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 .

One of Whitley Bay's many family run cafés, but offering a broad array of lunchtime choices. As…read morewell as the usual suspects of full breakfast or hot and cold sandwiches there is also a selection of Italian dishes (pasta and bruschetta) as well as American pancakes, burgers and bagels.

We were visiting the area and chose this cafe after reading positive Yelp reviews. Was not…read moredisappointed!! Food was delicious, service is absolutely impeccable! I'm quite fussy and the man who served us was only too happy to accommodate my request and I must say.. This is the best little cafe we've been in for a long time!

Stopped for breakfast before heading home to Scotland, lovely full breakfast and free coffee…read morerefills. Great cafe with a good selection of cakes, bakes and sweet treats, and a cracking breakfast menu. Nice outdoor play park for the kids and excellent farm shop for picking up good quality local produce.

A quirky café that shares half it's floor space with a branch of Thorntons and seems to operate in…read morea perpetual state of organized chaos. Food is fine, large tables make the place feel a little cramped and service can be intermittent particularly in busy times. There are tables "outside" (i.e. in the mall), but they can get a bad draft from the mall entrance if the weather is bad, so be prepared to keep your coat on.

I like it, good little coffee shop with the added bonus of chocolate thrown in! I'll always stop…read morefor a coffee if I'm passing by and take home some fudge or truffles. I prefer it to the costa locatef nearby, not sure why, I suppose it could ne thechocolate! 4 stars.

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.

Superb little proper coffee spot, tucked away as all the best kept secrets are ... I found this…read moreplace on yelp and it didn't disappoint

I've always enjoyed the food here, but rarely had a chance to visit. Recently, however, I've found…read moremyself eating here at least once a week and I'm gradually working my way around the menu. I've not had a bad dish so far, the ingredients have been pretty much as I expected for the location and price range, so far the most notable dish has been the buttermilk pancakes with bacon. Having just spent some time on New York, I can say that these are well up to the standard you would get in any NY diner and (unusually for the UK) come with a decent amount of maple syrup. The only thing that could be done to improve the dish would be to make it with crisped streaky bacon rather than the usual English cut, but that's a minor point. Seven extra lbs probably indicates I did a little too much "research" on the subject. One thing I do find slightly odd in a café named for a famous landmark in Brazil and featuring so many pictures of Rio is that they don't seem to be offering any Brazilian inspired dishes. Dishes tried so far: English Breakfast (with white toast) Eggs Benedict Breakfast Stack Brunch Muffin Buttermilk Pancakes French Toast with Bacon Sugarloaf Burger Sugarloaf Vegi-Burger (late lunch & they'd run out of burgers) Sugarloaf Hot Dog Fine Steak Sandwich Caesar Salad Spicy Chicken Fillet Burger (a daily special)

This place is pretty cool! I loved how Vicki (sp) opened a little early for us to make our foot…read moreand hand print Christmas tree ornaments. Vicki was very friendly and efficient; we didn't think they would be ready in time but she surprised us by getting them done a few days before Christmas! When we saw the finished ornaments, we were very happy with the penmanship and the prints and left happy. Once we got home and had a closer inspection though, we noticed that the upper front edge didn't have glaze on, so there's a dull patch about a finger wide. Won't really be noticeable on the tree, and we like everything else about it! Pretty sure that she would offer to redo it if we asked, but we are visiting from Los Angeles and I don't think it would have been ready in time. We didn't have any food but the Americano coffees and teas were very nice! Overall though, still pretty pleased with our unique hand / foot painted ornament and would recommend.

Pots and Pancakes is a lovely experience! They serve food and coffees etc, but the main pull is the…read morechance to decorate your own cups, pots, plates etc, have them fired then take them home. It's a really nice thing to do, especially with children. Plus, the pancakes....lush!!

Great food and service. It's very cozy and has a local feel to it. I would come back again!read more

This coffee shop/cafe is a little gem.Sitting in Percy Park Road,just off Front Street in Tynemouth…read moreNorth sheilds you'll find something tasty waiting for you.They do everything and anything.Wether your'e after coffee and cake or a full meal there's lots to choose.The homemade cakes are just so delicious and they do a wide selection of teas and coffees.I just love the Tea Pigs selections and try something different everytime I visit.The specials change regularly and are realy good value. I feel the staff go all out to please and the place is very relaxed and homely,do give it a try but don't forget to leave a seat for me.

Friendly little coffee shop offering a selection of homemade cakes, breakfast items and the usual…read moreplethora of coffees.

Great cafe - the best by far in Whitley Bay. Plenty of choice and at very reasonable prices. The…read morestaff are really friendly and the food is great. What more can you ask?