She said she did not agree with the Cat Protection's claim that a cat cafe would be stressful for the animals.

BBC: Totnes cat cafe plan criticised by animal charity

For Portland-style brunch, Baker recommends Sanborn's, Genies Cafe, Zell's Cafe, The Country Cat and Cadillac Cafe.

CNN: Passion for Portland triumphs

Eleven workers in the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) Quarry Cafe and Quarry Shop have lost their jobs.

BBC: Centre for Alternative Technology cafe, food store shut

Last month CAT plc shut a cafe and vegetarian food store in Machynlleth with the loss of 11 jobs.

BBC: The Quarry Cafe closed on Friday

She said the cafe and shop a few doors away were closed on Friday because of financial difficulties facing CAT plc, which in turn were fuelled by the economic downturn.

BBC: Centre for Alternative Technology cafe, food store shut