
Blakes
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About Blakes
Blakes is a coffee shop in Newcastle Upon Tyne, at 53 Grey St, with a large breakfast menu at its centre. Stotties come filled with sausage, bacon and egg, and a Veggie Breakfast Plate covers the vegetarian side. The Full English can be customised, for example without tomato, and the kitchen cooks food fresh to order. Coffee, lattes, mocha, hot chocolate and tea by the teapot make up the hot drinks, with cakes to finish. Wine and beer sit alongside them for anyone who wants something else. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking garage · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, coffee, veggie breakfast plate and pancakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, coffee, veggie breakfast plate and pancakes.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw at Blakes, and the Full English is what reviewers name most. One praises the mushrooms for not being greasy, and another says the kitchen left off the tomato without any debate. Pancakes and stotties with sausage, bacon and egg also come up, along with big portions and cakes to finish. Coffee is close behind, with the mocha described as rich without being too much, plus piping hot lattes and hot chocolates and an earl grey tea. Reviewers describe friendly, efficient staff and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and one says the food is cooked fresh to order and cheaper than a hotel breakfast. The main caveat is that the place gets very busy, and one reviewer advises getting there early. One finds the Veggie Breakfast Plate filling enough but wishes a more substantial option replaced the spinach. Regulars mention returning for family brunches at Christmas.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw at Blakes, and the Full English is what reviewers name most. One praises the mushrooms for not being greasy, and another says the kitchen left off the tomato without any debate. Pancakes and stotties with sausage, bacon and egg also come up, along with big portions and cakes to finish. Coffee is close behind, with the mocha described as rich without being too much, plus piping hot lattes and hot chocolates and an earl grey tea. Reviewers describe friendly, efficient staff and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and one says the food is cooked fresh to order and cheaper than a hotel breakfast. The main caveat is that the place gets very busy, and one reviewer advises getting there early. One finds the Veggie Breakfast Plate filling enough but wishes a more substantial option replaced the spinach. Regulars mention returning for family brunches at Christmas.
Featured reviews
- David Robinson
“Really great cozy spot in a lovely part of the city. Perfect for when you're looking for a relaxing place in town. The food and coffee was perfect, will 100% be back.”
- Steve Morrison
“Visited a couple of times and highly recommend here. The food and service are both excellent. The prices are very reasonable. There's a huge selection of dishes, so if you want a proper large breakfast you can have that, or something lighter. Coffee is very good. The Mocha was really rich without being too much. Best of all, when I ordered the Full English without tomato, that's what was served. There was no debate about it. I will definitely be back to try more from the menu.”
- Lush Lush
“Blakes was fantastic! We went there on a Saturday as they opened at 7:30am to have breakfast. We got the full English breakfast with coffee and earl grey tea. The mushrooms were not greasy at all, every item was just right. The whole meal was well enjoyed and did not sit in my stomach feeling greasy and undigested. The service was also very lovely and warm.”
- Peter McDermott
“Really nice breakfast and coffee. Friendly and efficient service. Great atmosphere.”
- Dennis Bauszus
“An American style breakfast / dinner place with a nice decor offering great coffee and tasty breakfast options.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Easygoing, energetic venue serves caffeinated beverages, wine & beer plus typical English fare.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking garage
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 5
- Healthy options
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Location
Coffee shops near Blakes
- North Shore Coffee4.71270.1 mi£1–10Vegan options
flat white, iced latte, toasties
- Sorcerer Coffee4.92540.3 mi
breakfast sandwich with sausage patty, turkey club sandwich, flat white
- Quay Ingredient4.41,0560.3 mi
eggs benedict, full english breakfast, french toast with bacon
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlakesOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.31,220 | — | £10–20 | full english breakfast, coffee, veggie breakfast plate |
| North Shore CoffeeVegan options | 4.7127 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | flat white, iced latte, toasties |
| Sorcerer Coffee | 4.9254 | 0.3 mi | — | breakfast sandwich with sausage patty, turkey club sandwich, flat white |
| Quay Ingredient | 4.41,056 | 0.3 mi | — | eggs benedict, full english breakfast, french toast with bacon |
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