I simply cannot rate this place highly enough! Fabulous food, great friendly service, reasonable…read moreprices. If you are in the area drop by and see what I mean, you won't be disappointed!

I've been twice. I love the coffee and cakes. My new favourite coffee shop! I will be going back…read moreagain on my next free weekend.

I've been here two times already and ordered the same thing…read more Coffee is pretty good, and there's a variety of cakes that look delicious and I'll certainly try them at some point (Vegan options as well, which is great!) The place is really really lovely and the staff is really nice too :)

We couldn't help but smile upon entering Settle Down. This is the place you want to have lunch, it…read morereally is. It's strikingly cosy, the food looked delicious and fresh, and the staff were bright and cheery. Not to mention, the swinging jazz music which welcomed us, which was a quirky addition. We knew we were on to something good when we entered to the most pleasant of aromas. 'What is that smell?!' - We just had to ask. It could have been a mixture of numerous delicious tasty concoctions but the overwhelming warm scent of 'the tangy Thai soup' oozing from the kitchen teased our hungry lunchtime bellies. With quite the selection of herbal tea, including some interesting loose leaf options, it's the perfect spot for tea in the toon. There's also fresh milkshakes too! I opted for a pot of apple and mint tea based on the waitress's recommendation and I wasn't disappointed. Mmm! We took a seat and awaited lunch whilst admiring the homely and bright interior. It wasn't long till I was in Thai soup heaven with a delicious bowl of thick, creamy, just-the-right-amount-of-spice tasty tang! Accompanied by a delicious tuna, cheese, olives and caramelised onion sandwich, it made for a fine lunch. Seriously yummy stuff and a mega bargain at just £4.50! This was a definite highlight of our time in Newcastle, for sure. And if Newcastle is on the cards again, I've no doubt that it'll be Settle Down that calls me back for lunch. Settle down and enjoy!

The Settle Down is a cafe which shares space with a great independent record shop (alt vinyl) and a…read morecutting edge contemporary gallery (satellite) in the centre of newcastle upon tyne. the cafe serves toasted ciabatta sandwiches, great salads, homemade cakes, hearty soups, simple breakfasts and great coffee and tea. eat in or take out- great service from friendly staff. this tiny place is a beautifully styled cafe- old school chairs, battered wooden floor, nice bits of original art on the walls, nick-nacks spread about the place, a toy kitchen for kids to play with, cool lighting, a couple of stylish old macs providing free internet access. also great (and usually pretty obscure) music provided by the record shop. the opening hours are 8am-7pm, so it's one of the few places in newcastle where you can actually get a decent coffee and a lovely bite after 5pm. breakfasts are simple and cheap. everything's pretty cheap, in fact. set on a pedestrianised square, it's just a couple of minutes from central station, so the whole city is within easy reach and transport links are excellent. also nearby: premier apartments hotel, dance city, carling academy / o2 academy, journal tyne theatre, the centre for life / the life centre, tilleys, the forth, newcastle arts centre, black swan yard, hair mechanics, discovery museum, the salsa club, china town / stowell street, the gate, blackfriars, newcastle arena, st james park, westgate road, fenham.

I had afternoon tea here earlier in the week and it was delightful! Really tasty soup, sandwiches,…read morecakes and pastries and the staff were so nice. We stayed a little over closing time and they couldn't have been more accommodating. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to go again!

This has been on my hit list for a while now - the Parlour is tucked away off the beaten track just…read moreoff the A19 en-route to Alnmouth it's not an easy place to stumble past. With plenty of spacious seating on the patio and tucked away in little corners of the garden we found a lovely little table for 3 in the sunshine. For winter months they have 2 main buildings and 2 out-houses which are very pretty and well decorated inside. Post-birthday night out I was a little worse for wear and ready for a full English and a good cup of tea unfortunately the breakfast cut off point is at 11.30 however I wasn't too disappointed as the rest of the menu left plenty of tantalizing options for me to choose from! The waitress came over to take our orders and helped me choose between 2 dishes that I was torn over. The drinks service was a little slow but the food was timey and the presentation on all the dishes was amazing! My Dad opted for a seafood platter, which came with smoked salmon, crayfish, cockles, mackerel and crab slaw all served with sourdough bread, hollandaise and aioli sauces - seafood heaven! My Mum went for the lamb and goats cheese burger that was divine! The lamb was cooked to perfection with it being pink in the middle and served with a yummy mint yogurt dip and sun-dried tomatoes. I was stuck between the club sandwich and BBQ pulled pork open sandwich. On recommendation I went for the pork, which was served, on sourdough toast with melted Monterey cheese - heaven! I was having food-envy looking at the lamb burger but was not in anyway disappointed with my pork. Finishing off our meal with the Parlour's specialty - ice creams all round! I have a new found love for the homemade lemon meringue cone... There is so many flavours including apple pie and the originals too - its an ice cream lovers heaven! Our leisurely lunch here was fab and they are also promoting the "Super Club" on the 18th of July that is a diner's paradise! With three courses plus their homemade ice cream at £25 a head it doesn't break the bank either. This place was definitely worth the 20-minute drive and I will be back to try their dinner menu!

Great little stop. We only stopped for coffee and cake but the food looked delicious! The Afternoon…read moreTea was calling to me.. but unfortunately we already had a packed lunch in the car ;) But I did manage to have a lovely soya latte and slice of a sticky toffee cake! It was a really yummy cake! The sitting rooms were so cute, we were in the garden shed , and there was the main room, and the ice cream parlour and outdoor sitting. A really well done place, with layout and set up. Sometimes tea shops along the high way have a whole room full of junk they are trying to sell to you and then cramped sitting. But not here I think I saw a few cute things for sale but mostly they were focused on their food and I was told famous ice cream! Well done for keeping the place about whats most important... the food! Friendly service and tasty treats. It was a bit slow because they were super packed and under staff. The waiter apologised for the wait and said someone had called in ill! I can only rate it on the cake and coffee because I didn't eat anything there but I imagine it would be good .

Delicious breakfast and pastries. The staff are friendly and the food was so tasty. Great place for…read moreany day of the week breakfast or lunch

The interior is super cute! Very simple menu, but a bit of a…read morevariety - I know, it kind of negates itself, but if you see the menu, you know what I mean. Enough to not be upset but not enough to have your choice of anything. There's no flavors so I chose the cold brew with whole milk. I was not disappointed. It mixed well enough that it wasn't an overly coffee flavor. I'd be back.

Today was my first visit to Garden Kitchen and what a lovely place this is. Just what you need…read moreafter a shopping frenzy in Eldon Square! It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main shopping centre creating a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind. You have the choice to sit in the cafe or bistro so whether it be coffee and cake or a more substantial lunch you're well catered for. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious and good quality although rather expensive. I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries and although I didn't order it myself a couple next to us ordered the 'Garden Picnic' which had a lovely presentation and I'd be tempted to order this when I'm a little hungrier. Definitely keen to return here soon...maybe after lent when I can indulge in a nice glass of wine too :)

From the owner: Our picnics - a quirky take on the classic afternoon tea - feature delicious homemade sweet and…read moresavoury dishes and are available to eat in (served on a mini picnic bench!) or takeaway in a wicker hamper.

We went to Butterfly Cabinet on a Saturday morning. An interesting breakfast place with a large…read morevariety in options. The three of us the decided on one porridge, one wrap and one build your own breakfast. The good: the breakfasts were great. The little bit less: the portions are too big and the coffee average.

At the weekend make sure you are at the door before opening to ensure that you get a seat. Place…read morewas full by 0915! English breakfast was very good and a quaint little location where the staff were super attentive and defiantly deserve a good tip.

Very friendly service, everyone greeted us. Although small, it is very welcoming…read more The food was absolutely spectacular. It was just so tasty and made with love. We will definitely be back and I can't wait!

Lovely food, came out quickly and was very tasty. I ordered the Avocado and Roasted Tomato Eggs…read moreBenedict + Parma Ham and Hashbrowns. It looked and tasted amazing. Service was great.

Good price for the incredibly large portions of food. Service was okay but generally a little dull…read more Very student oriented, some artsy drink presentations but they're more inconvenient rather than impressive.

I was very excited to go to a new brunch place, that had some items not seen on a normal menu…read more Breakfast can be so same-y, so immediate points for ambition and creativity. The place feels hip and buzzy, and was packed on a Saturday morning. You get your table first, and order at the counter, which I confess I like as it speeds the whole thing up and you aren't waiting about. High chairs available for little ones, and it's pleasantly noisy enough that if your kid moans a bit while they wait for food, it probably won't bother anyone. Another plus! I was so excited to order fried chicken and waffles, NOT a thing you can normally find in this corner of the world. And they were really close, but it pains me to admit the dish fell short of expectations. The chicken was fine - not too dry, good level of breading (Cornflakes do give it a good crunch!), but tragically underseasoned. I suppose the maple and honey hot sauce was meant to carry it through, and it did help, though I think it was a bit overpowering. The waffles were more soft than crisp, but nice and faintly sweet. The sweet/savoury combo worked well for me, and it satisfied a craving despite being a little underwhelming. The blueberry pancakes were okay. They were served with one of those novelty syringes full of maple syrup, but that's a bit silly and doesn't really work well in like, a functional way. The pancakes themselves were a bit style over substance. They didn't have the best flavour, nor were they as fluffy as you hope American pancakes to be. The compote tasted mainly of frozen blueberries, and the vanilla ice cream just sort of melted all over the whole thing and frankly could've been left out of it. This sounds very complainy, but honestly it was fine - it just looks like it will be SO GOOD and then it's just perfectly fine, and that discordance leads to disappointment. I wouldn't object to giving it another go as I really liked the atmosphere and I just appreciate having something a bit different for a change, but I do think the look of the food managed to eclipse the taste, which is a bit of a shame. We ordered a side of sausages, mainly for my husband and son's benefit, and my husband reported them to be pretty awful. He was really annoyed about that. I have to say though, prices of the dishes were £8.50 and £7.50 respectively, and that's a very good deal for a hip-looking place in the centre of town. Maybe they will continue to find their feet and I think it is worth another try - probably wouldn't order the sausages though.