Popular Brimington sandwich shop re-opened under new name to pay tribute to beloved sister

Katie's Sandwich Shop, previously known as Brimington Butty's reopened earlier this month, following refurbishment.

The shop, which first opened its doors in March 2019 and quickly became popular among Brimington residents, temporarily closed in January and underwent full transformation – including new kitchen facilities.

Michele Smith, who runs the shop said: “I lost my sister Katie in September last year. It was a difficult time for me but I wanted to keep my sister’s memory alive so I decided to name the shop after her. Now every time I come to my shop I think of Katie.”

Michele, who used to work at a canteen at Netherthorpe School, bought the sandwich shop two and a half years ago from her older sister Sam who opened Brimington Butty’s in 2019.

Michelle said: “I helped to launch the shop but was working at the canteen later. When Sam decided to sell the shop, I bought it. Now, after over two years I decided to refurbish it.

"We have new facilities and a new name but the menu is still the same. I always try to introduce new things and specials for my customers and I’m planning to keep changing things while still serving the favourites.

Katie's Sandwich Shop serves hot and cold sandwiches, paninis, toasties, cakes and drinks. It is opened from 8am to 2pm on the weekdays and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.