Arlo in Newcastle upon Tyne

We booked Arlos for our daughter’s 21st birthday. A large table combining family and friends of my daughter, so a potentially challenging party! Our evening was exceptional. The restaurant is well appointed, with a really nice atmosphere. The food was beautiful, and the staff couldn’t do enough for us - Ava and Steph were amazing and deserve special mention. The perfect celebration.

Really pleasant cafe. Service was great, everyone was really friendly. Went for breakfast and the food was absolutely brilliant 👏

Lovely ambience and delicious food.

Previously very positive experiences, but very poor today. Refused to serve us from the breakfast menu, despite being well within the breakfast menu period, because they were too busy. The 10 empty tables told a different story. Shame- because the food is good, if the staff can be bothered to serve you.

The hangover crumpet is something special. I’ve been for many of the classic breakfasts places in Newcastle and this is easily my favourite so far. The cakes are phenomenal too.

Perfect coffee… lovely capuchino close the metro station

A classic of the Jesmond scene, great atmosphere and super friendly staff - brilliant meal, may be the the best breakfast around, lovely coffee - big fan

I used to really rate Arlo years ago, but now I just don’t get the hype at all. The decor is beautiful and the staff are lovely, but the service is so slow and the food is so average and overpriced. The lunch menu isn’t great, there isn’t much choice. The burger I had today was dry and tasteless, and the other people at my table said their food was ok but nothing special. The Korean beef salad I had last time left me hungry. We waited so long to order drinks, and at the end of the meal we had to get up and ask to pay the bill. Overall I just don’t think the food is worth the money they’re charging.

So popular on a Sunday you have to get a booking or take your chance as its full everytime we go

Always book to prevent disappointment as busy cafe ...great atmosphere and service .

Fantastic spot for breakfast and coffee, with a lot of vegetarian options. Friendly staff, great service and lively atmosphere.

An incredibly reliable spot for breakfast! Staff are always super friendly, service is quick and food never disappoints! They also have a cracking display of sweet treats, cakes and brownies for those who love to indulge in the naughtiness!

Staff could not have been more friendly, helpful and accommodating when we brought my very elderly mother-in-law (in a wheelchair) for a cup of tea and some cake. We had a lovely experience, food was wonderful and service too. I would strongly recommend this place but would advise that you book a table in advance as it is busy.

Terrific food, very kind and friendly staff. It's definitely worth a visit.

Awesome food. Great atmosphere. Stylish, quirky deco. Lucas is the best host, it feels like he’s everyone’s best friend. Thank you for such an awesome place 🙌🏼

Amazing food and coffee! All staff are very positive and friendly

Been coming for years. Can’t beat it. Best place for brunch in Newcastle.

Fantastic gluten free menu! We ordered the prawn skewer, the veggie Merguez and the Jamaican chicken. Staff were absolutely lovely ♥️

It excels at mediocrity. Just like most other places in Jesmond the service is good and there's a healthy selection of beverages. And? Why pay £20 for a mediocre beer and burger? Oh. Oh. I forgot. They do chips. It's very small inside and the noise level very quickly rises. My daughter, 17 and neuro divergent refuses to go.

Spent a great afternoon here with friends. Food and drinks were amazing. We had some home baked cakes too, they were awesome. Can't wait to come back.👍👍

Best service ever! The Japanese Tempura Cod stands on its own as an established entity. I’ve nothing to fault but I want to note that I’ll be back soon .

Great place to have a coffee and chat with your best friend

Best cake and coffee in Newcastle. Lightest lemon cake I’ve had. Staff all very attentive and polite. It’s not cheap but the portions are so big , you don’t paying that extra money. I would recommend booking.

Came here for a NYE meal with my boyfriend. We had the bread to start, both had the burger and a few cocktails, and took a cake each home. It was our first time at Arlo and we will def be back! The food was so fresh and delicious, it was really cute inside and all the staff were really friendly and welcoming. Would def recommend. (Also the red velvet cake I took home was AMAZING!) Thank you to all the staff for a lovely evening :)

We have been regulars at Arlo for over 2 years, we keep returning because the food and service are first class.

This is a favourite place to visit when in Newcastle. Lovely feel. Gorgeous food and staff are always friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Awesome place, we got in without booking, but I would suggest that booking is essential. Food service and staff are all excellent! I would definitely recommend this place for both daytime catch ups/lunch and also for a really nice evening bar.

Can’t think why anyone would be dissatisfied with the food at Arlo. That fact that is always busy and has lots of regulars who return time after time is testimony to the fact it’s very good. The menu is varied and changes regularly. The development chef produces imaginative dishes calling on flavours from all over the world. Yes the service can be slow at times but that’s because it’s so busy and food is cooked fresh to order. Also there is a gap in service from 11.45 until around 12.15 while the kitchen changes from breakfast to lunch service, Drinks, scones ( best in town ) and cakes ( made by in house baker) are available during this period.

Excellent service and great food on wife’s birthday for lunch. Lively atmosphere. Lovely and friendly staff who took account of all requests and made sure we had a great meal. Prosecco to star. Food portions are a good size with plenty of choice and very tasty. Nice touch with a sparkly candle on a chocolate cake for my wife at the end of the meal and unexpectedly! Don’t believe any review which gives this place less than 4-5 stars. A nice gem in Jesmond and we will keep coming back 👌

Un sitio genial. Puedes cenar pequeñas raciones y están riquísimas. Las raciones más grande que unas tapas. El servicio muy amable. Ojalá vuelva

Nice place for gathering, delicious food, and drink

Totally love this place ! food is always amazing with plenty to choose from , staff are helpful and happy , great atmosphere :)

Absolutely LOVE this quirky little place , always a lovely atmosphere , staff are great and the food is always delicious

Lovely cosy place! They were incredibly responsive and accommodating of my odd plant based requests 😆 the menu offered two plant based options for breakfast: the now traditional avocado toast and a breakfast that can be adapted to plant based. No scrambled tofu or the likes but still great experience, everyone is friendly and welcoming.

Lovely atmosphere and location. Extremely slow service. over 15 mins to get seen by a waiter and then a further 20-25 mins for food after which our drinks still had not been served. Food average. Nice ingredients clearly but not mind blowing and for the cost, my wife and I were left very disappointed by the experience. £52 for breakfast (2x full english) and a couple of drinks was very disappointed given the level of service/overall experience

Been here four times for brunch. Food has always been fab. Can't fault it.

Brilliant restaurant! Great breakfast, atmosphere, friendly staff, lovely food. All around would highly recommend! 🤩

We don’t visit Jesmond too often but when visiting a nearby shop, we thought we’d have a light lunch nearby. There are several eateries on and near Brentwood Avenue. This Friday lunchtime, Arlo was easily the most popular and we managed to get a table without reservation (just!). It’s an urban chic vibe - a bit like the smarter London suburbs. Nice decor, buzzy atmosphere and very friendly staff. The menu is quite varied. We shared a salmon salad and loaded fries - enough for a light lunch. I’d say that the food was ‘just ok’. It could have been a little more inventive and seemed to rely on store cupboard ingredients - but pleasant enough. Decent wine and very good coffee. A pleasant lunch in a nice location. Put it on your list if you’re in town.

Been a few years since we last visited, still seems busy, but was did stand out was the prices, too pricey for average simple breakfasts , small portion sizes too and £3.90 for a latte(service charge on top too) just too much sorry….. feel like need to make their mind up to mange costs they are having to manage- either through higher price / smaller portions- but not both!…., staff were lovely and attentive

Certificate of excellence for service and quality foods. Definitely a regular for me now. It's amazing, 5stars from me Bravo!🥰🥂🍾🥂

As with every visit, absolutely lovely food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. We have visited several times for breakfast and lunches - never disappointed. We will be back soon!

We visited Arlo's yesterday afternoon around 4:30. The welcoming couldn't have been more friendly or warm. The food was superb and the advice given by the staff was fantastic. Can't wait to visit again.

I booked a table for 7.30 which worked well as it wasn’t too busy. We ordered five small plates between the two of us and shared them. This was more than enough. The service was fantastic. The staff seemed really well trained. The food was lovely. Our favourite was the rice balls. I’m vegetarian and everything had so much flavour and was beautifully presented.

Service was slow. Didn’t tell us sourdough costed extra when reading us choices of bread. Food was unsatisfactory, lack of seasoning. Lack of vegan options. Expensive for what it is. Small portions.

A very laid back venue. The service was friendly and fast and the food was delicious. Highly recommend 😊

Very average & overpriced Full Brekafast for £14. Rubber mushroom, bland scrambled unseasoned eggs. Ok bacon & sausage. That's it?

Fantastic breakfast with friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Food was extremely tasty with a good variety of options. Would’ve been lovely if drinks had came before the breakfast, not slightly after but otherwise great!

I’m gonna be honest. I haven’t been here for a while. And all my previous visits have been lunches with small children. I was like, aye canny. Not amazing, not bad. I was invited tonight by some good friends & family. We had a ball....

Fab. Delicious food and friendly service. Lovely atmosphere. Look forward to coming back soon

Not greeted with a friendly face or tone. Food was ok but I believe that when eating out that all factors should be considered. The toilets were dirty and same sex toilets which I didn’t feel comfortable with at all. I won’t be returning ....

Came in for some afternoon lunch. Lovely ambience, love the music, staff were super friendly and decor was great too. The food, WOW! Would 100% recommend to come here. Big thank you to Amali and Lucas who made our experience here a memorable one.

Lovely food friendly staff great decor

Wonderful meal celebrating sons 21st Birthday with family and friends🌟 The staff were so helpful and friendly Cocktails superb 🍸🍹Really enjoyed the small plates menu, we tried everything and all fabulous We had pre-ordered a birthday cake from the bakery and WOW what a treat!

Amazing for brunch, I’m coeliac and they cater for me without issue. The coffee is delicious too!

We stumbled across this place having spent two nights in Jesmond and as we walked past looking for breakfast and saw how busy it was we saw that as a good sign,we doubled back and went in,were seated straight away and made to feel welcome....

Food was nothing special and certainly not waiting 55 minutes for. Room was crowded, very cramped and noisy. Not the ideal dining experience.

Today whilst out walking away the New Year cobwebs we stumbled across Arlo’s Bistro and what a delightful surprise - it was buzzing at 12.00 noon with an excellent atmosphere, the cakes are to die for and the service exceptional. All the staff were extremely...

Love eating at Arlo’s. Foods amazing, staff superb and always the best atmosphere. Best place to dine

Just the best lunch we could have ever wished for, Thank you so much Lucas, you are a great host We will be back !

Great to see Arlo buzzing last night. The atmosphere and food a great start to our busy festive season. The kitchen staff were on top form. My duck breast, with a cherry sauce and root vegetable mash was the best I have had in a...

Booked for breakfast Lovely decor and ambiance Very friendly warm welcome Service beyond Friendly and professional Food - delicious and tasty Highly recommended We will be back

Second birthday cake ordered from Arlo this year. Picked up my white chocolate and raspberry cake today. Friendly staff and excellent service. Most importantly, each cake was professionally made and appropriately priced compared to competitors. Aside from this, the meals served here are also highly...

My friends and I went looking for a nice day meal and ended up in Arlo. I was really skeptical at first after seeing the menu because I was worried it won’t be a great experience. However, I was awestruck with the service we got. The experience was not only beyond amazing but the staff made it even warmer. They attended to us swiftly and were very meticulous and friendly. The food was super tasty and we loved every bite. My son even got a free meal based on an adult spending over £10. Wish there was more than 5 stars to give!

Been here a number of times. Love their chai lattes. Food also very good. Friendly service. Bit pricey.

Quirky cafe, but food is amazing and staff are all super friendly, definitely going back very soon

We had a lovely birthday breakfast for me today with our grandchildren.We all had different options but the food was great. Staff lovely thank you all

Cracking cocktails and great food

Nos prepararon las tostadas del desayuno a nuestro gusto.

I came for a meal on Friday 29th July with my parents and the whole experience was fantastic The food was excellent and the staff were very helpful & friendly. Mark was absolutely fantastic he was really attentive and made our experience very enjoyable. We...

We returned to Arlo for my daughter's graduation but still hope it will not be the last time we visit this great restaurant. The food is always very fresh and tasty and this time was as good as ever. We love the vibe of ARLO...

Nice local cafe, had a slight issue with the bill but the owner addressed that promptly via email.

Just lovely. Food, setting and staff all wonderful. We’ve been for lunch and dinner a few times and can’t fault it. We look forward to returning soon

Had a great al lday breakfsat there recently, lovely place, great food, and very well looked after by Louie, highly reccommended

Love Arlo all the staff are so lovely very chatty & make you feel welcome & the food is delicious too . Lovely restaurant which offers outside seating, lovely vibe to the place & just round the corner too . Would recommend 5⭐️x

Amazing food very fresh and tasty, the service was brilliant drink a d cakes were very nice location is next to a few other restaurants park is available in the surrounding areas

Atmosphere and service were both excellent. The menu choice is limited but for someone who spends ages deliberating what to choose, I prefer this! The food was also excellent (Prawn on skewer, Otis Burger, chocolate brownie). My only criticism is the price of the wine....

I never tire of Arlo. It's such a great place to sit and eat. The staff have always been excellent, especially the manager, who knows how to make people welcome; the choice of food is great (but how about bringing back tempura sea bass, please?);...

A nice atmosphere and staff were good but you pay for it with the very average and over priced food and drink. £13.50 for a rather dry burger and fries (no salad or sides) and £3.50 for a coke.

We’ve used Arlo’s for some time now for coffees and light lunches, the open sandwich our particular favourite, but today was a special day and my wife and I decided to celebrate with the full traditional breakfast. It was huge. Two chunky sausages, two poached...

Came with my wife and 2 kids for breakfast, after a short wait to see if they could accommodate us we were sat down. We enquired as to kids breakfast to the waitress that sat us down and she said that while they didn’t do...

Very good full English and my Wife had the Turkish eggs which she thoroughly enjoyed,nice coffee and good service

Always great. Just had the open sandwich which was the perfect combination of flavours. Poached egg bacon, chicken mayo and crispy Chips Five star *

Nice restaurant. Nice staff.....but very poor value full breakfast. £12 for not very much. Sausages not great either - not much flavour. Either improve the quality or drop the price. There are better options nearby. At these prices, customers will come once....but never again.

Four of us met up for brunch in this lively cafe. We were met by the owner and shown to a table. Service was prompt and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was good and the bill even better. I certainly thought...

Fantastic breakfast. I had the eggs Benedict and my daughter had the waffles. Brilliant. Great way to spend a Sunday morning. Henry is a credit to your business.

Really nice food, really nice staff. Absolutely rammed on a weekend. Booking is a must I'd suggest.

No vegan options on the menu, which was disappointing, but the staff went out of their way to accommodate me and adapt their dishes. They did have a vegan cake and soya and oat milk. Lovely place, great atmosphere and good service.

Went here for a quick stop off with my 4 year old son. We ordered a soft drink for me ( ginger beer ), a hot chocolate with marshmallows for the boy, which arrived barely luke warm and one brownie. When I asked for the...

Wonderful relaxing atmosphere. Staff welcoming and friendly. Fabulous food, had Arlo's open sandwich, really tasty and filling. Followed it with chocolate cake, wow definitely not for the faint hearted, gorgeous I just couldn't stop until it was gone. Premises are user friendly as on one level, well worth a visit for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner or simply a coffee and cake

Food was certainly nice enough. Unfortunately two of the younger staff tho pleasant and efficient were wearing masks, never over their noses, which is distasteful and pointless in these times. Beer flat out of bottles tends to mean glasses need renovating, replaced or just a good hot wash, cold rinse. Nothing that can't have a quick fix by the owner's. Wish them well.

Been here on several occasions now and I highly recommend - best cafe in Jesmond! Fab breakfast and lunch, I’m yet to try the dinner menu but I’m keen to! Quirky food and place, service is always excellent (in particular the manager who always makes...

Not only is their new evening menu delicious(!), they also make the BEST cakes. Everyone must try their rocky road! They made some for my friends hen do and everyone couldn’t get enough of it. Absolutely delicious. Thank you so much Arlo!

Tried to book for 1pm on a Monday in Nov and it said it was fully booked but we decided to give it a chance in case they had some available for walk ins.....they didn't and it was packed but managed to get a table...

Nice food and service.We had the Otis burger,fish taco and chicken flatbread,all very good.Only let down was the flatbread was a basic pitta.

Popped in for a drink tonight with my family and the staff and owner were so nice and welcoming! Cocktails were lush, quick service and the bar area was very nice. We will definitely be back to try out the food next time, although we...

Gezellige drukte op een zaterdagavond. Vlotte bediening en lekker gegeten: thai chicken curry was niet té heet.

Amazing! Such a cute place. Love the decor. Chicken flat bread was so good. Asked for lemon and made it even nicer! Definitely coming back and recommend!

Sat outside with friends for brunch, nice seating area under a heater. Nice waffle and yoghurt but a watery, cold vegan breakfast, disappointing!

Nice eating out on a Sunday morning. Two very affable waiters. Food was decent but could have been hotter. Reasonable value. Would go again.

Poor customer service and unfriendly staff. Only 2 minutes late and couldn’t order off the breakfast menu. We even called ahead to say we would be late and they still refused to take our order by telephone. Took a table for lunch anyway but service...