Is there any more update or news on this? It’s so annoying how this just stagnated. It’s been 18 months or so now?!
I had a peep a few days ago and the tables and chairs are there now. Still looks unfinished - very frustrating.
It’s concerning that certain shops seem to be putting off opening (also 195 Stanstead Rd).
Here’s a theory - Could it be that business rates are so punitive that new shops are deliberately holding out for some kind of relief from the council? I assume that rates only come into effect when a shop is trading. And the council doesn’t want to see closed shops on a high street, so maybe the new shops have a bargaining position here?
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I hope this is true! Sounds good!
Very confusing though- surely they are hemorrhaging money in rent/utilities etc? Presumably they have some serious backing to be able to swallow these costs for so long??
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High end and high quality sound great, but I presume will be reflected by a higher cost. No offence to my neighbours (!) but after spending months and months getting to this preliminary stage, I hope they have correctly identified their local market…
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I was looking forward to this but after reading that psuedo press release my expectations have been dampened.
Personally I’m just looking for a good cup of coffee and a decent pastry I can grab on the weekends and my days off, not interested in spending £20 on a glass of wine and a sliver of cheese. I don;t seem to fall into their desired demographic.
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I’ll be very happy to have a place where I can get high end stuff without traipsing into central London.
I saw that too @anon5422159 but not too hopeful.
The way these guys operate, I wouldn’t be surprised if hiring took another 6 months, who knows how long it takes to find the perfect 3rd wave coffee barista…
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