A popular café on Cheltenham Road has finally reopened, almost a year after it was destroyed when a car drove into it.
Emmeline, which doubles up as a florist, opened in May 2016 and was an instant hit, with visitors praising its delicious food offering and beautiful interior, with plants adorning the walls and front counter.
But on June 6 last year, disaster struck when a black BMW crashed into its shopfront, causing considerable damage.
The community rallied around to support the shop but the damage was severe enough to force it into closure for almost a year.
Café owner Shona Graham, previously of Yurt Lush, wrote an emotional message on Emmeline's Facebook page to let people know about the relaunch.
The message reads: "We quietly opened the doors yesterday and it was very emotional. Sorry not to tell you all beforehand, but it’s been an anxious time & the most important thing to me was to get the doors open & serve some lovely customers!
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"Which we did and it felt completely natural almost immediately. THANK YOU times 1 million for you continued support, kind words & hugs over the past year.
"Special thanks to my partner in crime Katja for working so hard to get it open. We’re so happy to be serving your lunch again."
Emmeline has a rating of 4.5 / 5 on TripAdvisor, with many people commenting on its healthy and ethical offering and friendly atmosphere.
Sweet treats on offer at Emmeline include cinnamon buns and jammy dodgers while customers can also find salads, sandwiches, sausage rolls and more.
Emmeline can be found at 116 Cheltenham Rd, Bristol BS6 5RW; its phone number is 01173293150.
