Review of Cafe de Lulu, 64 Summer St Malden, MA 02148

This is a brand new place here in Malden with a very beautiful name. Firstly, congrats to them for taking the time to register it with Google maps and providing all their contact info. Second, you get a nice feeling when you come in, it's a warm, friendly place, it gives the impression of a family business. Third, extra extra points for being open on the worst blizzard / Nor'easter we've had so far in New England this year, when every nearby coffee place is closed - that takes a special kind of dedication. Fourth, the lady at the counter is super friendly, you don't get the attitude you get at a very nearby place (I don't want to name the place but I've reviewed it and alluded to the lackluster customer service). She is also very responsive to each and every phone call. Also, although they probably have a full menu even with this weather, she did not give me any grief about my very limited beverage order (I eat very little...), quite the contrary, she was super accommodating. Sixth, this place seems to have its own protected WiFi (although I didn't inquire if it's available to customers), and you apparently also have access to the WiFi signal from the next door cafe - I'm not saying it's OK to access it, I'm just mentioning it, OK...? Seventh, even though the weather outside is frightening today, at least three customers walked in during the hour I was there, so I guess people are already discovering this place. Now, there are only three tables in here, so I guess mostly take-out is encouraged, but I did not get ANY sense whatsoever that I was not welcome to have my beverage here - quite the contrary. The chairs are very unique, wooden chairs with a nice plush, leather cushion, a real joy to sit in. Now, maybe a little Feng shui is in order here, maybe some of the stuff should be moved around or stored, just sayin'. I would also suggest to the owners to maybe remove some of the menus from the beautiful window, to allow for a more unobstructed view of the historic 'Pearl Street' restaurant right across the street - it just dawned on me that these people had the gall to open a restaurant right across the street from another already established Malden restaurant! Just for that I think they deserve extra points! As for the food I cannot say because I didn't really have anything, but it smells de-li-cious!!! It's a pleasure sitting in here just for the smell, especially if you miss home-made food (like me!). So in conclusion, good atmosphere, good customer service, great attitude, great ambiance - and let's not forget - warmth!!! Even on such a snowy, 20-degree day.