Carnaby’s in Northumberland

Delighted to visit again with my friends.

Finally a quality cafe with no dogs! Fritata and salads in wonderful variety.

This please is fabulous. I just had a delicious sweet potato fritata and aubergine salad on my long trip to Scotland. I couldn't have asked for a better place to have a break.

Well this place never lets you down. Coffee great. Food great. Service great. Atmosphere Great. Just the best. Play area. Dogs allowed outside. Perfect place to stop.

Quality café bistro on the A1. Kids can play outside. Small shop inside too.

Great homemade food, good choice of different salads, sausage rolls, scotch eggs and fritata. Also a separate hot food menu and great homemade cakes and scones

Great place for a light lunch, with a small shop selling local craft items. We stopped here while on a long drive home from Suffolk, so this was a welcome stop off. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly

Great place for a rest/bite. Adjacent to A1.

We had such a great time at Carnaby’s Cafe. The breakfast was absolutely delicious—everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The coffee was perfect and really hit the spot. The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff made us feel very welcome. It was the perfect place for a relaxing morning together. We will definitely come back again!

The breakfasts are to die for. All tastes are catered for.

Had two lovely meals here on a recent trip. Both very good quality ingredients and very tasty. Good value for money too. Ambience a little lacking, it's very echoey and a bit cold feeling inside and rhe hard paved garden could do with some tubs and/or hanging baskets. Just to make the surroundings a bit nicer. The most important bit though is the food and service were both great.

Delicious salad and scone. Good coffee, plenty of parking. Handy stop for lunch off the A1.

Fabulous food, spoilt for choice as everything looked and sounded great. Mainly vegetarian with chicken options, very healthy in an indulgent way Gorgeous cakes too

We have been to Carnabys both personally and as a business for years now. We use Carnabys for the lunches on our surf camps and retreats that we run locally - our guests love them without fail. We regularly put in big orders - the food is always great, presented and organised beautifully, they have never made even the tiniest of errors in our frequent and large orders. They are always able to cater to varying dietary restrictions. Super impressed with the service and they are so reliable and friendly. Hands down the best cafe in the local area - so thrilled to have them on our doorstep!

We visited Carnabys for lunch whilst on holiday following a recommendation, and we were certainly not disappointed! The food was excellent and at very reasonable prices. Our choices of quiche and fritatta, both accompanied by beautiful salads from a wide range, were tasty and fresh. I would highly recommend. For once, we resisted the cakes, but they all looked gorgeous and cut to generous sizes.

Interesting and tempting menu with reasonable prices. Simple and clean decor. Not particularly atmospheric but a bus load of tourists from a Surrey branch of Waitrose provided some amusement.

Delicious fresh food, full of flavour!!! Clean toilets Lovely children’s corner Bright airy feel Pleasant staff

Easy to find from the A1 as signposted from the south. Arrived for lunch and decided to choose the flatbread with hummous and mediterranean veg. My auntie had the chicken and avacado wrap, both were delicious and portions were large.Was quite tempted by the various interesting salad choices and by the smell of neighbouring tables chips. We sat inside, which was fairly busy for a misty Monday in September. OUtside we noticed a children's play area and numerous ride-on trctors for toddlers to play on. Will definitely return to sample more delicious food.

One of our regular visits when in Northumberland. Excellent fresh and varied food to choose from. A popular cafe / restaurant. Plenty of seating. Good play area outside for the children. We've never been disappointed in any visit there . Some interesting craft and clothing items in the other half of the cafe!

Nice Cafe. Ok food, staff judt walking round lost with food. Very over priced for yhe amount of food.

What a wonderful place to have a delicious breakfast.

We found this by chance on our journey on the A1 and so pleased we did. Alongside the usual sandwich type fare the counter contained a wide array of tasty salads, quiches, fritatq and sausage rolls. There were veggie and vegan options too. I had sweet potato and whipped feta crostini (delicious) whilst the hubby opted for a cheese ploughman’s. Lunch was so good we bought takeaway salads for our ownward journey.

Ordered a ploughman's lunch,what I received was a processed cheese and processed ham sandwich with a tiny piece of salad leaf. Very disappointed worst Ploughman's ever

We really enjoyed this place and the garden. Had a lovely lunch, would fully recommend to anyone!

I had poached eggs on sourdough toast with hollandaise and rocket. It was absolutely delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked and the sauce rich in flavour. The flat white was lovely too and l took home some cake for later. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the cafe/shop was a relaxing environment to be in. I would definitely come again if l'm in the area and would highly recommend. 😊❤️

Wow, what a great space. Popped in for breakfast with my little boy, Staff were lovely very welcoming. Coffee was great and breakfast was perfect!! Definitely returning, child friendly, great all rounder- on the pricier side but well worth it.

Called in for breakfast with the missus and two kids and it was spot on. Price around average. Little play area outside for kids. Nice and clean and tidy on the inside. Just off the A1.

Cafe and coffee fabulous. Atmosphere not so, I happen to be an ex relation of one of the staff, I said hello to this person as I walked in and then they disappeared to the kitchen, although staring at me ( together with other kitchen staff) and peering through the kitchen hatch and sniggering to each other, also looking through the kitchen door window to see what I was doing constantly. I felt so uneasy, finished my lovely cup of coffee and left. Whilst working, personal feelings should not come into how you treat customers, extremely disappointed at such childish behaviour.

Spot on! We were staying down the road from here and needed somewhere for breakfast when we checked out. We were not disappointed! The food was fabulous and the staff were extremely friendly. The only downside was it is a push button coffee machine which massively let them down as my husband is a bit of a coffee snob and so he just had tap water.

Popped in for lunch on a Saturday. We both had salads, both meals were a decent size and good quality. Nice outside area, dog friendly, where we could eat. Recommended.

Beautiful breakfast, well cooked, fresh, tasty, xcellent service, clean restaurant. Customers are always made welcome, no requests are any issues.

Very good food and a handy place to visit when on the A1 road

Best full English breakfast. Lovely coffee. Who could ask for more? We love this spot on our trips 'north' and back home again. The service is always good, the range of food entices and it's just so handily placed next to the A1.

Just visiting the area to see our baby granddaughter, what a lovely place,food was excellent and so was the service,lovely menu. A nice outdoor area for the children to play.we ate lunch outdoors in the sunshine. Will definitely call again when we are in the area. Highly recommend.

Lovely lunch - really interesting menu - and great coffee!

Stopped in for a late breakfast and was very impressed. Excellent food with great affordable choices. Very clean and tidy with welcoming staff.

Definitely, well worth the stop. Good fresh real food, would highly recommend, rather than these fast food outlets. A great out door space for children. There's also a small gift /clothes shop in the entrance . Spacious and light. A real gem.

Lovely lunch stop on the A1, delicious fresh food.

My son prefers this to the Chilli in Otley as it has a large play area as well as parking and excellent food.

If you are looking for somehere to stop off on the A1 between Newcastle and Edinburgh you might be struggling. This place is great. A nice cafe with a small gift and ladies clothes shop with parking and toilets. Good coffee. Excellent breakfasts. Clean and friendly.

2nd time we've been. We stopped for breakfast on our way to Scotland.. Excellent freshly cooked food at good prices.. Will be back.

Dirty cutlery, dirty cup, asked for a fresh orange juice-got a bottle of juice from concentrate, waited for our food for a long time, service wasn’t friendly.

Best place to stop on A1 and a lovely cafe for just a trip out for breakfast or lunch. Fantastic coffee. Awesome brunch menu and fancy sausage rolls etc. Lovely salad lunch options too. Kid friendly with toy table and outdoor play area. Dogs outside only sadly but understandable. Good disabled toilet and baby change facilities. Lots of seating, lots of parking. (Easy to miss it when southbound - follow Brownieside signpost).

What a lovely place, not only delicious food, but a shop selling pretty things.

Great food and customer service!

Fantastic salads and sausage rolls!

Best cafe ever! Ok, that’s a big statement but it’s the best I’ve been to. Down to one simple thing. The food is amazing. Salads were amazing (cauliflower and chickpea 5⭐️). Curried chicken wrap was beyond all expectations. Shame it’s a 5 hour drive away.

Relaxed, cafe/restaurant with excellent light meals, cakes and a very good cup of coffee

Excellent place. Loads of staff so you don't have to wait forever and plenty of free parking. Large and airy place with seating and tables that are spaced apart so you don't feel cramped. Very relaxing atmosphere and the selection and range of foods were excellent. The staff in the back are doing a good job here coming up good quality cafe style food. Would definitely return.

A great place to stop on the A1. Food was delicious. Have a shop too

Had a lovely lunch the only thing was it could of been a bit warmer

Lovely airy cafe. We visited here for coffee which was perfect on the cold morning.

A great, surprise find straight off A1. Delicious looking homemade food, and vege mini breakfast was lovely.

A nice cafe, just off the A1. Plenty of parking, and a small gift shop area as you enter. It feels like a brunch place, however the burgers and baguettes are big, and come with plenty of chips, enough to fill up anyone. Also with checking out the salad bar for more options that are not listed in the menu.

Great food, fab device, wonderful atmosphere

Delightful cafe, with an excellent choice of lovely salads.

I had coffee and a brownie. You order & pay at the till, and your order is brought to you. But. But! you then have to get up again to collect your cutlery! You're either a self service or you offer the whole service. The place is bland, little if any atmosphere, the staff more interested in catching up with their lives. The double expresso was OK, tho smaller even than usual, so I used a bit of the extra hot water I often ask for. The brownie was delicious, and a good size. The 'shop' is dark, possibly to obscure the ridiculous prices. I can't imagine there's much turnover of stock. Not somewhere I'd bother with again.

Really nice! The breakfast(s) are a cut-above and, though the prices reflect that, you won't be disappointed. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and airy indoor shop and restaurant area. Didn't use the outside play area but looked great for children and those immune to North of England weather vagaries.

It's a great place but can be very noisy in the back area. Not the place to go with anyone with a hearing difficulty!

Lovely cafe to drop into whilst travelling up A1, food lovely and reasonable prices

We were looking for a stop on the A1 and Carnabys came along. They accommodated us even thought they were ready to close. Lovely food. Excellent service and a lovely clean establishment. Thanks very much

Stopped here by chance on our journey and we got lucky! We had the spiced brisket with crushed avocado and chips and it was heavenly! We had been pondering what we would be having for dinner but we don't need to worry about it! Lovely chips as well. Very good sized portions, extremely tasty, delish coffee and very friendly service at a very reasonable price. Can't fault anything at all! Will perhaps be stopping again on our long trek home! :) A year later and we were back! This time for pulled pork in a brioche bun and chips, and also a cheeky falafel wrap. Still wonderful and still no need for dinner!!

One of our favourite stops. All the food is very good quality and it’s a nice change to be able to get healthy food whilst travelling.

Lovely food. Sheltered warm sunny outdoor seating for those that want it. Plenty of room indoor space. Lovely service - quick and efficient. Menu is interesting and food excellent quality. What more can you ask for…. Ok then they a lovely shopping area too!

Had a superb lunch here. The lunchtime sandwiches are delicious. The staff are polite and friendly. There's a good outdoor play area for younger children so parents can relax with a paper and a brew.

"It had butter on the bread, it was nice"

Best pulled pork bun I’ve ever had, at a great location with friendly service. Couldn’t recommend more.

Delicious food, friendly staff. A relief from motorway services!

What a lovely find! Gorgeous food. Plenty of tables inside. Small outside area with tables and play equipment for kids. Spacious cark park. Few gifts - but quite pricey!

Perfect on every level. Plenty of big toy trucks for my two year old son to to sit on & play park area was a nice addition .

Nice place to stop, called a few times now, food is good, cannot help thinking a less chic menu in parts would work in their favour,

Pleasant staff, airy, good play area for children, eat inside or out, fast service!

Great place to stop off and have refreshments

Very busy, weekday lunch but service quick. Food lovely.

Came here for coffee two days ago and it was so nice we stayed for lunch and have come back again for cooked breakfast again this morning. The restaurant is spacious inside and lots of room outside too for children to play. ( small play...

As other reviewers with dogs have said, this place is most definitely not dog friendly. God forbid you even step foot through the door with a dog, you are stopped and pointed to walk outside to find a seat. It is a shame as looks...

Returned for the first time in a few years and wasn't disappointed. Lunch on way back north with my 8y old daughter. Delicious food, excellent speedy service. Perfect poached eggs. Daughter enjoyed the outdoor play area. No complaints at all.

Excellent in every way. Best hot chocolate I’ve had in ages; splendid home made frittata and quiche to take away for lunch. Friendly, helpful staff and lovely loos!

Great position directly off A1 so stopped off for a break on our way North. First impressions were good, very tidy outside with a good size car park and kids play area. Nice shop inside but very expensive, can't imagine many people calling in for...

We popped in here yesterday on our way to Kelso. I was able to enjoy a Gluten Free meal, Dairy Free was also available. My muggle husband thoroughly enjoyed his meal, all accompanied by a large pot of tea. The waitress was very attentive, I...

Having traveled to Berwick in the morning we were on our way home mid afternoon and Between the 4 of us we decided on stopping off here for a light lunch. We found a table without any problems and checked what we wanted and orders...

We visit every week, enjoying the ever changing array of salads. The menu also has a lovely range of foods and my daughter (6) loves picking one to try new foods and flavours. It’s great for the children to play in the park while the...

Love this place. Frequently visit with my young children as it’s perfect for families without being too child-centric. My son loves the little play park and tractors outside. The food is always beautiful and they make really good coffee!

We called into Carnaby’s on the way back to our property in Bamburgh for lunch. It was lovely, all fresh produce. There is a shop where you can browse gifts. They did some different menu choices. I would say that I will call again.

If you are lucky enough to be a dog owner I would spend your money at one of the very very Dog Friendly Cafes and not Carnabys. The assistant spoke to us like we were the enemy not a paying customer. Try The excellent Potted...

Sat outside with friends, and their dog....dogs have to stay inside. Had breakfast.....very slow service. Breakfast was OK......if you want black pudding, beans, mushroom or beans...you have to pay £1:00 extra for these individually. It makes the breakfast very expensive, and frankly its overpriced for...

Advertised as dog friendly, they are not. Cold miserable day and we were expected to sit outside even with a disabled person in our party. There is plenty of room inside which would be an ideal dog area. Their lose was going to have full...

First visit to Carnaby’s as we were on our way to Edinburgh…it won’t be our last. It is literally off the A1 so saved us diverting into a town for something to eat. As vegetarians, it was nice to find something other than the bog...

We stopped here for a coffee on our way north. Purely by chance, and what a find! One of the best cappuccinos I've had, and a super pot of tea for my husband. Hard to resist the array of delicious frittata and what looked to...

Beautiful food, the salads are amazing. Had breakfast on this occasion which was equally delightful as the lunches here. The kids enjoyed lovely looking pancakes and me and my friend had a full breakfast, one veggie one not, both fantastic. Coffee also very good with...

Visited on Sunday with parents, managed to secure a table by the window. The array of salads always looks so appealing, there was a bit of a wait at the till as it was quite busy, managed to order everything in one go & the...

Blown away by the variety and quality of salads, frittatas, sausage rolls and cakes, and the friendly service. If you are travelling on the A1 north of Alnwick, this delightful gem is really convenient. I need an excuse to visit again soon.

Popped into Carnabys, located around 8m north of Alnwick just off the A1 (N). Good car parking space and upon entry there is a small retail clothes offering that looks nice. Food was tasty and well presented at a reasonable price. However the service was not engaging at all. 4 Staff congregated behind the service counter and spent a lot of the time using their mobile phones - not a great look for the public tbh when it’s meant to be a hospitality sector. Left me feeling a bit of an inconvenience to their day…lower score purely because service didn’t feel great. Otherwise would have been a really nice visit

On a family holiday to Northumberland and Carnarby's was recommended by brother who had visited it several times previously and talked about how good it ones.Very good food and as a bonus a nice gift shop area showcasing some local wares . The club sandwich is particularly good but you won't be disappointed whatever you choose.

Stopped here for a breakfast as we needed to out of our holiday accommodation by 9am. Carnabys opens at 9.30am and by the time the staff opened the gates just after this time there were already 4 cars queuing. Food was good but the pancakes a little on the small side so can only give it 4 stars. Scrambled eggs were lovely and a good big pot of tea. Apple juice also a very generous portion. Great location with a nice big car park.

This was by no means the first time I had visited Carnaby's and it won't be the last. Each time we've had a lovely meal, always something a little bit different. This time I chose the lamb on flatbread; it was delicious, as always and just enough for a lunch-time. There were plenty of choices and the salads always look tempting. I wish other eateries were as good as this.

This cafe sets new standards. Everything is homemade with some very different offerings and exciting salads (difficult to get excited about a salad, but you can here). Warm and welcoming staff, nothing too much trouble, take your dog into the garden, plenty of room and a play area for the kiddies.As you go in, there is a shop section with a cross-section of items from cards, placemats, toiletries, jewellery, clothes and shoes. All tastefully selected with a touch of class. I'm just sorry we don't live near enough to go there regularly!

The food, service and atmosphere was excellent. Do not know why the mardy bum who reviewed it a week ago is banging on about. The women were working really hard and were lovely and efficient. The food was tasty and there was excellent choice. Mardy bum may need to reset their gratitude meter.

Came here with a party of friends and we had a lovely relaxed lunch and were not hassled to hurry. The salad bar is excellent and most of us chose a selection of three salads - all delicious and full of interesting flavours. There is a menu other than salads, frittatas, pies etc if you wish something different. Prices are very fair for the quality of the food. Service can be very slow, in part because people are standing staring at the salads and wondering which to select. The rustic atmosphere of the place is very pleasant but acoustics are not good. So if the place is busy with lots of people talking, it is hard to hold a peaceful conversation.

So pleased to discover this to the North of Newcastle. Delicious food, beautiful barn conversion surroundings and relaxed atmosphere. Really enjoyed it and would thoroughly recommend a trip there if you're in the area. James & Liz Denley