The problem with custom house is that their prices are way way to high and there is no drive thru.

@East side- Yeah you're absolutely correct. What is funny is they're quoted about the poor economy, yet they are charging an arm and a leg for a latte. They'll be charging top shelf prices for lower shelf product. It is a nice place, very cozy, but for the average D&D customer, it is a bit over priced.

I don't believe alcohol sales are the solution. They need to partner with a local bakery to compliment the coffee. Get quicker (the high school people trying to figure out how to make a fancy coffee is frustrating based on the price i'm paying). Give military discounts. Change the order and wait for your coffee line (simply go to Starbucks to see how this is done). It's sad to say but if this business should fold (have 3 owners, it's a matter of time) then this would be a great location for a Starbucks. I'd pay for their coffee since they have it for less money and know how the delivery system/service works.

went there a couple of times. Cashiers never made me feel comfortable. I think they want to consider themselves an upscale coffee shop catering to the people off King Charles Drive.

The "baristas" behind the counter give you that same look as the nose ringed clerks at a Newbury Comics when you buy the wrong CD. As Fullhouse said, if you dont look like you are stopping on your way out of King Charles Drive on your way to your law office, you are intruding. Of course you get this at Starbucks too but the product isnt as expensive (most of the time). By the way, how come there isn't an actual clock tower in Clock Tower Square?

Starbucks for the win. Totally agree with the comfort thing, or lack thereof. Their rich clientele can buy their million dollar jack and cokes. The common man or woman can get their caramel ice coffees at dd or bucks. And the bucks in middletown has great employees (mostly younger adults) that are indifferent to what you look like.

I do not think that adding alcohol will save them if they are in trouble, maybe just buy them a little time. I do not go to Custom Coffee house because, (1) there is no drive thru and (2) I do not have the luxury of spending valuable time sipping a latte and chatting it up with others. Like many its go, go go..

I'm a regular a Custom House. I like their setup. I like their food. Nothing wrong with paying a little more for the comfort, beauty, and good coffee. I don't expect Dunkin Donuts prices at Custom Coffee any more than I expect Mc Donalds prices at a steakhouse. I believe a liquor license and let them serve their Bayleys and Espresso Martinis will be a good addition to their revenue and to their customers.

I go there on occasion when one of my children has some art on display. I commend them for displaying local art! While there I will get a coffee & a pastry. However it would be nice if the entrance were more accessible. I have bad knees and am unsteady climbing stairs and there isn't even a hand rail to hold on to. When I do want a morning coffee, I make it a point to get out of my car and walk into the Dunc, I stopped once when CC had first opened, that was my last morning visit.

I just don't see how adding liquor to their establishment will increase their business. As I stated above, it is a very cozy spot to enjoy a cup of joe to your liking. However, I can only see a very small amount of profit being generated by adding alcohol. Enjoying say a glass of wine, while listening to some guitar playing sounds like a relaxing time, but as to it increasing revenue? Well I just don't see it. Put an addition onto it and change it to a night club. If your going to aquire a liquor license, heck why not got all out. Coffee house by day, dance club by night. A new concept in coffee houses. Profits will boom.

I absolutely love getting a fabulous coffee and relaxing in this beautiful coffee house..why not? Sometimes getting out of your car and meeting people is worth it...I have never had this experience at a D.D. and to be honest..D.D. coffee is IMHO lame. The coffee is ten times better and worth an extra buck and a tip to the always smiling gregarious folk behind the counter. Why not a liquor? Give the small business man a chance..to try something new.Support them. <3

If the poor economy is affecting them so much how can they afford to build another coffee house in Fall River? The problem isn't so much with them getting the license now, the problem is down the road when they change the plan and do more than just serve "Irish Lattes" or worse, decide to sell the place. A liquor license makes it that much more attractive to a potential buyer who wants to turn it into a bar.