A popluar cafe on St John Street in Bridlington remains closed after the front of the premises was damaged by a vehicle yesterday evening (Tuesday 15 July, 2025).
The pavement area around the Excellent Cafe is passable with care as builders make the door and window frames safe and begin repairs.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said:
“Investigations are ongoing following reports of a car colliding with the front of a shop on St John Street in Bridlington yesterday evening (Tuesday, 16 July).
The damaged frontage of the Excellent Cafe on St John Street in Bridlington. Photo: Echo Media Group.
“At around 11.30pm, it was reported that a car collided with the front of a shop on St John Street, before allegedly making off from the scene in the vehicle. The collision caused extensive damage to the shop front.
“Thankfully, no one is believed to have been injured.
“Officers swiftly attended and, following CCTV enquiries, a car believed to be involved has been located nearby.
“We are appealing for anyone with information that may assist our enquiries to please call us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 25*98418.”
In a social media post a spokesperson for the Excellent Cafe said:
“Thank you to everyone concerned. We are working very hard today to get everything sorted and will be back open tomorrow as business as usual. Hope to see all our lovely customers. The excellent cafe team.”
