Coffee Slingers

[Martin]

guess they've been "barely hanging on" for a while now, eh... thread title changed. -M

[BailJumper]

I love all the slams from people who've most likely never even been half as successful (or even tried) to run a small business like Coffee Slingers. I went a few times when they first opened. Not really my kind of place and yes the customer service is lacking so I question their ability to stay in business. But the personal attacks on someone who's actually taking all the risks to operate a business in this economic climate is ridiculous and wreaks of jealousy.

Why not change the title - Lord knows the board has no problem changing people's posts.

[Martin]

let's get back to topic, kids... coffee slingers.

been a few times. the place doesn't excite me, but i wouldn't say that the staff have ever been rude to me.


-M

[Steve]

Thread started in October. I was in today, Melody was entertaining at least a dozen customers. Barely hanging on... yeah, sure. Melody must have some sharp claws.

[OKC74]

I'm wondering why Coffee Slingers is in the #2 spot on this tread...still...????????

[BBatesokc]

I'm sitting at Coffee Slingers right now sipping on some Honeybush herbal tea, enjoying the atmosphere and really loving the local art by Vanna McAllister.... vanna mcallister

[fourthworldtraffic]

Whatever happened to the "barely hanging on" thread title?

[Martin]

^
coffee slingers outlasted it. ; )

-M

[Steve]

They were full this afternoon. Every table was taken, people sitting at the counter.

[okyeah]

They were full this afternoon. Every table was taken, people sitting at the counter.

how many tables do they have?? just wondering. never been there. trying to gauge how big/small this place is.

I like working/studying at coffee shops, but haven't visited coffee slingers because apparently they have weird wifi policy?

[GWB]

how many tables do they have?? just wondering. never been there. trying to gauge how big/small this place is.

I like working/studying at coffee shops, but haven't visited coffee slingers because apparently they have weird wifi policy?

The only thing that's weird about it is the fact that they don't allow people to use wifi on Sundays. They call it "community day" or something like that. I guess the point of it is to encourage people to talk to each other or something to that effect. A lot of people have complained about it, but that's their policy.

[metro]

Whatever happened to the "barely hanging on" thread title?

scroll back a page for your answer

[FritterGirl]

The only thing that's weird about it is the fact that they don't allow people to use wifi on Sundays. They call it "community day" or something like that. I guess the point of it is to encourage people to talk to each other or something to that effect. A lot of people have complained about it, but that's their policy.

I think a lot of people complain because they actually have a wi-fi "policy," which includes a one-drink minimum per hour of wi-fi used, and no wifi on Sundays, where folks are encouraged to engage in actual face-to-face interaction (imagine that).

Some folks (and I've seen em) think it's just fine to come in and poach off Coffee Slinger's wifi system without making a purchase. Others have parked outside and sat in their vehicles with their laptops while poaching off of the system.

Outside of that, I don't think the rules are really that "weird."

Afterall, this is a business that is trying to recoup its operating costs, one of which is wifi. Seems to me like if they are paying for it, they have the right to put forth a reasonable policy in regards to its use.

If people want completely free wifi, they can go to the library.

[soonerguru]

I stopped in this week. EXCELLENT coffee. Also, the service was very friendly.

[BG918]

I went to Java Dave's around the corner this morning and the coffee just doesn't compare; I'll be sticking toe Coffee Slingers from now on. Although Winan's in Norman still has IMO the best coffee in the metro.

[Joe Kimball]

I stopped in this week. EXCELLENT coffee. Also, the service was very friendly.

Perhaps they read the thread.

I'm going to make an effort to stop in this week; I'll report back.

[SavageDigital]

I went to Java Dave's around the corner this morning and the coffee just doesn't compare; I'll be sticking toe Coffee Slingers from now on. Although Winan's in Norman still has IMO the best coffee in the metro.

Java Dave's is a clear step below Starbucks, which is a clear step below places like Coffee Slingers. As an avid coffee lover I had hopes for a local place like Dave's after moving here a few years ago - all hopes were dashed after 3 tries of their poor quality beverages.

[okyeah]

I think a lot of people complain because they actually have a wi-fi "policy," which includes a one-drink minimum per hour of wi-fi used, and no wifi on Sundays, where folks are encouraged to engage in actual face-to-face interaction (imagine that).

Some folks (and I've seen em) think it's just fine to come in and poach off Coffee Slinger's wifi system without making a purchase. Others have parked outside and sat in their vehicles with their laptops while poaching off of the system.

Outside of that, I don't think the rules are really that "weird."

Afterall, this is a business that is trying to recoup its operating costs, one of which is wifi. Seems to me like if they are paying for it, they have the right to put forth a reasonable policy in regards to its use.

If people want completely free wifi, they can go to the library.

wow. one-drink minimum for every hour of wifi used seems excessive to me, and it's not really fair because certain drinks (like drip coffee) are a lot cheaper than other drinks (e.g. macchiato, latte, etc.). I guess I'll just continue to hand Starbucks my money because my dad has an AT&T account...so I don't have to pay for WiFi by the hour. and I get to stay as long as I like.

furthermore, every time a coffee shop is said to have free wifi--I'm skeptical of it because its usually not reliable. too many laptops and the bandwith sinks. there are places around the metro that have free wifi w/no strings attached..i.e. full circle, hastings, panera. I've seen people come in, and not buy anything..though I would never do that (I NEED my caffeine fix every day)

[SavageDigital]

I'm skeptical of it because its usually not reliable. too many laptops and the bandwith sinks.

Yes, imagine if they only had a policy to help keep the number of uses down that benefited paying customers...

[mecarr]

Coffee Slingers has a one drink minimum for every hour of wifi used? What's their deal? They have a tendency to be very anal about things.

[Luke]

They must be philosophically opposed to welfare then.

If you pay in the system, you can get the benefits. If you don't, you're a drain and can leave.

[mecarr]

They must be philosophically opposed to welfare then.

If you pay in the system, you can get the benefits. If you don't, you're a drain and can leave.

Well whatever. We'll see if treating customers like children works for them.

[Stan Silliman]

Sometimes I'm wondering if some folks on this thread are looking for a combination of Starbucks and Hooters. And for all I know, such a business venture exists in real life. It's probably coming to Bricktown right after Coyote Ugly.

You can have such a thing?

That reminds me of the survey Denny's did years ago. I think there were six or seven questions. It went something like this:

1) Was the food delivered promptly?
2) Was it cooked to your satisfaction?
3) Would you like to see other items on the menu?
4) Was your waiter or waitress courteous?
5) If after 10:00 pm we went topless, will you still patronize?
6) Keep in mind, these will be the same waitresses

[Turanacus]

i gave them a shot, didn't really care for their service, not really up to par. the coffees were just set on a ledge, sure enough - some dude walked off with mine so minutes later I had to go reorder.

the acoustics were so bad that the girl @ the register talked to me for about 3 minutes before I busted out laughing because i really understood nothing that she said.

[SavageDigital]

I don't know, it seems that many of the people posting here visit Coffee Slingers expecting to fill some void in their life and not to enjoy good quality coffee. I've been there many time and not one time did I feel the staff was rude or condescending. Perhaps what some people expect from lowly "service staff" is to play the role of sycophant for them.

...if you need to leech WiFi for hours on end without supporting the business supplying a bandwidth limited resource - then that's a parasitic, entitlement mindset.