ONE of Exeter's most established cafes has been given a new lease of life, with an updated look and menu, new owners and a new name.

Coffee Plus, which was in the Guildhall Shopping Centre for 20 years, was taken over by June Conoley and her daughter Clare Barr in June. The pair renamed it Piazza because it was on a square and installed new equipment, carpets and upholstery to give it a modern look.

In the past 25 years, June has owned five eateries in Bude, including a fish and chip shop, a sandwich shop and restaurants Greendale, Norfolk's and The Pizza House.

June and Clare bought the Exeter cafe because they saw its potential, and hope customers will continue to be drawn to the popular meeting place by its good food, which is prepared on the premises.

As well as coffee, the cafe offers an extensive menu featuring 25 main courses. The dishes been designed to provide good value for money with big portions, and cost between £3.50 and £4.

These include 12 vegetarian dishes, with a further non-meat options on the menu.

Vegetarians can choose from quiches, mushroom stroganoff, mushroom risotto, vegetable chilli, vegetable balti and pasta dishes such as spinach and goats cheese cannelloni.

Non-vegetarian mains include a selection of curries such as chicken jalfrezi and popular dishes such as chilli con carne. There is also a range of rolls, sandwiches, pasties, quiches, gateaux and cream cakes.

Diabetic customers are also catered for, with a range of milkshakes made with a special blend of ice cream. The restaurant also hopes to introduce a range of cakes for diabetics in the future.

Customers can choose from several offers, including a bacon roll and a cup of tea for £2.50 and a gateaux with as much tea or coffee as they want for £3.

The restaurant is open from Monday to Saturday between 8.30am and 5pm and on Sunday between 10am and 4pm.