Tim, has been excellent throughout the whole process. Very detailed, precise planning and processes for a startup cafe business like mine and I am very happy with everything Tim has done for my busine... See more
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As a small business trying to get established in the cafe arena, Clever Cafe have already had an impact and have increased our customer base. Tim's knowledge in this space is profound. He is able to... See more
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Clever Cafe is an online platform designed exclusively for cafe owners and their ecosystem, providing support, mentorship, networking, and essential tools - all in one place. We make it easier to plan, open, and manage a profitable cafe with proven strategies for growth.
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Clever Cafe
Working with Clever Cafe was a great experience. Helped me get organised and understand my business with more clarity. There is no other platform and coaching like this in Australia!
3 March 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Thanks Chet — really appreciate you taking the time to share this.
It’s been great working with you and helping bring a bit more structure and clarity to the process.
A lot of small and independent cafes in Australia don’t get access to this level of support, so it means a lot to see it making a difference for you.
We’re looking forward to seeing what you build next — and we’re here whenever you need us.
— The Clever Cafe Team
Clever Cafe is the best option if you want to start a cafe
Tim, has been excellent throughout the whole process. Very detailed, precise planning and processes for a startup cafe business like mine and I am very happy with everything Tim has done for my business.
3 December 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s been a pleasure watching you grow into a promising hospitality entrepreneur, and we’re excited to stand beside you as you open your doors very soon!
From everyone at the Clever Cafe team.
Clever Café has been wonderful…
Clever Café has been a wonderful resource for café owners and managers. The Test Kitchen offers some of the best, most reliable recipes, and the support from the team—particularly Tim—has always been exceptional and timely.
14 November 2025
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Tim is a great consultant to work with
Tim is a great consultant to work with. He has provided us with tailored support, taking into account our limited knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry, while bringing his own years of expertise. He has gone above and beyond, supporting us as if it were his own business. I highly recommend him if you are looking to establish your own café or scale up your business.
20 August 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Hi Mousami,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re so pleased to hear the support and guidance have been valuable for your journey. Our design team really enjoyed working through your brand, and the wider team and I have loved developing the model alongside you. Our aim is always to make the process straightforward and tailored, and it’s great to know this has made a difference for you. We really appreciate you sharing your experience in your café business planning so far.
Try it if you're serious about taking your business to the next level
Tim not only has not only the know-how and experience to understand our business and see the opportunities, but the people skills to build trust and support with our whole team to have meaningful change enacted in the business and have it last. It's been a game-changer for our company and we haven't looked back.
18 August 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Hi Cliff,
Thank you so much for your kind words. You and your team have worked incredibly hard, and it’s been a real pleasure supporting you over the years. The progress and growth you’ve made are well deserved, and I’m excited to see what you achieve next. From all of us at Clever Cafe, we’re cheering you on and can’t wait to see your continued success!
''Amazing support in opening my cafe''
Clever cafe company made the process of opening my new cafe so much easier. from step-by-step guidance to practical tool and expert advice, they were there at every stage. Tim and the team really understood the challenges and gave me clear, action solutions.
Thanks to their support, I felt confident and well-prepared for launch. I'd highly recommended cleaver cafe company to anyone wanting to start or grow a cafe business.
17 August 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Anuj, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s been a pleasure working through your cafe business planning, menu development and branding and getting you ready to roll! We have no doubt you’ll go on to be a great success, and we’ll be by your side as you move into business. Well done!
Must-have first stop for all cafe owners
Clever Cafe itself is a great platform for current anbd woul-be cafe owners. The platform itself has great access to resources and mentors to help. Then working with Tim the founding director is amazing. Tim is supportive and will make sure you get your goals. Cannot recommend enough.
8 April 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Hi Khan,
Thank you for taking the time to review us — it’s been a real pleasure seeing the amazing progress at Hum Cafe. You’ve come so far, and it’s been incredible to see the turnaround. There’s lots to look forward to, and we’ll be here to support you into the future.
Great Experience with Clever Café!
I had a really great experience with Clever Café. It’s a smart and thoughtful platform that clearly adds value for cafés. I can confidently say it’s a service worth recommending. Everything felt smooth, useful, and well-designed. Definitely a solid choice if you’re in the café world and looking to stay connected.
2 May 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Thank you for your positive feedback, Julien! It’s been great supporting you at Cafe La Mer, and we’re pleased you’ve found the platform valuable in what we understand firsthand is a busy and demanding industry. We look forward to supporting you into the future.
Reply from Clever Cafe
Hi Pheng,
Thank you for your positive review!
It’s been a pleasure working with you on the accelerator program over the past few months.
You’ve come such a long way, and it’s been wonderful to see Vertical Espresso evolve. It’s fantastic to hear that you’re feeling more empowered too—go you!
Inspiring and knowledgable
Tim is an exceptional source of knowledge when it comes to all things related to food service. My session with him was truly eye-opening, packed with informative insights and inspiring ideas. His expertise not only deepened our understanding of the industry but also motivated us to implement new strategies in our business.
22 May 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Hi DD,
We’re pleased you found this useful and greatly appreciate the time you took to let us know. We look forward to continuing to support your café!
I wish I found them sooner.
Starting my hospitality business has been hectic. Clever Cafe has saved me months of stress by showing me what to do and when. the support has been next level I felt more confident in starting my business. I wish I found them sooner.
Yassin
The Kove
8 May 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Hi there Yassin,
Thank you for taking the time to review us. That’s really great to hear! As a valued member of Clever Cafe, it’s been great seeing you grow as a hospitality business owner — well done! Keep crushing it.
Clever Cafe is impactful…
Clever Cafe is making an impactful presence in the trades and services sector within the hospitality industry, providing small businesses with incredible opportunities to network and grow.
7 February 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Thank you for your positive feedback and review. We're pleased to have been of service!
Menu Development
We are always looking to improve and innovate, and Clever Cafe has been an invaluable resource.
Rick H | Manager Monkey Bean, Toorak, VIC
15 February 2025
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Hi Rick,
Just a quick note to say thank you for your review. We’re super passionate about helping small hospitality businesses grow, and it’s been a pleasure supporting you and the cafe.
Streamlined Solutions for Sustainable Growth
Working with this team has significantly streamlined our menu and business model, leading to better growth and sustainability. Their insights and tailored strategies have made a noticeable impact on our efficiency and overall success.
8 October 2024
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Thank you for letting us know, Sally. We're glad to hear that!
Inspiring and knowledgable
Tim is really a great source of knowledge for all things food service - our session with him was really eye opening, informative and inspiring!
27 August 2024
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your session with Tim was insightful and inspiring. It's great to know he provided valuable knowledge on food service!
Great online solution to seeing how a café should run
very effective online solution to seeing how a café should operate, It was easy to navigate and help me with all the finer points of having a café.
24 June 2024
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Mark, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our online solution effective and easy to navigate. It's great to know that it helped you with all the finer points of operating a cafe business. We're dedicated to creating a supportive space for the cafe community in Australia and are here to assist you every step of the way. Looking forward to seeing you in the next group huddle mentor session!
Great way to advertise an Australian Cafe Foodservice Business
Signing up was easy, could use more space to tell my business story, mentioned to admin and they are going to fix up, overall a great space to advertise.
17 January 2024
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Danny, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that signing up was easy for you. We appreciate your suggestion about having more space to share your business story and are working on it. We're committed to providing a great platform for foodservice businesses like yours to advertise and grow. Enhancing your business's visibility is our priority, and we're here to support your advertising needs every step of the way.
I worked under Tim in the time he…
I worked under Tim in the time he operated a cafe business. He is extremely knowledgeable and taught me a lot about the hospitality industry when I first started out and learnt alot in my time working under him. I would recommend Tim and Clever Cafe to anyone starting out or looking to improve their business management skills within the hospitality industry.
21 November 2023
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Fraser, thank you for sharing your experience! It's been a pleasure working with you and seeing your growth in the hospitality industry. Your journey from starting out to now opening your own cafe is inspiring. I'm glad that my knowledge and Clever Cafe have been helpful resources for you. Best of luck with your new venture!
Happy customer
The service was super helpful and very thorough. Encouraging, but kept things realistic. Looked dynamically at the big picture, but retained a close attention to all the details.
Would use again. Highly recommend.
18 November 2023
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Reply from Clever Cafe
Hi Ross! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. It means a lot and we're so pleased you found so much valued in our services. We hope to see you again very soon.
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