When we decide to grab a bite from our favorite restaurant for the fifth time in the same week, we tend to walk inside and place the usual order. Amid those cravings, we sometimes miss the hysterical signs that restaurants have displayed outside to bring a smile to the faces of their customers. These restaurant signs are extremely creative and succeed at tickling our funny bones with the wit they carry. It’s a laugh riot and you would be impressed by the sense of humor that the food outlets possess. Do you hear that honking? It’s your ride ready to take you to the hilarious world of restaurant signs!
What’s Your Pick For The Day?
While people indulge in all sorts of romantic gestures on Valentine’s Day, there are a few who would rather spend the day at a bar sipping their usual drink and forget about the love that has spread in the air like another virus. This restaurant seemed to be aware of that emotion but still chose “Te Amo” (which translates to “I love you”) over “Tequila” for the day of love. Their message was delivered, seen, and applauded by the couples.
What Are They Selling Exactly?
If we ever encounter such a sign, we would be intrigued and will run inside to have a look at the menu of this restaurant. Are they serving hard drinks to cure heartaches or spooning out soup to spread the warmth? We expect Chicken Noodle Soup, Clam Chowder, or Cream of Tomato written under “SOUP OF THE DAY” but this diner decided to be witty and mentioned whiskey as an appetizer. We wonder if it was just a joke or they actually served whiskey in a soup bowl.
A Time Machine Equivalent
For those days, when we are reminiscing the smoother times away from the digital distractions, this restaurant is probably a perfect place to hang out. Their sign has captivated us and we believe that all those 90’s kids will be equally excited to book a table and have a chat with strangers with similar interests. Consider a visit to this restaurant as a digital detox and you will always cherish those conversations and interactions. We are here for this 1995 experience!
The Bacon Battle
This restaurant is calling out all the bacon lovers and reminding the others that they need to step up their game and instill a love for bacon in their hearts. Also, we hope they find an apostrophe and make the required correction in “YOU’RE” or else, the others won’t be attracted towards the bacon. Treat your taste buds with the varieties of this salt-cured pork available regular bacon, veggie bacon, turkey bacon, flavored bacon, soy bacon, and remember this sign every time you savor it.
Food - The Beginning And The End
This signboard outside a restaurant is stating some clear facts and the foodies are definitely rushing inside for the only love they feel. While this food outlet tried their best to send a message regarding the relationships and their “end”, they missed one connection. What about a family? It doesn’t have an “end” in it. So, show up here with your family and indulge in your favorite foods. Okay, let’s not go too far with this wordplay and treasure our best friends, boyfriend, or girlfriend and prove that “end” wrong.
A Feline Call
While there are many pet-friendly restaurants that welcome pooches and felines with open arms, some are one step ahead and make their human customers perform some animal gestures. This restaurant wants the people who visit to utter “meow” 10 times while placing their order. This is an interesting trick to attract people towards an eating place. Now, rehearse your order with 10 “meows” and impress the staff with your feline love.
“S” Fell Short
When we read the dollar menu offered by our favorite restaurants, we would be willing to queue outside and relish the meals at a price that we can afford. Oh, our bank account is relieved on reading such signs outside the food outlets! However, this sign has created a puzzling situation with that “5OFT Drink”. A 50-foot drink is not something we have known about or ever sipped. They should work on their letter arrangement while placing such signboards.
Sorry Overloaded
This is one sincere apology that we have read in a while. We need to take notes about writing an apology letter. Fill it with the word “sorry” and add smiley faces for some more warmth. This noshery wanted its customers to understand their temporary shutdown for less than a month and so, displayed a handwritten note outside their window. We can tell that the owners are not thrilled about closing this place down for a revamp. But the handwritten note conveying it is like a band-aid.
A Hiring Spree At Wendy’s
If you are impressed by the service of Wendy’s and savoring those “old-fashioned hamburgers”, here is a hint about the way they hire the employees and provide such a service. This is truly hysterical and we would have applied if we had a “loser” experience on our resumes. This signboard has raised the level of hiring posts and we wish to encounter more such innovative and amusing posts that call the prospective employees to join their team and be on board for an adventure.
Fun Blended With A Strong Message
The “Good-Cheap-Fast” is a business model that is known to almost everyone but the food industry is implementing this in their design and service as well. This is how one eatery presented that model to their customers and we think this is genius. What do you think would be a smart choice here? It may vary for everyone but be careful and alert before you choose your service option and wait for your food. You can’t regret this decision later.
Dedicated To Mothers And Teachers
We all have been stuck in that awkward moment and tried to escape the situation as soon as we could. However, it can’t be erased completely. El Arroyo’s took us down memory lane with this sign on Mother’s Day and it’s just too relevant. This place is winning the sign race with their creativity. Teachers would be definitely smiling after reading this board as they have been on the receiving end of this experience. Who hasn’t ever fumbled this way in school? Admit it, fellas!
A Special Sign
This restaurant tried really hard at being humorous but with that last line, their attempt went futile. They wanted an eccentric note written on their blackboard but whoever was chosen for that job was in a dark mode and threw that brutal emotion in the message. Just a reminder – You are special! But if you are looking for a “Today’s special” dish at this restaurant, you won’t find one. We hope they changed the note the next day.
Owning That One Bad Review
If you are one of those people who scroll through the reviews of a place before visiting it, then you know the value of one bad review that influences you. There may be ten 5-star reviews but one awful comment will grab your attention and will alter your plans to sit and eat at that diner. So, this cafeteria decided to pick the terrible review written about them on Yelp and use it as a marketing tactic. Who wants to devour the “worst meatball sandwich” and verify this comment?
A Savage Recipe
Instead of savoring a vegetable or chicken broth, head over to this diner and you’ll be served with a “roasted” stew. They seem to be in a savage mood and have decided to roast their enemies with their entry sign. That handwriting deserves applause as while we struggle to hold a pen in the typing era, this person has managed to replicate stunning fonts with chalk. Okay, back to the “soup of the day” – we’ll be drinking our tears as we watch a tragic love story tonight!
A Red Star Customer
Here’s a sign appreciating a customer (the first one, to be precise) and bestowing a red star upon them. Well, the words are slightly puzzling for us considering the fact that the person who walked inside this café had his own coffee cup in his hand. Is that even legal? Hats off to this cafeteria who is appreciating this first customer who ordered a coffee despite holding one. We think that the red star has a meaning that we are unable to interpret but for now, it sounds like a cool idea.
Trip To A Taco Land
We might still be away from the time when a magic spell would turn our water into wine but El Arroyo has declared one trick they can perform that would make tacos your breakfast. We can have tacos any time of the day and they sound perfect on our breakfast platter. We can predict a future with tacos being the national breakfast and people ditching those cereal bowls for a crispy delicious taco before heading out for a long day. This place just knows us too well.
Everything Is Upfront
Before you turn a blind eye to a little food place around the corner, here’s a reminder by one of such tiny cafés for the people who are always crowding the same restaurant every day and ordering the same meal. They are stating a straightforward message and admitting that they would only survive if people enter and buy a platter. That’s not wrong and we are definitely visiting more such newly-opened cafeterias during our tiring errand run.
Respect Those Tables
The tables are turning or flicking and the restaurants are forced to build such signboards to convey their emotions about such destruction being caused around their place. But where is this even happening? Why are people flipping over the tables at a restaurant? Is the food unpalatable or is the service detestable? There are so many questions that this sign gives rise to but unfortunately, we’ll never know until we witness it right in front of us. Maybe, a few people need an anger management session to save the tables.
An Attempt At Poetry
If the restaurant owners were so fond of poems and wanted to write one for their welcome sign, they could have hired professional help for that. This is what happened when they decided to go ahead on their own and create a “magical” poem with the classic “Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue” theme. They incorporated bacon and steak in their poetry composition but the rhyming took a turn for the worse after their clear acceptance of the fact that “poems are hard”.
Fueled With Subtle Creativity
When your boss assigns you a task and you are going through a certain phase where wit and sense of humor don’t fit, this is the outcome. This sign is hysterical to some extent considering that the employees directly quoted their bosses. The boss wanted a thought-provoking yet amusing quote on the board but the one who was in charge of finalizing the catchphrase had a better idea and threw the limelight on the boss.
Beat This Meat Joke
Do you ever read a joke and instead of laughing, you blow some air out of your nose to express that the joke was entertaining? We all have done that while scrolling through social media pages where some posts make you laugh out loud while others are only worth exhaling the air out of your nose. This one is for the social vegans who would quietly escape any “meet”. This Mexican food joint has convincing power and they know how to bring a smile to the face of the passersby.
What’s Trending And Not Offensive?
When the internet is overflowing with jokes and other trending stuff, there is always a trail of offensive comments chasing that trend. This restaurant was well aware of this chasing game and decided to put a sign for the people to choose their “Happy whatever doesn’t offend you”. In the era where every little update becomes a viral tweet or a popular post, the weight of offensive comments increases, and the marketing experts need to ensure that no one raises a red flag for their ideas. This restaurant did a commendable job!
One Remedy For Sunny And Gloomy Days
This bar is all set to welcome people with fluctuating moods and is offering them the one remedy for everything - a chilly relaxing drink (or a round of such drinks!). Flow charts are always interactive and intriguing and finding one outside a bar is quite a treat for our eyes (and our taste buds!). Who can resist the temptation of a miraculous drink after stumbling upon such a welcome sign? If you are parched, in a jubilant mood, or diving in despair, this is your place to be.
Pizza Cravings Over Parking Troubles
This pizzeria has beer and scrumptious pizza on their menu but they are preparing their customers in advance regarding the parking issues that they might face while they are deciding their toppings and crust. This is a warning sign but at the same time, it is unique and witty. But if you are a true pizza lover and will go to any length for savoring a pepperoni or a New York-style, you would find a spot and jump into the queue at the place. Fulfill your cravings without worrying about parking.
An Attire Approval
We all may have an experience of eating at a fine dining restaurant that demands elite behavior and elegant attire. That can be a little too much for our exhausted souls that would be roaming around in the streets in track pants and slippers. So, we prefer a fast food joint that would allow us in regardless of what we are wearing. However, this one place seems to be stubborn and adamant about their customers’ choice of footwear. Socks with sandals? Take a U-turn and find another spot to fill your stomach.
In Memory Of… Innocent Dead Grapes
If this sign is supposed to convince the passersby to make a stop at their restaurant and place an order that involves grapes, they are weirdly on the right track. People may sympathize with the grapes that gave up their life for creating an enticing wine or an appetizing grape juice. It is wine o’clock whenever a perfect glass calls us to sip it. We’ll pay our respects to the grapes that made a sacrifice in the vineyards and guzzle a glass of wine in the middle of a hectic day.
Workout? What?
No, we are still not over that “exercise” and “extra fries” remark and this one just cracked us up. No one is rushing in for a session of Pilates but if you meant “pie and lattes”, then count us in right away. The lazy heads would relate to this more than ever and this is not the end of such witticism. There’s another we hear: “I thought you said you’re interesting?” “No, I said I am into resting”. Wow, let’s come up with more such quips!
Before The World Ends…
There have been quite a few predictions of apocalyptic incidents and we almost came close to one in 2020 with the virus outbreak and we are still sailing in that uncertain boat. This restaurant decided to address the “imminent collapse of the society” in their closing sign and we wonder which years they are referring to. Was it 1999 or 2012 when everyone was convinced that the world will end with a storm or an alien attack? Maybe it’s just a 2020 reference when the world was under lockdown.
Serving Mathematical Equations
It’s hard to imagine a marketing strategy that involves mathematics, primarily trigonometry. As far as our knowledge goes, this is not a subject that pleases the majority. So, why did The Redhead place a set of trigonometric equations on their welcome sign and then end it with “x=whiskey”? Keep wondering while we try to recall some of those strange terminologies. Talking about that risky whiskey that is not equal to “x” but compels the person to call their ex. So, that’s where the trouble begins.
Thank You, Next… Round
This is a pertinent sign for a bar on Valentine’s Day. You can only impress a person standing at the bar counter by telling them that the next round of drinks is on you. That’s how you’ll escalate your dating game. There can be many gestures to express love like in the movies but currently, a round of drinks can do wonders and you will land a partner on the day of love. Bar signs are moving with the trends and celebrating love in a fitting way.
One For The Parents
Parents are usually surrounded by loud screams, unanticipated demands, and a mess they are never prepared for. So, when they bring their toddlers along at a restaurant, they can’t predict the behavior that they will exhibit there. So, one restaurant and bar made their rules clear by presenting them on a blackboard. Either keep your kids fixed on your table or else, they will be fueled with caffeine and uttering some swear words as they run around the place. That’s a nightmare!
SpongeBob’s Well-Deserved Promotion
The perfect fry cook from Krusty Krab restaurant, SpongeBob gained a promotion at Burger King and is currently hiring managers for the BK team. That’s how this popular food joint released their vacancy news. Those who grew up watching Mr. Krabs and SpongeBob working at the fast-food restaurant in the underwater city would appreciate this sign. Mr. SquarePants seems to be an easy-going manager and we may go ahead with the job interview as we have nothing to lose here. To tell the truth, we’ll be glad!
Aim For Impeccable Ice-Cream Balance
If anyone ever tries to give us a judgmental look while we are holding two ice creams, one in each hand then we have a brilliant reply for them. This sign is speaking our language and we are heading out to grab two toothsome ice creams and eat them all by ourselves while binge-watching a rom-com. This is the new and trendy definition of a balanced diet. So, we may just go ahead and grab two tubs of the dessert to give a calm end to our frenetic day.
Cake Doesn’t Need An Occasion
The cake should be declared as the most-loved dessert internationally. Who needs a birthday, anniversary, or any other celebration to dive into a flavorsome cake? Offer us a slice any day, any time and we’ll be asking for more. This Mexican restaurant is speaking our mind as cakes are one of our favorite calories to consume. Can someone already plan a cake date for us? El Arroyo is definitely serving mouth-watering Tres Leches that no one can resist.
An Adorable Reminder
While many restaurants are playing with “Today’s Special” on their welcome signs and blending a bit of humor with their menu, this place decided to be really thoughtful and slipped in a sweet message in their sign. They played with the words smartly and sent across positivity. We are sure that the ones who glanced over this sign, smiled. Apart from being hilarious, restaurants can display delightful boards outside their place to make the passersby feel valued.
Pour A Glass Of Rosé
It’s weird how our ears are only listening to what we want to hear. Well, this happens more when someone is talking about exercise and any physical activity while our minds are picturing a scrumptious cuisine with a glass of wine. This sign is for all those people who are always on the lookout for an excuse to skip their Pilates or Yoga classes. “Yoga Class?” More like “Pour me a glass” and preferably, Rosé! One glass of our favorite wine and we’ll be dancing to our own tunes? That counts as an exercise, right?
Sign From Another Universe
It’s been a few decades since we have been living on the planet Earth and surviving the weekdays (and even weekends for that matter). It’s been the same since the beginning of time and the green planet. So, whoever created this sign came from another universe as they mentioned 9 days in their week (including Sunday). Maybe the employees at this place have been overworking and have lost track of time, days, and weeks. Imagine the manager arriving at work and reading this board put up by the employees. It’s a disaster!
Stop For Drinks, Go For Bears
This restaurant developed its marketing strategy and warned people of bears through its welcome sign. We wonder about the location of this place as it sounds like a dense forest with bears is nearby. It seems to be a rainy day and who wouldn’t want a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate before continuing their day. Oh wait, did they mean to write “beers” instead of “bears” below as they can’t include that beverage in their list of “nice drinks”. Anyway, we can’t risk it and so, we’ll make a stop here.
Spot The Difference
This menu is trying really hard to express the type of beverages they are serving in all sizes from small to jumbo. However, their graphics are not exactly representing the products they are trying to sell as every glass of a cold beverage looks quite similar except for the colors poured in the Strawberry drink, Mountain Dew and Lemonade. They focused on the ice cubes more instead of the font and the illustrations that could actually be engaging and attract the customers. They could work on this menu and make the beverages more conspicuous.
Feeling Irrelephant? Sip A Margarita
This Mexican restaurant is serving sizzling wit outside their place with their hysterical signs and mouth-watering tacos (and more!) inside. Raise your hands if you are drowning in the pool of “irrelephance” and would make a stop at El Arroyo for hand-squeezed margaritas! Dad jokes might make us cringe at some point but there are times when such one-liners tickle our funny bones. This pun is one of those witty remarks that hit the right spot despite a hint of flimsy ingredients.
Unsavory Meals For Rich Palates
We never imagined KFC would release a “luxurious” meal that would cost a fortune. Which part of the population is ready to squander $1499 for a feast at KFC that is inedible? This eatery has probably missed the point of their advertisement and put up a sign without verifying. What can be so expensive but not worth our taste buds? If we can indulge in hot chicken wings with hot sauce, we can consume anything that puts our palates on fire (quite literally) but it needs to be worth the trouble.
If You’re Happy And You Know It…
Clapping is a sign of appreciation and that’s what we knew until this restaurant revealed the reality of this gesture. They have gone way too deep and dark with this little detail about clapping. We can’t help but think about it and then, this makes so much sense. When we wish to appreciate someone or something, we clap and that is in one way, it is analogous to hitting ourselves. It’s a point worth contemplating and maybe people will question the significance of applause.
It All Comes Down To Karma
If you truly believe in Karma, then this café is a must-visit. Before you step into this place, make sure you are aware of all your actions as you will be served accordingly. Imagine walking into the café and the barista brings you a black coffee shot and that’s it. You might want to recall what you did to deserve such a tasteless order. But if you are certain that you have been good, then you may be served delicious cookies, two muffins, and a perfectly brewed coffee. Go ahead, take that chance!
Running On Purpose?
There is a good percentage of the population that is struggling to start their day and come out of their cozy bed but then, there’s another type of people who are running marathons willingly. Wow, that must be exhausting! “El Arroyo” restaurant is asking the right questions through its welcome sign and we hope it reaches the marathon runners. On a serious note, people are often participating in marathons for noble causes and we commend their thought and dedication. Well, the ones who are snoozing their alarms can take another nap for 5 minutes.
A Hokey Pokey Confession
This sign looks like a confession by a staff member who was addicted to the hokey pokey dance trend and finally admitted it. The employee had to change his ways and bid goodbye to Hokey Pokey. We hope they were just talking about the trend and not about the deception techniques as it would be disappointing to know that someone engaged in trickery at a restaurant. The managers should conduct “confession days” and post the best ones on display for the world to see. It is amusing and intriguing for the visitors.
Real Relationship Problems
The way movies portray romantic relationships is nowhere close to reality and with time, we have come to terms with this truth. There are no big gestures or a Limo waiting outside our homes for a date night but instead, there are arguments and sarcastic comments that form a significant part of any relationship. This sign is expressing our feelings and disclosing the truth with a tempting amount of wit mixed in it. Well, no one can deny this fact as most conversations between couples begin and end with food.
Setting Rhyme Standards
El Arroyo is all clear about their love for puns. Playing with words is an art too and if you think you eat and drink witticism daily, you might want to make your way to this restaurant and show them your humorous side. This place just made a rhyme and displayed it on their signboard for their visitors. They thought it would be a smart marketing technique and we wonder if it worked. So hun, if time “fries” when you are with food, then this is your place to hang out with some spec-taco-lar friends.
Scratch Your Head And Fight
A game of “would you rather” seems quite fun unless someone comes up with such out-of-the-box questions that we were not prepared to deal with instantly. Neither have we ever witnessed a duck-sized horse or a horse-sized duck. So, how are we supposed to jump to a safe and smart answer? This restaurant is making the people run their brains at an exhausting pace and it can be their marketing tactic. The more these people think, the more they are drained of their energy and hence, they’ll need to grab a bite at this Mexican spot. Genius!
Didn’t Mean It Though
With mathematics, we all have felt a love-hate relationship and the weight of hate increased with our grades deteriorating in every class. So, if you could not fathom the pun in this El Arroyo’s sign, then we will guide you through it. They infused some mathematics in their wordplay skills but there can be some people who are not enlightened with the word “mean” in this context. So, “mean” is just another term for “average”. That’s what it means!
Oh, That Must Have Burnt!
After a group of hipsters reads this, they would definitely need a burn ointment to heal the wounds of such savage remarks. It wasn’t just the tongue that burnt! This witty comment can be taken in a very healthy way if those hipsters decide to follow the trend to be cool when the situation actually demands. This café might have chosen to be frosty but they have managed to grab people’s attention towards their steaming hot and enticing cup of coffee.
And The Winner Is…
The flowcharts are interactive and impressive but the way restaurants are using this tool to engage their visitors is beyond our imagination. They are just brilliantly explaining their menu with a flow diagram and assisting the people in making a choice they would always look back on and appreciate. This one particular eatery is definitely serving a lot of meat and so, the staff made a diagram to convince people to head inside and devour the meat meals they are offering. They have an answer to all your questions and somehow, the winner is always the meat!
