The Barista Box is the first coffee stand to operate at Orangefield Park and owner Karl Donaldson has shared his joy The family behind Belfast's newest coffee cart are excited to bring their business to a popular East Belfast park. The Barista Box is the first coffee stand to operate at Orangefield Park and owner Karl Donaldson has shared his joy at being able to give the park 'what it is missing'. The full-time physiotherapist and his family have transformed the old horsebox, brushed up on their barista training and dedicated all their extra time to give the community something they can enjoy on their daily danders.
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" The one quick thought while getting his daily steps started a chain reaction of events - after successfully obtaining a tendering opportunity from the council, Karl and his family spent the next ten weeks making this "dream.
