Originally published on Broadsheet.

“We opened Prior in March – Friday the 13th specifically,” says owner Ahmed Mekawy, laughing.

You know what happened next. Government restrictions rolled in on March 23, but Prior stayed open for takeaway coffee and sandwiches. Now, Mekawy is eager to unleash the cafe – in its intended state – to Thornbury and beyond.

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Featured image: Kate Shanasy.