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Cafe World on Facebook - A Compilation of Free Tips and Tricks to help you Succeed!

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Are you addicted yet?!

There's a fun little game on Facebook... one that has close to 30 million players! It's called Cafe World (by Zynga) and once you try it, you'll be hooked.

If you're here on this lens, chances are you're looking for tips to help you succeed! Well, I'm happy to share with you the tips and tricks I've picked up from others. I've spent time reading and searching for info and I didn't find the one "super site" I was hoping to find. So, I thought "What better way to put all this info together for others like me? I'll make a lens!"

So here you are: a lens full of totally free tips and tricks to help you be the Top Chef in town! No cheats, no stratgey guides for sale. Just a lens from one chef who is having fun with the game for other chefs who are on the lookout for tips. Enjoy!

The Quick List

Get started fast with this list of helpful tips!

Here are some of the top tips I have to help you start seeing results this afternoon!
  1. LOCK 'EM IN: Trap your chef and your server in to a corner to keep them from wasting time walking around the restaurant (see below for more specifics).
  2. BUY CHEAP: Buy less expensive tables and chairs, free decor and free accessories and clothing at first. Wait until you're earning lots of "extra" money to pretty up your chef and your cafe. The different items are only for show--there's no benefit to more expensive stoves or counter tops. They are just for decoration.
  3. TAKE THE DOOR DOWN: Whenever you need to leave your cafe for a long period of time (like overnight), be sure to drag the door off the wall. This will close your cafe so you won't lose points for not having any food to serve. And the basic door is a free item! So this costs you nothing.
  4. COOK OVERNIGHT: When you're off to bed, set up a few Cheesecakes or Pumpkin Pies for the next day (these are 12 hour foods).
  5. CHICKEN ROCKS: As soon as you can, get one Chicken cooking on a burner. This will pay off for you the next day! You can leave your doors open and stop by to play when you can thanks to the 800 servings you get from cooking one chicken! Another big server: Home-style Pot Roast.
  6. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: You can add other Facebook friends who play Cafe World to your own neighborhood. Stop by their cafes to sample their dishes and leave them a tip! You'll also earn XP and some coin for stopping by. Click on the tab that says "Free Gifts" to send your friends a treat, like free food or drinks like Chai or Olives that will be served instantly (for good money!).
  7. MAKE NEW THINGS: Try making a new dish--at least once! You'll not only get some XP, you'll also be given a bonus gift of free food to serve. And by publishing your announcement to your friends on Facebook, you'll allow them to get some free food as a gift, too!
  8. MAKE THE BEST FOOD: To get the best bang for your buck, be sure to check out the foods listed below to find out what will payoff the best for you.

Super Speedy Service

(Watch out for flying hamburgers!)

While it might be cute to watch your little servers walk from table to table, it's highly inefficient. You could end up with angry customers on your hands! And to have a successful cafe, you want to get your approval rating all the way up to 105.

Here's how I reached 105 on my first day of playing with this little trick...

The best thing you can do for your restaurant is to lock in your chef and your servers! Use the stoves and the counters to trap them so that their backs are to the wall. They can still serve up dishes and clear plates for you--all without taking the time to walk around and do it! Your server will stay put and plates will magically clear themselves from off the tables. You save a lot of time, you provide excellent service and you can handle the large crowds that are coming through your door!

What's the Best Food to Make?

Yum, yum!

Okay, so you probably can't be around to play Cafe World 24/7--even if you wanted to! So, what are the best items to spend your time making when you are around to play? Here's my top five:
  1. Fast and Delicious - Chips and Guacamole: They take 3 minutes to make, the fastest item in the game! They offer a bit less XP and a bit less coin than Bacon Cheeseburgers, but if you're short on time, these are the perfect thing to make in a hurry!
  2. Cheap and Easy - Bacon Cheeseburgers: These are your best bet for a steady income... but only if you're around to actively play the game for a bit! Cheeseburgers cook within 5 minutes and you have another 6 minutes to get them off the grill. So make sure you have some time to play or you'll end up with nasty, fuzzy food on your grill!
  3. While you Where Sleeping - Triple Berry Cheesecake: Wake up to 550 servings of cheesecake! Bake these desserts overnight while you're off-line and wake up to delicious profits in the morning! Make a few of these over night and you'll be able to keep your doors open while you're doing other things and just stop in occasionally to cook something new.
  4. Take your Time - Spitfire Roasted Chicken: Also try cooking one chicken a day for 800 servings to help you keep the doors of your cafe open all day long! Yum, yum! I'd recommend waiting until you have 4 to 5 burners before you dedicate one to just cooking chicken for the next 24 hours. If you only have three, you need that burner for "fast cash" more than you need a chicken right now.
  5. Now we're Cookin' - Chicken Gyro and Fries: Many people agree that Chicken Gyros are the #1 menu item to make! But you won't be able to cook this dish until you reach level 23, so you'll have to wait a bit to get there...

Helpful Cafe World Links

Find more detailed Cafe World information at these great sites:
The Help Desk on Facebook
Lots of answers to lots of common questions here at the application itself!
Ultimate Strategy Guide For Playing Cafe World
A wonderful beginner's guide that will walk you through setting up your cafe with a few tips and charts to help you succeed!
Cafe World Cookbook Spreadsheet
Find out stats for all kinds of dishes with this great spreadsheet by LaughDonor.
Waiter Not Serving Food?
Check out this link for some helpful screenshots and examples of bad setups that will keep your customers from getting served!

Fun and Efficient Layouts

Pack 'em in for great service!

Here's one of my first layouts that worked great for me:



Next up, I tried this arrangement and I liked it, too:



I will update this lens with pictures of other fun layouts when I try them out!

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  • vicki Mar 2, 2011 @ 12:27 am | delete
    HUGE HELP!!! i will redo my restaurant a.s.a.p!! thx for the help.
  • lodonne Dec 4, 2009 @ 4:11 am | delete
    wow super simple! better bookmark it, fo reference!
  • Lorelei Nov 27, 2009 @ 11:29 pm | delete
    My Waiters get loose!! I can't figure out what is wrong, anyone else?
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