Three sisters who recently opened a Sunshine Coast sandwich shop say they have sold out on multiple occasions within their first few weeks of trade.
The Sanga Sisters opened at 172 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba, serving focaccia sandwiches made fresh to order, with the trio saying the business had been a 10-year dream.
The business is run by sisters Ella, Georgia and Michaela, who say food has always been central to their family life.
“We’re three sisters who’ve taken very different paths, but somehow all circled back to food,” they said.
Ella, 37, is a chef of 15 years and leads the kitchen. Georgia, 35, manages branding and social media, while Michaela, 32, runs front of house and customer experience.
The trio said the idea had been discussed for years, but only came together when the timing was finally right.
“We’ve talked for years about doing this together, but with kids, and jobs, and life, the timing was just never right,” they said.
When the opportunity came up to open the store, they made a quick decision to commit.
“We quit our jobs, backed ourselves and opened the doors. It was a bit of a ‘what are we doing?’ moment, but also a ‘we’d regret it if we didn’t’ one,” Ella said.
“We threw this whole thing together in less than six weeks, which is insane, but it’s working.”
The menu features coffee, matcha and cold foam drinks alongside simple sandwich combinations made with high-quality ingredients, including imported Italian meats and house-made sauces.
“Our whole thing is simple: great sandwiches, done properly,” Ella said.
“Everything is made fresh, assembled to order, and built with intention, nothing rushed, nothing thrown together.”
One of the standout items is the Lazzaro Brother Sanga, named after the sisters’ grandparents, who once owned fruit shops under the Lazzaro Brothers name.
“That one feels like a full-circle moment. It’s not just a sandwich, it’s a nod to where we’ve come from,” she said.
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Since opening, demand has been strong, with the business quickly outpacing early expectations.
“Honestly, it’s been a bit overwhelming in the best way,” Ella said.
“We thought we’d ease into things, but it’s been busy from the start and just kept building. We’ve sold out on multiple occasions and we’re only into our second week of trade.”
She said support from the local community had been immediate, with repeat customers and word-of-mouth driving demand.
“It’s definitely been a case of trying to keep up with the demand, but we’d take that problem any day,” Ella said.
“It’s made us even more motivated to keep getting better and keep delivering what people are loving.”
Despite working closely together as siblings, the trio said clear roles help keep the business running smoothly.
“There’s definitely chaos at times – it’s a small space, it’s busy, and we’re all pretty strong personalities – but it’s our kind of chaos,” they said.
