As a homeowner, and sole owner of The Spyhouse Coffee Shop, both located in the Whittier neighborhood of South Minneapolis, I had wanted to continue that trend by opening The Bad Waitress in a neighborhood that I have primarily lived since moving here in 1993. It is a neighborhood comprised of students, families, professionals, artists, musicians--residents that I felt would appreciate a business that served not only a great product, but also an interior that was fun, interactive, and one that would compliment such a creative and diverse landscape known as Whittier.

The name, The Bad Waitress, was inspired by a modest collection of pulp fiction books that I have collected over the years. A book, entitled The Terrified Typist, was what inspired me to come up with a name that had feminine noun preceded by an adjective that was fun, catchy, and a testament to all the hardworking people in the food industry, both women and men. The word "bad" is a positive adjective, describing the kick ass, or bad ass, nature of the food industry worker. And I say this so that everyone understands the meaning, that "bad" is not a literal translation meaning terrible. It's meaning is tongue-in-cheek, slang, awesome, and exceptional in magnitude and effectiveness.

Thank you all for your support over these years.

Christian Johnson, Owner
The Spyhouse Coffee Shop
The Bad Waitress Diner

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