The Salt House Kitchen
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About The Salt House Kitchen
The Salt House Kitchen is a British family restaurant on Queen's Avenue in Sunderland, set within walking distance of Whitburn, which makes it a natural stop after a coastal walk. The menu moves from breakfast through to Sunday lunch, with a full English among the morning options and cakes and scones served alongside coffee during the day. Gluten-free items sit alongside the kitchen's broader range, and the room is finished in a contemporary style. Dogs are welcome inside, and the space doubles as a bistro, cocktail bar and function room facility, giving it room for both casual meals and group bookings. The same mix of regulars and passing walk-ins fills the lounge bar area, and the team runs the floor throughout the day from morning coffee through to the evening service.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
60 dishes- Thick Cut Ham, Cheese & Tomato
- Brie, Bacon & Cranberry
- Goats Cheese & Caramelised Red Onion
- Sweet Chilli Chicken & Cheese
- Tuna & Cheese Melt
- Sunblushed Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, friendly staff, beautiful decor and scones.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, friendly staff, beautiful decor and scones.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws most reviewers in, with the full English singled out as freshly cooked and hearty, set against friendly staff and a warm, contemporary room that several return to after coastal walks. Coffee and cakes come up repeatedly, though one visitor found the scones too dry, and another diner reports stomach trouble after a gluten-free crab sandwich. Most praise the attentive service.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws most reviewers in, with the full English singled out as freshly cooked and hearty, set against friendly staff and a warm, contemporary room that several return to after coastal walks. Coffee and cakes come up repeatedly, though one visitor found the scones too dry, and another diner reports stomach trouble after a gluten-free crab sandwich. Most praise the attentive service.
Featured reviews
- L Gordon
“Beautiful breakfast and very contemporary! Will return”
- Susan Taylor
“Nice place with friendly staff. Met a few friends for coffee and scones. We had different kinds of scones between us but was hard going eating them as they were very dry. My first time there and it's put me off going again. Can't comment on other food but wouldn't advise scones.”
- Lisa Davison
“Popped in by myself for breakfast after a walk down from Whitburn. Beautiful decor with a lovely menu. Ordered full English and it came freshly cooked. Delicious. Staff really friendly, and it has a really nice atmosphere with obvious regulars. I sat reading and they didn't hover to hurry me out. I shall return”
- Rachael Macklin
“What an amazing find for a spot of breakfast. Beautiful decor, the team were friendly and attentive and the food well what can I say it was hearty and so delicious!! Set us up for the day. Also had an amazing coffee. We didn’t have the cakes but they looked fabulous so definitely going to need to make a return visit. Thank you ☺️”
- Yeşil Zeytin
“Perfect for a big breakfast, or a small one if you like. There's something for everyone on the menu, doesn't have to be the full English. Nice people too.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 4
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near The Salt House Kitchen
- House of Zen4.01,2600.1 mi£20–50Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
sea view, slow service, bland food
- The Seaburn Bay4.64450.4 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
fish and chips, cod or haddock, light batter
- Vito's Osteria4.83071.7 mi£20–60Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
yorkshire pudding, roast dinner, lasagne
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salt House KitchenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5979 | — | £10–20 | full english breakfast, friendly staff, beautiful decor |
| House of ZenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.01,260 | 0.1 mi | £20–50 | sea view, slow service, bland food |
| The Seaburn BayOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6445 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, cod or haddock, light batter |
| Vito's OsteriaVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.8307 | 1.7 mi | £20–60 | yorkshire pudding, roast dinner, lasagne |
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