Residents’ delight as new cafe opens
Holyport: As yet unnamed ‘much needed’ eaterie drawing crowds
A new cafe opened in Holyport on January 2.
Yet to be officially named, the cafe in Stompits Road is being run by Ranj Nagi and Karen Moody.
Until recently the space had been leased to a property management firm for about two years, but before this it was a post office for about 40 years.
Responsible for the design of Saints Cafe in St Mark’s Road in Maidenhead, Ranj was approached by the property’s landlord to design and establish the cafe.
She then got Karen on board, who was ‘the ideal partner’ having had her own cafe, in Northamptonshire.
Together the pair from Cox Green turned the space around in just six weeks.
“The post office was owned by my aunt, so
I’m actually very familiar with the space, the area,” said Ranj.
So far the reaction from residents has been positive.
“It’s gone really well and we haven’t really promoted or advertised and we’re having really good days, so pleasantly surprised,” Ranj said.
“Everyone who comes in says ‘it so needed a cafe’, ‘its been needing a cafe for so long’ and its such a nice community.”
The cafe serves coffee and other drinks, sandwiches, soups, pastries and various cakes - including gluten free and vegan varieties.
All items sold are partnered with a bakery and the slices and treats have won ‘Great Taste Awards’.
The cafe also sells fresh bread, baked overnight by Paul Rhodes Bakery, as well as the products of independent businesses, including candles, soaps and kitchenware.
It is open Monday – Friday, 7.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 8am-5pm and Sunday 9am-1pm.