Prepare for sudden stops, turns and slow-downs on Fourth Street in Eureka. Humboldt locals Michael Williams and Tao Chan are resurrecting that little drive-thru kiosk shop (Mary Hana’s florist/juice bar/Indian take-out, Nikki’s Crab Stand) as Bikini Brews, a java pitstop with scantily clad baristas and Muddy Waters coffee. Sure, roll your eyes, but the Tip Top isn’t open for breakfast. It’s not the first in the biz (see: Bottoms Up in Modesto, Calif.; XXX Espresso in Spokane, Wash.; the Peek-A-Brew franchise). It’s like a bikini car wash, only with scalding hot coffee. Should be fine.
Bikini Brews won’t be percolating until later this spring, but if you like your barista job and just wish there was more leering, it’s hiring. Sorry, no dudes. Other than that, the only real requirement according to Williams is that you are “comfortable working in a bikini.” Not so much emphasis on the brewing skills. Williams says that, unlike at more risqué shops, you won’t have to wear pasties or lingerie since it will be “a little more conservative.” The call for applicants on its Facebook page promises “a fun (and well heated!) environment.” One hopes.
And remember folks: Nothing actually happens in the Cappuccino Room.
This article appears in Liquor Run.
Happy to be mentioned on the blogthing. Thank you Jen! A clarification – comfort in a bikini is a necessity due to the nature of the job, but that doesn’t mean our girls won’t know how to brew coffee with the best of them. We look forward to serving you Humboldt!
So glad I gave up coffee.
Well, the most of us are glad you gave up coffee too. You should be giving these people some praise for starting a business in this crappy ass town we live in. Not be sitting there being negative and all about what YOU gave up. Anyways… Congrats on opening your business Michael and Tao!! I hope you do well… Although I do love to look at T&A.. wouldn’t mind seeing a beefcake or two down the line… LOL <3 Once again... Congrats! <3
Thank you for the kind words Traci!
Didnt someone try this before in this SAME building a few years back? Obviously didnt do well. Just sayin.
Nasty and trashy. There are plenty of great options for women in Humboldt to be a barista, look cute, make great tips AND keep their clothes on. Choose wisely ladies!
Definitely won’t be going there. I don’t promote prostitution as a mother of a 12 yr old daughter. Can’t sell coffee with your clothes on? Shouldn’t you just open another tip top then?
I’m stoked for these owners! Way to corner the market. Bikini baristas are all over up here in Washington, and they do really well for themselves. scantily dressed baristas included! I would much rather support this local shop then a corporation like Starbucks! I applaud these owners and their willingness to go against the grain! I hope you are successful in your venture and that your company expands all over the county!
It’s not gross and it’s not wrong. I have lots of friends who make coffee in bikinis here. It’s a job. They aren’t sluts and they aren’t trying to steal anyone’s boyfriends or husbands. They are gorgeous women who are lucky enough to look good in bikinis, and make a living while doing it. They aren’t table dancing or grinding on anyone’s lap, they are simply making coffee. If you’re that worried about your partner going to a bikini barista, you should probably take a good long look at your relationship and figure out why it bothers you so badly. You may not agree or condone it, but live and let live right?
I could care less what they are wearing all I care about is if the coffee is good and the prices are reasonable. I’ve seen these kind of coffee stands and they are a major hit so why not try it here. It is a real business and local owners so more power to you guys, I hope you succeed. For those who are calling it nasty and prostitution then don’t go there, you are not being forced to patronize this local place, I support anyone trying to make a go at it in this economy.
WHY NOT BOTH!?
Haha all the soccer moms getting butthurt. Don’t worry Marlene, your sweet virginal little baby won’t run off to mini hooters, she’ll probably just become a satanist because you’ve repressed her so much! 🙂 also…ITS HUMBOLDT LOL!!
The slut shamers are out in full force today, go home and masterbate to stories about the rapture or something.
Hey I will admit if I looked good in a bikini I would apply. I don’t so no worries I will not apply. I may scare off customers rather than bring them in. HAHA My ONLY complaint is I KEEP PARSING IT UP. I will get my mom-mobile in there one of these days. I have tried almost all the Java places here, love them all no real favorite yet. Keep up the American Dream!