A new coffee shop in Parkgate is set to have its grand opening tomorrow (Saturday, September 28).
Goose in Parkgate is described as 'a stylish café boasting a fabulous' new outdoor seating area, a fresh modern interior - that is children and dog-friendly – along with a broad selection of hot and cold breakfast options, lunch and cake delights, and exceptional full roast coffee'.
Its owners and Parkgate locals, Gemma and Paul Pryor, bought the much-loved building on Coastguard Lane after a year of it being empty.
With a lot of hard work and craftmanship, the couple has completely renovated, remodelled and styled the coffee shop into a warm and welcoming space.
During its grand opening on Saturday there will be a selection of treats, games, and 10% discount off any orders, along with the full menu launch. Doors will be open to everyone from 9am.
The opening coincides with National Goose Day.
Gemma said: "It's been a tiring but exciting adventure to get to where we are.
"The previous coffee shop that occupied the building had always been so popular with locals, school parents and day visitors to Parkgate, so we were mindful to create something new, but that captured the buzz and spirit of the community – and to do it justice.
"We’ve worked very hard to make sure we’ve sourced the best quality produce, from the Fairtrade, full roast Columbian coffee and the Liverpool Warehouse brand of teas, to the speciality Zuma hot chocolates and Welsh bread and handmade cakes.
"Another key area for us was in maximising the seating area inside and out, as well as ensuring the décor felt new and stylish, but importantly, practical, so we can welcome all ages and their pet hounds.”
Having worked in a variety jobs throughout her life, from nursing and retail to dog walking, Gemma’s motivation for opening Goose comes from one of her first jobs as a teenager working in a café, which she loved.
Her passion for the local community, meeting people and creating a safe space for people to meet, relax in and enjoy has driven this new project.
Gemma continued: "As we’ve enjoyed a soft launch the past couple of weeks, we’ve had lots of fantastic feedback and we keep seeing regular faces, which means everything to us.
"My aim is for Goose to keep evolving and I have a lot of community event ideas that I will roll out in the future – it's an exciting time!”
Goose's opening hours are:
- Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Saturday: 9am - 4:30pm
- Sunday: 9am – 4:30pm
- Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
For more information on Goose visit its social pages… on Instagram: parkgate_goose Facebook: parkgate_goose TikTok: parkgate_goose
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