It is the only spot near the busy London Road island in Nottingham
Thousands of motorists a day drive past a new Nottingham coffee shop but inside it's a calm oasis. While the city centre is awash with cafes for shoppers and workers, Lola's Coffee is the only spot near the busy London Road island - with the added bonus of a scenic rooftop bar for hire.
Builders' brew, and other loose leaf teas from Nottingham's very own Bird & Blend are served, including iced tea. Keeping it local s is something George, 27, feels strongly about. "I like to do everything local to give back to the local economy," he said. Barista Brandon Walster is also a baker, so there could be brownies coming soon. "Brandon is really passionate and helps me along this journey and I couldn't have asked for anyone better to be working with," said George, who also employs an 18-year-old student, who has deferred going to university for a year. "Everyone I've got working for me is a nice, talkative and friendly person.
The coffee shop is also licensed, serving two cocktails for £10 - the Espresso Martini is especially good - plus wines, spirits and bottled beers. If there's a gig or show at the Motorpoint Arena, Lola's stays open until the event starts. "There's not actually a coffee shop around here. The first week was hit and miss and then we started getting busier and busier, then these roadworks came about a week or two ago and we had a little dip then and now we're starting to get busier again which has been really good. This area is going to be up-and-coming in the next two to three years," said George, who lives in Ruddington with his partner and one-year-old daughter Macie.
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