Mill Hill owner expands cafe business to four locations
Diren Cicek's Lunar Cafe has grown from a single site near Hampstead Heath to multiple venues across London.
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Diren Cicek, director and owner of Lunar Cafe, has expanded her business to operate four locations across London. The first cafe opened near Hampstead Heath three years ago, with Cicek growing up in Mill Hill and attending Ravenscroft Academy in Barnet.
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Following the initial cafe, Cicek was approached to manage the cafe space at Highgate Studios. This venue, significantly larger than the original site, offers seating for 200 people both indoors and outdoors. It operates within a co-working space accessible to the public.
Further expansion occurred in February when Cicek took over the cafe at Georgians Padel club in Crouch End. A fourth location has since been established at a co-working space on Tottenham Court Road. Lunar Cafe offers fresh daily salads and sandwiches made from organic sourdough baked by Cicek's father.
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Cicek stated that the business has grown organically without external investment, relying on hard work. The name Lunar Cafe was inspired by a 'smooth coffee' called Moon Roast that Cicek particularly enjoyed. The menu features a range of flavours influenced by various international cuisines.
The cafe at Georgians Padel club in Crouch End is described as a 'fun side' of the business, catering for birthday parties and corporate events, and serving Italian pizzas. Cicek highlighted that making items in-house ensures quality control.
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+How many locations does Lunar Cafe now operate?
Lunar Cafe now operates four locations. The business began with a single site near Hampstead Heath three years ago and has since expanded to include venues at Highgate Studios, Georgians Padel club in Crouch End, and Tottenham Court Road.
+Where did the business owner grow up?
Diren Cicek, the director and owner of Lunar Cafe, grew up in Mill Hill. She also attended Ravenscroft Academy in Barnet, indicating local ties to the borough.
+When did Lunar Cafe take over the Georgians Padel club cafe?
Diren Cicek took over the cafe at Georgians Padel club in Crouch End in February. This was one of the recent expansions for Lunar Cafe, bringing the total number of locations to four.
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