There needs to be some real discussion about the section of elmwood that they are leaving, it has many vacancies and the only boarded up building in the elmwood village (old Buffalo Rome)
There needs to be some real discussion about the section of elmwood that they are leaving, it has many vacancies and the only boarded up building in the elmwood village (old Buffalo Rome)
I lived in that building for about a year, a long while ago; used to watch the bricks *pop* out from the side of the Allendale, during rainstorms. It's nice to see that store get a steady tenant, finally.
Dear Sweetooth: Can you Please rethink the interior, decor and design?
I'm thrilled to see that Sweet Tooth has moved into Allentown, and I'm looking forward to seeing Allentown continue to grow in the coming years....
I have to say, though, that I'm VERY disappointed with the feel of the place. The exterior need sprucing up (paint job, a nice sign?) but even more importantly, the interior feels so unwelcoming. I would STRONGLY reccomend some warmer, dimmer lights, and I would definitely ditch the flourescents. (It feels like a bright office supply store inside). I would consult a designer/decorator. Lighting, artwork, comfortable seating (outdoors?) are all just as important as making good ice cream. It'll improve business and it will change the feel of that corner for the better. My concern may sound a little ridiculous, I know, but Sweetooth has the potential to set a certain mood and aesthetic (an advertisement, almost) for Allentown on that very prominent corner, and I think it's a shame that it seems so cold and ugly...
I love Sweetooth and I have gone there for years, so I say this out o concern, not malice. Does anyone else agree?
-a concerned allentown resident
Sweet Tooth is an excellent example of a good, local, specialty business. This corner has been a looser since Deco closed and Sweet Tooth just might be the attraction that could resurrect this very visible location.
michele, the one Carl Paldino demolished last year for an unpaved parking lot? On Washington next to the Lafayette Hotel?
David Chain owns the corner opposite the proposed hotel at Forest, he also owns the vacate West Delavan location and the most of the entire block from West Utica to the other corner on the west side of the street across from the Cas. David is very astute in his leases and isn't afraid to charge for what he considers prime locations. My guess is the fixer overhead from these locations is calculated to be to much by prospective tenants.
Greg and Anna, Thanks for you input. We will finish the exterior before mid August. I agree about lighting. We just need a little time to get cash flow moving. Any investors out there?
I know ambiance needs to be addressed, but I have to put most money into making great products. After all it is all about taste.
Renee Newton Sweet Tooth
I think I am getting the urge for a HOT FUDGE SUNDAY from Sweet Tooth!
Speaking of Decos does anyone know how many are still standing? I know of the one downtown,
Great. Yet another vacancy on my block of Elmwood.
I hope a good coffee shop opens up inthe old space. This block could use something like that.
Congrats to Sweet Tooth on the new locationOe that corner is quite prominent and will benefit greatly from such a business within. Meanwhile, would the old location be a contenter for the "Vegan guy"? What ever happened with him???
I think this is great. I would love to see Allentown built up with more shops. I love how easy things are to walk to in that area, being close. Parking *might* be the only problem, but a minor one.
As for the vacancy, I am sure something will fill their old space. It just needs a strong anchor to fill the rest of the area.
The other boarded up and derelict property is located at 225 West Utica...
Here's something about it: http://tinyurl.com/ml7oe
It's still standing. Why?
i couldn't agree more with R. Pierce.... maybe someone with BRO needs to get the scoop and write a story about this block of Elmwood. it's very troubling. even more so with LeMetro for sale too.
Why is that block of Elmwood struggling to maintain tenants? I don't understand. Is the landlord raising rents? A real cafe would be a blessing in Sweet Tooth's old space--a real cafe with late hours, ambiance, and quiet spaces to do nothing in.
As previous poster Greg noted, it wouldn't take much to eliminate those I'm in K-mart style flourescent lights and it would make a world of difference. Softer ambient lighting would allow one to stay longer (and consume more sugar!) as well as spruce up the corner of that block. Also, a sign is needed on the exterior of the Allen St. side (where one can see the lovely cakes being frosted).Please take note Sweet Tooth!
The location thats being vacated by Sweet Tooth would make a great location for a Cold Stone Creamery or a Maggie Moo's Ice Cream shop: http://www.maggiemoos.com/home/index.cfm
Sure they're both national chains but they'd be right at home and very successful on that block of Elmwood.
Dear Renee, Thank you for reading our comments and following up. (A sign of an attentive owner). Of course, that makes sense about cash flow. I didn't mean to come off so critical. It's just that I can see Sweet Tooth really doing great there, and I very much want to see that happen. Thanks again for reading... and good luck! Best, Greg
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