This idea, which will soon make these businessmen rich beyond their wildest dreams, was based on the premise that taking two things people like and putting them together is bound for success. People like animals, & people like coffee. Thus, Puppy Palace was born. Yes my friends, the small café is overridden with dogs and cats of all sizes, with bows, ribbons, make-up, and any other accessory you could imagine on an animal.
We shall start with the entryway. It is subtle, to say the least.
With mirrors on both sides as you attempt to ascend the staircase, disorientation is an immediate effect of Puppy Palace. There seem to be puppies and kittens in every direction, and you have suddenly been stricken with a strong case of vertigo.
Assuming you make it to the top of the staircase with the help of your loved ones, the opening of the door to Puppy Palace brings on the next flood of senses. First, the stench of a large number of animals in a small café: unpleasant, but expected. Next, the "the greeting of a thousand barks"--as it is so called at Puppy Palace (by me)--hits you square in the drum, followed by a mob of excited, jumping little creatures at your feet. I would say dogs & cats, but by the look of them, there seem to be many hybrids.
Once you've tossed the ugly ones aside, you can move on to your table, and grab the small cute ones and place them on your lap. An opportune time for pictures.
Now, don't get me wrong. It's pretty fun to go around and give them stupid names and make fun of their ridiculous make-up (see below):
Here's Mike with 360. She likes to jump in a circle and then look at you eagerly for approval.
This guy was Ed. He bore a striking resemblance to the retarded hyena from Lion King.
This is Pinkerton, my own favorite. He can't walk straight, but has cute pink cheeks.
This is Pebbles. Mike really took a liking to her.
However, as much fun as naming the animals is, it is a bit tough to drink your coffee when there are dogs, cats, and hair in every direction. While Puppy Palace is a thoughtful establishment, and gives you to-go mugs to minimize the problem, it turns out that having a cappucino with 5 dogs on your lap is not ideal. Thus, I don't think I will be returning, but if I do, I will save the coffee for another time.
