While on the hunt for a place to eat, the plethora of options available prompts restaurants to step up their marketing with eye-catching signs outside their doors. These signs can elicit a chuckle or two, adding to the enjoyment of a good meal through clever wordplay, creative designs, or occasional mishaps. Yet, some signs might miss the mark and deter potential patrons. Regardless, we’re confident that a few of these signs will bring a smile to your face. Explore some of the finest and try not to let hunger distract you from the amusement!
Check Out These Hilarious Restaurant Signs For A Hearty Dose Of Laughter
Ramen Bath, Anyone?
Passersby might do a double-take at this store sign. The sushi sign at the bottom is ordinary, but the top sign features a man bathing in ramen, or ‘RawMan.’ Would you bathe in ramen noodles? Surprisingly, it’s a thing in Japan. Yes, you read that right. You can luxuriate in a tub filled with ramen noodles. Japanese innovation knows no bounds, but who would have guessed this would be one of them?
Ramen Bath, Anyone
Better Check the Calendar Again, Fellas
Many restaurants boast about being open six or seven days a week, but there’s one exceptional place with the audacity to operate on an eighth day, closing only on Sundays! While we’re unsure of its identity, the quality of its food must be extraordinary to defy time itself. Are they serving futuristic cuisine that transcends our reality? Or perhaps the sign-makers just made a mistake. Who knows?
Better Check The Calendar Again, Fellas
Philosophical Thoughts from El Arroyo
El Arroyo features remarkable signs showcased throughout this piece. One particular sign catches the eye of passersby, prompting contemplation. Transitioning from dad jokes to witty humor, the Austin-based restaurant now offers food for thought alongside their delicious meals. The popularity of El Arroyo’s cuisine is evident as patrons ponder the essence of clapping. Despite the sign’s ability to captivate, it raises an intriguing topic. El Arroyo thrives on such engaging moments, captivating individuals until hunger beckons after being entranced by the sign for an hour.
Philosophical Thoughts From El Arroyo
Deserves Another Look
Upon first glance, the signage may appear to critique the restaurant’s cuisine harshly. However, a clever fusion of wordplay from a different language and a subtle reference to the renowned musician Snoop Dogg results in a restaurant name that is both memorable and amusing, while also enticing one’s appetite for flavorful Vietnamese soup. Crafting a sign that not only showcases the food offerings but also elicits a smile is undoubtedly a successful approach. Alongside the assortment of bubble tea and other Vietnamese delicacies, this quaint eatery appears to be a delightful find.
Deserves Another Look
No Hipsters, No Hamsters
To entice customers to your restaurant, consider crafting an enticing message on a board to showcase your delectable food offerings. Alternatively, you could opt for a sign that piques the curiosity of passersby. The underlying strategy behind creating such whimsical signs might be to spark interest, enticing potential diners to step inside. Naturally, bringing your hamster along for a meal isn’t on the agenda. This approach could serve as a clever marketing ploy, as many individuals are likely to snap a photo of the quirky sign and share it. This is how we caught a glimpse of a sign all the way from the Philippines.
No Hipsters, No Hamsters
Quite the Let-Down
Some individuals thrive on daily outdoor workouts for a healthier body, appreciating self-care. While rest days are crucial, an unexpected yoga class instead of pie and lattes can be disappointing. Although Pilates may not burn excess calories for indulgence, a post-exercise treat is always an option. Consistent habits can counteract calories burned – emphasizing that healthy abs start with dietary choices!
Quite The Let Down
Happy Mother’s Day!
El Arroyo is at it again with a sign that triggers a nervous chuckle from many students, both young and old. We’ve all been there – deeply engrossed in a math problem, and instead of addressing Mrs. Pike, Mrs. Kirkcaldy, or Mrs. Ross, you accidentally call your teacher “mom.” Awkward, right? However, the silver lining is that they do embody a motherly presence for the kids in their class. This type of sign is what El Arroyo hopes will gain traction online without much intentional promotion, simply for its humor value.
Happy Mother’s Day!
You’ll be Purring Thanks to the Savings
Numerous establishments have unique rules and promotions for guests, but one sign stands out. By incorporating ten “meows” into your order, you can enjoy a ten percent discount. While the drawing is intriguing, it lacks any feline connection. It serves as a clever tactic to attract customers and inject some amusement. Imagining an entire restaurant embracing a cat theme is delightful. If the staff enjoyed the concept, it must have been a whimsical day at work.
You’ll Be Purring Thanks To The Savings
Grumpy
The signs we’ve encountered have sparked laughter, reflection, and savings, yet this one appears crafted to evoke tears. There’s nothing remarkable within or outside the store, not even oneself. We navigate our ordinary lives with the presumption of grandeur awaiting us, but sometimes we are just ordinary, as the sign indicates. For the regular patrons at…uh…GNTRBT, acknowledges its lack of uniqueness, yet hopefully find solace in the offerings of good coffee, bagels, pad thai, or whatever else GNTRBT provides. What exactly does GNTRBT signify? Are we missing something? Share your thoughts on its meaning.
Grumpy
Turning a Bad Review into Good Business
Yelp has been a mixed blessing for businesses worldwide, where positive and negative reviews spread equally fast. One reviewer on Yelp claimed this restaurant served the worst meatball sandwich ever, prompting someone to turn it into a sign. How terrible could a meatball sandwich truly be? Meatball sandwiches are generally well-liked. What type of bread was used? What were the other components of the sandwich? Most importantly, what kind of meat was in it? Either way, this sign surely sparked conversations.
Turning A Bad Review Into Good Business
Cheese It, It’s the Cops
El Arroyo is at it again, captivating the public with another witty sign. This time, they cleverly depict dogs noticing K-9 units on the street. While it’s sure to bring a smile when you swing by for a bite of El Arroyo’s delicious food, the sign once more misses informing us about the restaurant – its offerings, prices, or specials. Perhaps one day, we’ll spot a sign that actually tells us what they serve, or we might just continue to enjoy their amusing signs that tickle our funny bones online, even if we’re not dining there.
Cheese It, It’s The Cops
Eat Here or Else
Indeed, enticing diners to your restaurant with a threat is quite an unconventional strategy. As they say, money makes the world go round. This sign succinctly conveys the need for passers-by to step in, spend their money, and fuel the cycle of commerce. It’s a concise message in just seven words. However, the underlying issue is clear: many of us are adept at preparing our own meals. For instance, just yesterday, I whipped up a delightful spread including a Greek salad, garlic bread, cacio e pepe, and pineapple upside-down cake.
Eat Here Or Else
Just Pick Already
Prepare to encounter numerous El Arroyo signs; they’re a common sight. This sign touches on the challenge many face when deciding where to dine, especially couples. However, like all El Arroyo signs, it sparks contemplation. If you and your partner swiftly agree on a dining spot, your compatibility is likely above average. Kudos to El Arroyo for focusing on restaurants this time.
Just Pick Already
A Visual Aid
Often, restaurants provide a simple list of drinks, but this unique establishment has taken a distinctive approach. They’ve snapped individual photos of each drink, from classic sodas to lemonade, tea, and even “strawberry.” While not entirely necessary, this thoughtful touch can greatly assist those with visual impairments or those who prefer to point to their drink of choice. However, a potential issue arises as the images for “Pepsi,” “Diet Pepsi,” “Dr. Pepper,” “Root Beer,” and “Tea” could all look the same. Moreover, the smaller drink size comes with a one-dollar price tag, a far cry from the amazing deal McDonald’s recently had.
A Visual Aid
Cheap Pizza is the Best Pizza
Another fantastic addition to this list. It highlights the restaurant’s offering – a fantastic deal, seriously, one-dollar pizza? That’s a steal. It’s memorable and amusing. The Philosoraptor, a quintessential internet-age thinker, ponders why more pizza places don’t offer such affordable options. We wholeheartedly agree. The artistic chalk rendition of the raptor exudes curiosity and intellect. This sign checks all the boxes and exemplifies what a truly great sign should be.
Cheap Pizza Is The Best Pizza
For the Last Time
In certain dining establishments, mere words fall short, particularly in those serving ethnic cuisine or hailing from distant lands. In one such eatery, circumstances must have deteriorated significantly at some point, prompting the proprietors to display a sign imploring patrons not to overturn the tables. Whether stemming from botched Yakuza dealings, subpar sushi offerings, or irresistibly flippable tables, occurrences of such nature have evidently transpired frequently. The sign, featuring both English and Japanese text alongside a pictorial representation of a stick figure, underscores the necessity to effectively convey the message.
For The Last Time
Alexes Only
While the poem may elicit a chuckle from some, it’s doubtful that many passersby were compelled to stop in. Let’s delve into the restaurant’s name – “The Alex Restaurant.” Does Alex have ownership? Do all staff share the name Alex? Is it an exclusive spot for those named Alex? The desperation for customers becomes apparent. Furthermore, can steak truly be blue? The correlation between the quality of poetry and food at “The Alex Restaurant” raises questions.
Alexes Only
Please Just Tell us About the Food
There is a well-known song titled “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot, featuring the iconic lyrics “My anaconda don’t want none unless you got buns, hun.” El Arroyo decided to put their own twist on these lyrics. While it may be a modest attempt, it’s admirable that they are stepping out creatively. The sign might come off as a bit punny, but as long as they are enjoying themselves! To add a playful touch, we could playfully suggest that this rendition of the song was penned by an artist known as “Sir Chips-a-Lot.” The name is a nod to his fondness for chips, be it potato chips or fries – the specifics matter little.
Please Just Tell Us About The Food
Look, Boss, I Followed Orders
Establishing a positive rapport with your manager streamlines work, with compliance being a key aspect of this symbiotic relationship. Nonetheless, there’s a hint of uncertainty regarding the sign-writer’s strict adherence to the boss’s instructions. The sign’s depth lies in its meta nature, requiring prior insight for full appreciation. While effective for social media visibility and aiding in brand recall, such signs often lack crucial details about the restaurant, its cuisine, or any featured specials.
Look, Boss, I Followed Orders
Choose Your Opponent
The age-old question persists: Would you rather face a colossal, lone horse-sized duck or a swarm of 100 duck-sized horses? Do they collaborate? Do they realize their size discrepancy? Does the gigantic duck view you as a loaf of bread? Will they engage in combat or flee the scene? More importantly, why resort to violence instead of dialogue to resolve conflicts? Consider the demand for miniature horses or giant ducks. El Arroyo has sparked contemplation on these intriguing scenarios.
Choose Your Opponent
This One Isn’t Even Very Good
El Arroyo, come on now – with two signs on one page, this one falls short. It requires some pondering to grasp its message, and once you do, you’ll likely groan, roll your eyes, and head to Taco Bell across the street. It’s hard to appreciate such creativity. What does El Arroyo offer? Do they serve food? Or is it just a group of writers brainstorming witty – or at least attempting to be witty – signs?
This One Isn’t Even Very Good
Those Halcyon Days
Remember the days when making eye contact meant more than gazing at screens, when a phone call interruption during meals was just tough luck, and a coffee shop was a hub for chats and simple black coffee? This innovative store has revived those moments, and we’re hooked on their nostalgia. While 1995 feels distant – considering WiFi emerged in the mid-2000s – they seem to aim for a time when the internet was merely a dream for tech enthusiasts.
Those Halcyon Days
We Wonder if Chameleons Eat Here
Here’s another sign that appears to use intimidation to boost profits. No menus? Well, you get what you deserve. What could they possibly know about me? You don’t know me! You have no idea about my actions! Or lack thereof! However, the sign is deceptive – we won’t receive what we deserve, but rather what the staff here believe we deserve. Nonetheless, dining in a tranquil setting is always preferable.
We Wonder If Chameleons Eat Here
Well, That’s Good News, I Guess
This review may not be the most glowing, but it’s refreshing to see the owner’s honesty. It’s natural for the owner to dine where they work, as pride in one’s craft is essential. However, we’re left pondering deeper questions. Is the owner content with the food’s quality? Are there areas for improvement? Do concerns exist regarding the balance between food quality, cost, and speed of service? Let’s delve further.
Well, That’s Good News, I Guess
Now We’re Talking
This sign is a perfect blend of clarity and intrigue. Firstly, it immediately conveys the restaurant’s specialty – meat. Secondly, it’s evident that they are keen on promoting their cuisine with enthusiasm. Lastly, the humor injected throughout is a delightful touch. Each conclusion in this flowchart delivers a punchy message, enticing the reader to sample the offerings. In a time where the choice to consume meat is a contentious issue, this eatery aims to simplify that decision-making process for you.
Now We’re Talking
The Title of this Sign is “Trying Too Hard”
El Arroyo has crafted some clever jokes, but this one falls short. While the pun is present – the mean of a set of numbers being a synonym for an average – it’s glaringly predictable, evident even to an eighth grader working through a math worksheet. It may draw a chuckle from kids who feel like they’re in on some secret math humor, but most individuals will likely just roll their eyes and continue past the El Arroyo sign. This seems to be a common occurrence, more so than the restaurant would like to acknowledge.
The Title Of This Sign Is Trying Too Hard
Just Eat the Dang Food
Refrain from taking a photo. Hold on! It’s for your benefit – consider the potential consequences. This establishment is growing weary of patrons constantly photographing their food for Instagram instead of enjoying their meals. Cold dishes may not be as appetizing, diminishing your dining experience. Show appreciation to the staff by refraining from phone snapshots and instead snap a picture of your clean plate after you’ve savored the meal. This subtle act will set you apart.
Just Eat The Dang Food
How Dare They
El Arroyo is up to their usual antics again, crafting clever messages with letters to form words and sentences. Their recent greeting of “happy whatever doesn’t offend you” may seem a bit wishy-washy, but it’s their way of spreading some cheer. These quirky signs aren’t just for passersby — they’re designed to grab attention, spark conversations, and maybe even go viral. They’re like a stamped ticket, a way to show you’ve been in the loop. With countless festivals happening, there’s no need to feature them all on the sign.
How Dare They
Good News, Bad News, it Doesn’t Matter
At times, everyone craves a mood boost. After a long day, finding a spot that serves up some fun, allowing you to momentarily forget your worries, becomes paramount. Whether you’re the life of the party looking to spread joy or eager to mark good news with friends, this establishment – whether it’s a cozy eatery, lively bar, or classic diner – stands ready to cater to your beverage preferences, be they celebratory or soothing.
Good News, Bad News, It Doesn’t Matter