A NEW sandwich shop and café has opened in Hexham, promising freshly made food and drinks in the centre of town.
Marketed as a café and bakery specialising in sandwiches and coffee, Amal opened at 43 Fore Street, Hexham, on December 2.
During his time working in Hexham, Rabeh Ifa - who studied renewable energy at Newcastle College - noticed a gap in the market for a sandwich shop in the middle of town.
"When you are a student, you have less money. I worked in Hexham for two or three hours a day at my friend's address here," he said.
"While I'm doing that, I was always looking for a sandwich shop, but I couldn't find one."
"I was thinking, why don't I make a kitchen in the centre of Hexham?"
Rabeh, who lives in Prudhoe but is originally from Tunisia, said the ethos behind his first business is to focus on 'speed' and 'freshly made ingredients', ensuring customers can be in and out of the shop with a quick and healthy bite to eat within 'two minutes'.
In terms of sandwich fillings, the shop offers breakfast options such as bacon, eggs and mushrooms, as well as lunch choices like chicken, tuna, prawn, cheese and vegetables - all of which can be served hot or cold.
They also offer a range of breads, soups, snacks, hot and cold drinks and the option to order a sandwich meal deal, which includes any drink for an additional £1.
"I used to work in the industry, and this is what I've been doing most of my life," said Rabeh.
"Here, a hot sandwich is only £3, and with a drink, it will be only £4. It's a small business, so we can't make it expensive. I'm not that kind of person."
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