Popular Isle of Wight cafe known to 'sell out' doughnuts every week

Cook + Baker, on High Street in Godshill, has been open since 2020 and is run by Roger Serjent and Lisa Choi.

The couple ran The Taverners pub across the road from 2008 to 2019 before their new venture which has built itself on word of mouth.

The cafe caters for those going out for breakfast and lunch, opening from Friday to Monday.

Although people from all over the Island come in, Cook + Baker has a strong base of locals, and employs locally.

A recent Matt and Cat review awarded the venue five stars.

Roger said: "We have a good reputation from the Taverners, but it's primarily locals who come here.

"Even in the summer, it's probably a little busier but not much.

"Our staff here are all family people, we take two weeks off in the summer and close over Christmas - it allows you to have family time."

Although different to the pub, Cook + Baker carries some similarities. Roger says it can be just as hectic although the hours are different.

He said: "The pub was start early and work right through until late, and it’s start early here and evenings off. But it’s still just as fast paced, still just as hectic."

Roger said: "A coffee and egg on toast is still a little treat, and you can come in here under £10 a head.

"It’s good enough to bring friends from the mainland, but small enough for if you just missed the bus and want somewhere to eat."

Cook + Baker's doughnuts proved popular during trhe Covid lockdown and made a name for themselves, but are still known to sell out every week due to serious demand.

The cafe makes 100 to 150 doughnuts with a 36 hour prove dough to be sold on Saturdays.

Sometimes they sell before the cafe even opens, from pre-orders!

Cook and Baker is open Friday to Monday from 9am to 4pm.