Hi, I’m Liza — founder of The Quiet Sidekick.
I spent seven years in the coffee world, starting behind the bar and eventually helping open and run a café from the ground up. I’ve lived the long days, the last-minute schedule changes, the hiring rounds, the never-quite-finished to-do lists. And I’ve felt the joy, the pressure, and the deep responsibility of building something that matters.
Through it all, I learned that what keeps a shop steady isn’t just passion — it’s quiet systems. Tools that support the people doing the work. Checklists that bring clarity. Templates that keep the bar flowing. Guides that reflect the culture you’re trying to build.
The Quiet Sidekick was born from that belief.
It’s here to support the people behind the bar — the ones holding everything together — with resources that are thoughtful, clear, and made to fit your shop.
I’m not here to take over or tell you how to run your café.
I’m here to make things a little smoother, a little simpler, so you can lead with confidence and stay focused on what matters most.
About the quiet sidekick
Calm support for coffee shop owners, built from lived experience.
The Quiet Sidekick exists to help coffee shop owners bring more clarity, consistency, and calm to their daily operations. Whether you’re opening your first café or running a well-loved neighborhood spot, having systems that reflect your values — and actually support your day-to-day — can make all the difference.
This isn’t about flashy branding or overly complex tools. It’s about the small, thoughtful things that help your team feel aligned, your shop feel steady, and your energy go where it matters most.
We believe:
In tools that feel like they belong in your space.
In beauty meeting function.
That change doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful.
Everything created here — every checklist, every booklet, every brand guide — is designed to work quietly in the background, making space for you to lead with clarity and ease.