A dessert cafe which has sat empty in a town centre for years is set to reopen.

Creams in King Street, Maidstone has confirmed it will be returning due to “popular demand”.

Last week new branding for the restaurant chain was spotted on the vacant building.

A spokesperson for Creams said: “We are excited to announce that work has commenced on the reopening of our new Creams Café, Maidstone.

“After listening to our loyal customers and due to popular demand, we are bringing back the ultimate dessert experience you’ve been craving.

“Our team is hard at work to create a fresh and vibrant space where you can enjoy all your favourite treats and more.”

A launch date is yet to be set but will be announced on the cafe’s website and Instagram page.

Creams has over 80 branches across the country and serves a range of sweet treats from sundaes, waffles, crepes, and milkshakes

The dessert parlour, in Maidstone is located on the corner of King Street and Church Street opposite Boots and PureGym.

After shutting its doors during the Covid pandemic, the derelict 7,000 sq building had been an eyesore for shoppers passing by.

Last year it had been put on the market for £1m when it was described as having “development potential for a mixed-use scheme or change of use”.

In June, KentOnline reported on plans submitted to Maidstone Council to turn the site into a 20-bedroom HMO property alongside a smaller Creams Cafe.

The private accommodation would also feature communal facilities, and bin and bike storage.

The application was later refused after the proposals failed to preserve the character of a nearby grade II building.