Owners put beloved cafe on the market
Couple forced to give up on dream Cust virtually leads way to Hemingway’s Brewery
WANTED: Buyers who can carry on the monkey business on Sheridan St.
The Flying Monkey Cafe is up for sale and the current owners Jo Hammond and David Shea would love likeminded operators to bring a local touch to the eclectic cafe.
The British expats took over the funky venue last year but have been forced to part ways with their beloved spot due to unforeseen circumstances.
“We came to the sad conclusion that we have to sell the cafe,” Ms Hammond said.
“We have posted it on Facebook and told a few regulars; they have been really sad.”
The decision to pack up stumps was not an easy one for the pair to make and has proved an emotional one.
“We are absolutely gutted,” Ms Hammond said.
“This is what we wanted out of life, but it is not going to be, unfortunately.”
Since its establishment, the cafe has become a popular hub for local artists and students at the neighbouring Cairns State High School.
“Since we have been here we have watched the kids at Cairns State High grow up – they are going to be adults in no time,” Ms Hammond said.
“Seeing them grow up has FAR North businesses are embracing a new generation of technology to help them more effectively market their products and services.
Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns recently engaged Virtual been pretty cool.”
If the couple could pick their successors, Ms Hammond said, they would choose similar souls.
“This isn’t your usual cookie-cutter cafe,” she said.
“This cafe has character and so do our customers.
“Our packaging is recyclable and our eggs are organic.
“Hopefully, we’ll find someone with the same motivations as us and who wants to sell really good quality coffee.”
It is no surprise that leaving their customers has pulled at the pair’s heartstrings.
“Everyone who comes in the morning and the afternoon – I’ll miss asking about how their day has been,” Ms Hammond said.
“Even holiday makers who come in – people feel comfortable to hang out and read a book.
“It is a really comfortable place.”
The couple moved to the tropics from Brisbane to take on the venture, which was founded by Rick and Kristy Beresford in 2013.
“We didn’t come to Australia to spend our lives in suburban Brisbane,” Ms Hammond said.
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itour owner Greg Cust to create a virtual tours of their new establishment on Cairns Wharf.
The 360-degree tours can feature colour 2D and 3D floor plan designs, 3D walkthroughs, and images and are able to be viewed on the Apple iPhone and ipad.
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“If a business doesn’t have a website, we can create a domain name and point a virtual tour to that address.”
Mr Cust has worked with such businesses as Sheraton Mirage Resort Port Douglas, Salsa Bar & Grill, Lure Restaurant Bar & Grill, Tin Shed, Port Douglas Yacht Club, Suprimo Cairns and Port Douglas Catering & Events.