Brizzolaris in Dalton set to reopen after renovation

Brizzolaris in Dalton announced they were closing for renovations on January 28.

The coffee bar posted on its social media: "Brizzolaris is expanding.

"We are excited to announce that we are about to start renovations to allow over double the amount of seating in our beautiful Italian Coffee Bar.

"This will obviously mean closing for a small period of time, but when we re-launch at the end of February we are sure you will love all of the surprises we have in store.

"Keep watching our pages for the exciting announcements and we will look forward to welcoming you all back soon...

"But for now, it's 'Ciao Bella'"

However, the business has announced that is ready to reopen tomorrow, Saturday, March 4.

Brizzolaris said on social media: "Something BIG has been BREWING down at Brizzolaris.

"We are excited to announce that the renovations will be complete tomorrow and we will be returning to you this Saturday - open 9.30am to 4pm. And not just for your Coffee, Cake and Ice Cream fix this time round.

"Try your Breakfast, Lunch and Tapas fix too.

"Our team have been working hard over the last 4 weeks to extend our premises and bring our new Italian inspired dishes to you!

"We love all the changes and we hope you will too.

"A Presto, your Brizzolaris Team."

Original owners of Brizzolaris,Angelo and Concetta Brizzolari. (Image: Submitted)

Opened in 1908 by Concetta and Angelo Brizzolari, Brizzolaris was originally an ice cream parlour.

In 2018, after 110 years and two generations later, their granddaughter Hazel and her husband Keith decided that they wanted to retire.

The iconic shop was closed and sold to Emma-Lea Dalton, who originally wanted to use the building as office space for her cleaning company 'My Kind of Clean'.

But Emma, who is born and raised in Dalton, understood the history of the building and how important the building was to the community.

She then decided to restore the building and honour its heritage.