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NOOK

WHERE AUSTRALIA MEETS SOMERSET

Since opening its doors in 2018, Nook has become a major part of Frome’s impressive foodie scene. The brainchild of Australian

Fromie Millie, Nook was the culmination of twelve years of experience at cafés, restaurants and bars, and a passion for the vibrant food and atmosphere from Down Under.

“I decided to be my own boss at 27 after I noticed a gap in the market locally for healthy, tasty and speedy nourishment. I started Nook to create and share nutritious and delicious food inspired by the café culture on the Australian beaches of South East Queensland, where I was raised.” Said Millie.

“After eight years in Frome, I could see that there was space in the ever-growing food scene for a health-focussed café that could provide healthy and wholesome ‘food to go’ that caters for all diets. I wanted to create a place with lots of variety for those who are limited by choice at other establishments.”

Frome’s reputation for championing and supporting small, independent businesses is well deserved, and the response to Nook’s opening was to make it an immediate local, a place for regular meet-ups, takeaway lunches and a catch-up with staff.

“Our menu is heavily plant based and is mostly fruit and vegetables with some grains and proteins. Plus everything we sell is available for a quick takeaway.”

“Frome has a lot of residents who are into healthled lifestyles and love to nourish their bodies with mostly plant-based diets, using ingredients from the earth. Our menu makes us unique in Frome. No-one in town really does what we do, the way we do it. Our menu is heavily plant based and is mostly fruit and vegetables with some grains and proteins. Plus everything we sell is available for a quick takeaway.”

“We decided to expand, and opened our second shop in Bath in November 2021.”

During the lockdowns, Nook adapted quickly to provide both delivery and collection services for its customers. “We were so grateful to our supportive regulars who ordered from us during those difficult times, and for all the new customers we gained too.” And, with a growing customer base, the next step seemed inevitable, as Millie set her sights on our neighbouring city of Bath.

“We decided to expand, and opened our second shop in Bath in November 2021. It seems that more and more people are becoming acutely aware of the benefits a healthy diet has for our physical and mental health.”

With the Bath shop now on a firm footing, Millie has her sights set on a new city. “After the success of Frome and Bath, we are now planning to expand further and open a third shop in Bristol. We want all of our shops to have an original quality to them that really focuses on community, using produce and suppliers that are local and independent.”

Whilst Nook goes from strength to strength, Millie is still passionate about Nook’s first home, and its other resident foodies.

“The Frome food scene just gets better and better with new food businesses opening each year. They mostly offer something new, or niche, that is welcomed by everyone. We are very blessed to not have an overly competitive food culture in Frome. Instead of being pitted against one another, we all embrace one another’s individuality and support each other to grow and thrive. Frome is very special in that way. This supportive, rather than competitive, mentality has helped us all to grow.”

Nook is open Tuesday - Saturday 08:30 -16:00 and will be opening on Mondays from 16th May, remaining open six days a week for the entire summer.

14 king street, Frome, BA11 1BH @nooktheshop nooktheshop.co.uk

And if you are in Bath: 12a old Bond Street street, bath, BA1 1BP