I've become a regular at Lickety Splits as I can't resist the waffles and ice cream with a Dime bar…read moretopping! The setting is really authentic, the service is friendly and the ice creams are really quite wonderful. Definately recommended.

Back again a year later. Changes in flavours of ice cream. All rather nice. The news is that an…read moreautomated Raw Milk machine is going to be fitted. One of my return to places if in this neck of the woods.

Fantastic ice cream parlour, great flavours, and you can see the cows that the milk comes from.read more

This icecream parlour right near the harbour is just fantastic. They make their own delicious…read morerecipe icecreams on site using Italian methods. The coffee is tremendous too. Friendly service from all the staff.

Stunningly good, award winning ice cream. Pistachio or rum and raisin are the ones to go for (if…read morethey haven't sold out!!!)

A great stop for a coffee, cake, bite of lunch and mostly ice cream! As well as a selection of…read moresandwiches and panini the main attraction was a selection of sundaes, or waffles and crepes with a variety of toppings to choose from. We stopped in first for a coffee whilst awaiting a boat tour of the Farne Islands, and again for a sweet treat after seeing plentiful grey seals and a handful of puffins. Would be a great place to pick up an ice cream on the way home from one of the many fish and chips venues in town.

The Marcantonio family opened their first ice-cream parlour in Newcastle in 1902, and they still…read moremake pretty much the best ice-cream in town. I have to say, I have some hazy halcyon childhood memories of ice-cream sundaes or coke-floats in this place, so that may perhaps colour my perceptions of it somewhat. But I've taken children recently, and their faces light up in the same way I'm sure mind did. They have 4 cafes around the town centre, but this is the one I am constantly drawn back to. Set on the edge of town proper, opposite the Haymarket bus-station and near the University (with St. James not to far either!) it just feels a little more laid-back than the town-centre branches. As soon as you go in there's a more old-school feel than your modern coffee bars, accentuated by the photos of the store through the ages and the ice-cream carts which line the walls. The clientelle tends more towards locals and shoppers, with the students seemingly not noticing this is under their noses, so there is little modern cool (affected or otherwise) here, just a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They have a good range of sanwiches, also generally available as baguettes, panini, or wraps, and a choice of hot-food including a classic all-day breakfast. There's a great selection of cakes, and the coffee is good if not the best in town. But really, its the ice-cream that draws people back here. As soon as you sit down your eye is draw to the colourful photos on the comprehensive sundae menu. Its hard to concentrate on the main course as your mind turns over the question of the inevitable desert. The choice is dizzying and inventive, with themes by flavour, or colour, or liquer. As soon as you've made your choice the inevitable question is Which will I have the next time?, as you know there'll be a next time as soon as you start eating your current choice. Like many of the best things the secret seems to be quite simple: just make great tasting ice cream. Like the classic gelati, this just tastes of what it should - freshly and vibrantly. The concept of Hey, I know what we should put in this strawberry ice cream: strawberries. Not those chemicals someone has decided make us think we're eating strawberries. As I say, simple, but all to often goes wrong, in this country at least. But not at Mark Toneys! Cones are available, for when you can't manage a whole sundae, and take-away is available on most items too. They've just opened a Subway next to this branch, and I'm hoping that doesn't draw too much food business away. But these guys have been doing this for over 100 years now - I'm sure they've seen off plenty of other pretenders in that time!

I only had a snack meal here and a cup of coffee but service was prompt, food was perfectly OK and…read morethe price was reasonable. The restaurant sells a wide variety of modest-cost dishes so this is a suitable place to eat if you simply need feeding in pleasant surroundings but it is not intended as a night out venue.

Special ice cream available here. Makes me want one even in the rain!read more

Will from Isle Of Man will@blackfords.net :-)read more

A great little cafe in the town also selling home made style ice cream, which is absolutely great…read moretasting. Also a great treat to get. The cafe can be a bit more expensive than others in town but generally good food and service. They also have a second place in cramlington shopping centre. Believe they also do buffets for external events, food on the buffets is for me a little fancy for what I prefer but great for anyone that likes the more delicate food on buffet. A place mainly to go for Ice cream which is great tasting and a real treat.

A very long list of desserts can be found here - sundaes, milkshakes, hot cookie dough, (dessert)…read morewaffles, (dessert) crepes, various coffees and teas, gelato, cakes, cheese cakes, and I'm sure I'm forgetting some... it took me about 10 minutes to decide what to eat. I opted for the strawberry N butterscotch waffle, upgraded to an M&M waffle. Served with either whipped cream or vanilla soft serve - I chose the ice cream. The waffle is a good size waffle with M&Ms throughout, then topped with a healthy portion of chopped strawberries and drizzled with butterscotch syrup and white chocolate flakes. The vanilla soft serve is what you can expect from being vanilla soft serve. The hot cookie dough was awesome too! Served with vanilla soft serve as well (most desserts come with the option), we chose the cookie dough with smarties but there's about 5-6 choices. Hot and delicious! Needless to say... super full after splitting the cookie dough and having 1 whole waffle. My friend got the brownie waffle and devoured hers as well. Cookie dough was around 5.50 pounds & waffle was about 6.50 plus the 1 pound up charge for m&m based waffle. I would recommend if you have a sweet tooth!

Being the type of girl who would deliberately miss out on a starter to make sure I have room for…read moredessert...when I heard that Kaspa's was a dessert only diner I felt it was a necessity to give it a go! Firstly it does have an American diner feel to it with the high back booths and pink and black colour scheme but they don't offer table service like you might expect. You get taken to your seats and provided with menu's but then place your order at the till when ready. The menu is quite simply divine!! Waffles,crepes,ice cream sundaes and cheesecakes galore make it a difficult decision but eventually I set my mind to a 'strawberry and waffle cheesecake'. It appeared the staff were unaware of this option on the menu as I was asked both at the till and at my seat to clarify my order. My friend's ice cream sundae was brought to the table very quickly but I was left waiting and our drinks were nowhere to be seen. Then they brought me a plain strawberry cheesecake....needless to say I sent it back only to be told they didn't have the one I ordered and I had to change my order to a waffle. My friend had by this point demolished her ice cream. So overall the service was fairly poor however it is early days and teething issues are bound to crop up! The waffle I eventually got with Nutella and coconut flakes was gorgeous-huge portion and I felt satisfied but not overly stuffed after it! Definitely recommend it and I only hope the customer service improves!!

A sweet tooth's delight! This little nook is filled with all sorts or sweet treats, cakes and…read morechocolates. Tucked away in the courtyard near Harestanes visitor centre, Mary's Dairy is a perfect stop off when exploring the scenic walking paths nearby. Grab an ice cream in the Summer or a hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream on a frosty day and you won't be disappointed. One thing I would say is Mary's is more of a shop than a cafe so the seating is limited, but you'll be sure to find something scumptious.

Looks nothing special from the outside, the place is pretty much as it was in the 70's…read more Aesthetically nothing fantastic....however, go inside and ask one of the long- serving, friendly ladies for a tub of their regular freshly prepared ice cream. The ice cream speaks for itself...quite possibly the best I have tasted, just so smooth and creamy...great treat on the way down to the coast for a drive!!

Show your appreciation for probably the best ice cream in the world! Only sold at Crescent Cafe in…read moreSeaton Delaval. It was opened in 1925 with just the one original flavour. They may be adding to vanilla soon.