A new cafe has opened in a shopping centre in Ilford. 

Muffin Break opened its doors to customers at Exchange Ilford for the first time on September 28. 

The cafe replaced former The Body Shop store in the shopping centre after the skincare and cosmetics company announced its administration earlier this year. 

The cafe was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremonyThe cafe was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony (Image: Salim Ullah & Hamid Qayyum) Ilford's Muffin Break was officially opened by Cllr Sheila Bain, Mayor of Redbridge, with a ribbon cutting. 

Ilford Business Improvement District chair Sarah deCourcy Rolls was also in attendance. 

Franchisees Mohammed Hamed Qayyum and Salim Ullah said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring our unique blend of freshly baked muffins, handcrafted coffee, and a warm, inviting atmosphere to this vibrant community.

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"As we open our doors in Ilford, we look forward to becoming a favourite destination for locals."