Cafés that run as well as they pour.

Stratos Cafe is an independent consultancy that helps café owners with menus, rotas, suppliers and the daily routine behind a good cup.

Who we advise

People who run or plan this kind of business and want a clear answer. Each one brings us a question like these.

Cafés and coffee shops
How do we handle the morning rush and keep customers coming back?
Independent restaurants
Which dishes earn their place, and where does the money go?
People opening a first place
What needs to be settled before the doors open?
Owners running more than one site
How do we keep each place consistent?

Regulars come back for the people. The systems keep the lights on.

We advise. We don't sell, install or run anything for you, so our only job is to make the decision clearer.

Menu and margin review
What each item costs to make, and what it earns.
Labor and scheduling
Rotas that match when customers actually arrive.
Purchasing and waste
Order what you use and see where food or stock is thrown away.
Systems and software
Till, bookings and stock tools that suit the size of your place.
Pricing review
Menu prices that make sense for guests and for you.

1
Tell us what's on your mind
Describe the decision, the question or the problem that keeps coming back.
2
We take a close look
We look at how things really work today and sort what matters from what doesn't.
3
You get a clear plan
A short, plain set of next steps you can act on, with the reasoning shown.

Describe what you're working on. We'll reply about a consultation. Or write to us directly.