Bad Weather Affecting your Trade?
Bad Weather? Here’s What We Do When the Rain Comes
If you run a cafe, you know the feeling — dark skies, rain buckets down, and foot traffic slows to a crawl. As the owner of Dad and the Frog Cafe, a Surry Hills cafe that's seen everything from sunshine rushes to stormy slumps, I get it. Wet weather can mess with your momentum. But here’s something I’ve learned over the years: you can’t change the forecast — but you can choose how your team responds.
So, what do we do when the skies open and the café’s a little quieter? We lean into what I call the “non-service gold” — the tasks that often get put off but are essential to running the best cafe possible.
The Silver Lining of Rainy Days
Bad weather doesn’t mean bad business. It means opportunity. If you’re not flat out flipping brekkie rolls and pouring lattes, that’s the perfect time to lift your standards in other areas.
Here are some of the rainy day go-to's we use to keep our space sharp:
Housekeeping Tasks for Rainy Days
Deep clean milk jugs with chemical solution
Scrub behind fridges and counters — spots no one ever sees but make a difference
Clean fridge filters to keep everything humming
Restock packaging and assemble takeaway boxes
Stamp our coffee cups – branding still matters
Organise the storage area (yes, even the scary part at the back)
Polish the front windows – your cafe is still visible, rain or shine
Detail the toilet – a spotless bathroom goes a long way
Deep clean your espresso machine and grinder – long overdue? Now’s the time.
These tasks don’t just keep the shop running — they keep your team feeling productive, the space feeling fresh, and your standards consistently high.
Why It Matters
Bad weather doesn't mean a bad day. When your cafe stays spotless, systems stay tight, and your team keeps moving, you’re building resilience. Our brunch and coffee crowd will be back tomorrow — and they’ll notice when things feel that little bit better.
That’s the kind of thinking that’s helped us become one of the best cafes in Surry Hills.
Come See the Difference
Whether it's a sunny Sunday or a moody Monday, we’re here doing what we do best — serving up breakfast, lunch, and coffee in a warm, welcoming space. Come see what makes our lane so special.
Book a table today or just stroll in — every day is a good day to visit.
Contact Us:
📞 0422 809 025
📍 96 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010, Australia
🌐 www.dadandthefrog.com.au