Healthy breakfast butties, protein boxes and smoothies are all on the menu at a new cafe in Workington.

The Hungry Caterpillar has opened on Finkle Street in the former Craig Travel premises.

The cafe focuses on healthy food and offers a range of breakfast, lunch, dessert and drink options.

The business is run by Ashleigh Ridings, 26, of Station Road, Workington, who has previously helped to run family-owned cafes and pubs.

She said: “It’s nice to work for myself finally and get the feedback.

“We’ve had some five-star reviews on our Facebook page already. We’re quite flexible with what we’re offering and we welcome any suggestions.”

The cafe has created five new jobs.

Ashleigh also wants to help educate people about what they’re eating and the menus contain information about fats, carbohydrates and proteins.