BLK Coffee in Newcastle upon Tyne

Los cruasanes son deliciosos pero son más caros que la mayoría. No me importa pagar por la calidad, pero son tan pequeños que es un insulto. El chef mostró muy mal servicio al cliente y no se movió por el hecho de que los cruasanes eran muy pequeños a pesar de que el mostrador había estado de acuerdo conmigo. En una tienda local de salud en Heaton Road compré un hermoso croissant (más del doble del tamaño) y una hogaza de masa fermentada del mismo proveedor exactamente para 2. 50 menos en total. He vivido en Heaton durante 40 años y es maravilloso ver emerger estas tiendas locales independientes de calidad. . . Sin embargo, el sobreprecio los decepcionará eventualmente.

Apareció como algo bastante inusual, me apetecía un café (siendo yo más un fanático del té). Tengo que decir que me sorprendió gratamente. Decoración sencilla y menú sencillo. Café. (Y por supuesto el té). Pero tal selección. Sí, lo básico y lo habitual están ahí, pero también lo son varios métodos y asados más inusuales. Sal a tu manera e intenta algo diferente. Lo hice - y pensé que era genial!

Visitamos hoy y el personal es muy agradable y amable, una pequeña cafetería muy agradable. El café que se ofrece no es nada especial. Intenté usar los baños, pero al parecer siempre se bloquea, por lo que no hay baños. . . simplemente vergonzoso y tal vez en contra de la ley, así que la autoridad que otorga las licencias debe verificar el lugar

El café era tan delicioso que nos quedamos por otro. . . ! También hacen todos los molinos alternativos, por lo que es ideal para nuestros amigos mixtos de productos lácteos y no lácteos. Completamente recomendado.

¡Un pequeño café especial en Chilli 'Rd en el corazón de Heaton para llevar o beber! El lugar tiene un gran ambiente para una pequeña boutique y siempre recibes una cálida bienvenida. Perfecto para sentarse en la ventana y mirar el mundo o aparcar en una mesa con su MacBook y ponerse al día con algunos correos electrónicos. El café sabe muy bien y siempre hay una buena selección de repostería.

Arguably the best place for coffee in Newcastle and it’s in Heaton The owner Alison is passionate about coffee and this certainly comes across when you drink it Friendly service and always consistent Well done BLK 👏

First visit here as I have just moved to the area. Nice coffee, quiet atmosphere and friendly staff member. Very likely I will pop in again.

A trendy place with a unique selection of coffee and good music on the stereo. I had one of the filtered coffees which was very flavoursome although I do prefer a very hot cup of coffee so I would try something different next time. This is not a criticism just a personal preference, the flavour was still exquisite. I have made a few visits to this place and have also enjoyed the peppermint tea which is made with loose leaf tea, very nice. I particularly enjoy visiting the shop when the lady owner is present. She is warm and welcoming and I have enjoyed some nice conversations with her. Keep up the good work, your shop is pure class.

Just popped in to get myself a coffee and found myself pleasantly surprised with the professionalism and knowledge of coffee the staff provided. Ended up staying for half an hour and enjoyed every second, great coffee house, with an extensive knowledge and pride in what they do. Will undoubtedly be back again.

1st visit and very impressed. Had a Guatemalan filter coffee and an orange blossom oolong tea. Both expertly made and really enjoyable. A nice selection of coffees and teas in all

Quality coffee, whether it’s espresso or filter. Its good that Newcastle has a few independent roasters but equally as good that there is a speciality shop like BLK which imports in the best coffee from the around the UK and Europe for us to try.

At last - PROPER coffee! Not your usual costa/Starbucks rubbish, this place is really excellent especially on the dreaded Monday morning commute into town! Not a unicorn monstrosity in sight!

Was out and about with my little girl, and needed some coffee beans for home, and BLK always have a good selection of beans in. So off we went to pick up some beans, on the shelf were two bags of Squaremile, so swiftly grabbed one of those, as I didn't want to miss out on beans, as this was my primary mission. When at the counter to pay for my beans, my little girl got her eye on the tasty selection of cakes on display. I thought it would be unfair to not let her have a treat as she had been my companion on this mission. Cakes ordered, for both of us, obviously, as she can't eat cake alone. (Well that's my excuse for having one too). I also had a Has Bean espresso which was delicious. All served by one very helpful barista on a busy Saturday afternoon. Thanks, and we will definitely be back again soon. PS: The beans only last two weeks, they were very tasty.

I was getting a lift from someone and agreed to meet on Chillingham road. Rather foolishly (although I didn't think so at the time), I bought a takeaway coffee from another shop before I spotted croissants in BLK coffee. I went in, apologised light-heartedly for carrying a competitor's coffee cup and asked if I could eat the croissant in the shop (just because I had my hands full, it was windy, there was plenty of space, I was just eating it out of the bag - no plate required etc etc). I was (albeit politely) told no - if I didn't buy my coffee there, this was not alowed. Now I know this is a small matter in the whole scheme of things but it's put me right off going in there again and I've told several friends about this unfriendly and frankly ridiculous rule! I suggest caution is required when entering this establishment in case you unwittingly annoy the staff.

Popped in for coffee and a croissant. Both tasted lovely. A friendly little place we would definitely go back to.

Really good selection of coffees and friendly staff - good range of interesting filter coffees and espressos plus others, and there's always nice cake too.

Was recommended the coffee from Burundi and it was delicious. I'm not normally one to drink coffee black, but it was so smooth it didn't need milk. I would recommend this to anyone in search of some high quality coffee!

Popped in for a quick coffee and cake with the hubby. Looked at the cakes and happened to notice one of the pieces had mould on the bottom - the lady in the shop did remove it when I pointed it out but to be honest it put me off. Coffee was nice enough.

Blk is a gem of a coffee shop. It's got a small but welcoming interior and looks upmarket and classy. The owner, Alison, is enthusiastic about her product and puts loads of time into her selection. I don't get how people can complain about cake enough to give 1 star considering it's primarily a coffee shop - and at that, it does perfectly. Sure, a bad tasting cake sucks but I've only ever had good things on the rare occasions I've managed to visit.

I quite often go out of my way to visit this gem of a coffee shop. Their focus really is on the quality of the coffee and Alison the shops owner clearly knows what she's doing when it comes to making the perfect cuppa. She has excellent knowledge and will expertly fix a brew to suit your taste. Service is exceptionally friendly and BLK update their coffee election regularly with interesting and unusual brewers from around the UK and beyond. They also have a small but tasty selection of cakes and pastries for when you need an extra fill with your caffeine fix. Oh and they're Dog friendly too! So most highly recommended to anyone after a decent coffee.

Good coffee , a bit pricey I think but still good coffee. Not a great selection of cakes , at the time we went (3pm) they only had cake and some brownies with Nutella which I found also expensive since the brownies were really small and they cost 2.3 if not mistaken . Cake was dearer.. a couple of tables outside in the sun for those that don't want to sit in the very small area inside the cafe. The guy that served me didn't smile once and wasn't very friendly.. overall an average place with bad service and good coffee

Visited this coffee shop 3 times. The stuff are friendly and the environment is pleasant and welcoming.

A great stop for coffee on Chillingham Road! The coffee is first rate, with a good selection of different filter coffees to try also. Cake portions are generous and well worth a try!

Finally a decent coffee place in heaton. The latte is bliss. My only tiny critism is there are only tall stools to sit in and my children are accident prone!

This is a nice little cafe. I had a great flat white, much better than in the usual chains. Also a nice place to sit.

Recommended by a friend I am always willing to go out of my way for quality. Blk did not disappoint and in fact delivered on many levels. Alison not only knows her coffee, she is passionate, gives great customer service and brews a sublime cup of coffee. I can't recommend Blk enough if you want an exquisite cup of top quality coffee.

If you want straight up fantastic coffee come here. It's the best I've had in Newcastle. Alison knows her stuff.

I can't recall seeing anyone as passionate about their product as Alison is about her coffee. She will happily talk you through each of the blends, the various brewing methods, levels of caffeine etc. I'm a simply guy and don't often stray from a flat white and this is as good as it gets - the correct temperature (coffee shouldn't be boiling!), strong, full of flavour, not bitter.

Very good coffee but there is so much competition in Heaton. This one lacks atmosphere and comfort. It needs to relax a bit. Very good coffee though.

Chillingham road is full of places to eat and drink but I'm really pleased that I picked this one for coffee and a sandwich today. The food was lovely and the coffee perfect and there's a nice feel to the place. Even though it was less than half an hour to closing I felt very welcome and not at all rushed. The lady serving me was really friendly and chatty, but without being intrusive.

Great little coffee shop that serves proper coffee brewed by someone with a passion and skill for a good roast and speciality brew. Friendly little start-up coffee shop. Has a quaint little feel to it.

Heaton has plenty of places to get an ‘OK’ coffee, but none that pour, in the words of Agent Dale Cooper, a ‘damn fine cup of coffee’.