New cafe on Axminster industrial estate gets off to a flying start

Opening day at the new Gabe's Cafe on the Millwey Rise Industrial Estate in Axminster was a huge success.

It was non-stop for Ellis Holt and his team at Gabe's as they opened doors to the public on Thursday, with plenty of support and positive feedback offered from customers.

The cafe was officially opened by the Mayor of Axminster, Cllr Jill Farrow, in a ribbon cutting ceremony that was also attended by district and county councillor Ian Hall and staff from Axminster Property, which owns the cafe building.

Proprietor Ellis, who lives in Axminster, has previously worked in hospitality and management roles but is now excited to have opened his own business. He hopes Gabe's - named after his young nephew Gabriel - will be at the heart of the Millwey community, serving residents as well as workers on the industrial estate.

He is currently being assisted by family and friends but hopes to employ local people and the business gets off the ground.

Ellis has also been working closely with friend and fellow cafe owner Jack Price, who runs the Station Kitchen at Axminster railway station. Loyalty cards available in both the Station Kitchen and Gabe's can now be used in either premises.

Gabe's Cafe is child and dog friendly, with its all-day menu offering something for the whole family. They will be serving breakfast baguettes and sandwiches, hot and cold snacks, jacket potatoes and more substantial meals for lunch, including burgers or scampi and chips.

You can also pop in for a hot or cold drink, with coffee roasted locally in Axminster available.

Everything on the menu is available to takeaway and special dietary requirements are also catered for.

Gabe's can be found on the industrial estate next to Tick Tocks Day Nursery. It is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm.