Step 1. Dream It

You don’t need a storefront or a big investment. If you have a cozy space and love coffee, you can start your own café—right from home, on your schedule.

Step 2. List Your Space

Turn any part of your home—your living room, balcony, rooftop or nook—into a mini café. Add your personal touch, create a vibe, and make it your own. People are looking for something unique and heartfelt, not perfect.

Step 3: Create a Host Profile

After signing up, you’ll create your café profile with:

• Your café name
• Photos of your space, menu and the welcome drink/treat for the min. charge
• A short description of the vibe (e.g. “quiet reading spot,” “cozy for chats,” etc.)
• Available days and times (weekends, evenings, or whenever you’re free)
• Session length per booking – set how long each guest can stay (e.g. 1, 2, or 3 hours). This defines the time covered by your minimum charge.

Step 4: Set Your Menu & Minimum Charge

This step helps you set expectations and manage your guests with ease.

Create a simple menu: Let guests know what they can expect—a welcome drink, light snacks, or even a small set of offerings. Keep it simple and flexible.

Set a minimum charge per person: This is an upfront fee that guests pay when booking through the platform. Think of it as a service or space usage fee—in return, guests enjoy your cozy space and receive a complimentary drink or refreshment when they arrive.

✅ Why it helps:

• You’ll know how many people are coming.
• You can prepare ingredients or seating accordingly.
• It helps ensure guests are serious and respectful of your time.

At the visit: The minimum charge usually includes a drink or a set (e.g. coffee + cake). But you're completely free to offer more if you’d like—extra drinks, snacks, or anything special. If guests order more during their visit, they can simply pay you directly for the additional items. The setup is entirely up to you.

Step 5: Go Live & Start Welcoming Guests

Once your café is live on aMooiCafe.com, guests can:

• Discover your listing
• Make a reservation
• Visit, relax, and enjoy the unique atmosphere you’ve created

You choose how involved you want to be—whether you’re an active barista or just open your doors and let people enjoy. Either way, you’ve just started your very own café.

Get Started Today!

Start your own coffee shop is free, flexible, and truly rewarding. Join aMooiCafe.com today and turn your space into the café you've always dreamed of.

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Here are some common questions to help you get started.

Q1. Do I need to have barista skills or professional equipment?

Nope! You don’t need to be a pro or have fancy gear. As long as you can offer a cozy vibe and a basic menu (like brewed coffee, tea, or simple refreshments), you’re good to go. Many guests come for the experience, not just the drink.

Q2. What kind of space can I list?

Almost any cozy space works! It could be your living room, balcony, studio, or even a small garden. As long as it’s clean, welcoming, and has seating for guests, you can turn it into your own café.

Q3. How do I make money from hosting?

You’ll set a minimum charge per person, paid upfront when guests reserve. This acts as a space + service fee and includes a welcome drink or refreshment. You can also offer additional drinks or snacks during the visit and collect those payments directly.

Q4. Can I choose when to host and how involved I want to be?

Absolutely! You decide your hosting hours and how interactive you want to be. Whether you want to chat with guests or just provide the space and vibe, it’s totally up to you.

Q5. What does it cost to use the platform as a host?

It’s completely free to list your space, so there’s no upfront cost. We only charge a 15% service fee per booking, which is automatically deducted when a guest makes a reservation.

Q6. How do I get paid?

All payments are processed securely through a Mooi using Stripe, a widely trusted online payment system. Everything is automated, safe, and seamless.

• ✔ Guests book and pay through our platform.
• ✔ Once the guest finishes their visit, your earnings will be automatically deposited into your account within 2 to 5 business days.
• ✔ No need to handle cash—everything is done for you.
• 💡 If guests make additional purchases during their visit (like ordering extra drinks or snacks), they can pay you directly at the spot.

Q7. Why do we have "Quiet & Cozy" and "Social & Vibrant" café categories, and how should hosts set them up?

We created two café categories to clearly match different guest preferences:

• Quiet & Cozy Cafés offer peaceful spaces ideal for relaxation, solitude, reading, or focused work. Hosts should provide comfortable seating, quiet or gentle background music, relaxing décor, and amenities like Wi-Fi and books, ensuring minimal distractions.

• Social & Vibrant Cafés provide chill and welcoming environments perfect for friends to hang out together, chat, and enjoy quality time. These spaces are also great if guests wish to casually meet new people. Hosts should arrange comfortable group seating, create inviting décor with warm lighting, and may include optional conversation starters or social activities.

Hosts can freely choose the café type that best matches their space and hosting style. You can even alternate between "Quiet & Cozy" and "Social & Vibrant" on different days or times, clearly communicating these details in your listing for guests.

Q8. Can I approve or decline a booking request?

Yes! You’re the boss—it’s your café, your way. You’re always in control of who visits your space.

• ✔ Approve or decline requests based on your schedule or preferences.
• ✔ If someone doesn’t follow your house rules, you can decline future bookings.

Q9. What if I need to cancel a confirmed booking?

Once a booking is confirmed, we strongly recommend avoiding cancellations unless absolutely necessary. Canceling for personal reasons may lead to negative reviews and could impact your café’s visibility and reputation on the platform.

🚫 Important: Cancellations cannot be made once the scheduled booking time has passed—even by our admin team.

If you truly need to cancel:

• ✔ First, message the guest through the platform’s internal messaging system to explain the situation.
• ✔ Then, email our admin team at service@amooicafe.com with the subject line: [Cancel Booking].
• ✔ Our team will process the cancellation and notify you once it’s complete.

💡 Clear communication and avoiding last-minute changes help build trust and keep your café thriving!

10. Can I set my own house rules?

Definitely! Setting clear expectations helps create a great experience for both you and your guests.

• ✔ Define rules around food, drink, pets, smoking, and more.
• ✔ Let guests know about any other personal preferences or boundaries.

We also provide an open text box where you can freely write your own house rules—customize it to fit your vibe and make your space truly yours.

💡 Make your space feel comfortable for everyone by sharing your values and setting the tone.

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Still Have Questions? If you need more details, feel free to contact us or check our Host Guidelines for extra support. You can also explore our 💡 example listing to get inspired and see how other hosts bring their home cafés to life!

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