WHO ARE WE ?
Hi! Im Lou, the co owner of Sonnys a small independent coffee shop set up with my husband Dan named after our little boy. Hyde park is a place close to our hearts as we grew up here, attended Hyde park school and have fond memories of the independent high street that used to serve the community so well.
We have loved being a part of the Hyde Park community since we opened Sonny’s in 2023, and something that so many of you talk about is the need for a deli for the area. As you might have guessed from our current brunch offering, and our more recent retail offering, at Sonny’s we’re really passionate about top-quality food and drink, and we think the addition of a deli will ensure you can enjoy eating with us either in the cafe, taking something back to the office, or thinking ahead to dinner.
WHAT WILL BE SELLING ?
Fresh produce - eggs, dairy, cheeses, and cured meats. Fresh fruit & veg, seasonal and British. All as local as we can get it! There will be set days and times for deliveries that will stay the same each week, great for meal planning!
Meat - again as local as we can get it. We are developing a relationship with a local butcher for a weekly delivery. Our simple and easy to use website will allow us to take pre orders.
Bread - We will continue working with Heyl, an amazing Plymouth based vegan bakery using stone ground and local flour. Currently we stock Heyl sourdough on a Friday. If there is a need for it, we can also add a Wednesday delivery!
Drinks - we have selected some amazing British suppliers! Just a few include, juices, Kombuchas, iced teas, sodas, kefir, and we are in the process of applying for an alcohol licence. Natural wines & craft beers, are of course a high priority.
Pantry - all your essentials, Oils, spices, pasta! Everything you need to cook up something tasty. We will be offering refills on a selection of this offering too, to further support reducing waste, reusing containers, and recycling as much as possible!
We will also have a lifestyle section selling amazing ceramics, soaps, skincare and gifts. All the brands will be carefully picked by us with an opportunity to support small local businesses looking to expand their brand.
WHAT ARE WE ASKING FOR ?
To do this, we would love your support through this Crowdfunder, where we are looking to raise £10000 for everything that we need to offer the Hyde Park and wider community this service. Broken down, this is what it will go towards.
A DELI FRIDGE - able to present all our amazing produce.
EXPAND THE RETAIL SPACE - we want to create a shopping experience within the space, that is easy to navigate and grab what you need.
A NEW OVEN - we plan slow cook delicious local meats for a hot sandwich offering available daily, bake our iconic vegan sausage rolls, plus so much more... We want to bake, cook and prepare delicious food that you can take home for dinner or scoff for lunch!
PRE ORDERS, COLLECTIONS & ORDERS - We want to create a website so you can pre order your shopping to collect in store. Whether it be your Weekend breakfast box, or a monthly cheese order... You tell us what you need. We will make it happen!
COFFEE GRINDER - buy a bag of beans and let us grind them for you to take home!
WHY SUPPORT US ?
We want to work with local and sustainable producers and suppliers. The closer they are to Plymouth, the better. We might have to go further afield for certain items, and we will always welcome feedback from our customers about what they want us to have available? Do you or someone you know want to supply us or work with us in any way - let us know! We'll be offering a discount to all customers who return with their own cups and refillable takeaway containers, which will also be something we'll have on our shelves.
Sonnys also hosts mother and baby groups, as well as our running club to further encourage a healthy way of life. Located just by a school, we also want to offer pre-made meals at good value to support busy parents who frequent the Hyde Park area.
Your support will help us stock our shelves, set up a beautiful space, and bring this dream to life.