People queued outside a new sandwich bar in West Belfast on Friday as the team celebrated their official opening.
Stacked, based on the Glen Road, opened two weeks ago but enjoyed a steady and soft opening before this morning's big kick-off.
With a full team made up of local men and women, they have praised the community for their support as they embark on the new journey.
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Speaking to Belfast Live, James Connolly says they had no idea Stacked would take off as quickly as it has.
"We started off with an idea in December and really took our time in building the business and the brand," the Turf Lodge man said.
"The response from the very beginning was amazing. We just thought there wasn't really much on the road and would notice that you would maybe have to travel a bit, maybe into Andersonstown or further for a sandwich or a fry.
"There was nowhere really in the middle so we thought we could fill that gap. We are coming off the back of Covid and we know things are tight, but we thought if we can get the food right and the prices right, people would come. And they would return.
"We would have about ten of us working every day and will more than likely need more staff as we progress down the line."
Stacked opens six days a week, and their coffee hatch lifts up from 8.30am.
Staff say they're seeing a steady of customers coming through their doors, despite their soft opening for the last fortnight.
"We are currently offering everything from speciality coffees, wraps, sandwiches and fries. Really we wanted a menu that would cater for all tastes.
"Everything is made right in front of the customer at our deli counter. We're also offering deliveries and have even went to the city centre and across to North Belfast.
"We're delighted that people are responding well and putting their trust in us. It has been crazy but it is so good to see. The girls are loving it too, they're getting great feedback which we're taking on board to improve everything where we can.
"It has only been two weeks, but it has been really enjoyable. There are no words to thank people for their support. We knew they would be there because the people of West Belfast are salt of the earth.
"We're just looking forward to seeing what the future brings for us, and building that relationship with people on the Glen Road and beyond."
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