Hi, I'm Alex and I took over the business (Nicole included!) in May 2023, and once my friends heard what I'd done, they were so excited they signed themselves up to work with me.

 

After a Ben Nevis climb, a cancelled flight, and then a cancelled train meant I missed Nicole's grand arrival but coming home to find her proudly parked on my driveway was still a magical moment!

 

With a background in customer service from motor yacht to the airline industry, creating a welcoming, well-run experience comes naturally. Great coffee, good food and genuine service are at the hear.t of everything we do.

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One piece of advice from the previous owner, Kate, stuck with me: only work with people you trust and can have fun with. That's why Rachel and Jo are such a key part of what we do. We're friends first, colleagues second - and it shows in the way we work together.

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What began as a love of baking has grown into something more serious and we're proud to see so many familiar faces returning week after week. 

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We love being asked to serve at special events and personal celebrations, and we're honoured to play a small part in moments that matter. When we're not doing that, we're open every Saturday - welcoming regular villagers popping by, keeping football parents fuelled and away teams happy when they spot Elsenham on the fixtures list, knowing there's always a warm welcome and a great coffee waiting.

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Keep an eye on our website and social media to see where Nicole will be serving next.​​​​

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