Autumn Café LEGO Ideas Project Review

Overview
The Autumn Café is a cozy little coffee shop created by ChadSteahly. This establishment is a modern café in an older building, something that might be considered a little "hole-in-the-wall joint". For more information, you can visit this project on LEGO Ideas by clicking here.
Appeals of this Project
This project appeals to me from many standpoints, such as the architecture of the building, the interior and exterior details, and the nice blend of colors throughout this build. Outside there are so many wonderful details, from the detailed architectural patterns around the top of the building, to the A/C unit up on the roof, to the two different outdoor seating options: out front there is the fenced in area under the canopy, or the minifigures can enjoy their coffee under the gorgeous autumn trees along the side of the building. Speaking of trees, I really like the additional details of leaves scattered across this build. To me, they really make it believable that this is set in the Fall season.

Inside, the minifigures can head over to the café counter and order a cup of coffee or an espresso from the friendly barista. This section of the coffee shop is decked out with details such as an espresso maker, blender, sink, cash register and a nicely tiled floor. The color coordination in this section is also very well done. If you haven't noticed, the black and white tile matches the black and white cabinets and the white walls with black windowpanes. I also like the inclusion of a swing gate at the counter to clarify what area is employees only and what part of the café is for the customers to enjoy.

Since we are talking about customers, there are plenty of seating options inside for patrons who do not want to enjoy the brisk Autumn weather. The sections of the wall where it looks like the plaster is coming off the walls really adds a lot of character to this build, making it appear like an establishment that has been around for a while. In the main part of the café, there is a newspaper stand where the patrons can read up on what is happening in their LEGO town, and a shelf full of Autumn Café collectable coffee mugs for sale. And in case of emergencies, there is also a fire extinguisher to ensure that the café is up to the brick building code. Remember, safety first! There are eight minifigures included with this project, and they cover many different types of people who frequent coffee shops including: the obvious café employees, college student, grandmother, café bum, mother and daughter, and a singer/songwriter with the new acoustic guitar piece.

Areas for Improvement
This is a really strong project, and despite trying very hard, I cannot find anything that I would recommend changing or adding.

Conclusion
The Autumn Café is a cozy little coffee shop that is absolutely stunning to look at and appears like it would be fun to build. I believe this would make a fantastic set if it reaches 10,000 supporters and passes the Official LEGO Ideas Review Process. To see more pictures and offer your support to help this become a set, you can visit the project on LEGO Ideas here. Not sure how LEGO Ideas works? Click here to find out more.

Photos used and review completed with the permission of ChadSteahly.