Keik

Keik trades from a small shopfront on Sheep Market in Leek, its name meant to be pronounced 'cake' rather than read as spelled. The counter serves homemade cakes with a European influence alongside speciality coffee, and takeaway is available for shoppers passing through on market days. Dogs are welcome inside, a detail that suits a town where the market square draws dog walkers. The shop was listed for sale in January 2022, a story that became one of the most-read items on the local news site that year, and it kept trading afterwards under new owners. Opening hours stay tight, Tuesday to Saturday from ten until three, with the shop closed on Sunday and Monday. Seating is limited to a handful of tables, so much of the trade moves out of the door rather than lingering over the counter.