poxyshamrock that there's something very likeable about Carlton, it's not every establishment that you get a friendly welcome in these days but you'll always get it from the girls in Carlton, it seems that they know most of the customers orders which would imply that they get lots of repeat business. I don't get in that often these days but I'll always choose it for my coffee when in town. The coffee itself is nothing special but it's perfectly decent.


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    #1008
    seachto7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭seachto7


    Coffee can be way too hot in Carlton sometimes. All you taste is heat heat heat.


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    #1009
    Roquentin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,130 ✭✭✭Roquentin


    the nicest coffee i ever tried is java republic. ivans in caherdavin do it


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    #1010
    Roquentin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,130 ✭✭✭Roquentin


    Swiper the fox wrote: »
    True, but I agree with Poxyshamrock that there's something very likeable about Carlton, it's not every establishment that you get a friendly welcome in these days but you'll always get it from the girls in Carlton, it seems that they know most of the customers orders which would imply that they get lots of repeat business. I don't get in that often these days but I'll always choose it for my coffee when in town. The coffee itself is nothing special but it's perfectly decent.

    will call in the next time im in the city. i think a star bucks is opening on the opposite corner


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    #1011
    Red King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 716 ✭✭✭Red King


    Jofspring wrote: »
    Ya they only opened about a month ago.

    Why anyone would want to open a cafe there is beyond me. Its the third cafe to be opened there in about 5 years and all have closed down. Maybe the same owners have opened all 3 just under different names?

    That place is cursed. I can't help but think the lighting in there has something to do with it. It is so dull if you were outside you'd think the place was closed anyway.


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    #1012
    Ankhyu
    Registered Users Posts: 5,313 ✭✭✭Ankhyu


    HF Counter (Gluten free/fresh juice) kiosk in Arthur's Quay is closing down today. Pity :(


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    #1013
    panda100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    Ankhyu wrote: »
    HF Counter (Gluten free/fresh juice) kiosk in Arthur's Quay is closing down today. Pity :(

    Isn't this run by the same man who owns the 'gluten-free' health food shop near The Strand? I can't say I'm sad to see any 'gluten-free' fad shop close. It's such a marketing gimmick.


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    #1014
    davo2001
    Registered Users Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭davo2001


    panda100 wrote: »
    I can't say I'm sad to see any 'gluten-free' fad shop close. It's such a marketing gimmick.

    You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. Give a celiac something with gluten in it and you will see how bad it can be very quickly.


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    #1015
    panda100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    davo2001 wrote: »
    You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. Give a celiac something with gluten in it and you will see how bad it can be very quickly.

    The majority of people jumping on the gluten free bandwagon are not coeliac.


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    #1016
    Jofspring
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭Jofspring


    The gluten free place across from the strand is now opening on Mallow Street.


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    #1017
    Kenny B
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭Kenny B


    panda100 wrote: »
    The majority of people jumping on the gluten free bandwagon are not coeliac.

    The majority of places claiming they serve Coeliac, have cross contaminated surfaces, at least these places cater for the actual intolerant.


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    #1018
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    Mod Note: How is an arugement on coelic and glueten free adding anything to the "Business Closed" thread? Take it offline lads if you want to argue.


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    #1019
    theblackstuff
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭theblackstuff


    Mothercare just announced they will be closing their Cruises st shop early next year, one of three they are closing, part of their re-structuring to get out of examinership..

    blamed high rents


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    #1020
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Cant believe Desmonds Next Door has closed if true according to the other thread. Sure their wines were outrageously priced but their beer selection was one of the best in Limerick


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    #1021
    um7y1h83ge06nx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Cant believe Desmonds Next Door has closed if true according to the other thread. Sure their wines were outrageously priced but their beer selection was one of the best in Limerick

    Yeah, used to be like a little adventure going in there for beer. Thought they would have done a decent trade, seemingly a decent location and they cater to a wide variety of tastes and budgets.

    I'll miss them.


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