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A quirky new café is set to open next month on Smithdown Road .

Smithdown Road is well known as a hub of restaurants , bars, shops and cafés so this new restaurant, named Meatless, is sure to be a welcome addition to the thriving area.

The family business is due to open early in September and is being run by couple, Charlotte and Peter, who made the decision to open a café after the birth of their daughter.

Charlotte Owens, co-owner, told the ECHO: "We've been working really hard for a few years to open our own place and really experiment with different types of vegan and vegetarian food.

"We’re very interested in not only the health benefits of veganism and vegetarianism, but also the environmental benefits.

"We recently had a baby girl - she will be one in a few weeks and she was our main motivation for taking the jump and opening our own place."

The café is still undergoing renovations and building work and the couple have tried to use reclaimed furniture and accessories to give items a new purpose in the venue and ensure they don't go to waste.

(Image: Charlotte Owens/Meatless cafe)

Charlotte said: "We have also tried as much as possible to source reclaimed furniture and features for the interior.

"Our favourite find is a pair of 12ft long church pews that will run along one side of the space, they're over 180 years old and were rescued from a church in Widnes not too far away.

"We also have local artists involved in the interior, painting some beautiful graphic prints directly on our walls, and showcasing work throughout the café.

"Our bar will be built by a very talented local joiner who is building it from old scaffolding planks."

The menu for the café is still being finalised, but will include vegan and vegetarian junk food, Buddha bowls and a selection of salads, cakes and desserts that will all be served fresh, with breakfast being served from 9am until lunch time.

(Image: Charlotte Owens/Meatless café)

There will also be no single use plastics used at Meatless to try and keep the venue as environmentally friendly as possible.

There has been some buzz along the street regarding the new café and Charlotte said: "We've had loads of support from people walking by and from local businesses, it's been overwhelming.

"We're a bit nervous about opening but very excited."

The café will be open seven days a week from 9am until 6pm.

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