5 Coffee Shops & Cafés thriving with Yoco Counter
For many independent business owners, choosing the right point of sale (POS) system can make or break daily operations. From cafes to coffee shops and bars, the right POS setup helps business owners save time, reduce errors, and better understand their sales.
At Yoco, we built Yoco Counter to do just that: an all-in-one POS and payments system that’s simple, powerful, and made for growing businesses.
Here are 5 South African businesses that are thriving with Yoco Counter.
1. Abantu Coffee: Quick setup, big relief for new owners
As a new business, Abantu Coffee had a lot to juggle, but Counter wasn’t one of those challenges.
“It was really simple to set up - I wanna say it was 2 to 3 minutes and we were ready to go.” - Rassie, owner of Abantu Coffee
For first-time entrepreneurs, Counter’s plug-and-play simplicity and built-in payment tools make it one less thing to worry about.
2. Ekhaya Coffee: A perfect POS for every cafe
Ekhaya Coffee owner Ty believes Counter is the best POS for cafes in South Africa:
“You’ve got a product now that I think every cafe in South Africa can use. Out of the box, if you get a Counter and printer, any cafe can use it and it would benefit them drastically.”
With its easy setup and built-in printer integration, Counter helps cafes serve customers faster and keep operations running smoothly.
3. Motiv Café and Bar: Turning tips into serious take-home pay
At Motiv Café and Bar, Counter simplified payments and boosted staff morale and earnings.
“We went from averaging R4,000 to R16,000 per month in tips.” - Jethson, owner of Motiv Café and Bar
With the seamless tipping function built into the POS and synced with their Neo Touch card machine, customers can easily add gratuity during checkout, while staff enjoy a smoother and more transparent process.
4. Pool Caffe: Cutting down errors, speeding up service
Running a busy cafe means every second and every order counts. For Pool Caffe, Counter brought new levels of accuracy and efficiency.
“We’re making fewer errors - we no longer put in the wrong prices or forget to ring things up.” - Natalie, owner of Pool Caffe
With an intuitive interface and automated pricing, her team can focus on customers instead of calculations.
5. Smoothie on the Go: Happier teams with higher tips
When Smoothie on the Go introduced Counter, the impact was immediate:
“Staff tips increased dramatically once we started using Counter.” - Teddy, owner of Smoothie on the Go
With integrated tipping, fast payments, and easy tracking, her team can focus on great service, knowing every effort is rewarded.
The bottom line: One POS system, plenty of success stories
From coffee shops to busy cafes, Counter is helping South African businesses of all sizes run smoother, faster, and smarter.
Whether you’re tired of juggling devices, losing track of sales, or just need a POS that works as hard as you do, Yoco Counter is designed to make every transaction so good.
Ready to thrive with Yoco Counter? Learn more here.
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