A NEW café is set to open in the coming weeks at a major office block near Slough town centre.

Property investment advisory company AshbyCapital and U+I, which is a regeneration developer, have announced Lucy’s Kitchen will open on the ground floor of the Future Works.

The Future Works is the first phase of a £200 million investment in Slough and provides 100,000 sq ft office space. In total, the three-phase regeneration project will create 360,000 sq ft of new office accommodation.

Lucy’s Kitchen is set to launch in the coming weeks and will offer coffee, meals and light bites from 8am until 4pm to those working in the building and the public.

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Freshly brewed barista-style coffee, breakfast, lunch and hot and cold drinks and snacks will be offered, and the menu will change every week, and includes daily main, vegetarian, snack and soup options, incorporating a variety of world cuisines.

A breakfast kitchen, offering porridge, toast and a daily breakfast special – ranging from baked eggs to American-style pancakes will also be offered.

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The 1,645 sq ft café also has an outdoor terrace, space to seat 42 people, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Lucy Arthur, Operations & Marketing Director at AshbyCapital, said: “Inspired by biophilic design, Lucy’s Kitchen will combine great food and drink with an exceptional atmosphere.

“On-site amenities are increasingly important for occupiers seeking a great working environment to attract staff back to the office, and Lucy’s Kitchen will offer a fantastic venue for informal meetings with clients and colleagues, as well as a welcoming environment to re-fuel and relax.”

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Future occupiers of the office block will join ByBox, the specialist in smart locker technology and field service solutions, and WRK, the flexible serviced office and co-working provider on the ground and first floors. 74,000 sq ft of office space is currently available, over five contiguous floors.