fill your tables. not just your feed.
Facebook & Instagram ads for cafés and coffee shops. Turn scroll-stopping food pics into actual foot traffic. Fixed $599/month.
For cafés with up to $5K/month ad spend. Everything handled for you. No hidden fees.
- Full campaign management
- Facebook & Instagram ads
- Target local foodies & coffee lovers
- Monthly performance reports
- We use your content (you keep control)
busy at 8am.
dead by 2pm.
Cafés are visual businesses in a visual world. Instagram should be your best marketing tool. But posting beautiful latte art doesn't automatically fill tables. Here's what we hear from café owners:
Empty Tables During Off-Peak
Morning rush is great, but what about 2-4pm? You need consistent foot traffic throughout the day, not just the breakfast crowd.
Great Content, No Customers
You're posting drool-worthy flat whites and açai bowls, getting likes... but where are the actual customers? Engagement doesn't pay rent.
Can't Compete with Chains
The big chains have marketing budgets. You have passion and better coffee. Level the playing field with targeted ads that showcase what makes you special.
Tourists vs Regulars
You want loyal locals who come weekly, not one-time tourists. Build a community of regulars who actually know your name (and you know their usual order).
turn those food pics
into foot traffic.
Instagram & Facebook are where people discover new cafés. They see your cortado, they want your cortado. Here's how we turn scroll into sales:
Target Coffee Lovers Within Walking Distance
We target people within 2-10km who've shown interest in cafés, brunch, specialty coffee, or local eateries. They're already looking for their next café—make it yours.
Your Food Photography Works
We don't need professional food photography. Those iPhone shots of your signature dishes and latte art? Perfect. Authenticity beats perfection on Instagram. We'll use what you're already posting.
Build Your Regulars, Not Just Foot Traffic
Target people in your area repeatedly. They see your café pop up in their feed multiple times, recognize it when walking past, and think "I should try that place." That's how regulars are built.
Fill Off-Peak Hours
Run different ads for different times. Promote brunch to late risers. Promote afternoon coffee and cake to remote workers. Target office workers for morning coffee runs. Fill every hour, not just peak times.
from ghost town
to buzzing.
Marcus
Café Owner · Auckland, NZ
"We were posting our food daily—beautiful shots, good engagement—but it wasn't translating to people actually walking through the door. After starting ads with Honest Ads, we started seeing our posts reach beyond our existing followers. Now we're getting people coming in saying they saw us on Instagram. Our afternoon slump is finally filling up with regulars."
asked by every
café owner.
Do I need a professional photographer?
Absolutely not. The iPhone photos you're already taking of your food work great. People want to see real, appetizing food—not overly styled stock photos. Your current Instagram content is perfect.
How much should I spend on ads?
For a café, start with $500-$1,000/month in ad spend (plus our $599 management fee). Even if ads bring in just 5-10 extra customers per day, that covers the cost easily. Most cafés see significant foot traffic increases.
Can this work for a bakery or small restaurant too?
Yes! The strategy is identical—showcase your food, target local foodies, drive foot traffic. Whether you're a bakery, brunch spot, or lunch café, Meta ads work brilliantly for food businesses.
Will this help with catering or private events?
Definitely. We can create separate campaigns promoting your catering services or event bookings. It's a different audience targeting strategy, but the visual appeal works just as well.
What if we're in a busy area with lots of competition?
Even better. Busy areas mean more people nearby scrolling Instagram looking for lunch or coffee. We'll make sure your café stands out with what makes you unique—whether that's your specialty roasts, vibe, or signature dishes.
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