Topless coffee shop proposed for small Maine town

www.sfgate.com ^ | 01/07/09 | Staff

[Red Badger]

A one-time motel in a small central Maine town could soon be offering an eye-opening way to start the day — topless coffee shop waitresses. The Vassalboro Planning Board on Tuesday will consider a business permit request for a topless coffee shop on busy Route 3. The one-story building has also been the home to several other business ventures, most recently Mac Daddy's Pub at the Fat Cat Grille, which closed three or four years ago.

Neighbors have mixed opinions. Some say Vassalboro is a rural town and that a topless coffee shop would bring the wrong crowd. But others say they'd like to see a business make a go of it there.

Donald Crabtree of Ellsworth, who has applied for the business permit, told the Kennebec Journal that he didn't want to discuss his plan until after the planning board meets.

[Red Badger]

Starbucks, your days are numbered...........

[TruthWillWin]

Reminds me of a heartburn joke from years ago.

[andy58-in-nh]

I like my coffee the way I like my women.

[norcal joe]

Would you like regular or low-fat milk in that???

[wbill]

Geez, that'd be a cold job to work at.

If any FReepers from Maine have seen women from "The County" (that's Aroostook County, the northernmost points in Maine)...they might not be as in favor of this idea. Ask for pictures at your own risk.

The old joke goes "What's the difference between moose, and women from Aroostook? Moose don't wear flannel."

[Red Badger]

One lump or two?..........

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

weak, sweet and caramel-brown?

[bmwcyle]

Rules!!!

[PurpleMan]

Won’t that let in a lot of snow?

[andy58-in-nh]

A bit stronger and warmer, actually.

[spokeshave]

Yeah but what are all the Somalian immigrants going to say...?

[Red Badger]

Well, the waitresses will always be pointedly friendly..........

[ETL]

"Some say Vassalboro is a rural town and that a topless coffee shop would bring the wrong crowd. But others say they'd like to see a business make a go of it there."

'A' business. Not necessarily this sleazy one.

[Red Badger]

He’s gonna need a bigger parking lot.............

[svcw]

I love coffee but I am not taking off my top to get a cup.

[TruthWillWin]

Sounds like he needs a roof on that coffee shop.

[weegee]

"But what am I going to do with all of those topless muffins?"

[WellyP]

R-Donuts returns! In the early 80’s R-Donuts was operating in Ft. Lauderdale. The had a locals special at lunch. $5.00 for a BIG shrimp sandwich, coffee and a donut. The place was ALWAYS packed, the service great and thanks to very smart management, there was nothing in the least “trashy” allowed! Many eyeballs were left on the plates. Those were the days!

[Red Badger]

Careful, you’ll get a Helen Thomas Pic!.................

[weegee]

"I'm NOT topping it off for ya!"