Set up in 2003, the Cheshire based Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge has established itself as a much-loved and favourite haunt for booklovers, foodies and tourists alike. A proud, family-run independent business, it was set up by South Africans Denise and Steve Lawson after they emigrated to England with their two young daughters.
Since taking ownership of the beautifully unique, 16th century timber-framed premises that had been built after the fire of Nantwich in 1583, the entrepreneurs have expanded the business with the addition of a coffee shop, kitchen and outdoor seating area and have worked tirelessly to develop a loyal local following.
What does the menu include?
While the menu features a wide range of the classic British breakfasts, soups, scones, sandwiches and cakes, it still retains some South African personality through its famous Boerewors rolls and its iconic curried mince on toast with fried eggs.
“We try to make as much from scratch as possible and pride ourselves on our homemade scones, quiches, breakfasts, sandwiches and cakes but we’re definitely known for our South African specials,” says Head Chef Kelly Dowle. “The Boerewors are made for us by our local butcher and our curried mince on toast provides a tasty unique selling point that you won’t find anywhere else. It’s a proper filling South African breakfast with the curried mince loaded with two eggs and fried tomatoes.”