Comicoffee, a quirky but homely coffee house in Newport, Isle of Wight
Comicoffee, a quirky but homely coffee house in Newport, Isle of Wight is owned by Matt Sprooles
Working with lots of local independent suppliers the team there deliver delicious coffee, a love of comics and specialise in some naughty treats such as waffles and donuts but also have a great range of homemade vegan and GF food. The menu that is inclusive to all, which Matt says mirrors their approach to Comicoffee.
“Whilst there is a fun, comic/DC vibe for enthusiasts, our rustic feel, layout and intimate, personal setting gives customers a real sense of home” says Matt.
Their story:
Comicoffee has a core team of 8 and during peak season goes up to 12. The staff have been integral to keeping the business alive during the pandemic and the core managers constantly coming up with new ideas during lockdown has helped the business grow.
Matt says “we actually opened a second site in a local indoor roller arena collaborating with another business taking over the food aspect of the whole experience. We are also now about to launch another coffee house elsewhere on the Island which we couldn’t have done without constantly coming up with new ideas and seeing opportunities during Lock Downs.”
Throughout the pandemic the business has adapted to all restrictions from developing their own app, upgrading their tills and space which meant losing tables in an already small space. They had to balance how to deliver a great service for the customers but also be sustainable during a pandemic. tetc.
They came up with the idea of offering delicious artisan donuts and then began their vegan range. Available preordered for home delivery they were making up to 100 most evenings for the sweet toothed people of Newport who wanted to do something special for their partner, kids, colleagues or send to a relative in a care home.
Since then they have grown further by introducing Kids Half Term Boxes which feature a comic, a donut and other lovely treats. As a father, Matt knows the toll the pandemic has taken on kids as well as their parents so offering a little pick me up for the kids has been a great way for him to connect with families.
“we actually opened a second site in a local indoor roller arena collaborating with another business taking over the food aspect of the whole experience. We are also now about to launch another coffee house elsewhere on the Island which we couldn’t have done without constantly coming up with new ideas and seeing opportunities during Lock Downs.”
How can you support them:
You can support Comicoffee if you live in the local area by hopping on and taking advantage of their tasty delivery or click and collect service found via their website or social channels.
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