Elizabeth, or Lizzie, Cooper owns and runs the popular cafe in East Greenwich Pleasaunce. But Lizzie’s association with Greenwich goes back a lot further than that.
“I was born in Greenwich Hospital and when I was growing up I’d go to Greenwich Market. My dad had a stall down Greenwich Market selling antiques and big hoop earrings. Me and my sister would play games where we looked under the table and look at people’s shoes to see if we guess what the person would be like.”
She’s been running the cafe in the Pleasaunce for about three years. “It’s beautiful and enchanting here. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it,” she says.
“I love all my lovely customers and I’ve got to know all their pets and all their children. I love the atmosphere, everyone’s so fun and kind. They’re very giving and community-focussed.”
No mention of the 1 eyed Squirrel and his friends that Lizzie looks after?