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.

I got the whole grain wrap with sweet potato pakora, spinach, hummus and cous cous for takeaway…read moreSaturday and for £4.20 was quite pleased with the portion and taste. It also came with a chili sauce on the side and the spice was a perfect compliment to the sweet potato. Even my meateating husband was satisfied! Like someone else said on TA though the staff wasn't the friendliest, which I was surprised at, considering most of those I have encountered in Newcastle have been friendly.

Top quality full cooked breakfast for only £4.50. It set us up well for the day as we were off on…read morethe bus to Ashington. Nice atmosphere & obviously does a lot of business with folk from the neighbourhood as well as passing trade such as us.

We popped in yesterday whilst on the hill,and tried the delicious new fried chicken from the…read moremenu.As ever,top quality food,and always a treat. People who know me will confirm I dont do junk food,burger van's,KFC's macdonald's etc, and only eat in nice place's. Salt n Pepper's is top of my list when we are on the motorbike.. The lovely lady who own's the cafe came over and asked us what we thought of the new fried chicken as it was a family recipe. All I can say is please try it! If your looking for quality serving's of food at a great price give Salt n Pepper a try,you'll come out satisfied. Im looking forward to my next visit already. Brett and Linda

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.

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.

So regret choosing this one over the shop next door. Everything is flavored powder, not even…read moresyrups, which at least make the drinks smoother. Probably best for students on a budget and less adventurous boba drinkers. My friend did like the Japanese style hotdog, though, which came out looking like a bootleg version of the ones pictured on the door. This isn't a reflection of the staff, though, just the food. They are efficient and friendly enough.

I survived off their coffee with coffee jelly during my Uni days and now that the caffeine with…read moremore caffeine is no longer needed I am enjoying trying their other flavours. Their traditional brown sugar with tapioca is a favourite now and a friend swears by their taro. My teen son likes trying new mixed of their fruit read with fruit bubbles and it doesn't cost much more than a large drink at a coffee shop. The staff are always lovely, it can get busy, especially for his small it is, so you can't rush in and expect a drink in minutes, but definitely worth the wait.

This will be quite short but I'll get to the good stuff quick!…read more Really cute coffee spot in the food corner of Grainger Market. I absolutely love that your coffee is made from freshly ground coffee beans (and they have TONS of flavours, strengths, and options). One side of the cafe us for ordering drinks then and there and the other side is to take some coffee beans home. The woman working at the time was very patient with me and quite informative, outlining different coffee beans and what she thinks I would like based on how strong I like my coffee. I ended up getting their regular base coffee bean flavored with pumpkin spice. A regular size is £2.25 and students get 10% off with a valid ID. So really...a great tasting coffee for basically £2? I'll take it. The only downside I have with my coffee (although I didn't specify) was that I got it at a warm temperature. There was no chance of burning myself, it was drinkable right away. I generally sip my coffee over an hour or so, so it got too cold at some point. Otherwise, I highly recommend you grab your next coffee from here :) definitely going back to try out their hazelnut coffee!

A hidden gem in the Grainger Market. This small store has an extensive selection of teas and…read morecoffees. Personally I love the Caribbean rum coffee with its subtle vanilla undertones. Helpfully, the staff will grind your beans if you're planning to make your coffee in a cafetiere. All in all a must try for hot beverage enthusiasts with a broad variety of flavours that should cater for just about any palate.

Not the cheapest place, but what an enthusiastic chap! He seemed to be cooking in a free floating…read moresingle oven under the counter, and had fresh bread, cakes and cheeses to try. There is a little cafe area and he does very nice coffee. Its a bit of an odd location at the top of the hill where the bike shops are, but there are plenty of newer ethnic shops so why not this? I'll be in again. The room temp fondue cheese was awesome!

From the owner: Rural is a specialist brand of farm products. We source and supply Premium cured meats, specialist…read moreaward-winning Goat and Sheep cheese, organics and Wines.

Good price for the incredibly large portions of food. Service was okay but generally a little dull…read more Very student oriented, some artsy drink presentations but they're more inconvenient rather than impressive.

I was very excited to go to a new brunch place, that had some items not seen on a normal menu…read more Breakfast can be so same-y, so immediate points for ambition and creativity. The place feels hip and buzzy, and was packed on a Saturday morning. You get your table first, and order at the counter, which I confess I like as it speeds the whole thing up and you aren't waiting about. High chairs available for little ones, and it's pleasantly noisy enough that if your kid moans a bit while they wait for food, it probably won't bother anyone. Another plus! I was so excited to order fried chicken and waffles, NOT a thing you can normally find in this corner of the world. And they were really close, but it pains me to admit the dish fell short of expectations. The chicken was fine - not too dry, good level of breading (Cornflakes do give it a good crunch!), but tragically underseasoned. I suppose the maple and honey hot sauce was meant to carry it through, and it did help, though I think it was a bit overpowering. The waffles were more soft than crisp, but nice and faintly sweet. The sweet/savoury combo worked well for me, and it satisfied a craving despite being a little underwhelming. The blueberry pancakes were okay. They were served with one of those novelty syringes full of maple syrup, but that's a bit silly and doesn't really work well in like, a functional way. The pancakes themselves were a bit style over substance. They didn't have the best flavour, nor were they as fluffy as you hope American pancakes to be. The compote tasted mainly of frozen blueberries, and the vanilla ice cream just sort of melted all over the whole thing and frankly could've been left out of it. This sounds very complainy, but honestly it was fine - it just looks like it will be SO GOOD and then it's just perfectly fine, and that discordance leads to disappointment. I wouldn't object to giving it another go as I really liked the atmosphere and I just appreciate having something a bit different for a change, but I do think the look of the food managed to eclipse the taste, which is a bit of a shame. We ordered a side of sausages, mainly for my husband and son's benefit, and my husband reported them to be pretty awful. He was really annoyed about that. I have to say though, prices of the dishes were £8.50 and £7.50 respectively, and that's a very good deal for a hip-looking place in the centre of town. Maybe they will continue to find their feet and I think it is worth another try - probably wouldn't order the sausages though.

Today was my first visit to Garden Kitchen and what a lovely place this is. Just what you need…read moreafter a shopping frenzy in Eldon Square! It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main shopping centre creating a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind. You have the choice to sit in the cafe or bistro so whether it be coffee and cake or a more substantial lunch you're well catered for. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious and good quality although rather expensive. I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries and although I didn't order it myself a couple next to us ordered the 'Garden Picnic' which had a lovely presentation and I'd be tempted to order this when I'm a little hungrier. Definitely keen to return here soon...maybe after lent when I can indulge in a nice glass of wine too :)

From the owner: Our picnics - a quirky take on the classic afternoon tea - feature delicious homemade sweet and…read moresavoury dishes and are available to eat in (served on a mini picnic bench!) or takeaway in a wicker hamper.