Mon flat white était excellent et mon amie a vraiment apprécié son chai latte. Fantastique!read more

Best coffee in town, also the food is so delicious. I'm absolutely coming back again. I tried eggs…read moreroyal because I'm a salmon lover and it was so good. El mejor café de la ciudad, además que la comida es muy deliciosa. Estoy muy seguro que volveré. Yo probé los egg royal porque amo el salmón y estaban riquísimos.

This is a really nice cafe that serves lots of different drinks and snacks as well as bigger bites…read moreto eat like delicious cakes, sandwiches and biscuits. The last time i visited Curly Cafe was quite a long time ago. The staff were all very friendly and we were served quickly and efficiently. The food and drinks were all very reasonably too and lovely quality and fresh produce. It is a great place to meet up with friends and have a chat over a cup of tea and a big slice of cake.

Great place to get breakfast or brunch. Breakfast is served until 2 pm. They had a veggie version…read moreof the full English breakfast which was great. Very filling and good portions. Variety of tea and coffee and homemade scones were also available. If you prefer lunch, the sandwiches are displayed behind the counter and looked like good portions. Comfortable place and convenient.

Blake's is one of my regular hotspots in the city centre. Situated amidst the plethora of modern…read morebars lining one of Newcastle's most prestigious streets is this quirky traditional coffee house offering fantastic home cooked food and of course......caffeine! Quirky décor with a mish mash of wooden tables and chairs with some on slightly elevated positions near the window where you can soak in the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The food is fabulous! I often take advantage of the breakfast menu which is served until 2pm....the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup are highly recommended. They also offer a range of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cakes. No WiFi frustratingly so I do have to move on if I am intending to do work for any length of time. The staff are very friendly however and I have been here so many times recently I am only one coffee away from my free drink using my stampcard! Finally don't miss out on Blake's monthly comedy night after hours and each Friday they showcase live music so don't be fooled into thinking Blake's is just a coffee house open in traditional hours!

Stopping in Durham on our way home from Newcastle wasn't originally planned, but we're so glad we…read moredid. Not only is a it a beautiful and historic place to visit, but we had the good fortune to come upon Tealicious Tea Room, on Elvet Bridge. Already busy as we entered even though it was within the last hour of opening that day, we were lucky enough to find a table, so we sat down and had a read of the menu. The decor is simple and classic, the perfect understated tea room. We read the menu and a friendly smiling staff member came over to take our order. We chose to go for a high tea for two, but were told that as it was near the end of the day, all of the scones had sold out (I'm not surprised), but instead offered us a toasted teacake, which was just as good if you ask me. For our tea I chose vanilla Earl Grey, and my partner chose the house blend. The tea was brought first, and as expected, was of a superb quality, and very enjoyable indeed. Our high tea came not long after, and we were surprised, as we this high tea was presented on a traditional cake stand, more akin to a traditional Afternoon Tea. We most certainly did not complain! The bottom tier started us with our sandwich choices, we chose roast ham on brown, and regional cheese and chutney, also on brown. These came with side sauces of a very tasty mustard mayonnaise, and the chutney mentioned, as well as some crisps. The centre tier was taken up by two giant slabs of cake! Real big boy sizes! My partner chose a mixed berry cake, and although I was greatly tempted by a salted caramel cake, I opted for a lemon Victoria sponge. The sandwiches were very enjoyable, and the cakes were absolutely delicious! Wonderfully moist and flavourful, but never becoming sickly or too much. The top tier for now simply had jam and cream on it, as our friendly member of staff told us just to give her a nod when we were ready for our toasted teacake, so we could still have it warm. I didn't get a photo of it, but it was huge, and wonderfully light and tasty. We really enjoyed this impromptu little visit to Tealicious, and we appreciate that although they were busy and it was nearing closing, we never felt rushed or that we were a bother. The staff were friendly, polite, and helpful, and made us feel welcome. Whenever we next venture to Durham, we will definitely be returning to Tealicious!

As an American, we were searching for a place to have proper tea. This lovely tea shop did not…read moredisappoint. The tea was spectacular with several dozen to choose from. Delicious sandwiches, sausage rolls, sweet and savory scones and a variety of amazing sweets. Make a reservation and go, you won't be disappointed.

This rating is for breakfast only, but they have a huge menu including main meals, sandwiches and…read morepanini. I remember coming here many years ago, and I can't tell if the interior has changed, but the exterior hasn't. It could do with a shake up if I'm honest, but there were plenty of people in, and coming in and out. The bacon, sausage, egg, beans, tomato and thick white toast with butter, plus a tardis teapot with seemingly endless proportions, the "Full English" was generous to say the least, and was a pleasing £4.20! Also, found this link to a story about Norman Wisdom being a regular visitor over a 30 year period! http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/tyne/hi/front_page/newsid_9063000/9063367.stm Awesome!

As little cafes go, this one is GORGEOUS. It's really pleasant and the people are lovely. Food…read morefirst time round was great, not so much the second time though. Had a lovely looking selection of cakes on show too.

I've walked passed this café several times and always forget it's there when I want something to…read moreeat. Finally I did remember (thanks to bother Cornerstone and Europa being closed at the time) and paid it a visit. Then the next day, went back for a second visit. "English food, homemade" it says in the window and it certainly is (although the Thai curry on the specials board may have been stretching the "English" description a little bit). Anyway. Bubble and squeak with bacon and a fried egg the first day, tasty and hearty. Too full for one of the many desserts on offer - must pay more attention to the menu! Second day and some proper planning! Picked a lighter dish to start - cheesy scrambled egg on crumpets - great to warm you through in the cooler autumn weather and then on to bread and butter pudding. Made with a malty bread, this had a really nice combination of sweet and savoury, well worth the extremely low price of £1.50.

This café has remained almost completely unchanged since the 1950's, it's not modern with a retro…read moretwist, it's genuinely old fashioned, right down to the boiled hamburgers (yes, boiled) and Duralex glass wear. A comforting trip down memory lane if you're old enough, if not you might be better off at the coffee shop in the art gallery on the other side of the building.

The Rendezvous Cafe is your traditional seaside cafe that could do with a new lick of paint and a…read moresmarten up, but it's all part of it's charm. In the winter you can have a brisk walk along the seafront and then relax with a nice cup of tea and watch people getting blown away outside. In the summer you can chill out with a 99 cone. Many of the staff are the same staff who served me when I was a kid so it has a lovely family theme to the place and can get quite popular in the summer. It's just a nice place to relax, put your feet up and enjoy with wonderful views of the sea and beach outside.

Good food nicely prepared and at a reasonable price. The cafe is clean and tidy and does a good…read morerange of light meals, teas and coffees, and service is friendly and prompt. It is a small place, which gives it a homely, welcoming feel and enjoys a healthy trade without being crowded. Recommended for a light lunch or mid-morning tea or coffee.