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.

Really cool spot on the river. Can't get any closer for a drink. The front entrance is the first…read moredoor, not the second and if you gone past that you reach a cool cafe with a bike shop in the rear. Tons of tables and I believe there is a food market that opens up certain days for food options besides the restaurant that's there. The wood pier has wide gaps so don't drop your card, wallet or phone or bye bye to the river. Recommended on a lovely day

From the owner: By The River Brew Co. is a unique container community with a strong spirit of independence. Craft…read morebeers are brewed on site. Trakol, our nose to tail open flame restaurant is fiercely seasonal using the finest local produce. Cycle enthusiasts will enjoy the Backyard Bike Shop where we custom build and service high end road bikes and operate as a cafe serving delicious brunches and coffees. At weekends you can enjoy our street food market (HWKRMRKT) and sample the finest independent street food.

We stopped by this coffee shop after our cab dropped us off by the river. Their prices and coffee…read morewere great, and it had the perfect coffee shop feel to it. Even though I totally embarrassed myself by accidentally flinging my debit card at the cute cashier/barista (not sure how that even happened... awesome first impression of an American tourist -_- ), I would definitely come back. Carson C. Visalia, California

I love having this little coffee shop on my doorstep. If you're lucky enough to get a seat in the…read morewindow it's an ideal spot for people watching and admiring the view of Newcastle Quayside whilst getting your caffeine fix! The coffee is great (as the name suggests)...a little on the milder side from my perspective but this allows me to justify stopping for more than one. I also quite like the flavoured syrups to jazz up a latte although this can make the drinks quite expensive....luckily they have a loyalty card! The staff are pleasant enough (some better than others as you might expect) and they were helpful in bringing my coffee over to me when I was on crutches without me needing to ask. It's quite small inside with limited room at the end of the counter to collect your drinks and so a queue can form pretty quickly. This means it can also be a little noisy which is a shame given the tranquillity of the surroundings. I haven't sampled the food here yet but the cake selection grabs my attention each time...definitely one to try in the future.

Super chill cafe and restaurant. We came in escaping the rain and in search of wifi. But we were…read moregreeted by a bustling cafe and a seat next to the record player. The food smelled amazing! Everyone seemed to be enjoying it. As an American it was great to see stacks of pancakes for breakfast. I orders a hot chocolate it came with a mound of cream in a large cup though was a regular. The vibe is chill but also fun with oldies playing on the record player in the background. There are piles of records to choose from including new ones. An overall nice place to chill, relax and have fun.

From the owner: ABOUT US Founders Jon and Chris -…read moreboth Cafe Managers at the time - were casually discussing their love for Vinyl and Music over an Espresso (or three) when they had a sudden enlightenment - Long Play Cafe was born! After only a couple of months of planning and developing (and quite a few name changes along the way) Long Play Cafe opened its doors for the first time on Saturday 11th October 2015 and the rest, they say, is history!

Exceptionally good. Days later, I still find myself dreaming about the breakfast omelet with…read moremarinated tomatoes and grilled brie.

I had an awesome day getting work done at Flat Caps today. They met and exceeded my expectations of…read morea coffee shop. Plenty of good options to choose from for food and drink. I personally ordered a latte with almond milk, the avocado on sourdough(Mexican) with an added 2 poached eggs. After breakfast/lunch I went back and got a pour over(filtered?) coffee that was out of this world delicious with no milk! I just love when you can get a coffee and enjoy it for the simple pure taste of it. I would order it every time. I also stayed hydrated with the water they generously provide at the front(that they never let run out). The bonus to it all was the dark chocolate selection they have. I went for the 100% dark of single origin, just like their coffees by the way. On top of all that, the bathrooms were clean and well stocked. There were plenty of tables and even some with outlets. There were lots of pastries to choose from that I did not try, but that is what subsequent visits are made for! The staff were really friendly and nice. Someone is obviously on top of it here in organization. It is not easy to make a business look and run this good. So do yourself a favor and go try this place out.

This is by far the smallest Starbucks in Newcastle, but that is not a bad thing. It is never busy,…read morewhich is amazing for a Starbucks. And not many people seem to know about it, also amazing for Starbucks. In terms of seating, there is a high counter in the middle with 4 seats, and a long bench on either side. Even though it is small, it is decorated nicely and is very cosy. The staff who work here are very polite and never seem rushed because of how quiet it always is. The only downside of this place, is since it is such a small store, they don't get delivered all of the syrups and powders needed to create drinks like the Shaken Iced Teas which is a bit of a bummer, as this range is my favourite. The toilets are in the lobby of the Malmaison and are decorated very art-deco style with huge mirrors and old fashioned taps. Apart from the issue of it being badly stocked, it provides a nice escape from the busy Quayside. And there are even a few tables outside if you want to do some people watching and catch some rays.

Probably my favourite coffee shop in the city. Staff are always so welcoming and happy to see you…read more Niamh and Emily both amazing baristas a friendly people. Niamh is a credit to the company always going the extra mile for her customers. As an experienced person in hospitality and customer service I can honestly say this is a fine establishment.

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.

On par with The ice cream in Seaton Delaval (see my other review) but for different reasons, this…read moreplace does the most magnificent ices. I'll point out that the Seaton Delaval ice cream place is known as Wriggis and has been run for generations by the same Italian family. Risis Ices is celebrating the company's 110th anniversary this year (2008) and it has been there since before the Tyne bridge was built. An Italian family started the business and still keep it running today. The ice cream on offer is all homemade and there are too many different flavours to choose from. There are traditional Italian ones like zuppa inglese to seasonal flavours such as Christmas pudding. Hot and cold drinks can be bought and there are plenty of cones and wafers. I usually go mad and get a glass filled colourful combo with the craziest colours and flavours topped with sprinklys and sauce. Don't even think about ordering vanilla because that would just make you look boring and dull. On a nice day you can take out and stroll along the picturesque quayside, or just sit on the window stools and chill. Simply the best ice cream ever!

Great cafe with a great mission. Not only do they provide fun and adorable cats to play with and…read morewatch, but they have foster kittens to adopt out. The staff is friendly and the cafe overlooks the beautiful port of Tyne and the millennium bridge. The cats are friendly and playful, and if you come at the right time, the staff gives you treats that you can give to the kitties! I really enjoy just sitting and watching the cats (they are very beautiful and relaxing animals). Great place to come in between studying to de-stress. Will be returning in the future.

Fantastic new cafe on the quayside, Small but very friendly staff, (both human & feline!)…read more £5 per visit with cup of tea or coffee included. Small menu if you want snacks too. Great if you love cats and wonderfully relaxing.