Coffee shops in Newcastle upon Tyne

Image credit: The Cycle Hub, Newcastle Quayside

We’re not short of fantastic coffee shops in NewcastleGateshead...

... whether you want to relax with a latte and a good book on a Sunday afternoon, catch up with friends or grab your caffeine fix with an Italian espresso.

If you're hopping off the train at Newcastle Central Station then make Pink Lane Coffee your first stop. Over the road from the station, it is one of the most stylish coffee houses around and prides itself on high quality coffee, sourced from all across the globe and roasted in-house.

If you are after views alongside your coffee, then head to The Hooch. Located on the Quayside towards Gateshead Millennium Bridge The Hooch offers stylish surroundings for your caffeine fix.

Keep on strolling along the Quayside towards Ouseburn and you will discover The Cycle Hub Café which provides a popular pit stop for cyclists and walkers alike with plenty of outdoor seating on the riverside. At the opposite end of the River Tyne past the High Level Bridge and beyond, The Staiths Café in Gateshead is also gathering momentum as a coffee hot spot on Gateshead Quayside, where you can get your hands on a matcha latte, flat white or bikers brew to enjoy with views of the river.

For those who like their coffee with character, Blake’s Coffee House in Newcastle city centre is an old favourite for visitors enjoying a spot of retail therapy. Dog lovers can enjoy a coffee shop with a difference in Newcastle at Dog and Scone, where you can sip your hot drink whilst you pet their furry residents.

Have a nosy in Newcastle's Grainger Market to find coffee shops such as North Shore Coffee and people watch whilst you enjoy your drink or potter along the cobbles of High Bridge Street to pick up a takeaway coffee from Laneway & Co. Shopping is thirsty work so take a break from your trip to Newcastle city centre and grab a coffee to go or pull up a chair at Olive & Bean and indulge in a little Afternoon Tea while you're there!

Heaton, a suburb on the edge of Newcastle city centre, is a mecca for independent coffee shops making it a must-visit district to find the best in café culture. Try Brew & Bite, Heaton Perk and Estate Tea Co. in Heaton whilst Arlo, and 1901 Bistro are perfect cafes to grab a spot of lunch or indulgent cake with a tall macchiato or syrupy latte.