Lindt cafe at Martin Place reopened to the public at 10am on Friday . Siege victim Joel Herat has returned to work on the cafe 's opening day . The boss of Lindt Australia wants it to be a 'happy day ' after three months of sadness following the fatal siege . A man is comforted by his wife as he leaves the Lindt Cafe in Martin Place, Sydney, where hostages were held for more than 12 hours before being released unharmed on Friday. Counsellors are on site to support the cafe staff , if needed .
Lindt cafe at Martin Place reopened to the public at 10am on Friday . Siege victim Joel Herat has returned to work on the cafe 's opening day . The boss of Lindt Australia wants it to be a 'happy day ' after three months of sadness following the fatal siege . Two plaques commemorate the lives of Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson . Counsellors are on site to support the cafe staff , if needed .