Inside the corner shop which has a secret cocktail bar, frozen milkshake counter, fresh donuts and a delivery service using electric vehicles

A newsagents in Yorkshire is serving up everything from freshly made cocktails to milkshakes, pizzas, waffles and pizzas after becoming a ‘concept store.’

Premier Morley Desserts and Drinks has been a thriving business for the past 35 years going from strength to strength and the family-run enterprise is now in a league of its own with its diverse offering.

Co-owner Ajay Singh, 31, said: “During Covid we were busier than ever and wanted to make sure we were reaching our local community and delivering what they wanted.

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Ajay - along with his dad Jazz and mother Suki - set about striking a deal with their suppliers Bookers to “create five stores in one.”

Ajay Singh owns Premier Morley with his father Jazz and his mother Suki.Ajay Singh owns Premier Morley with his father Jazz and his mother Suki.
Ajay Singh owns Premier Morley with his father Jazz and his mother Suki.

This included a cocktail bar, hot dog stand, Pizza and milkshake counter.

“You can get a Costa coffee, Reeses hot chocolate and even freshly made popcorn,” said Ajay.

People either come into a store which also sells daily essentials or they can order online and get their shopping and even a freshly baked pizza delivered to their door, all delivered in state-of-the-art electric vehicles.

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Ajay said: “We’re a flagship store and we’re even making a Reeses chocolate section.”

From popcorn, doughnut and candyfloss fuelled movie nights to grabbing a pint of milk and newspaper this corner shop is in a league of its own, you just have to be careful when taking children in as there’s no more penny mixes these days.

But Ajay added: “We like to serve our community by taking supplies and supporting a local youth group. We also delivered food parcels to those in need during Covid.”

With all the happy customers which were in store, it’s clear to see this is a mini haven off a busy main road in Morley.

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