Why would a cafe use an AI answering service?
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The morning rush is exactly when the cafe phone rings hardest. Miya answers walk-in, hours and parking questions from your notes, books group tables within your rules, takes platter and cake pre-orders with pickup times and passes dietary questions to the kitchen, so baristas never leave the machine.
What if our cafe does not take bookings?
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Miya explains your rule kindly, for example walk-in only for small groups, and gives the usual wait if you provide it. If you take bookings for larger groups, she books those tables and explains any set menu or minimum spend as you have written it.
Can it take catering and platter orders?
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Yes. Miya records the items, quantities, pickup date and time and any notes for the kitchen, then logs the order for your team to confirm the total. She does not take payment; your staff confirm and collect it as usual.
How are dietary and allergy questions handled?
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Miya records the question, such as gluten-free bread or vegan options, and passes it to the kitchen. She never says a dish is safe for an allergy. A severe allergic reaction means the caller is urged to ring 000 at once.
Does it connect to cafe ordering systems?
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Not yet. Your Google Calendar or Calendly shows group tables and platter pickups, while RingOut notes each cafe order with items and pickup time, ready for your kitchen to action. Your kitchen can check the list before prep each morning.
What does a cafe pay for RingOut?
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A single cafe usually runs on Starter at $49 monthly, with 60 minutes of calls. Busy cafes with catering orders often move to the $149 Growth tier with 250 minutes and recordings. All cafe pricing excludes GST, and setup is free of charge.