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Restauratour: Photographic Tour of Einstein Bros. Cafe

Scroll down for a photo tour of Einstein Bros. Cafe.

By Lisa Bertagnoli, Contributing Editor -- Chain Leader, 2/1/2005

1. A dividing wall eases traffic flow while adding an architectural element.
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3. Foodlike colors—orange, lime green and lemon yellow—replace the mostly browns of the bagel concept.
4. A surround of red tiles calls attention to the cafe’s display of fresh-baked bagels.
5. A merchandising wall divides the ordering counter and coffee area.

6. In the new ordering system at Einstein Bros. Café, customers order and pay, then wait for servers to bring them their food.

7. High-backed booths and bright lighting make the cafe a comfortable work space for businesspeople.
8. Einstein plans to lower the cost of the prototype from $350,000 to $130,000 by streamlining the construction process and using stock sources for custom fixtures.

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Einstein Bros. Café
Einstein's prototype gives customers more than a few reasons to stay for a while.

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