CAFE PARTNERS: Buoy Oh Buoy

CAFE PARTNERS: Buoy Oh Buoy

Buoy oh buoy paradise point cafe
We’re dedicated to delivering good coffee to good people both locally and globally. Each week we will be showcasing the legends that hand you your daily brew. This week we interviewed the people behind Buoy Oh Buoy in Paradise Point to learn how it came to be and what they're doing to combat such unprecedented times.
LOCATION
Paradise Point, Queensland
AUSTRALIA
OPEN SINCE
April 2017
OWNERS
Ryan & Kelly Kohler
Michael & Zoe Goodwin
BLACKBOARD BREW
Seasonal Espresso Blend
Buoy oh buoy paradise point cafe
1. How did Buoy Oh Buoy start?

Ryan and I (well mostly I) used to daydream about owning our own cafe up our end of town. One day I noticed that a pool shop tenancy had come up for lease. It was away from the main Paradise Point strip, which was a key selling point for us. I mentioned it to Ryan, certain he was going to brush it off. 48 hours later, Ryan surprised me by bringing home a basic business budget/forecast. We asked my brother and sister-in-law if they were keen, and the rest is history.

2. Why did you choose Blackboard Coffee?

We never gave any other coffee supplier a look in. I personally didn’t drink coffee until I discovered Blackboard in Varsity back in their early days. They converted me to coffee! The first phone call I made after seeing Ryan’s draft business document was to Nick asking hypothetically if we were to open a cafe, would he supply us beans.

Buoy oh buoy paradise point cafe

3. What is the best part about owning/operating Buoy Oh Buoy?

The best part of having a cafe is 100% the people. The staff who have worked for us have basically become extended family. And our customer base is truly wonderful - most of whom we now consider friends. Also having coffee on tap is a perk too.

4. To combat these current times how have you adapted your business?

We’re fortunate that the transition to takeaway has been quite seamless for us. Our menu has always been designed for takeaway and our business marketed as good coffee + quick bites. Also very important to our viability at the moment is the enormous community support we have. We count ourselves very lucky in that aspect. 

@buoy.oh.buoywww.buoyohbuoy.com.au/

Buoy oh buoy paradise point cafe

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  • Great Coffee, Great Staff, Yummy Cakes and you can always get a Park.
    What more do I need to make it my Favourite.

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