A café has been named the best in the county after opening six months ago.

Coco and Sage in High Street, Nutley, near Uckfield, was crowned the best in the Muddy Stilettos 2024 awards, which aim to celebrate businesses that are doing well across the UK.

Owner Sarah Louise Bardsley said: "We won the best café in the Sussex Muddy Stilettos Award.

"Thank you to everyone who voted. We are completely blown away by all of the support we have received since we opened.

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"Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined our cosy little coffee shop would be crowned winner six months after opening.

The Argus: They have been named the best in Sussex in the 2024 Muddy Stilettos awards"I have literally poured my heart and soul into our little shop so it means the world that you love it as much as I do.

"Thank you so much to our team for all your hard work. You are the best.

"Thank you so much to our wonderful customers for making every day so worthwhile and fun.

"I have met so many incredibly interesting lovely people and look forward to our chats. We absolutely love serving you great coffee, delicious pastries, cakes and our yummy savoury light lunch options."