Central Bean Coffee House
Coffee shopsNewcastle Upon Tyne
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About Central Bean Coffee House
On Gallowgate, Central Bean Coffee House is a coffee shop serving freshly-ground coffee made with filtered water. Seasonal paninis include roast vegetable with carrots, parsnip, chicken stuffing and cranberry sauce, alongside a brie, spinach and cranberry sauce option, plus sandwiches such as Cajun chicken and chorizo with spicy cheese. Cakes and other savoury items are available throughout the day. The room offers several sofas alongside a few outdoor seats on the pavement. Orders are placed at the counter on a walk-in basis, and a queue often forms at the entrance during busier periods. Its central location and free WiFi make it a stop for those working nearby as well as passers-by.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention smooth coffee blend, sandwiches and panini, cakes and treats and sofas and free wifi.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention smooth coffee blend, sandwiches and panini, cakes and treats and sofas and free wifi.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, described as a lovely, smooth blend with no cheap bitterness, and regulars say the staff are knowledgeable and suggest drinks to suit the customer. Food sits close behind, though opinions split. One reviewer calls a Cajun chicken, chorizo and spicy cheese sandwich possibly the best of their life and praises a peach iced tea, while another found the seasonal roast vegetable and brie paninis half arsed, with chicken stuffing, a block of brie and cranberry sauce on average bread. Sofas, free WiFi and a relaxed atmosphere also earn mentions. Complaints centre on noise, with background chatter making meetings difficult, and the few outdoor seats sit on the pavement next to smelly traffic. One reviewer says a member of staff seemed unhappy and unfriendly across several visits, and another says the queue instructions at the entrance are misleading. One large caramel latte arrived boiling hot and tasted bitter.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw, described as a lovely, smooth blend with no cheap bitterness, and regulars say the staff are knowledgeable and suggest drinks to suit the customer. Food sits close behind, though opinions split. One reviewer calls a Cajun chicken, chorizo and spicy cheese sandwich possibly the best of their life and praises a peach iced tea, while another found the seasonal roast vegetable and brie paninis half arsed, with chicken stuffing, a block of brie and cranberry sauce on average bread. Sofas, free WiFi and a relaxed atmosphere also earn mentions. Complaints centre on noise, with background chatter making meetings difficult, and the few outdoor seats sit on the pavement next to smelly traffic. One reviewer says a member of staff seemed unhappy and unfriendly across several visits, and another says the queue instructions at the entrance are misleading. One large caramel latte arrived boiling hot and tasted bitter.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Coffee was spoilt it was boiling hot so tasted bitter..shame normally good it was large caramel latte”
- Google user
“Nice coffee, seasonal sandwiches are half arsed. Had the roast vegetable panini and brie panini. Roast veg was carrots and parsnip with lumps of straight up chicken stuffing and a smear of cranberry sauce. Brie panini was just a block of brie with a few spinach leaves and MORE cranberry sauce. Bread was average. Great atmosphere though! 😄”
- Google user
“This is a quiet little gem, which i have walked past hundreds of times, but never ventured in. Had an opportunity to do so, and not disappointed. Great vibe although this will be different on match days.”
- Google user
“Coffee is nice.. food average. Suggestion: please change their queue instructions at the entrance. It’s misleading.”
- Google user
“Possibly the best sandwich of my life. Cajun chicken, chorizo and spicy cheese. Lovely peach iced tea and even lovelier staff.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Bright, contemporary cafe with baristas serving freshly-ground coffee made with filtered water.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
Show more amenities
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 2
- College students
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Coffee shops near Central Bean Coffee House
- North Shore Coffee4.71270.2 mi£1–10Vegan options
flat white, iced latte, toasties
- Blakes4.31,2200.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan options
full english breakfast, coffee, veggie breakfast plate
- Pink Lane Coffee4.49130.3 mi
flat white, filter brew coffee, vegan options
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bean Coffee House | 4.4329 | — | £1–10 | smooth coffee blend, sandwiches and panini, cakes and treats |
| North Shore CoffeeVegan options | 4.7127 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | flat white, iced latte, toasties |
| BlakesOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.31,220 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, coffee, veggie breakfast plate |
| Pink Lane Coffee | 4.4913 | 0.3 mi | — | flat white, filter brew coffee, vegan options |
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