Caffe Ginevra
Meet Anthony Finn who runs Caffe Ginevra with his wife Amy. They opened their first shop in their hometown of Prudhoe 10 years ago and now we have shops in Blyth, Newcastle and Teesside.​
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“I’ve always loved food and have always been a bit of a foodie, but the idea for the business came to me while enjoying a cup of coffee on holiday in Italy. The coffee was incredible, and it got me thinking about where it came from and whether I could bring it to the UK. After some research, I discovered it was produced by a small, family-run business in Sicily. The family didn’t speak any English, and I had only just started learning Italian, but we managed to agree a deal, and I began selling their coffee, mainly to restaurants at first.
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“The business grew, and we decided to open a small takeaway shop in Prudhoe. We quickly realised there was a real demand for a place where people could sit and enjoy great coffee, so we moved into a larger space — and the rest is history!”
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As the business expanded, Caffè Ginevra opened new shops and introduced homemade gelato, which has become a customer favourite. “Ice cream is definitely a treat people will always love. It’s been great to see how much people enjoy coming in for coffee and gelato with family and friends.”
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Anthony and Amy are passionate about their hometown and proud to see how much local support has helped them grow. “Independent retailers have faced many challenges in recent years, but I think in Northumberland people really value seeing local businesses do well, especially when they can see the hard work behind it.”
"We quickly realised there was a real demand for a place where people could sit and enjoy great coffee"
Why should people Shop Local?
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“When you support a small business, you’re supporting a family. Every purchase makes a difference. People in Northumberland are great at backing their local high streets, and that support helps our town centres stay busy and vibrant. Keep shopping local — it really matters.”