Bakers + Baristas, The Mercury Romford reopens with new look

Bakers + Baristas, in The Mercury shopping centre, welcomed customers back today (November 14) after a refurbishment and rebrand.

The cafe, one of the newest Bakers + Baristas branches, now features new mood lighting, seating and an AI robot service.

The coffee shop reopened on Friday (November 14) (Image: Gemma Brooks/The Mercury Shopping Centre)

It will also continue to offer freshly baked muffins and pastries, freshly ground coffee, and lunch options.

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The new AI robot service (Image: Gemma Brooks/The Mercury Shopping Centre)

At the reopening, the Romford team was pictured with the robot - which is currently on trial - outside the venue, with balloons also decorating the entrance.

To celebrate the relaunch, Bakers + Baristas gave out free coffee from 10am on Friday.

Some of the muffins on offer at Bakers + Baristas (Image: Gemma Brooks/The Mercury Shopping Centre)

The chain was founded in 1981 and has now grown to 63 branches across the UK and Ireland, building up a recipe book of more than 400 cakes and muffins and offering an evolving seasonal menu in each store.