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New dessert café to open in Carlisle this weekend
A NEW dessert café is set to sweeten Carlisle's food scene when it opens its doors this weekend.
Indulge at No.15, located on Warwick Road opposite The Halston, is owned by Carlisle locals Beccy and Andrew Griffiths.
The couple received the keys on June 9 and has spent the past two months transforming the space ahead of their grand opening on Saturday, August 16.
Beccy and Andrew behind the counter. (Image: Newsquest) Beccy said: 'We've done most of the work ourselves, with help from family and friends.
'My son is an apprentice bricklayer, so he's been a great help. All the flower displays were made by us. We also lowered and extended the bar, added a fridge and brightened up the whole area.'
The menu will feature mini-Dutch pancakes, Belgian waffles, crêpes, milkshakes, cheesecakes, brownies, cookie dough, crumble, and coffee sourced from a Lake District roastery.
Pancakes and coffee at Indulge. (Image: Supplied) A small alcohol selection is planned for the future once the property's licence is transferred.
The café will be open from 11 am to 11 pm, Wednesday to Sunday, with earlier brunch openings at weekends planned soon. Indulge will offer sit-in service, takeaways, and deliveries via Food Hub.
Andrew explained the inspiration behind the venture: 'It's something we've always talked about, a bit of a dream.
'My dad lives in Spain, and when we visit, we always go to the ice cream parlours. We realised there's nothing like that here. We wanted somewhere families could go in the evening without having to head to the pub.'
(Image: Newsquest) As part of Saturday's launch, Indulge at No.15 will run special offers, including reduced-price coffees and a special 'golden ticket' giveaway.
The couple have been hosting 'soft opening' events this week, attracting repeat customers already.
'Everyone's been really supportive. Our neighbours have been great too, offering their help and wishing us luck.
'Our daughter is a cheerleader, and she brought about 16 friends here on Friday night. She's an athlete, so she can eat what she wants, she must've tried the pancakes with every single sauce!' they laughed.
(Image: Newsquest) To find out more about Indulge at No.15, you can visit their Facebook page here:
