Fantastic tacos, some of which you're unlikely to find elsewhere (nopal, black pudding, haggis) and…read moregood drinks some of which likewise are rare in the UK like the michelada. Friendly, accommodating, just a genuinely nice place. The desserts are tasty as well, and I'll be going back soon to try the rest of the menu.

It kinda sucks ass it made me have food poisoning not worth 50 dollars.service was mean 1 star…read more ambiance was ok.

We've been ordering from karma kitchen since 2020 and it's always a treat! Food is absolutely…read moreincredible, so tasty and always feels super nourishing. Absolutely lovely people and it's wonderful that everything is plant based. The cheese naan lives rent free in my head in the best way. 11/10 every time

I'd seen an ad somewhere, probably Facebook, about this new place apparently in the Bigg Market,…read morebut I couldn't picture it. I discovered it's in the place formerly occupied by the Rupali owned by Lord Harpole who made "Curry Hell". It was then the Taj Palace after Mr Latif died, and now The Karma Kitchen. They haven't been open long, but the standard beats it's predecessors by a mile. All vegan, it's simple menu is bursting with fantastic sounding food and drinks. I could easily have had anything on the menu, but went for a sharing platter with Tofu and a quest desi. A Mexican Indian fusion. Both were fantastic! I almost forgot that we started by ordering a turmeric latte each. Beautiful, subtle with a lemony top. Wow. Gorgeous. We will definitely be back soon for lunch with our friends. It's close to my work, and very reasonably priced! It makes me so happy that I'm lucky enough to be able to come often.

What a little treasure. Is no idea it was here until I fell over it on the way to a paint and sip…read moreparty at the Shipley gallery. It's just up from the metro interchange in Gateshead and is styled on an American diner except all vegan! So yum too. Great decor, caters for groups, has a licence. I'm coming back as soon as I can to try more off the menu.

Fat Hippo Newcastle seems to be one of the few restaurants in the city actually open past 9 pm,…read moreafter being turned away from half a dozen restaurants nearby that either had closed early or closed due to their timetabled opening hours, I decided to visit Fat Hippo. It is located just off Grey Street, head down the steps into the main restaurant area. I was looking for this place on my Apple Maps and did have some difficulty as the sign from outside isn't too noticeable. The staff seemed friendly and explained how most of the menu could be adapted to be gluten-free - I ended up going for the American Burger, on the menu this was described as "Double patty, American cheese, pickles, ketchup + American mustard. Includes a FREE SIDE of your choice!" I would have liked to see a wider variety of burgers on the menu, perhaps with some different and more exciting sauces - only the more premium burgers seemed to come with the Fat Hippo sauce or truffle mayo. With smashed burgers being in right now, I was surprised they didn't offer them on the menu here. My food was just OK, the fries were really skinny and a little too thin for my liking, but they were still seasoned well. My burger again was average, the meat was reasonably juicy for the type of patty used, the cheese was fine, the sauces were slightly cheap and it felt like it was overloaded around the edges, and not enough in the middle. The gluten-free bun wasn't too bad - certainly not the worst I've had but also not the best either. 3* - The food was average, if you're looking for a bite later into the evening in Newcastle, this is one of the few options, so for that it's good, I would be unlikely to return if other places were open nearby though but it's nice to have a reliable choice in the city if all else fails.

Love this place and its food. Great service and staff. Could eat here every night. If you like…read moreburgers you will love this place.

OKAY, being the only "official" vegan friendly restaurant in the city centre, Scrumpy Willow also…read moreprizes itself of being the one with the worst service. Honestly? They have ONE person working the cash register and the tables upstairs and downstairs. That person is never hospitable or nice, but hey, I would be crabby and rude too, if i had to serve the whole cafe myself. They really should stop being cheap and hire a second person, or at least hire staff that can actually hack it. In general, I find vegans and vegan establishments really nice, down-to-earth, and always good to their patrons. Probably because us vegans/ vegetarians are a rare breed and we feel the need to look after one another. Scrumpy feels differently though, to be fair, they're not entirely vegan, but from what I have been told, they are the "vegan" place to eat in town. I would never come back here again. They give vegans/ vegetarians a bad name. Also, my hard earned cash should not be spent on establishments that don't appreciate my business and are super rude to me. I also know of other places in town that serves vegan friendly dishes, albeit they're not officially vegan.

This is a lovely cafe to go to when the weather is cold and miserable, it's got a very cosy homey…read morefeel to it. The staff were friendly and very chilled and we all really enjoyed our food: my omlette was so tasty and filling, and my sister's hummus and fallafal plate went down a storm! I really liked this place as a whole but the reason I docked two stars was because of the really really bad quality of their drinks; I had the house wine which was nothing short of vinegar-esque, my sister had the "smoothie" which was nothing more than a half-filled glass of watery fruit juice with a thick layer of foam at the top, and our friend went for the milkshake which literally looked like a glass of milk that had been jiggled around for a bit (no trace of any ice cream in the mix) My advice with this place is go here when in search of good value, filling food, but don't waste your money on the beverages!..

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.

Consistently amazing food from here with some excellent craft beers on tap too…read more Friendly helpful staff in a quirky atmosphere. Cannot recommend this hidden gem enough. Try the hash bowl and a Bloody Mary. You won't be disappointed

Finally gotten around to having brunch at Ernest this morning and so glad I did! It's quite hidden…read moreaway so think you have to search it out rather than stumble across it. I ordered the scrambled egg and asked for chorizo too. The portion was huge and I didn't even manage to finish it which is a rarity for a foodie like me. The eggs were cooked just right and were so flavoursome with the chorizo adding that extra bit of umph. My friend ordered the chorizo hash bowl which was equally generous and satisfying. It can get quite busy with lots of tables reserved so it's worth getting there early. On a nice day like this morning however there was also ample seating outside. The service was pretty slow I have to admit and the staff don't seem too eager to go the extra mile but I would definitely return for the quality of the food alone!

Newcastle is a very small "city" in my humble opinion as a mega city girl from Toronto. It's very…read moresmall, and so different from my native Toronto in everyway. One of the few things I like about the UK is the cofeeshop/ cafe culture that we lack in North America. You don't see Starbucks at every corner, and if you know your coffee or adhere to your tastebuds, you will know that Starbucks coffee is only 'ok,' better than some Canadian/ US national brand *cough*Tim Hortons* cough * Dunkin Donuts* cough.* Here in the UK, each independently owned cafe is has its own style and serves really good quality food at a decent price, such as Chalk & Paper. I walk past this cafe often on my trips to Tesco or Olive Bean or Scrumpy Willow (I will never go here again!), so one day, after a disappointment at Scrumpy, I decided to give this place a shot. I instantly fell in love with their interior design: very mod, dark, with touches of green and wood to make it cozy and an attempt for the cafe to demonstrate that they pride themselves in healthy, maybe organic, good-for-you meals. I came here for soup, because English weather tends to be cold and wet in January, and to my delight, they had a vegan vegetable soup served with a choice of wheat or white bread. I love cafes when they give you an option to choose. Some cafes automatically give you white bread, and when they do, I try to avoid eating all of it cos white bread is not so good for you. The servers are super nice, they serve your food fast, although you have to get your own utensils from the side. There's also a discount for student and free wifi! I came back here for breakfast, granola with hot soymilk and berries. Simply amazing. Come here if you want good service, free wifi, good food and drinks at a reasonable cost. If you don't value any of those, Scrumpy Williow is just down the block.

Been a few times. Customer service is always lovely, the food is well done and I recommend it to…read moreanyone, decent prices, large portions and a variety of meals to choose from. I have never found fault with anything and after 3years of visiting, it is still my favourite cafe.

If you're looking for a good and honest chip shop in the heart of Newcastle this is one of your…read morebetter bets. They have a good and reasonable-priced selection of tasty pizzas, burgers, and the usual fare, and their chip portions are cheap and plentiful (although not as good as Clayton St Chippy). Usually quite busy on weekends as it's open til very late, you can still usually find a seat or two to munch away your fast-food treat, and it doesn't seem to harbour as many idiots as nearby chip-shops in the vicinity. Also great in the late afternoon if you want a quick snack.