Why it matters
Useful complaints often never reach the owner.
A customer mentions the music is too loud to a barista, or emails a suggestion that sits in someone’s inbox. The feedback is real, but nobody acts on it.
Private customer feedback collects these in one place, sorted by theme, so they become changes instead of forgotten comments.
How customer feedback works
A clearer way to work.
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Customers send feedback from a receipt link, QR code or website.
On screen
Feedback link · Lantern Coffee House
Interface and key controls
See the details that keep work moving.
Filter by theme, open a message, change its status and reply privately when the customer left contact details. Anonymous messages stay anonymous.
“Could you add more oat milk options? The vanilla runs out by noon.”
Oct 9 · 11:20 AM CT · Menu · private, not a public reviewBusiness scenarios and exceptions
Designed for real-world exceptions.
Private feedback is kept separate from public reviews and is never used to decide who gets asked for one. Anonymous messages hide the sender from everyone.
Business scenario
A practical day in the business.
Lantern Coffee House in Duluth, MN has a feedback link on its receipts and table cards. Owner Adrienne Keller reads new messages every Friday.
- Fri 8:00 AM — Six new messages: two about seating, three about the menu, one anonymous about music volume.
- 8:10 AM — She marks “more oat milk options” as Planned and replies privately to thank the customer.
- 8:15 AM — The music note is anonymous; she can’t reply but marks it Changed after lowering the volume.
- End of month — She reviews what changed because of feedback with her staff.
How do customers send feedback?
Through a link on receipts, a QR code, your website or a follow-up message. They can include contact details or stay anonymous.
Is this the same as public reviews?
No. Feedback is private and isn’t posted anywhere. It’s also never used to decide who gets asked for a public review.
Can I reply to feedback?
Yes, privately, when the customer left contact details. Anonymous messages can’t be answered directly.
Who should use customer feedback?
Service and product teams who want honest suggestions and complaints in one place.
How do I track what changed?
Each message has a status, such as Reviewing, Planned or Changed, with an optional note.
Turn private comments into better service.
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