With so many businesses struggling amid the cost of living crisis, it is more important than ever to support independents.
Here are just seven of the incredible Norwich businesses that our readers gave a shout-out to following a post on our Facebook page.
1. The Book Hive
Where: 53 London Street, Norwich, NR2 1HL
The much-loved Book Hive, run by Henry Layte, makes every bookworm feel welcome as they walk in the door and any book not available in-store can be ordered in for you.
The Book Hive also recently opened a second branch in Aylsham's Red Lion Street.
2. Hustle Boxing Fitness Gym
Where: Hustle The Arena, Unit 7 Rice Way, Norwich, NR7 9AT
Hustle Boxing Fitness Gym focuses on positive thinking as opposed to punch bags and it is the gym's community feel that Bobby Harrison, founder of Hustle, said sets his business apart.
Mr Harrison said: "We're trying to do things a bit differently to offer more than just exercise.
"There's no judgement here. We welcome all shapes and sizes."
3. Mambo Jambo
Where: 14-16 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich, NR2 1EL
A Norwich Lanes institution, Mambo Jambo has been serving up Tex-Mex dishes for more than 20 years.
It is a popular choice for birthdays and special occasions, with a party atmosphere at weekends.
4. Carberrys
Where: 18 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1HY
Louise Hanrahan opened Carberrys Café in 2016 and Toby is her fluffy four-legged mascot.
His head can often be seen poking out from the entrance and he is loved by locals.
The café serves a tasty menu of breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cakes.
5. Figbar
Where: 23 St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN
Specialising in desserts, this award-winning restaurant serving sweet and sticky treats is drooled over by many Norwich folks.
Run by chef Jaime Garbutt and his partner Stephanie, their sister restaurant Salt sits next door to Figbar and serves up savoury dishes of sandwiches, breakfasts and salad bowls.
6. Cary's Flowers
Where: Norwich Market, NR2 1ND
A mainstay at Norwich Market for generations, Cary's Flowers on the bottom corner at the St Giles Street end offers bouquets that are both stunning and great value.
It can also deliver in and around Norwich and has collections for each season and occasion.
7. Dotty Pottery
Where: Dotty Pottery, White House Farm, Wroxham Road, Sprowston, NR13 6LB
Dotty Pottery is a paint-your-own ceramics studio on the outskirts of Norwich.
Get your creative juices working and paint a range of ready-made pots, from plates and bowls to letters, vases and ornaments.
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