3 Best Cafes in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Expert-recommended Top 3 Cafes in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. All of our cafes actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes local reviews, history, business standards, ratings, satisfaction, trust, price and their trading excellence. You deserve only the best!

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BUTTERFLY CABINET

200 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 5HP, UK Directions

Specialities:

✓Americano ✓Cappuccino ✓Latte ✓Mocha ✓Coconut Mocha ✓Macchiato ✓Espresso ✓Babyccino ✓Flat White ✓Iced Latte ✓Salted Caramel Chai Latte ✓English Breakfast ✓Veggie English ✓Vegan English ✓Halloumi Breakfast ✓Usa Breakfast ✓Eggs Benedict ✓Buttermilk Pancakes ✓Breakfast Burger ✓Veggie Breakfast Burger ✓Soup ✓Bangers and Mash ✓Steak Frites ✓Hot Korean Noodles ✓Smoked Mackerel ✓House Burger ✓Veggie House Burger ✓Club Sandwiches ✓Sandwiches ✓Panini

"Butterfly Cabinet is a Bohemian, art-filled cafe serving burgers and all-day breakfast with weekly live Blues music. Their staff are friendly and provide top-notch service. If you're looking for a hearty breakfast to start your day, visit The Butterfly Cabinet. In addition to delicious coffee and drinks, they also serve tasty food such as salads and paninis. Butterfly Cabinet is a welcoming cafe where you can enjoy a meal with your family and friends. It’s a great place to relax, catch up, and enjoy a casual meal in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

2026 Highlights: Butterfly Cabinet cafe serving burgers and all-day breakfast, plus weekly live Blues music."

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Menu:

DRINKS:
Americano £2.80
Cappuccino £3.40
Latte £3.70
Mocha £4.00
Tea £2.75
Smoothies £5.00
Milkshakes £5.00
BREAKFASTS:
English Breakfast £12.50
Veggie English £12.50
Vegan English £12.50
Halloumi Breakfast £12.50
Usa Breakfast £15.00
Eggs Benedict £12.00
Buttermilk Pancakes £11.50
BREAKFAST BURGERS:
Breakfast Burger £12.00
Veggie Breakfast Burger £14.50
LUNCHES:
Soup £8.00
Bangers & Mash £14.50
Steak Frites £20.00
Hot Korean Noodles £13.50
Smoked Mackerel £13.50
House Burger £15.00
Veggie House Burger £14.50
Club Sandwiches £11.50
Sandwiches £8.00
Panini £10.00

Contact:

0191 265 9920

Mon-Fri: 9am - 4pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: 10am - 4pm

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11+ YEARS ON TBR
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QUAY INGREDIENT

4 Queen Street, Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 3UG, UK Directions

Specialities:

✓Flat White ✓Macchiato ✓Cappuccino ✓Bullet Proof Coffee ✓Ice Vietnamese Coffee ✓English Breakfast ✓Decaf Breakfast ✓Peppermint ✓Chamomile ✓Coke ✓Babyccino ✓Poached Eggs On Toast ✓Scrambled Eggs ✓Fried Eggs ✓Boiled Eggs ✓Eggs Benedict With Bacon ✓Eggs Benedict With Parma Ham ✓Eggs Florentine ✓Eggs Montreal With Smoked Salmon ✓Eggs Hebridean With Black Pudding ✓Eggs Benedict With Avocado and Roast Tomato ✓Toulouse Sausage Benedict ✓Breakfast Bagels ✓Bacon and Tempura Avocado Bagel With Hash Brown ✓Smoked Salmon With Scrambled Eggs and Toast ✓Baked Camembert On Brioche ✓Pancakes ✓Mini Dutch Pancakes ✓French Crêpes ✓French Toast

"Quay Ingredient is a cafe that serves lovely homemade food. It has been loved by both locals and visitors. This daytime cafe, located under the Tyne Bridge, serves freshly made coffee, a variety of leaf teas, and comforting meals cooked to order. Come and enjoy with your family and friends. Quay Ingredient is a friendly cafe that celebrates local food, regional favourites, and award-winning coffee. It is a great spot to relax, enjoy good food, and soak up the welcoming atmosphere.

2026 Highlights: Quay Ingredient is a Daytime-only cafe under the Tyne Bridge serving coffee, leaf teas and comfort food cooked to order."

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Menu:

COFFEES:
Flat White £3.95
Bullet Proof Coffee £3.50
EGGS BENEDICT:
Eggs Benedict With Bacon Or Parma Ham £8.95
Eggs Florentine £8.95
Eggs Montreal £9.95
Eggs Benedict Merges £10.95
BREAKFAST:
Traditional Full English Breakfast £10.95
Trio £5.95
Poached Eggs On Toast £5.50
Breakfast Burrito Wrap £7.95
Smoked Salmon With Scrambled Eggs And Toast £9.95
QI SPECIALS:
Eggs Benedict With Avocado And Roast Tomato £9.95
Bacon And Tempura Avocado Bagel With Hash Brown £10.95
Toulouse Sausage Benedict With Crispy Onion £10.95
Baked Camembert On Brioche £7.95
French CrêPe Or Mini Dutch Pancakes £5.95

Contact:

0191 447 2327

Mon-Sun: 9am - 3pm

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6+ YEARS ON TBR
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OLIVE & BEAN

17-19 Clayton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5PN, UK Directions

Since 2008

Specialities:

✓Cortado ✓Macchiato ✓Americano ✓Latte ✓Flat White ✓Cappuccino ✓Mocha ✓Cafetière Coffee ✓Iced Coffee ✓Iced Tea ✓Iced Matcha ✓Eggs Benedict ✓Classic Scrambled Eggs ✓Poached and Avocado ✓Ham and Emmental Toastie ✓Breakfast Bagel ✓Veggie Sausage and Mushroom ✓Homemade Porridge ✓Granola ✓Toasted Waffles ✓Avo On Toast ✓Toasted Paninis: Mozzarella ✓Tuna Mayonnaise ✓Sandwiches: Blt ✓Roast Chicken ✓Honey Roast Ham ✓Greek Feta and Caramelised Onion Toast and Smoked Salmon

"Olive & Bean is a bright, modern cafe offering deli produce lunches, afternoon teas, beers, and wine. They are Newcastle-based independent purveyors of handmade, home-baked breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and cakes located in the city's centre. They take great pleasure in serving with other independent enterprises, traditional sources, as well as ethically operated suppliers. Olive & Bean has a selection of Teapig and Pukka Teas, Union coffee and Grumpy Mule coffee ground or Beans, Tracklements chutneys including an Olive and Bean favourite Chilli Jam. Olive & Bean salads menu offers Chicken, avocado and mango chutney, Greek halloumi and sun-blushed tomatoes, Smoked Salmon, avocado and olives served with a wedge of lemon and Falafel, Greek feta, olives and toasted almonds, mint and coriander.

2026 Highlights: Olive & Bean has seating for around 100 people across two floors and prepares its food in-house, including cakes and bakes made in its third-floor bakery."

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Menu:

Coffee & Drinks:
Double Espresso: £2.75
Americano: £3.55
Latte: £4.35
Cappuccino: £4.35
Flat White: £3.85
Mocha: £4.95
Iced Matcha: £4.95
Pots Of Tea: £3.15
Hot Chocolate: £4.00
BREAKFAST:
The Business, Veggie Business & Vegan Business: £13.50
Eggs Royale & Eggs Benedict: £11.95
Poached Eggs & Avocado: £10.95
Classic Scrambled Eggs: £8.45
Waffles: £11.95
Breakfast Burritos: £11.95
Homemade Porridge: £6.55
Bagels: £8.75
LUNCH:
Grilled Reuben: £9.25
Sandwiches: £10.45
Salad Bowls: £9.95
Toasted Paninis: £8.95
Toasted Ciabattas: £9.55
Toasted Wraps: £9.95
Soup: £5.00
Half Souphalf Sandwich: £8.55
Full Soup & Toastie: £12.55

Discount:

£10 NE1's Lunch Club Off on Olive and Bean

Contact:

0191 233 0990

Mon-Sat: 8am - 6pm
Sun: 8:30am - 5:30pm

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