Aidan's Kitchen in Newcastle upon Tyne

Had a lovely time at the sister version of Aidan’s Kitchen in north Jesmond. The food was the same menu and delicious! There were many tempting cake options too… Service was good and a chatty atmosphere. The devote was fun but a little tired. It didn’t however take away from the fabulous menu! Defo worth a trip if you’re not near the Sandyford cafe!

We were recommended to come here by our Airbnb host as it was only a 2 minute walk from where we were staying. Honestly, couldn’t have been more impressed! If I could give this more stars, I would. Service was lovely and quick. Staff were ever so friendly and inviting, especially our waitress! Such a uniquely decorated place and was so impressed in the options on the menu. When the drinks came out, my coffee art was beautiful and the smoothie was so big!! Food was even more impressive - the amount, the taste, presentation, everything!! If we found ourselves in Newcastle again, we will definitely be coming out.

Staff okay, but didn’t ask us if we needed anything else, seemed very busy and preoccupied, food looked rushed and uninspired, served with some cheap pressed steel cutlery, coffee bitter too. Real shame, I was surprised as I expected more. I’ve had better food for a lot less. It’s expensive.

I have been to Aidan’s Kitchen and Little Aidan’s now and have been thoroughly impressed by both eateries! Yesterday at Little Aidan’s I had the Mexicana brunch and my boyfriend had the homemade crumpets with ham hock, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. I also ordered some of the maple bacon as it sounded too good to miss - and it was. Really fab flavour! Great service and atmosphere in the cafe too. There are also a gorgeous selection of cakes at the counter…we were too full to partake but it’s definitely given me a reason to go back soon. Thanks to everyone at Little Aidan’s! Keep up the good work!

Love this place, fresh tasty food and lovely staff 👌

Be prepared for the cost! Definitely on the pricey side for what you get. Good atmosphere though!

We shared a eggs benedict and a half stack of pancakes with blueberries and bacon it was all extremely delicious. Would recommend but you need to book as they get very busy as it's very popular

Oh my gosh. Loved it here. Food was great. The meals I saw other people eating looked super too. Staff super friendly

Ross and Millie were so friendly and efficient! The atmosphere is lovely ,relaxed, friendly and calm. The food is always perfect. All the staff work really hard to make this the best place in Newcastle for brunch. I would 100% recommend you try here. The menu has something for everyone. My daughter loves the pancakes ( a must). Thanks AK Gang for another great brunch 🙂

We were just looking for a cafe for breakfast and this was the nearest to our hotel.Food all freshly cooked and value for money.

We had a short wait for a table. Booked in advance otherwise would have been waiting outside in a queue. Staff were quick to clear tables off to allow more in and very friendly and attentive. Couldn't fault them. The group all enjoyed their meals. I liked mine but not the best I've had. But then again nothing wrong with it at all. Would recommend

What a place this was so glad we stumbled across here we stayed locally not been from the area noticed this place was busy and had great reviews so it must be good right well im confident in saying 'faultless' from arriving to leaving. great service and properly the best breakfast i have had we both had the full English with the black pudding which was delicious nothing to complain about at all, friendly staff and a lovely welcoming atmosphere I would strongly recommend anyone to try this place giving the chance. I would most definitely make the journey just to try other options on the menu as looking around every plate of food leaving the kitchen looked delicious

Excellent food. All ingredients top notch. Service was great as well. Not cheap, but well worth the visit! 👌🏿

Hands down the best food and coffee I've had in 4 months of travelling around Europe, the UK and Turkiye. Cannot recommend enough. You won't be disappointed.

Food and drinks were incredible! Fast service and friendly staff :) thank you!

Very nice place where we had breakfast. We had several stacks of pancakes and Butterbean and Chorizo ​​Cassoulet. Very generous portions! Friendly staff who laughed at our portions and asked if we were sure. At that time, we were.... Reservations recommended, it can be completely full and completely empty within 5 minutes. And you don't want to miss this!

Very much a hidden gem! Tucked away off a main road but worth hunting out. Great quality, well cooked and a nice atmosphere meant this was one of the better breakfast places we’ve visited. They do breakfast right here!

One of the best breakfast spots in Newcastle. Possibly the best steak and eggs ✌🏼

Was after somewhere decent for breakfast to catch up with a friend. Had been recommended Aidan's Kitchen a few times so we booked online the night before - just as well we did because the place was very busy about 15 minutes after opening. I had the Mexicana - poached eggs on toasted sourdough with chorizo, Pico de gallo, avocado and sriracha mayo. The whole dish was superb, super tasty and a great way to start the day with two really good quality cups of coffee. My friend went for the poached eggs on toast which again were done perfectly. They have a canny selection of cakes and couldn't resist taking a giant slice of caramel shortbread home. Well worth the visit if you're in the area and absolutely worth travelling for if not.

I don’t usually leave reviews unless a place has wow’d me and Aidan’s kitchen certainly has! Had such a lovely time here this afternoon taking my mum out for brunch. From start to finish the service was impeccable. When my mum wanted to change her order by swapping ingredients, they couldn’t have been nicer or more willing. Always smiling and making you feel welcome. Food was fantastic and they had a great selection with a mix of unique and common dishes. I think it’s hard to find a restaurant where you feel at ease because you know you’re being taken care of. I will certainly be coming back, thank you 😊

Great service. Friendly guys and gals. Three sandwiches we had masala, a bacon and a sourdough with mushroom and tomato. Teas and a coffee. Very tasty but huge. Couldn’t finish them. Maybe better to have smaller slic3s and a side maybe crisps or a salad as it was far too much bread. Good service. Busy very small but not claustrophobic. Limited parking and not a great big menu but have been a few times and would go back. Quite pricey but give for a treat,,!,,,,,,!

Have been to Aidan’s Kitchen many times and have also Little Aidan’s. Food, service & atmosphere always excellent. Lovely people 🩷 Ordered a cake for my daughter’s Birthday which was absolutely delicious.

Another day - and brunch time today! Was heading to Ernest, but they were shut for a ‘staff day’, so headed to Sandyford to try a place I’d been hearing a lot of good things about- Aidan's Kitchen. First impressions were good - lovely looking place with racks of sourdough on the wall. Lots of busy staff and greeted with a huge smile. 😊 Shown to a table, but second impressions let it down a bit. Table was sticky and wobbly. I know it’s a small thing, but a wobbly table shows lack of attention to detail, and the inevitable spilling of drinks (as I did with my tea). 🫖 🙁 The menu is small and not all completely breakfasty, but isn’t cheap. A bacon buttie will set you back £10.95! (But granted is more than just a bit of ketchup goes in there). Also I was a little put off to see that a lot of tea was £3. For a teabag. I’m afraid that’s a bit scandalous. Coffee takes a bit more effort so I can accept the cost, but I think £3 for tea is pushing it. Anyway - onto the food. Ordered the “steak and eggs” and when it came it didn’t blow me away in presentation. But it certainly looked interesting and appetising. I couldn’t taste any tahini in the yoghurt - just seemed plain Greek yoghurt to me. The chimchurri was also sliced a bit coarse as I still got the crunch of the coriander stems, yet it was combined really well and wasn’t overly garlicky or lemony as I often find. The steak was well cooked and a fine cut of meat - not a bit of gristle to be found. The eggs were likewise poached perfectly. The individual elements didn’t blow me away when tasted apart - but combined - wow! The taste was exceptional. I literally mopped the plate clean with the sourdough! I can’t give any more complements than that! Quality of the Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Value for Money: 7/

A lovely little cafe set back just off the main road on a housing estate. Would highly recommend this place but would suggest ringing and booking in advance regardless of time of day

First time trying today and it’s definitely up there with one of the best breakfasts in the North East. Staff are all really friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back and try more things.

Had the Biscoff French Toast and they were to die for. This was in addition to the Steak and Eggs.

No veggie breakfast anymore!! Don’t bother !

We went for breakfast, great range of dishes available. We had steak and eggs, masala toastie and a pancake stack (3 of us dining). The portion sizes are generous and we all loved the food.

Tried Aidan’s Kitchen today for the first time and we simply loved it! Everything we tried was delicious and you could taste the quality ingredients! The amount of sourdough bread in the plate that I ordered (eggs on toast) was insane but it was so delicious that I finished it! The poached eggs were cooked to perfection and I quote my husband “the bacon sandwich is one of the best I’ve ever had”. The coffee was also decent! The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere quite chill and laid back. We will definitely be back! Totally recommended!

Brunch here was delicious. Good portion size. Very busy so make sure you reserve a table.

My fav spot for breakfast / brunch. The pancakes are light fluffy and filling. The cake selection changes all the time. The staff are always helpful and friendly. Make sure you book as this place is so popular they always fill up quickly. Great coffee too.

Absolutely love brekkie here. Best around! Unreal pancakes too.

Calm and steady Bruch food from quality of taste to the ambience and the plating Ordered for two: One Moroccan Eggs - split in two One Biscoff French Toast (massive massive) Two cappuccino We hopped around in many cafe bar, but this one was so calm and cosy with tasty food I will definitely visit again, specially on Friday to have theirs chicken wings and others specially menus Also, the food menu keeps changing on months or time so keep an eye know their website (ref. We saw some old post and thought to have hummus n baked carrots) Well I will rate the quality of the food 5/5 Recommend to try the French Toast lovely

Lovely full English, wasn't struck on the latte . A tad over priced at £42 for 2xFull English and 2 coffees. But food was super.

Absolutely love the food here, though it does take a while for it to come its worth it

Been coming for years and it never disappoints! Great service, incredible food and our favourite brunch spot in Newcastle!

Best brunch place in Newcastle hands down.

The food was great they went out of their way to be helpful. Parking is a challenge but worth the minor inconvenience.

I went for brunch today as I’ve only ever heard good things about this cafe and ordered scrambled eggs on toast with a side of avocado. However, immediately after eating my meal I had a wave of sickness which I’ve never experienced before. I put it down to just being the texture of the eggs as they were very runny and tasted bland but I wasn’t expecting too much with my order. Unfortunately, I returned home and the sickness remained and I have been repeatedly sick since and I’m not able to stomach anything else. My friends ordered the bacon sandwiches and they seemed absolutely fine so I’m not wanting to discourage customers! I didn’t want to alert staff at the time as I didn’t know whether it was just texture problems, but as I’ve returned home it’s become apparent that this is not the case. I’ve attached a photo of my food from today. I would like to add that the staff were lovely, and there were no problems with seating especially considering we were a walk-in!

Food was fine but nothing to write home about. Sassy staff and poor service. Not sure why everyone raves about this place.

The food was just delicious. We went twice in a week since we really enjoyed the different types of food (sweet and salty)

Amazing in every way ! Can't wait to go back 😀

I've been asked for the table back at hospitality establishments before but never before I've even placed my order (after waiting to be seated and having been seated). Done with all the charm of a beauty queen with chicken pox and very abrasively, hence I cannot comment on the food. No sign of any acceptable customer service or any useful management of the establishment. There is probably a good reason it was emptier than I've ever seen it before (previous customer); save your time (and money) and queue at the Butterfly cabinet instead.

came here a few times now !!! feel like i can safely say this is a pretty sick ncl place it might seem expensive at start (it is lol) but for the quality you get i think its definitely worth it!! the korean beef sandwich is insane - my mate had to take half home since it was so big. the dirty chai is so good i get it every time, and their cakes are top tier 5/5 :)

Hands down the best breakfast and brunch I found in this town so far. Everything is just delicious! The three times I’ve been so far I didn’t manage to order something that was anything less than delicious.

Absolutely phenomenal food, lovely friendly staff and laid back atmosphere. Great all-day breakfast and brunch menu. Quality ingredients and good-sized portions (Sandwiches like door stops they're so massive). Also thoroughly recommend trying the cocktails and specials. They had a good range of sweet treats as well but we couldn't manage any more after the sandwiches.

Popped in here Sat 04/05/24. Recommend booking as this place is busy! No surprise though as the food and service are impeccable. We were well looked after. Great atmosphere. They keep some tables for walk ins. We sat outside with a coffee and waited for a table which was only about 20 minutes. Staff are very attentive and efficient. Loved it.

Food was fabulous, Service brillant, and I highly recommend the Honey Butter Toast with Vanilla Chantilly and Salted Caramel. What a culinary delight.

I believe this was my third visit to Aidan's Kitchen. As always, we had a great experience. The food was lovely. I had the Steak & Eggs, my girlfriend had the Mexicana. I would highly recommend both dishes. We also both had a Mocha each and I had an orange juice. Drinks orders were taken nice and fast and the drinks arrived promptly too. Cannot fault the coffee, a very tasty cup. The staff were very friendly, we had booked ahead of time and let them know we'd be bringing a pram which they had allocated space. Very handy because the restaurant isn't huge so that was very appreciated. I was surprised just how busy it was on a Wednesday morning. A great sign if you ask me. We will return.

Food was delicious, smashed avocado & poached eggs on toast. Eggs were poached perfectly. Pancakes were impressive.

This was our second visit and the food never fails. Good location and nice relaxing vibe. Noticed the price has gone up with inflation like everything else but hope it stays reasonably decent for us to visit more frequently than a once a while treat.

My husband and I went to Aidans on Monday and I literally can’t stop thinking about the eggs I had (cooked to absolute perfection)!!! We were looking for brunch in Newcastle and this came up… we went and it definitely won’t be our last time! Great service, 5 star food and lovely atmosphere! If we lived closer we’d be here every week! Can’t wait to come back - Thank you!!!!

Brilliant tasty food (BBQ beef sandwich), excellent service and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Would love to try the whole menu.

Great hidden gem of a cafe. Food is of great quality and is delicious.

Just been for brunch and was absolutely brilliant. Service, food, atmosphere, value all 5 star. Only downside was I couldn’t try everything on the menu in one sitting! So will be back!

Loved the pancakes. Lovely café, and I highly recommend it.

Best brunch in Newcastle - simply does not miss. Visited again this week and had the Eggs Benedict w/ Halloumi, followed by a Creme Egg Brownie. Service brilliant and reasonably priced - we will be back! 5 Star

Went with four friends. Food quite good..... Service was terrible. Three of my friends ordered coffee. The waiter, said "Who wants sugar" we asked for spoons. He then threw spoons on the table....!! Arrogance personified.... He served us lunch, then sat down and had his own lunch 😳 Sorry, this is Sandyford. Don't they need repeat business ?? Won't go back.... This guy is a joke !! Love to hear your feedback Aidan???

Sat and waited 50 minutes for breakfast which never come and got told order was lost even thought there was a max of 4 customers in first and last time

Absolutely outstanding steak & eggs. Up there as one of the nicest things I’ve ate.

first time to visit at Aiden and I heard that pancake here is very popular and the best one in Newcastle. After I had it, more than fantastic word! It’s so nice!!! I can’t believe that becon on blueberry pancakes and maple syrup will be best combination!! (But I don’t like the drinks. So, for me I don’t recommend drinks both of the white and purple one (I forgot the name) Totally, good food (especially pancake!), good atmosphere, but not impressed the staff because we have to call them to take order 3 times.

Amazing brunch, great coffee and super atmosphere.

Aidan's Kitchen in Newcastle consistently serves the best poached eggs I've ever had. My partner and I make it a point to visit whenever we're in town. Unmatched cafe food quality – truly exceptional.

Great little place, amazing food and they take walk-ins even on the busiest of days, which is great!

Wow! This place did one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. Super friendly too. What more could you ask for?

Walked in and had to leave cause of how dirty the booths were ( covered in stains and hair🤢) Seems like a cute cafe but really needs to be cleaned!

Came here with 3 friends on a Sunday morning. . We all had different breakfasts & all enjoyed them. Would recommend booking as place is popular & was busy the whole Rome we were there, staff were great too

One of the best breakfasts I’ve had, in the world, ever. The food was imaginative and cooked to perfection, the staff were warm and friendly and the cakes were to die for.

What an absolute delight to have dine in such an elegant place with great customer service and the food… unexpectedly delicious

Fantastic breakfast with superb service

The food and ambience are excellent. I don't know why there is a single £ sign beside the Trip Advisor entry as it's quite expensive but good quality

Came here for Drum ‘N Thigh Fridays. - Chicken wings good - crispy potatoes nice - Thunderbird alright. Chipotle gave it a bbq taste. - Tenders tangy but would have liked more spice.

This is literally my first Google review as I normally tip and thank staff/feedback etc, but this cafe hit so hard I had to leave this here as I’m eating the food it’s soo good. I’ve travelled all over 100+ cafes and easily x10 level pancakes, French toast with amazing portion sizes + tons of other options at affordable prices which is a myth in this day n age. Too add super accommodating and lovely vibe instantly seen to as your sat even when it was packed out when I arrived. Super fast service, no rushing can go on, book in advance if poss, a must go restaurant ! Easily one of the nations best no cap 🧢

I can’t remember having had a better breakfast. I had the steak & eggs, which is so much more than simply steak & eggs, it definitely exceeded expectations. Daughter booked it due to excellent reputation amongst her cohort. Will definitely be back.

Always very busy when I've been in, but still fast service and great food!

Great food lovely friendly staff

Couldn't fault it,food,service,atmos, Went with family,had lovely time. Deffo go back.!!!☆☆☆☆☆

Always busy, so that speaks for itself, tasty food and friendly service

Such a nice happy relaxed vibe at AK They were so kind to my 89 Yr old mum x the food was lovely . She loved the mimosa cocktail too. We bought Christmas vouchers and will definitely return. Thanks 😊

The food here is insane, hits the spot every single time. Full English & steak and eggs are my go too & always perfect. Black pudding is to die for also. 10/10

10/10. Amazing breakfast and lovely atmosphere. Lovely coffee and drink selection too. Make sure you go early as it gets busy very quickly!!

Finally made it at the right time to get in, food was well worth it.

Amazing, fast service great staff amazing pancakes

Who knew a Moroccan version of Steak & Eggs would be so tasty - I trusted and was rewarded accordingly!!! Sourdough is absolutely delicious as well.

Found the place by accident & it's served some of the tastiest food I've ever had, I plumped for a Korean beef , cabbage slaw sandwich....this was awesome!! Returned a few days later with fome work colleagues & everyone was impressed by the quality. I've booked again for a couple weeks time morning brunch with Mrs.B. highly recommended. One minor issue, parking is a mare so walk there!!

Update: the way u talked with me only shows how disrespectable you are, exactly like the comments below said. I know exactly how much my order costs that’s why I know you included a service charge. But any respectable entity will give their customers a recipe at their table BEFORE they pay. But you choose not to do so because you don’t want people to notice what you put in their recipes unless they bother to ask for the recipe. I CHOSE to just pay it because I don’t die for the money like you, but don’t confuse that with me not noticing, had I not noticed and with no receipt how would I have known lol? Don’t insult yourself any further. Original: They include service charge and not give you a receipt in hope you don’t notice 😉

One of the best places for brunch in Newcastle. The portions are huge and everything is made with very high ingredients. The menu has a large variety dishes and everything we had was packed with flavour. We loved the neighbourhood cafe vibe and the service is always absolutely spot on. Simply amazing!

My expectations of Aidan's Kitchen were high based on reviews and reputation, and I found the food was nice, but not particularly exceptional. I had the same dish (steak and eggs) at another local brunch place the week before which was incredible, and I found this one less interesting and flavourful in comparison. The food prices are quite expensive here, which also raised my expecations, and I'm not sure it was entirely worth the premium. However, there's a good selection of sweet treats, and the cake slices are massive and decent value. There is a decent sized seating area inside, which is nicely decorated and cosy. The tables felt quite crowded together to fit more people in; as a result it can be quite loud, with many conversations going on. There is a 10% service charge added to the bill, which I've since found out is discretionary as noted on the menu, but I missed that at the time. However, it is not stated as discretionary on the bill itself, which I feel is really where it should be. The staff were friendly and service was good, but not exceptional to warrant a default service charge in my opinion.

It was a great brunch place! The vibes were aesthetic and the service from all staff was extra good. Especially Ross who did an amazing job keeping up with our many order changes and was really friendly. Absolutely loved it

Lovely place. Was in Newcastle for some work and found this lil cafe there. the food was so yumm. My husband and I visited everyday there for breakfast when we were in Newcastle. Definitely recommend to go there.

What a great little cafe - came at around 4pm - absolutely packed - unsurprisingly it is brilliant, great food and great service !

Bad treatment, the staff did not smile for us at least. They were not welcoming us, so we left the place and went to another place.

Food is great - a lot of choice and very tasty. As always the brownies are insane!!

Top class food, amazing service from the lovely staff. Had a breakfast here and Waw it didn’t disappoint, lives up to its good reviews, got to be the best eggs Benedict ive had 👌

Visited here after eyeing it up for a month and the food was excellent, although not cheap but you get what you pay for. Staff were friendly and service was good, we waited around 25 minutes for food which is the minimum I'd expect to wait in a busy please like this. The reason I can only give 3 stars is the 10% service charge added to the bill. It really bugs me as there is no clarification where this tip goes and whilst I know you can ask for it to be removed I always feel it's not a fair reflection on the staff when you do. I don't mind paying higher prices for a breakfast but for 2 people including the service charge this took our bill to over £50. I would return as the staff could not be faulted and the food was excellent however this would possibly mean it wouldn't be top of our list for our next breakfast trip out.

Food defo a 5/5 m. Like it was really nice even the pancakes were light and fluffy but the space was quite crowded and most likely because everyone knows how good it is. Would recommend but will be crowded and u might have to wait ! 😂

Had the vegetarian breakfast, and it was absolutely perfect. Delicious flavors and wonderful presentation. Coffee also brewed to perfection. Can't wait to go back!

Absolutely fabulous place for food with excellent service and great atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff, and top quality food. And very good value! My advice to you, book before you travel, especially weekends.

It’s a lovely brunch place. You might need to stand in a cue a little bit but not for too long. I love their interior design. The menu is ok, maybe can be a bit more clean, but they do offer various options for food. French toast is good but it out too much cream which hurts my stomach a bit. The egg and beef sandwich is tasty but needs a bit less oily. Overall it is worth going, just keep in mind, that their breakfast/ brunch is heavy.

What an amazing brunch! Cute cafe with friendly staff. Service was good and fast. Really good quality coffee and the food was delicious. And well priced, especially the desserts after.