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[QUOTE=Mhsm2014;5719281]That's my best guess based on some of my experiences and mostly secondhand information. At some of these places there is some pretty shady shit going on other than simply boobs and cooters popping out of lingerie, and it's that other shady stuff that LE is concerned about.[/QUOTE]These places are more dangerous than you think because they are frequented by Asian gangbangers. That short chubby Asian guy could be a shooter for his gang with bodies under his belt.
Does anyone know if she is doing shows? She used to work at 368 a few years ago, currently working at stars only Sundays.
I have been going to the Viet coffee shops for about 3-4 years. For the last two years 168 has been my regular place 2-4 times per week, usually in the morning. I'm not a huge tipper but the girls come and hang out and treat me well. I heard Starz is going to be under new ownership and doing a Lunar New year celebration. I am going to be there and check it out. I'm pretty sure all the girls will be told to be extra cool to the customers because of the ownership transition. So, If you don't have a regular Viet coffee shop I know they will be trying extra hard to get regulars. Who knows maybe they will be able to pull me away from my beloved 168.
[QUOTE=Mhsm2014;5719281]I have a few guesses. I only went to Cats at the start of the pandemic when they only operated outside behind the cover of the tall hedges outside. I didn't care for it but I heard from a few people that it got pretty crazy not long after. It pretty much became a strip club and was a lot wilder than other coffee shops. They had a doorman and would not let just anyone in. Different friends told me girls were getting fingered out in the open. Another one told me that they observed underage drinking occur there. I think LE turns a blind eye to some titties popping out here and there but when gambling and underage drinking are taking place they are not tolerant of that, and I really can't blame them. Another friend of mine's dad is a Garden Grove police officer and told me that they pop in for coffee shop checks once in a while but it's mostly to check for gambling. These shops aren't really on the radar of this forum but there are coffee shops that are much more gambling-centric than they are about sexy waitresses. The usual suspects on this board are Cafe Lu, 168,368 (when it was around), Girlz and DD. Every shop is going to have primarily Vietnamese clientele but you'll always see a few non-Vietnamese customers at these places. Others are basically illegal gambling dens with semi-portable slot machines sitting atop tables. There are three shops like this on Westminster Blvd all within walking distance of each other. They are near that 6 Star or 5 Star or whatever it's called parlor that is frequently discussed on the massage parlor forum. I was having my car worked on near these places once and popped into a couple of them when I had some time to kill. One of them was meh. Girls were very pretty but not doing shows or anything. Lots of smoking and lots of guys playing the hot spot. The other one had a ton of those video slot machines out and I felt very uncomfortable there. Even kind of unsafe. And while I'm not Vietnamese, keep in mind that this is coming from someone who grew up around a lot of Vietnamese people, knows a decent amount of the language and is very familiar with the culture. There are a few of these places that are not welcoming towards non-Vietnamese people.
That's my best guess based on some of my experiences and mostly secondhand information. At some of these places there is some pretty shady shit going on other than simply boobs and cooters popping out of lingerie, and it's that other shady stuff that LE is concerned about.[/QUOTE]How common is FIV Or FOV?
Been going to this place for a long time. It's run by a husband wife team. He seems pretty cool, but she seems kinda snobbish. (Maybe it's just me.).
The best girls at this place.
Cici.
Alyssa.
Anna.
Mia.
Lilly.
Karina.
And a few others whose names I don't remember.
They are way better than many of the girls at other places. They're cute, hot and super friendly.
In the last few weeks, the owners hired some new girls who just don't cut it. New girl Kimmy is ok, but the rest of the new ones aren't attractive. Probably wouldn't get hired at other shops. And don't seem like they want to work with the other girls.
I hope the keep the good veterans. But f they want to hire new good ones, they need to keep looking.
[QUOTE=ILoveMexicans;5717263]My friend who was a regular at Cats told me they were raided, not sure when, I think a week or two ago. Had police zip tie all the customers and girls.
Good riddance. That place went downhill fast. They went from having the hottest girls to the most ghetto place.[/QUOTE]Good riddance. Serves them right with the elitist and racist attitudes the staff had (not the girls but the ownership and door workers).
What time is the party / Fun Starts at cafe Lu?.
[QUOTE=JohnRizzo14;5751723]I have been going to the Viet coffee shops for about 3-4 years. For the last two years 168 has been my regular place 2-4 times per week, usually in the morning. I'm not a huge tipper but the girls come and hang out and treat me well. I heard Starz is going to be under new ownership and doing a Lunar New year celebration. I am going to be there and check it out. I'm pretty sure all the girls will be told to be extra cool to the customers because of the ownership transition. So, If you don't have a regular Viet coffee shop I know they will be trying extra hard to get regulars. Who knows maybe they will be able to pull me away from my beloved 168.[/QUOTE]Starz report: Lunar new year they had Lion dance and fireworks. 4-5 girls working. Helen (she is on their Instagram and very hot), Alyssa brunette, newer to coffee not as hot but pretty good, Jada smaller dark hair very sweet. One of the most fun visits to a shop with the extra new year stuff going on.
2nd trip: Helen again, another girl with a nice ass and smaller on top, Kim half Korean half white early 20's really cute and probably the best personality in the shop, she said she is new to coffee she said she will be working weekends mostly highly recommend if she is around.
Looked like the girls were making the effort to talk with and sit with as many customers as possible while still getting drinks. It was getting pretty busy when I left. Still early to tell but it looks like this shop is being run the right way and should be fun if you like the Vietnamese coffee shops or if you are new and want to try one out. They haven't pried me away from 168 but it looks like they will be in the rotation and might be a contender for the top spot. Only time will tell.
Went to the old 368 location where it was shut down after the shooting / murder. It's been heavily renovated and reopened as Cafe Gavang. No action whatsoever. Three milfy types serving coffee to groups of friends getting together. You know it sucks when there aren't any single horny looking dudes hanging out in a smoke filled coffee shop drinking way overpriced shitty coffee.
The coffee has a strange taste to it also, like they poured a little powdered chocolate milk mix into it. Whatever it is, I didn't care for the flavor, the experience, and the lack of shows. And even if the women there were doing shows, I'm not sure it'd make this review any better, because those gals weren't in their prime.
[QUOTE=JohnRizzo14;5761228] Still early to tell but it looks like this shop is being run the right way and should be fun if you like the Vietnamese coffee shops or if you are new and want to try one out. They haven't pried me away from 168 but it looks like they will be in the rotation and might be a contender for the top spot. Only time will tell.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the Starz reports! I used to love this place, but hated the way they would grill new faces with questions to check if you were an undercover cop or something. I used to be a semi-regular, but haven't been back in about 2 years. Hate that I would have to probably go through that whole process again if I were to re-visit now. Hope that this new management you mention does away with that practice.
I actually haven't been back to any of the coffeeshops since pre-covid and am looking forward to returning to them soon. 168 was my top spot as well. Do they still waitresses that do the occasional "booty shake" dances?.
[QUOTE=Eblit26;5778728]Thanks for the Starz reports! I used to love this place, but hated the way they would grill new faces with questions to check if you were an undercover cop or something. I used to be a semi-regular, but haven't been back in about 2 years. Hate that I would have to probably go through that whole process again if I were to re-visit now. Hope that this new management you mention does away with that practice.
I actually haven't been back to any of the coffeeshops since pre-covid and am looking forward to returning to them soon. 168 was my top spot as well. Do they still waitresses that do the occasional "booty shake" dances?.[/QUOTE]To answer both of your questions- I have not seen a questioning process like the old Starz. It seems to be relaxed and run similarly to 168 where there is caution if they don't know you but there hasn't been a hold up on regular activities, So you are good to go there. They haven't settled in on all the girls who are going to be working, but it seems that the talent level here is going to be top notch. They post on their instagram page which is cafe (underscore) starzz. If you are looking to get back into it right now Starz has the better experience with it not having as many regulars yet, which means a little more attention from the girls and they want to build clientele. At 168 you will be battling entrenched regulars for attention and will probably get passed by or a one time sit down for less than 1 minute, then back to being busy pouring because they are packed or back to their regulars. You will have to put in way more time at 168, be charming as all heck, or throw around a bunch of money to get known. 168 gets packed so even if you are a regular there are many times when the bare minimum you would expect from a coffee shop happens.
168 does still have girls that will do botty shake- Ella (works mostly weekend), Cici (who I haven't seen in a while but mostly nights). Others will do quick lap dances but usually only if it is regulars in the shop or the vibe is right. Remember it is a coffee shop not a strip club. Morning is more subdued while afternoon and night get a little more wild. More Asian girls in the morning and Latina's at night.
[QUOTE=JohnRizzo14;5781133]To answer both of your questions- I have not seen a questioning process like the old Starz. It seems to be relaxed and run similarly to 168 where there is caution if they don't know you but there hasn't been a hold up on regular activities, [/QUOTE]Great to hear! Starz always had the best looking waitresses in my opinion, it was just general attitude that was holding it back. Also glad to see from their Insta that Helen is still there. Her and Emily from Starz were probably my #1 and #2 of the coffeeshop waitresses (followed closely by Ivy at 168. I think that was her name).
Happy to hear that 168 has kept its fun atmosphere. Like you said, the little dance routines they do aren't anything overly salacious, but I did find them to be a nice surprise whenever one did break out haha.
[QUOTE=Eblit26;5783855]Great to hear! Starz always had the best looking waitresses in my opinion, it was just general attitude that was holding it back. Also glad to see from their Insta that Helen is still there. Her and Emily from Starz were probably my #1 and #2 of the coffeeshop waitresses (followed closely by Ivy at 168. I think that was her name).
Happy to hear that 168 has kept its fun atmosphere. Like you said, the little dance routines they do aren't anything overly salacious, but I did find them to be a nice surprise whenever one did break out haha.[/QUOTE]Ivy is the new owner of Starz. She is there most days. 168 is still my #1 place but Starz has gotten some hot girls (Tiffany and Amy) are two that I've seen.
They have been doing a lot of work to make it better. Last few times I've been, more full nude show and more top less shows. They have been busy the mornings I have been going and it's a good sign they have been focusing on customer service.
Was in at Starz on a Thursday. Earlier around 9 am there were 2-3 girls working. Then a perfect storm happened and about 4 more girls came in including some new talent that was training. One of the other regulars told me that yesterday it was popping off in the afternoon. I'm guessing this type of thing is what he meant. I ended up extending my stay until about 2 because I have never seen anything like this. The place was pretty full with customers but with so many girls everywhere it was something to behold. I'm also starting to see some folks that are becoming regulars (me included LOL). I don't know if this is going to be a regular thing, but out of the 3-4 years of attending the coffee shops this was up in my most unique visits with so much hot trim everywhere.