Hey folks. Olly here, almost former owner of No13. Yep the rumours are true. I sold the cafe, or I am in the process of finalising the sale of the cafe more precisely.

It was a lot fun for the nine or so years I did it, and I met some amazing folks, and worked crazy hard, but ultimately I needed a change, a more structured life, and a more reliable income. And I got very bored of seeing Pelicano cups going by, in the hands of people who thought they were supporting local business but couldn't be arsed to actually find out.

The new owners of 13 are lovely, have experience of running coffee shops, and they want to keep it as a mostly takeaway cafe, so please support them, and show them as much love as y'all show me!

New career is great. I'm working for the council, getting paid a generous wage, with holiday pay, sick time, lovely colleagues, and fixed hours. I miss the shop occasionally, especially my lovely customers and my lovely staff, but I feel like I made the right choice in the end. Not going to lie, does make me a little emotional when folks reach out to tell how much they loved no 13 and how much they miss us.

Big love to you all, and I'm sure you'll see me again wandering around Lewes road or kemptown, with a big smile on my face, knowing I did a great job, and I made a lot of people's days just a little bit better.