Two new independent businesses, including one which is out of this world, have brought a boost to Bridewell Alley in the Norwich Lanes.

Slice on the Lanes recently opened at 3 Bridewell Alley, in the former home of Sicily Trattoria, and it is a café by day and a pizza restaurant by night.

It is a collaboration between chef Jeff Taylor, also of The Bun X burger joint at the Micawbers Tavern in Pottergate, and Norwich baker Kat Doonan, who has an online sweet treats business called Kookie Ko.

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Speaking when it opened, Mr Taylor said: We are a cosy café during the day with coffees, Kookie Ko's treats, amazing sandwiches and flatbreads and deep-dish pizza by the slice to eat-in or takeaway. 

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"Then on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, you can again enjoy pizza by the slice but it is unlimited for £17pp." 

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During the day, the 'Kookie Kabinet' treats include brownies, blondies and rocky road.

Two doors up, at the junction with Bedford Street, Cosmic Jo's Galactic Trading Outpost is a new sci-fi and fantasy store.

It was created by couple Jonathan Storey and Bradley Brady, who are both from Great Yarmouth.

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The pair worked in Los Angeles for many years and Mr Storey previously created merchandise for Disney. 

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The new shop stocks collectables from popular franchises such as Star Wars, Doctor Who, Marvel and Harry Potter.

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Mr Storey said: "People who have come into the shop have been blown away, it is a one-of-a-kind experience." 

There is also a café inside the store, which serves American pancakes, milkshakes and toasted sandwiches as well as hot drinks.

Follow the new businesses and see their latest opening hours on Instagram @sliceonthelanes and @cosmic_jos.