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“Bottoms Up Espresso” is a is a coffee shop franchise in California known for its busty baristas in sexy outfits.

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The unconventional coffee shop is finding itself at the center of controversy (yet again) as a result of its servers’ skimpy outfits.At a meeting on Tuesday, city council members in American Canyon voted unanimously to revoke a license granted to Bottoms Up Espresso, after critics argued that the “bikini barista” coffee shop was operating more like an adult business than a café.

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The franchise was doing well until they tried to open their 7th shop. Local community sued them for promoting adult content and their license was revoked by the local officials.

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City officials claim they received complaints about the servers’ outfits following the store’s opening, prompting a community director to speak with the owner.

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“The business owner provided a ‘dress code.’ The costumes in the ‘dress code’ are revealing to a degree that the business meets the definition of an adult business per the city’s Municipal Code.”

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According to the SF Gate, the city’s municipal code also requires workers to cover specific “anatomical areas” of the body, including the buttocks, the pubic area, and the breasts below the areola. Otherwise, it may be classified as an adult entertainment establishment.

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The owner of Bottoms Up, Nate Wilson, told Fox News he felt the “city has gone beyond the law” with its ruling, but will “move on from that location” regardless.

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Wilson argued that the baristas weren’t wearing anything Californians wouldn’t see on a beach.“We are a very classy business and pride ourselves on customer service and quality drinks. We have dress codes that expose less than you would see at a pool or beach,

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Chico Mayor Sean Morgan had also called Bottoms Up’s Chico location “unfortunate,” but ultimately said the business was not violating city code.

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So one question remains... how hot do you like your coffee?

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