Plantamamita in Reindeer Court opens new café in Worcester

The owners of Plantamamita in Reindeer Court say they are proud to welcome its newest addition to the family-run business - a quaint cafe, offering a quiet retreat amongst a range of plants and gifts.

Leigh Halford and Liuva Chacon, a husband-and-wife duo, opened the shop three years ago to expand Mrs Chacon's plant business.

Leigh Halford set up the business three years ago. (Image: Newsquest) But over the past three years, the business has quickly grown. 

Mrs Chacon said: "I feel super proud with everything we have achieved so far, and my husband's passion is coffee, so we are now living two dreams in one - under the same name and under the same brand.

Inside the city's newest cafe. (Image: Newsquest) "A lot of garden centres are closing shops.

"We manifested this years ago when we still lived in Brazil, and in my head, I manifested it.

"Now, sitting in my cafe, I see what I saw in all those pictures in my head; it is just like, 'oh my goodness, it's a reality'.

The store has been described as a real-life Etsy shop. (Image: Newsquest) "I love it, and I love how you can go to beautiful cafes in garden centres, but this is right in the city, and we want to expand on that."

The cafe will be situated upstairs in the shop and will also provide homemade brownies from the Worcester bakery Yum.

The space was previously used as a coworking space.

Visitors can buy a range of plants from the store. (Image: Newsquest) Mr Halford also makes pumpkin spices and chocolate ganache for some beverages. 

The two said the community is the beating heart of the business, and their understanding of how hard it is to run a start-up business has encouraged them to help others.

It supports several local crafters and children in selling their products from the shop. 

"We want to keep the community going," Mrs Chacon added.

"We really ask for customers to come and support locals, and we need the community to help us continue the support.

"In terms of spending decisions, please think about the independents."