A POPULAR cafe and takeaway is set to cease trading from its store in Saltcoats, citing 'difficult trading conditions'.

The doors of Breakfast and Burgers (B&B) cafe and takeaway on Hamilton Street are to close - but it's not the end of the business altogether.

The business's owners have announced that to counteract the closure of the Saltcoats branch, B&B's main operation, in Dalry, will be expanding to accomodate delivery into the Three Towns.

The business first opened up Saltcoats just before the initial Covid lockdown, when owners Mike and Amanda Buttle opened premises on Countess Street.

Bucking the national trend, they expanded in the midst of the pandemic by opening a second outlet in Hamilton Street in September 2020.

Mike and Amanda have been operating B&B since 2013 when they first moved to the coast.

The team announced their latest news yesterday, January 3, with a post on social media.

They said: "New year, new business plan.

"Due to difficult trading conditions and circumstances outwith our control we will soon be closing our Saltcoats hive.

"But never fear, our Dalry kitchen is expanding its delivery range and will still be serving the Three Toons as normal. (We have tested this vigorously with perfect results.)

"Stay tuned for new opening times and delicious new menu items. Good times ahead."

And many locals have thrown their support behind the move, even if they are disappointed to see the store close to home shut up shop.

One customer said: "I ordered a delivery from Dalry yesterday. Was surprised at how hot it was, will definitely still be ordering. Bumble bee wrap is to die for."

Another regular added: "It's sad that you will be no longer in Saltcoats. I have been coming to the shop in Saltcoats from just after you opened, but it's just over the back road to Dalry."

In addition to its food, B&B has also become known for its instantly recognisable delivery cars, a regular sight on the streets of the Three Towns.

One customer commented: "Good luck going forward. This decision could not have been easy for you.

"Your presence on Saltcoats high street will be sorely missed however, we all look forward to seeing your wee cars buzzing around the Three Towns!"

For the latest information and updates regarding B&B's, visit their Facebook pages - for Saltcoats on facebook.com/BandBcafe and for Dalry, via facebook.com/jonsie2010.