We opened in 2020 and the wonderful community of leamington quickly welcomed us with open arms, from early mornings queuing to come in one at a time and weekly treats at home when we staying in with loved ones, we felt a huge sense of community since day one and this has only continued to grow as have grown.
We are proud users of Allpress who shot the above video about our little shop, this is a great way for us to tell you a little more about our journey. We get our baked goods for our sandwiches and pastries from Mor Bakery. Our wines are from various brilliant natural wine importers and every detail of Lola is thought through and considered.
As an Antenatal teacher for The Mindful Birth Group and a Doula I have always wanted to make safe spaces for parents to be and new parents, to bring back a sense of the village. Lola has naturally become this as my worlds have combined and I would like this to be even more. Our current site has rooms upstairs that I was starting to use as safe spaces for new parents, the aim is to still offer this and more in the new space in a designated area at the back. Along with private events.
We have been given the incredible opportunity to take over 49 Regent street, previously of Regency Fish, a huge and fundamental part of the community. The space has been completely striped back and renovated to a bright and spacious shop. It sits on the sunny side of Regent street and right on the edge of bustling leamington. It is the perfect next step for lola, allowing two and half times the seating and a space towards the back where new parents can sit to enjoy a great coffee and put their babies down to play.
What will your money go towards?
- Legal costs
- Physically moving the space, electrical and plumbing costs
- lighting and decor to create a warm and welcoming space
- New furniture for more seats !
- Toys and soft furnishings for a baby safe area
- Painting the shop orange ! OF course
- New coffee grinder to offer guest espresso
- More cups, cutlery and equipment
- New fridges for more storage
We can't wait to bring lola a little closer to the centre of town and a bigger better spot to bring you delicious coffee and lunches, with carefully selected wines and beers to take home.
Testimonials:
"As a family we go to Lola most Saturday mornings for a coffee ("best coffee in leamington" to quote my husband) and a delicious pastry, and simply enjoy the atmosphere and catch up with Katie who makes the place warm and inviting. All the staff are friendly with children and dogs, and the food/drink options are fantastic"
"There are lots of cafés in Leamington so I’m always looking for quality - Lola delivers every time! There is no better place for lunch and coffee in Leamington! I also love the wine selection, I’m a convert to natural wine and therefore I buy all our wine from Lola as I know it’s going to be great."
"The best spot in Leamington! Delicious coffee, pastries, and toasties that keep you coming back for more. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, with beautiful décor and the loveliest people who make Lola the special place it is."
"Best coffee in Leamington !! Lola is my favourite place in Leamington, the coffee is amazing and the atmosphere always warm and relaxing. Katie and Jade are just the loveliest and will have great advices for wine !"