Searching for a new favourite breakfast place in Newcastle? You’ve come to the right place, because here at SquareMeal we’re breakfast fanatics, determined to squeeze in a meal before brunch on most days of the week.
Sure, in Newcastle as in any town or city, you always have the old reliable breakfast favourites, but what if you’re looking for something a bit special? That’s where we come in with our list of great breakfasts all over the city. After all, nothing gets you set up for a big day quite like a big breakfast.
We’ve rounded up a little collection of our favourite spots, ranging from sit-in breakfasts where you can really push the boat out, right down to some of our favourite grab-and-go options for anyone who needs a quick bite on the way to work.
These days there is a bit of an overlap between breakfast and brunch, so everything on this list is open early enough for a genuine breakfast - you’ll find no late morning opening here, only proper breakfast options, serving real breakfast food. Still, that means eggs galore here, as well as fry-ups, porridge and granola, and even some breakfast steaks up in Heaton. Not forgetting as well, a legendary breakfast bao that you can now grab in Newcastle city centre and Byker.
So, what are we waiting for? Just click the links for any breakfasts you like the look of and you’ll find more information as well as potentially even booking details to grab a table, because yes, some of these spots are so popular you will need to book.
1901 Caffe
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What: This popular cafe bistro in Jesmond is always buzzing, and it makes a great place to stop for anything from a full cooked breakfast to a quick coffee with friends. This is one of our favourite safe, go-to breakfast places, as it does a great cooked breakfast, as well as excellent vegan and veggie alternatives. Or you can just grab a breakfast bap to go.
Where: St. George's Terrace, NE2 2DL
Book now: 1901 Caffe
Ardallan Kitchen
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What: You can’t go wrong with one of Ardallan’s sausage sandwiches if you just want something quick and warming to scoff on the go. If you’ve got a bit of time though, we’d recommend pulling up a chair at this lovely family-run Gateshead bistro and tucking into your choice of eggs, or a cracking rarebit made with Newcastle Brown Ale.
Where: Holly Hill, Gateshead, NE10 9NQ
Book now: Ardallan Kitchen
Pablo Eggsgobao
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What: If we’re in town early and in need of something breakfast-y to grab on our way somewhere, there’s nowhere we’d rather go than Pablo Eggsgobao. The breakfast bao is a thing of beauty, backed up with a little box of crispy hash browns, yours for just over a tenner.
Where: 79 Blandford Street, NE1 3PZ
Book now: Pablo Eggsgobao
Olive & Bean
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What: No need to book at Olive & Bean - this well-liked city centre breakfast spot is walk-ins only, and it’s a pretty good size too so you can usually get a table fairly easily. Aside from the excellent full English and egg-based breakfasts, you’ve also got a substantial breakfast burrito, which is perfect for anyone who needs fuelling for the day ahead. Or for those with a sweeter tooth, get stuck into your choice of eggy bread with toppings.
Where: 17-19 Clayton Street, NE1 5PN
Read more: Olive & Bean
Smoke & Sear
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What: Smoke & Sear is a great dinner choice too, but breakfast at this Heaton hotspot is also phenomenally popular. All the meaty breakfasts here are cooked over charcoal so you get that real barbecue flavour in your sausages and bacon, but the restaurant does surprisingly excellent veggie and vegan options too. We love the breakfast muffin.
Where: 182 Heaton Road, NE6 5HP
Book now: Smoke & Sear
Aidan’s Kitchen
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What: You can’t go wrong with Aidan’s Kitchen’s pancake stacks, which come with a hefty amount of maple bacon, maple syrup and blueberry compote. The cooked breakfasts are great too and the general vibes are lovely, with lots of natural light spilling into this plant-filled dining room.
Where: 11 Starbeck Avenue, NE2 1RH
Book now: Aidan’s Kitchen
Quay Ingredient
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What: You’ll find Quay Ingredient nestled underneath the huge arches of the Tyne Bridge, where it knocks out great fry ups, sausage baps and some excellent coffee too. There are plenty of sweet treats too, and Quay Ingredients is walk-ins only so no need to worry about booking, just turn up!
Where: 4 Queen Street, NE1 3UG
Book now: Quay Ingredient
One Kitchen & Social
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What: One Kitchen & Social opens up at 9am every day, making this a safe, reliable pair of hands when it comes to finding a good breakfast in Newcastle. Proudly independent, with a great breakfast menu that includes plenty of choice for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free diets and more, you really can’t go wrong here. One Kitchen & Social does some really fantastic cakes too, all made in house.
Where: 229 – 231 Jesmond Road, NE2 1LA
Book now: One Kitchen & Social
Fancy a fry-up and a lie-in? Our guide to Newcastle’s best brunches is probably just what you need, and we have a separate round-up of the best bottomless brunches in Newcastle too.