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When my folks first moved to West Sussex they were dying to take me to Lewes. There they would show me all the things my heart craves; Vintage Shops, Second-Hand Stalls, Farmers Markets, Boho Boutiques and Bills. As soon as I saw its bright exterior, fluffy coffees and stylish jar labelling and recipes, cascading from their shelves like bright jar-like waterfalls I knew I was in love...
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Bills was founded in Lewes by Bill Collison in 2001. Previously he ran his own green grocers on the same site for 20 years. His dedication to fresh, daily delivered and often organic produce is one of the reasons why Bills is so successful -not just a cafe or restaurant but also as a local shop.
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Ideally you want to get there early, it is a popular venue and has grown 3 other outlets since: Brighton, Reading and a newly conceived Covent Garden -London outlet -which is super exciting to me - plus it opens the latest at 11pm (All others close at 10pm apart from Lewes which shuts its doors at 5pm). You often share a farm table where they may be displaying seasonal gifts and the general style and atmosphere is relaxed, quirky, friendly and family orientated.
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Their Breakfast lunch and dinner menus are all delicious and we've never experienced a bad meal and we've had quite a few! -Like I say it's a busy place and you will pretty much always have to wait to be seated, but the service is fast and attentive and while you wait you can look around the shop or pick up one of their shopping lists to choose products to take home with you.
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I bought the cutest pink bag of rice which I treasure looking at and cant wait to turn into a mini duffel bag when I'm finished consuming! and when I asked if I could purchase one of their ace Tees they just handed me one as a one-off special, nice thing as they're not for sale - But hands off! -Don't all try doing it or they'll take mine away!
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They're also available for parties, weddings and gatherings big and small, so are you ready?
I went to the Brighton one a few weeks ago, it was amazing! They even serve frssh mint tea. yum! xx
ReplyDeleteWe discovered Bill's in Reading recently... all of our thumbs are up! x
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