A dog-friendly coffee shop has been shortlisted for Cafe of the Year.
Waggy's Coffee Shop, based at Weyhill Farm Shop on Weyhill Road, is one of nine finalists in the running for the Andover Advertiser’s Cafe of the Year 2024, following nominations from readers.
A spokesperson for Waggy's Coffee Shop said: "We are delighted to hear that Waggy's Coffee Shop has been nominated for best cafe this year in Andover.
"We are very surprised and over the moon that we've been chosen.
"We feel privileged that all of our hard work in taking good care of our customers and all of our dogs that come in, as we are a dog-friendly cafe.
"So we always serve dogs treats, dog beds and water, plus lots of cuddles too."
The spokesperson said: "We love our dogs; we've dedicated a wall in our Coffee shop to all of our furry friends.
"Because, like our customers, they are very important to us.
"We have filled our coffee shop with fairy lights, pictures and local artists' drawings that we sell, along with cards and craft pieces for charities."
The full shortlist includes No78 Speciality Coffee, Cafe Bridge, Coffee #1, Willows, The Tea Room, Blue Onion, Route Coffee Hatch, and Amerleys.
The spokesperson said: "We have lots of regular customers that are now our friends; without our customers, our coffee shop wouldn't be the same.
"We always look forward to seeing them to catch up and always serve a good coffee, food or our cakes."
Voting is now open, and readers can cast their vote by buying a copy of the Andover Advertiser and filling out the voting coupon printed inside the newspaper.
Coupons will appear in the editions published on September 25 and October 2.
Completed coupons must be posted to Andover Advertiser, Cafe of the Year, 5 Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL and must arrive by October 9.
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