Cafe Etch
About Cafe Etch
Cafe Etch splits its space into separate rooms, each decorated differently, so visitors can pick where to settle in this cafe in the centre of Middlesbrough on Gilkes St. The kitchen runs through breakfast, brunch and light bites, with a vegetarian breakfast among the options and vegetarian and vegan choices spread across the menu rather than confined to one section. Coffee comes alongside milkshakes and other drinks, with alternative milks on hand and a flat white poured to order, while vegan cakes sit with the rest of the counter bakes. The team is used to handling allergy questions when orders are placed. Tables outside give the option of eating in the open air, and dogs are welcome to come along. No booking is taken, so seats go to whoever walks in, and the doors open daily through the daytime.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
33 dishes · mains £2–10- Cheese & Onion£6.40
- Ham & Cheese£6.80
- Tuna Cheese Melt£7.20
- Chicken, Cheese, Chorizo£7.20
- Bbq Chicken, Cheese & Onion£7.20
- Bean Chili, Avocado & Cheese£7.20
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan and vegetarian options, cakes, vegetarian breakfast/brunch and flat white and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan and vegetarian options, cakes, vegetarian breakfast/brunch and flat white and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
The breadth of vegetarian and vegan options is what reviewers raise most, from vegan cakes and plant based milks in the milkshakes to a vegetarian breakfast one visitor calls really tasty, with several noting the staff are good with allergies. Close behind come the cakes and drinks: a white hot chocolate with a shot of caramel topped with cream and vegan marshmallow, matcha, and a flat white one reviewer recommends by name. Others single out the tuna cheese melt toastie and nachos with salsa, cheese and added avocado, and homemade soup one describes as the best they have eaten. The staff draw repeated praise as friendly and polite, and the prices are called reasonable more than once. One reviewer notes the place can be a bit chilly in winter. Descriptions of the atmosphere run to calm, cozy and chill, with mentions of rooms decorated differently so guests can pick where to sit, plants and sustainable goods for sale, and a folk singer playing on a quiet Sunday teatime.
Customer Review Summary
The breadth of vegetarian and vegan options is what reviewers raise most, from vegan cakes and plant based milks in the milkshakes to a vegetarian breakfast one visitor calls really tasty, with several noting the staff are good with allergies. Close behind come the cakes and drinks: a white hot chocolate with a shot of caramel topped with cream and vegan marshmallow, matcha, and a flat white one reviewer recommends by name. Others single out the tuna cheese melt toastie and nachos with salsa, cheese and added avocado, and homemade soup one describes as the best they have eaten. The staff draw repeated praise as friendly and polite, and the prices are called reasonable more than once. One reviewer notes the place can be a bit chilly in winter. Descriptions of the atmosphere run to calm, cozy and chill, with mentions of rooms decorated differently so guests can pick where to sit, plants and sustainable goods for sale, and a folk singer playing on a quiet Sunday teatime.
Featured reviews
- Imogen Steyert
“I ordered the tuna cheese melt toastie and the nachos with salsa and cheese with added avacardo, I have to say it was absolutely delicious, one of the most flavourful little cafes in Middlesbrough, definitely recommened.”
- Holly Irving
“Lovely cafe with a calm, friendly atmosphere. Options for vegetarians and vegans and the staff are good with allergies too.”
- Diane Wright
“Called in on a quiet Sunday teatime just looking for a quick drink - they had a folk singer playing and lovely cakes with our lovely cup of tea. Relaxing gem of a place will definatly be back .”
- Celestial Sonmi
“The best home made soup i have ever eaten! Gorgeous Matcha, alternative milks and great cake. Staff were wonderful too! Very reasonably priced”
- Lucy-Ella Jones
“Its perfect place to meet up with a friend. The rooms are decorated differently and you can choose where you want to sit. The staff are polite and very friendly I've come here a few times perfect cafe for a quick meal. The milkshakes and drinks can be made with plant ingredients if needed and they offer vegan cakes.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near Cafe Etch
- Chapter 17 Cafe4.8521 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWi-Fi
home made chips, buffet catering for parties, mince and dumplings special
- Lucky's Cafe4.9971 mi
full english breakfast, unlimited tea and toast, huge portions
- Curry N Carbs4.9541.3 miVegetarian optionsDelivery
chicken curry, keema jacket potato, keema toastie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe EtchOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6299 | — | £15–30 | vegan and vegetarian options, cakes, vegetarian breakfast/brunch |
| Chapter 17 CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wi-Fi | 4.852 | 1 mi | £1–15 | home made chips, buffet catering for parties, mince and dumplings special |
| Lucky's Cafe | 4.997 | 1 mi | — | full english breakfast, unlimited tea and toast, huge portions |
| Curry N CarbsVegetarian options · Delivery | 4.954 | 1.3 mi | — | chicken curry, keema jacket potato, keema toastie |
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