9 pics of new cafe in Richmond town centre

By The Editor

22nd Apr 2021 | Local News

Take a look inside this new cafe which opened earlier this month in central Richmond.

Oli and Ben in Church Court is run by Anna-Gabriella and Marcio Petrone - and named after their two children.

Two little birds, the cafe's mascots, each represent one of the kids Olivia and Benjamin.

They say: "We started our project in the middle of the pandemic hoping and working towards better days."

"We are dedicated to offering some of the things people love and miss, either because they had been forgotten in time, or they are from a land far away."

The brand also "represents our desire to add value to the community," the Petrones say. "Sustanability, eco-conciousness, social responsibility are at the core of our values.

"We have handpicked all our suppliers and packaging to ensure we are doing our bit."

The couple came to Richmond in June 2017 from Rio. The food on offer includes sandwiches, cakes and specialties from their native Brazil.

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