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This week, commencing the 6th July we shall be at the shop taking delivery of stock and making final preparations for opening. Access and egress whilst the leisure centre is closed will be via the slope at the back of the shop, look out for the Basilian flag. Please observe social distancing guidelines. On Monday the 6th July, RNOH staff and our regulars are welcome to pop in for a complimentary coffee. 1 per person. No food will be available Monday.

From Tuesday 7th July we shall have a limited menu which we will advertise daily on the board and post on social media until we finalise our temporary menu which you can order online or at the shop from the 13th July.

Things will definitely be different, but we guarantee all our customers that our quality and freshness will remain the same. We will not compromise on portions and quality.

Any comments are welcomed.

Almost there with the cleaning. The shop has had a fresh coat of paint and a spruce up. This week we’re throwing away old food stock and replacing with fresh stock. We are doing our risk assessment for both our customers’ and staff safety.

Due to the Government restrictions on leisure centre re-opening delays we do not have an official re-opening date yet. To keep up to date please follow us on Facebook (@basilian.co.uk) and Instagram (basilian_at_aspire)

Busy cleaning, throwing out food, giving the shop a fresh coat of paint and making changes for our re-opening hopefully 6th July.

We are working on a new click and collect app for your safety and convenience. You will still be able to visit and order at the shop but please observe social distance measures.

The first few weeks we do not know what to expect, so we will have a minimal menu and add as we proceed, so please help us with any suggestions you may have.

We are hoping to re-open your coffee shop 6th July. We will be having a deep clean up and introducing necessary measures to keep our customers and staff safe.

We will also be introducing a new click and collect app which will allow you to order and pay in advance if you wish. We will have a limited but exciting menu during the first weeks of re-opening and expand it when things begin to pick up.

We wish all our customers the best of health and look forward to seeing you all very soon.

When you’re in a rush, boil some water, half fill a 500ml jug, crack your egg separately in a small dish and place in jug. Microwave for about 20 – 30 seconds. Freshly laid eggs cook quicker. It may take a few attempts depending on power of your microwave and until you get it right!

Unfortunately we have been advised to close shop until further notice. As sad as this is, it is best so we can all help overcome this dreadful virus.

We shall however be posting blogs to keep you updated and various recipes to keep you entertained.

In the meantime stay safe and let’s all reflect on life and how we take things for granted.

From 23rd March we shall be opening from 8.30am to 1.30pm for take away only with a restricted menu. Entrance will be via the slope from the back of the Aspire building. Walk to the very end where the door will be open for entry. However these times may change depending on Government announcements in which case we will update via our site and Google.

We can be contacted on 020 8420 6724 07908278152.

During these uncertain times we are doing our best to keep the coffee shop open. We shall however be closed on Sundays until further notice. This will commence from 22nd March 2020.

From the 23rd March 2020 we shall open from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 9pm to 4pm Saturday. We shall continually update any changes to our hours depending on outside circumstances.

Contact us on 020 8420 6724 for further information.

Thank you for your understanding during these unprecedented times.

We occasionally change our coffee beans to offer our customers a different blend. Over the next few weeks we are offering Lavazza Top Class beans which is a 50:50 mixture of Arabica and robusta beans with a smooth taste. Come and enjoy!

Customers keep asking us to bake a sugar free cake. So here it is, sugar free carrot cake with no added sugar. We’ll also be baking a sugar free banana cake. Give us your feedback by leaving a comment.

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