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Cafe Culture
NEW VEGAN
C AFE OPENS
IT S DOOR S
AT ALBE R T
NOR TH
Owners of Alkaline Kitchen,
Luke Dobbing and Anna Halbert
A
Emma Foster, marketing executive and
Rachel Little, head of marketing, at Salesfire.
needs demonstrates the calibre of what we
have available.
“In under six months, we have let 20,000 sq
ft at Albert North, and this is a testament to the
potential businesses see in this bustling new
community.”
Public realm work along Albert Road which
will include the replacement of all the street
lighting followed by the installation of new trees
and paving improvements will be underway in
the spring.
Businesses interested in locating to Albert
North can contact Mark Hill, commercial
property director at Jomast, on 01642 666936
for further information or arrange a viewing or
visit www.albertnorth.co.uk for more details.
lkaline Kitchen, which is the
brainchild of owners Anna
Halbert and Luke Dobbing,
has chosen Albert North as
the destination for their new vegan
cafe.
A culmination of this enterprising
couple’s passion for wholesome plant-
based food, the cafe opened its doors
last month and is already receiving rave
reviews across social media.
Drawing inspiration from their travels
to other vegan cafes around the world,
they have developed their unique
menu, which is 100% vegan and also
offers oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free and
preservative-free options.
The cafe had initially planned to
open in Yarm, but delays with a
planning application for change of use
to the premises meant the opening
stalled. Not deterred and inspired
by all of the regeneration happening
in Middlesbrough, Anna and Luke
identified Albert North as the perfect
alternative location.
Luke said: “When we visited Albert
North we were inspired by the vision
Jomast and Middlesbrough Council
have for this part of town.
“We especially liked the eclectic
buildings but the fact it’s a key
thoroughfare in the town was a
massive tick in the box, and we jumped
at the chance to open here.”
The cafe’s menu includes lighter
meals such as a salad bar, soups and
sandwiches as well as traditional
favourites such as pizza, quiche and
curries. An array of sweet treats, juices
and smoothies are also available.
Anna said: “As vegans ourselves,
we found that we had to travel further
afield to experience a wider choice of
vegan eateries.
“With the increasing popularity of a
vegan diet, we identified a gap in the
market locally and took the opportunity
to create a business that appeals to
food conscious individuals.”
Mark Hill, commercial property
director at Jomast, added: “We
are bringing together a variety of
businesses that complement each
other to create a city vibe feel, and
Alkaline Kitchen is a perfect addition.”
Anna added: “This was our second
attempt at obtaining commercial
premises. Jomast made it so
easy, they were extremely helpful
throughout the process and always
on hand to assist and answer any
questions we had.”
Alkaline Kitchen is open Tuesday-
Thursday 11am-6.30pm and Friday-
Saturday 11am-9pm.