Curiositeas.

 

So many High Street shops have closed but I've noticed one type of establishment continues to flourish, and that's small, independent eateries.   We've got a lovely one in Brigg called Shipley's Curiositeas.  It's a tea room and cake parlour (that's their own description). 

Curiositeas has gloriously kitsch decor.  Bunting, old china cabinets, lacy tablecloths and wonderfully mismatched china all set the scene for some great local food.  It tend to appeals to an older clientele and both staff and customers are friendly and chatty.

Yesterday I met with a cousin and we went to Curiositeas for a lovely relaxed lunch.  We each had salad followed by Lincolnshire Plum Bread with cheese but we could have had soup, sandwiches, toasties, baked potatoes and fantastic cakes.  There's nothing very fancy or "messed about", just simple home cooking beautifully served.

When I first retired Shipley's was a greengrocer's but it struggled to compete with the likes of Tesco.  Shipley's Curiositeas has a special place in Brigg.  Long may it serve.