A HISTORIC High Street café has expanded to offer double its original capacity.
The Continental Café in Kings Head Centre, High Street, Maldon, has expanded its indoor space for customers.
The expansion is now open with a bright, naturally lit skylight room and a feature fireplace with space for 40 more people all on one floor.
The café is a part of Maldon's History, with Edward Bright, the fat man of Maldon being seen eating in the spot where the café stands.
Mike Strong, 44, the café owner of six years, said: “Indoor seating has now doubled with the expansion.
“Outdoor has about 80 seats, we have taken over the adjacent area which has doubled the capacity.
“We’re all on one floor, it's beautiful and bright and we have a nice atmosphere.
“With all these new houses we have more room for people to come and see us.
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“The main thing is that people can enjoy the outside inside.
“We are renowned for our cakes, quality of food, coffee and takeaways.
“The continental café has been going for 15 years and is well known in Maldon.
“We have Christmas decorations going up soon, which is going to look amazing.
“We're looking forward to Christmas at the café.”
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