
Kafeneon
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About Kafeneon
Kafeneon is a Greek restaurant at 8 Bigg Market in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and it has been serving the city since 1998. The kitchen cooks Greek dishes such as lamb kleftiko and moussaka, and gyros are on the menu too. A mixed plate for two gives a table a way to share several dishes at once. Cocktails sit alongside the food, and a dessert cocktail can finish the meal in place of a sweet course. The inside dining area is downstairs and carries a Greek-themed decor. Guests can bring their dogs along. An NE1 discount is offered.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktail dessert, gyros, lamb kleftiko and mixed meze platter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktail dessert, gyros, lamb kleftiko and mixed meze platter.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the Greek food itself, from lamb kleftiko so tender it falls apart, to gyros, flavourful yemista with perfectly cooked rice, and mixed plates of moussaka, stifado, and meze with pides, hummus, and tsatsiki. Portion sizes impress, and dishes arrive piping hot and without a long wait. Close behind are the desserts, including a cocktail dessert served in a champagne flute, fudge cake, chocolate cake, and an ice cream fudge sundae with just the right sweetness. Reviewers also mention decor that feels like a Greek island, friendly staff, reasonable prices, and outdoor seating that is great for people watching. Two birthday parties describe warm treatment. One was surprised with a complimentary fudge cake, and the other found no vegan dessert available, so staff brought out decorated flapjacks and did not charge for them.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the Greek food itself, from lamb kleftiko so tender it falls apart, to gyros, flavourful yemista with perfectly cooked rice, and mixed plates of moussaka, stifado, and meze with pides, hummus, and tsatsiki. Portion sizes impress, and dishes arrive piping hot and without a long wait. Close behind are the desserts, including a cocktail dessert served in a champagne flute, fudge cake, chocolate cake, and an ice cream fudge sundae with just the right sweetness. Reviewers also mention decor that feels like a Greek island, friendly staff, reasonable prices, and outdoor seating that is great for people watching. Two birthday parties describe warm treatment. One was surprised with a complimentary fudge cake, and the other found no vegan dessert available, so staff brought out decorated flapjacks and did not charge for them.
Featured reviews
- Вікторія Бакаєва
“We came here at about 2, and it wasn’t really busy. The staff was really nice and friendly. We didn’t wait long for the food to arrive. It was delicious!!! Thank you very much:)”
- celine mohammad
“I ordered the lamb kleftiko and it was sooo tender. I barely touched it and it just fell apart! So delcious melts in your mouth its fantastic! Also my mum ordered the Yemista which was flavourful and the rice was perfectly cooked. We had the ice cream fudge sundae and it was amazing and actually just the right amount of sweetness we loved it. The atmosphere was so cosy and represented Greece very well! Definetely recommend. Servers were so polite and kind. 10/10 will come again.”
- Alastair Done
“We chose this place because of its reviews, plus it was close to where we were staying in the city overnight. Really easy to find, and what an amazing find it is. Having lived in Cyprus for several years, I love Greek food and this is exactly what I was after this evening. The exterior was brigh and inviting whether you wanted to eat in or alfresco. We were met by a really friendly member of staff and given the option of where we wanted to done, so we choose inside, downstairs. Once you went into the dining area, it was like you were transported to one of the Greek islands as the decor just took you away from the middle of Newcastle. The service was excellent, very efficient, knowledgeable and every member of staff smiled. When it came to the menu, it wasn't over burdened with choices that no one will ever eat, but were put there for someone's ego. It was straight to the point, which was perfect. Once ordered, the food arrived in a really good time, was so tasty and certainly made you want more. Dessert was a cocktail dessert, served in a champagne flute. This was something we just had to have and, again, was not disappointed. The bill was not exorbitant and worth every penny. This restaurant gets full top marks for everything, and I cannot recommend it enough. A restaurant that transforms you to another place, has amazing food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Thank you, we will be back.”
- Mais
“Been meaning to come here for a while after being recommended so many times, absolutely delicious food! Wonderful service as well. Really nice outdoor seating area too, great for people watching. Will defo be coming back!”
- Maya Heslop
“In Newcastle for the weekend and my husband and I thought we'd give this place a go. We're both big fans of greek food and were very impressed with the portion sizes and the taste of the food. Honestly amazing, highly recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Greek Kitchen & Cocktails. Proudly serving Newcastle upon Tyne since 1998.”
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Highlights· 4
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near Kafeneon
- Hen & Hops4.83910 mi
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- Pleased To Meet You4.42,7540.1 mi£20–50Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
sunday roast, sticky toffee pudding, scallop starter
- Oodles Wok Newcastle4.61,2860.1 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KafeneonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.72,431 | — | £20–30 | cocktail dessert, gyros, lamb kleftiko |
| Hen & Hops | 4.8391 | 0 mi | — | chicken wings, Friday £6 wings deal, loyalty card |
| Pleased To Meet YouOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.42,754 | 0.1 mi | £20–50 | sunday roast, sticky toffee pudding, scallop starter |
| Oodles Wok NewcastleVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.61,286 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | value box portions, build your own wok box, freshly cooked in front |
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