The updated breakfast menu includes Turkish breakfast, granola bowls, full English, Eggs Benedict, pancakes and sourdough toast; for lunch there is a range of sandwiches, burgers and sourdough-base pizzas. There is also a children’s menu, a Light Bites section with smaller portions and a Soup & Salad category.
 
Tamer Kamalak, who took over the business in mid-May, said: “I changed the name to give the café a fresh identity and to reflect both the new menu and the welcoming atmosphere.
 
“The name was chosen because it is located at a crossroads in the town, symbolising a meeting point for all kinds of people in the community.”
 
The café caters for a range of dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances, and the menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
 
“We are also happy to adapt dishes where possible, and customers are encouraged to inform us of any allergies or dietary needs,” said Mr Kamalak. “Allergen information is available upon request.
 
“Most of our bread and pastries are handmade using long-fermentation methods, and we offer a variety of homemade cakes. In addition, we have a Chef’s Specials chalkboard offering lunch-style hot meals that change regularly. The drinks menu includes speciality coffees, teas and cold drinks.
 
“The café has a small step at the entrance, but we are always happy to assist customers with limited mobility. Inside, the layout is open and there is enough space to accommodate wheelchairs and prams. We aim to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for everyone.”
 
The new owner is a trained chef with a background in culinary arts. After years of working in restaurant kitchens and five-star hotel operations, he served as head chef at a sourdough bakery.
 
“Opening this café has been a long-standing dream – an opportunity to bring together my passion and experience in both cooking and dough-making,” Mr Kamalak continued.
 
“It’s also a lifestyle choice: after many years of working evening shifts, running a daytime café allows a better work-life balance and more time with family, while continuing to do what we love.
 
“Our aim is to make The Crossroad Café a unique local favourite – a place that offers handmade, high-quality food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
 
“I am currently running the café on my own, but my wife, Özlem, will soon be joining me and we will continue this journey together. We have many ideas and plans for the future, but we will need a bit of time to develop them fully and move forward in the right way.
 
“One of our most immediate goals is to go beyond the breakfast, brunch and lunch menus and begin offering delicious, hearty main dishes under the Chef’s Specials section – proper meals that people will enjoy for lunch or dinner.
 
“While doing this, we aim to strike a balance between quality and price – never compromising on quality, but keeping our prices as accessible as possible.”
 
The café is open Monday–Saturday from 8.30 am – 3.30 pm and on Wednesday (burgers), Friday and Saturday (fish and chips) from 5–8.30pm.
 
Contact: The Crossroad Café, Townsend Corner, Reepham. Tel: 01603 879300.