Ali's Babas and 12 other pun-tastic Sunderland shop names that will make you giggle

From Only Foods and Sauces in Farringdon to Ali’s Babas in Seaham, plenty of shops in Sunderland and East Durham have had a bit of fun with their names.

We’ve rounded up 13 of the best puns from independent businesses around the area.

1. Only Foods & Sauces, Allendale Road, Farringdon

A popular breakfast and lunch place in the heart of Farringdon doffs its cap to the famous BBC sitcom, but sadly there's no mangetout or Pina Coladas on the menu. | JPIMedia Photo: Photo: Sunderland Echo

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2. Aye Phones, Borough Road, Sunderland city centre

Like the world famous phone brand - but with a Mackem twist. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Photo: Google Images

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3. Shiney New Appliances, Shiney Row

That extra 'e' wouldn't work anywhere else, but here it's genius. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Photo: Google images

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4. PG Trips, Hetton

This Hetton-based minibus even made national headlines when it came 20th in a poll of Britain's Best Bizarre Business names. | JPIMedia Photo: Photo: Sunderland Echo

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