The Best Coffee Spots in Newcastle

In true English Literature student style, below are my top coffee spots in Newcastle:

The Canny Goat

You cannot go wrong with The Canny Goat! The coffee is perfect, and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. It is tucked away from the busy main streets of Newcastle, so it is the ideal place for a quiet coffee, a catch-up with friends, or for a uni work session. They also serve locally sourced light bites and cakes, and if you collect stamps on one of their stamp cards, you can get your eighth coffee for free.

Opening Hours and Address

Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 6.00pm 

Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm 

Sunday - Closed 

8 Monk Street 

Newcastle upon Tyne 

NE1 5XD

Cake Stories 

I've always loved Cake Stories, but they've recently just opened a new shop in Hoults Yard, which is off the scale! With a lovely outside seating area (think bright and colourful shipping containers and comfy sofas), it's another class hangout spot. The red velvet cake, cappuccino and raspberry brownie stack were a hit with my friends and I. 

Opening Hours and Address

Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 5.30pm

Friday: 8.30am - 7pm

Weekends: 10am - 7pm

Hoults Estate

Walker Rd

Byker 

Newcastle upon Tyne 

NE6 1AB

The Jesmond branch is also lovely too. 

12 Brentwood Ave, 

West Jesmond, 

Newcastle upon Tyne 

NE2 3DH 

Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 8.00pm

Saturday - Sunday: 9.00am - 8.00pm

Backyard Bikeshop 

If you would like brunch or a coffee stop with a different view of Newcastle’s Quayside, right under the Tyne Bridge, the Backyard Bike Shop is the perfect place. The cappuccino was lovely and hot, and really hit the spot. The Backyard Bike shop also serve the infamous Dot Bagels: the simple sausage bagels were so filling and tasty. The staff are also really lovely and the service was great.

Opening Hours and Address 

Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm 

Weekends: 9.00am - 4.00pm 

Hillgate Quay

Gateshead

NE8 2BH