'It’s been amazing so far': North coast sandwich shop opens third location in Northern Ireland and there's more on the way..

A popular North Coast sandwich shop has opened its third location in Northern Ireland, continuing a rapid expansion following success in Portstewart and Belfast.

Slabz, which first opened in Portstewart in 2024, quickly built a loyal following for its American deli-style sandwiches, often drawing long queues from locals and visitors alike. The brand expanded into Belfast last year and has now opened a third outlet will open in Coleraine.

Founder Genny Daws, a Portstewart native, said: “We opened our new Coleraine shop last month, and it’s been amazing so far. Locals and visitors alike have welcomed us warmly. We’ve hired new staff and shifted some existing team members to ensure our high standards are maintained.

“We’re also excited to roll out deliveries, extended hours, and expand the menu with new specials and drinks in the coming weeks. The feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive, we could be happier.”

Slabz serves bold sandwiches, loaded fries, tater tots, and inventive treats like mozzarella bricks, frickles (deep-fried pickles), and mac and cheese with chopped chicken — all available fully gluten-free. The Coleraine diner also offers breakfast from 12–3 and plenty of seating for dine-in guests.

Since launching in 2024, Slabz has grown rapidly, however there’s more to come.

“We’re already exploring potential new sites across Northern Ireland,” Genny added. “Our aim is to open two more locations before the end of the year, bringing the Slabz experience to even more communities.

“Here’s to making sandwiches great again — and sharing what we love with even more people across Northern Ireland.”