Sausage rolls are selling fast at a bakery in Great Yarmouth as new business owners take "the opportunity of a lifetime".

Opening at the end of August, Bakery Coffee Shop on Northgate Street has started to build a regular customer base who keep coming back for the sausage rolls.

Co-owner Ana-Maria Cosnete, 35, is familiar with the area, having worked at the neighbouring shop, Le Chateau, for nearly three years. 

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Bakery Coffee Shop is inside the former Pamela Jaynes hair salon and WJ White Florists unit on Northgate Street. Picture - James WeedsBakery Coffee Shop is inside the former Pamela Jaynes hair salon and WJ White Florists unit on Northgate Street. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)When the former Pamela Jaynes hairdresser unit went on the market at the beginning of the year, Miss Cosnete and her partner jumped at the chance.

"It was the opportunity of a lifetime," said Miss Cosnete.

"We wanted to be our own boss. And this place was available, so we just went for it."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Ana-Maria Cosnete took the leap into becoming her own boss. Picture - James WeedsAna-Maria Cosnete took the leap into becoming her own boss. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)The new business owner said the bakery, which sells rolls, pastries and doughnuts, instantly sparked an interest from people nearby.

"We sell out of sausage rolls everyday," she said.

"Business continues to pick up and we are building a good regular customer base.

"It has been very nice to start offering breakfasts too."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Inside Bakery Coffee Shop on Northgate Street. Picture - James WeedsInside Bakery Coffee Shop on Northgate Street. Picture - James Weeds (Image: James Weeds)Adding seating to the premises, Bakery Coffee Shop now offers full English breakfasts, alongside hot drinks, European breads and made-to-order birthday cakes.

Miss Cosnete said she and her partner are currently looking into providing hot dinners for delivery later in the year.

"It's been a lot to get on with and being open seven days a week, I am very busy," she added.

"But we really can't complain."

Bakery Coffee Shop is open Monday to Saturday from 6am until 1pm and Sunday from 10am until 2pm.

The area remains popular for independent eateries, including The Wanger, Jessie's Diner and the recently opened Brazilian Lounge on Estcourt Road.

Further down Northgate Street is Shearings Bakery, which took over the former premises of JD Bales and Son in 2020. The previous business had operated from the site for 150 years before closing in 2019.