This cross between a New York deli and an English-style coffee house offers such a vast selection of specialty breads and fillings that you could spend all day dreaming up new combinations for your custom-built sandwich. Not a problem, though, as the bustling atmosphere, cool decor, and lively music are almost as energizing as the food itself. The fact that Blake's is situated near the top of Grey Street, which is famed for its Classical Georgian architecture, means you can enjoy your Earl Grey tea on the street named after the Earl himself, or else choose from the delicious range of coffees and pretend you did!

Amid the grim weather of Newcastle, the Quay Ingredient cafe is beacon of sunshine. With its cheery yellow hues and cozy vibes, this eatery makes for a wonderful place to grab some delicious breakfast or brunch. Quay is located under the Tyne bridge and is hard to miss, as you will almost always see the morning crowd waiting to get a bite of their eggs Benedict or eggs on toast. To go with their hearty portions of breakfast, Quay also serves an assortment of leaf teas and coffees. And the best part is, it is open all seven days of the week.

A lively bar and cafe located in Ouseburn, Ernest likes to mix things up. With a host of events and programs planned every other night, this joint is constantly making an effort to keep things interesting. On Saturdays, one can experience a series of free and open events that leaves lots of space for some merry eating, drinking and dancing. Other weekday nights sees exciting Tango Tuesdays and even an upcoming film night. After a night of partying, hang around for some sumptuous breakfast here and munch on some classic scrambled eggs on toast with a latte for company.

The south-facing wall of this huge, architecturally splendid, modern building is completely made of glass, and offers drinkers a view that is arguably one of the best on Tyneside. Situated at the eastern end of the Quayside, Pitcher & Piano looks across the river from the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and is at the northern end of the spectacular Gateshead Millennium Bridge, as well as having panoramic views of the Tyne's other bridges. The bar serves food and Sunday roasts along with its excellent collection of wines and cocktails. You can also hire out an area for private functions.