[Location: Ashford] ‘It’s heartbreaking to see this come to an end’: Sadness as popular coffee shop closes
Kent Online 2026-10-04 18:31:56
Context: The Coffee Corner, a popular coffee shop in Ashford's Repton Park, has closed its doors after almost six years of trading. The shop was launched by Courtney Dawes and Lynsey Clayton in March 2021, and later taken over by Dawes' brother, Matt, in October 2025. The closure has sparked sadness among customers, who have expressed their disappointment on social media.
Key Facts
- The Coffee Corner was launched by Courtney Dawes and Lynsey Clayton in March 2021, and served a variety of sandwiches, paninis, and all-day brunch options.
- The shop was taken over by Courtney Dawes' brother, Matt, in October 2025, before closing almost six years after its initial launch.
- Customers have expressed their sadness at the shop's closure, with Natalie Kitts and Bonnie Watts sharing their tributes on social media.
- The closure comes just days before Roast Coffee & Kitchen in Ashford's Cradle Bridge Drive is set to reopen under new management, with owners Victoria and Howard Lapish aiming to build a "special community spirit" in the new coffee shop.