Popular coffee shop and bakery in Tullamore set to reopen under new ownership this weekend

A popular coffee shop and bakery in Tullamore set to reopen under new ownership this weekend.

Stodge Face, located on Harbour Street in Tullamore and which also has outlets in Galway and Athlone, will be taken over by Laois man and Australian Rules Football Star Zach Tuohy.

Tuohy along with Murry Rogers own the Wandering Elk in Portlaoise and the three Stodge Face stores will now join that store. 

Stodge Face founders Nigel and Morgan announced the change with a promise that most of their staff will be retained. 

"It’s been a while but we are back with some exciting news! We have decided it is time for us to move on from Stodge Face, however, Stodge Face will live on. Our friends at The Wandering Elk will be taking over from here and keeping you stocked up on all our delicious goodies!!

"You’ll see most of the friendly faces you are used to back serving you your favourite treats. All stores will be back up and running this weekend and we wish Zach and The Wandering Elk team the absolute best of luck! A big final thank you to all of our staff and customers for an unforgettable two years- we couldn’t have done it without you! We can’t wait to see all the successes that are in store for The Wandering Elk team as they grow and expand!!!," the company announced. 

The Wandering Elk is located on Bull Lane in Portlaoise. It only opened 18 months ago but quickly doubled in size with rapid customer loyalty for its luxury sandwiches, bakes and coffees. Last August they won Best Newcomer in the Irish Restaurant Awards.

Announcing the move, The Wandering Elk said:

"The Elk is out of the bag. We are are very excited for all that lies ahead. Huge thanks to our friends at @stodgeface for all their support. All Stodge Face locations will be reopened from this weekend with some exciting things planned over the coming weeks," the Wandering Elk announced on December 1.

Stodge Face founders Nigel and Morgan announced the big change too, with a promise that most of their staff will be retained. 

"You’ll see most of the friendly faces you are used to back serving you your favourite treats. All stores will be back up and running this weekend and we wish Zach and The Wandering Elk team the absolute best of luck! A big final thank you to all of our staff and customers for an unforgettable 2 years- we couldn’t have done it without you! We can’t wait to see all the successes that are in store for The Wandering Elk team as they grow and expand!!!," the company announced.