He said he signed an agreement with county officials and has no problem appeasing the city and community for now.Ĭarmona said if the changes don't work for his business, he plans to bring bikinis back to the Redwood City location. If they want to do it, they should be allowed to do it."īack in Redwood City, where the protest took place, just two blocks away from the new Pink Pantherz Espresso location is an adult gentleman's club, which Jose Carmona finds ironic. I think it's not okay to tell women they can't do something with their bodies. "I think a lot of people are overreacting because it's not something they're used to. "What about when they go to the beach? Same thing.are they going to cover everybody?" said Jose Elias of Fremont, who was supporting the business with his daughter.Īudrey Writ, who works at the Fremont location said she's an actress and model and that the job opens up opportunities to other gigs. You'll see baristas in lingerie, racy menus and a line up for coffee. They're not going around with bikinis on," said Irene Hanley of Redwood City.īut if you visit the Fremont location it's a much different story. Nonetheless, business was booming and some neighbors like the idea. Pink Pantherz Espresso started out in Modesto, CA and has been rapidly expanding since its opening in 2014. Stop by today and say hi Established in 2014. The Triple Threat used to be the Threesome," said Carmona. Specialties: Pink Pantherz Espresso specializes in espresso and energy drinks handcrafted by our beautiful bikini baristas. "The Jay Dropper used to be the Panty Dropper. Servers at the Redwood City location are wearing shorts and tank tops instead of bikinis. CAMPBELL, California - The Pink Pantherz drive-by coffee shop in. We're empowering women," said Carmona.įor now, Carmona has caved to pressure in agreement with the County. The barista cleans the European espresso machine, carefully pads the next to clang-y. They have the right to protest as we have the right to run a business. San Mateo County officials say it's unclear when and if this fourth location would open.įor more stories, photos, and video on coffee, visit this page.With locations in Modesto, Fresno and Fremont owner Jose Carmona didn't expect a backlash, but residents who got word of the opening petitioned the county with 2,000 signatures to oppose the business. Pink Pantherz currently has three locations in Fresno, Modesto and a Fremont store, which appeared to be very popular, with a line of cars in the drive-thru, on Monday afternoon. "One of my friends was doing it because her mom had cancer and it was a good way to earn money. Nguyen has never been to Pink Pantherz, but says she knows several women who have worked at a lingerie cafe in Orange County. "A lot of people have that stigma against it, but when you actually get there, the girls are really nice and there's no inappropriate stuff," said Thuc Nguyen. If the the baristas' attire does not meet specific county code about what body parts are covered, than the the coffee shop will be deemed an adult business, which is not allowed in the zoning district. San Mateo County is still reviewing Pink Pantherz' change of ownership application. Redwood City having the bathing suit coffee shop, it's just a weird fit." ![]() "It's bad for coffee, it's bad for women." said Rundell who added, "I don't know. ![]() Rundell was not happy to hear about the the plan for lingerie and bikini clad women to serve up caffeinated beverages, with names like "Wet Kiss Mocha" and "Birthday Sex," as seen on the menu at the Fremont location. ![]() ![]() "It's the Hooters of coffee," exclaimed James Rundell who works in the coffee business. But, the new Pink Pantherz Espresso would look a whole lot different, with a little more pink and a lot more skin. (KGO) - A new coffee shop may be coming to the Redwood City area at the old Caffino drive-thru on El Camino Real, south of Woodside Road. A new coffee shop may be coming to the Redwood City area at the old Caffino drive-thru on El Camino Real, south of Woodside Road.
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