A school dinner lady set up a café from her home during the coronavirus lockdown, attracting locals who enjoy sipping coffee and eating cakes there.
Liz Hall created the "Walk This Way Café" in her house and said that initially, not many people understood the idea behind it because it is in a residential area.
However, six months on, the café on Boscow Road in Little Lever, Bolton, Greater Manchester, has many five-star reviews and is loved by the local community.
Liz told the Manchester Evening News : "It's been really, really positive. There's nothing like us in the area here.
"It's something I've always wanted to do."
Liz opened Walk This Way Café after she was forced to give up her job during lockdown and stay at home.
Her 12-year-old daughter, who has autism, was sent home from her school before mainstream schools followed suit in a move to protect the most vulnerable children.
Because she needed to be at home to look after her daughter, Liz started thinking about opening a café.
Liz said: "I like being a bit different."
Her husband Alan built the shop front and now the café is popular not only with locals, but also with passers-by.
Liz said her new business venture has also helped her become closer to the local community.
Walk this Way offers sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, chocolates, crisps, and ice lollies - all at affordable prices.
"I offer a service that I would expect myself," Liz said.
A review on Google reads: "Fantastic little gem of a cafe, with very friendly and helpful owners. Nothing is too much trouble for them, nice little pit stop during a walk.
"Love the hot chocolate, will definitely be back, also child and dog friendly. Thank you Alan and Liz for making us feel welcomed and for making our walk much brighter."
Another person said: "Fab little cafe. Stopped off on a group bike ride today, and got a lovely welcome, nice coffee, and delicious gluten free cookie."
One more added: "Wow, what a find. We've been walking in this area for years and always thought there should be some refreshments in this area, well now there is."
Over the summer, the Walk This Way was open from Monday to Sunday. It now opens its doors on weekends and on some days during the school holidays. You can find out how to get there by clicking here.
