Hallowed Grounds

When ever I watch those TV garden make over shows I always wonder what the garden will look like in 12mths. Will the owners have loved it and cared for it and made it flourish?

Well, this is an example of a store that has flourished and is an absolute credit to it's owners.

The store is Hallowed Grounds on Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt. It's been open for about 18mths. I was involved with the design with Hartley Shopfitters. At the time the budget was tight and they got a simple fitout with a nice palette but nothing fancy. 

When I walked in the other day I was blown away. The cafe was buzzing and now has the most incredible ambiance and every corner, every detail is a feast for your eyes. It's now an eclectic incredible community hub.

The cafe is located on a very busy road and when I first became involved I realised that they had a tough job ahead with limited street parking with major traffic. Parking is available around the back, but teaching people to park in more obscure areas can be a bit like stairs in retail- not always successful. 

But the customers have been trained to park around the back and not only that, some park a block away and walk in and it's a long block! The customer base ranges from local residents, morning commuters getting their cup of Joe, students and local businesses. The owners are 4 relatives and they have a very clever other family member who did the beautiful styling.

You can even bring your four legged friend and hitch them to the chain on the footpath then treat them with a snack from the cafe.

I love it- so cute!

The cafe was anonymously nominated and named in the top 50 cafes in Qld and recently featured in the local Quest newspaper as the new face of Mt Gravatt to promote the up coming urban renewal scheme. Well done guys- what a coup!

And to finish- have you ever seen take away cups so gorgeous? These almost feel like collectors items!

And the many many customers will confirm the coffee inside the cups is worth returning for!