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Mobile espresso from our 1979 Renault Estafette Gloria. https://www.justgiving.com/page/lucy-payne-4?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

24/08/2026

Here we go- Last Monday for us until September 14th. Wednesday this week will be our last day before we head off on our road trip to Italy and I can’t blooming wait! Might even bring myself back a fridge magnet to add to the growing collection😉

And speaking of lasts… it’s the final week of the summer hols somehow. Those weeks have flown by in a flurry of iced lattes, exam results and A LOT of sunshine ☀️. So let’s enjoy those final few days before we head off and you start uniform shopping, preparing your big kids for uni or squeezing in a quick summer holiday and I promise, when I get back I’ll put those PSL’s on the menu for you 🍁

Happy Monday ☀️ ☕️ x

21/08/2026

In danger of jinxing this however, looks like I have finally managed a full week!! It’s been a testing few weeks but we’ve made it- although as I sit on the sofa writing this post with my cuppa, I am aware that anything could happen between now and opening at 7:30 but I remain hopeful.

So let’s finish the week strong and I’ll break the news about having two weeks off for our summer holiday another time 😉

Have a cracking weekend all. X

20/08/2026

What’s all this wet stuff falling from the sky? Bit of a change in weather but the sun is making its way back out later this morning and the best bit, cooler temperatures means more doggos and that’s always a bonus!

We’ve got a great selection of cakes including those all important Bakewell ones and also, new on the menu… all butter shortbread (my Kryptonite)!

Good luck to everyone getting their GCSE results today- you’re all awesome 🙌

See you from 7:30-12:30 ☕️x

13/08/2026

Despite Melanie Constantinou being run off her feet prepping for Vale Of Glamorgan Show, she still managed to supply us with the yummiest of bakes.

They’re all wrapped up and keeping their cool so you can’t see them on the counter but if you ask nicely, I might part with one😉

Best of luck to everyone getting results today. Whatever the results, you’re all superstars 💫

Here for your results day and general Thursday iced lattes until 12:30☕️x

12/08/2026

Finally, we’re back and just in time for an absolute scorcher of a day!

Gloria fixed, although it’s going to take me a minute to get my confidence back with her (but that’s on me, not her).

We’ve got some delicious bakes hiding out of the sun, so don’t panic when you don’t see them.
Bara Brith (of course)
Peanut Butter Brownies
Pistachio & White Chocolate Blondies

All perfect with that flat white you e missed so much 😉

See you later.
7:30am-12:30pm

09/08/2026

A weekend away with family was just what I needed. Lots of laughs, a cold shower, a banging chilli, a shameful cup of instant coffee, a long downhill walk and an even longer uphill one has left me feeling a lot more positive about the week to come.

So a little update for you all- Gloria is still at the garage but the fault has been found and the parts ordered. Now to get them fitted and get us back to our pitch.
No coffee Monday but we will be back as soon as we can and will of course keep you updated.

Thank you for your kind messages and believe me, I miss you as much as you miss your morning brew☕️

Have a great week you lovely lot.

07/08/2026

Friday update…

Big G still at the garage but the problem has been identified and the parts ordered.
Could be ready for Monday but maybe Tuesday. I’ll keep you updated.
I have missed you all and can’t wait to get back to it.

Have a great weekend. X

04/08/2026

So Monday was a bust, today too and let’s see what the rest of the week has in store.

However, trying to keep as positive as I can and remembering that everything happens for a reason, like Mr P walking the dog at the same time I was about to head to my pitch yesterday and noticing the petrol pouring out of the bottom of the van! Thank goodness, eh!

The hardest part is not being busy. I love my job, the buzz, the hustle and bustle, the bants😉 and of course the coffee. So with unexpected time off I can spiral pretty fast so yesterday I kept busy. I sorted my sock drawer, caught up on all the washing, arranged my jumpers into colour order (don’t, I know🙄), swept the garden, tidied the garage, did some admin and even gave myself a well overdue pedicure (very much needed after the 26 mile hike)!

So today we wait for news on the old girl (I can’t even call her by her name atm) and look for more jobs to keep my mind and body busy.

I’ll keep you all updated on progress as soon as I hear.

Apologies again as I hate to let my regulars down- we will be back fighting as soon as we can.

Lucy and The coffee van.

03/08/2026

What would Monday look like without Gloria having a tantrum!

Major fuel leak this morning so needless to say- NO COFFEE TODAY.

I’ll keep you posted.

31/07/2026

Not sure how but it’s the last Friday in July- how did that happen?!

Friday outlook is sunny with a gentle WNW breeze and temperatures not going above 20°. Perfect weather for a walk with your pooch or your bestie and grab a coffee along the way, (we know the perfect spot😉).

We’ll see you from 7:30am ☕️ x

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