Central Bean Coffee House in Northumberland

Lovely cafe with quality food and friendly service. Great location in middle of all the shops etc. would definitely visit here again

Popped in for coffee and a fruit scone. When I queried paying over £4 (£4.20 I recall) for a fruit scone and one portion of butter I was told the price includes cream and jam whether you want them or not. Extortionate. Be very careful what you order.

My friend and I popped in for a take away coffee, we both an iced coffee and upon leaving the premises we discovered there was not one but two flies inside the ice cube?! I would definitely suggest cleaning out your ice machine. Very put off, this has never happened to me anywhere before?! We won't be returning!

Stopping off at Morpath, we headed to the free car park beside the bus station. This operates on a disk system & I had to go to Martins in the bus station to get one which cost £1 = realistic parking fees in Morpeth.. Looking for breakfast we headed towards this coffee shop, situated in the Sanderson shopping centre. Nice modern decor and very smart but there was little atmosphere. Barista not particularly chatty and a limited range of breakfast items. We settled for roll & sausage each with drinks. Food was OK but nothing special which was the same as I would describe the coffee. Nice little place, not very chatty staff and whilst I would go back, I would prefer trying somewhere else. Main fare was cakes, croissants and filled panini- all pre packed .

We visit at least twice a week and it never disappoints.Good coffee and friendly helpful staff. It should be on everyone’s list of cafes to visit!

Had a mango and peach smoothie that was nice, but would have been better if it was cold. Nice seating area outside and this is where we sat with the dog. Wouldn’t go out of my way to come back.

Another coffee shop trying to be American and it doesn’t work. Coffee was lousy and weak, even though I asked for an extra shot. The guy serving was less than effective and the attitude was caffeine inept at best. You have to wait at the end of the counter for your order when there’s no reason for the staff to bring it to the table. Starbucks wannabe but the coffee is worse and that’s saying something given how bad the coffee is at Starbucks!! Won’t be going back!!

Lovely coffee shop in the arcade beautiful and clean. Husband wanted a sandwich without tuna (we are vegetarian) not the usual but they were spot on and made one for him nice touch. All tables clean with plenty of space, lots of choice with a bit different from the normal. Nice atmosphere staff were extremely pleasant.

Rude surly staff totally unsuitable for front of house. As customers we were obviously an inconvenience. Not even saved by serving a decent cup of coffee, extremely bitter tasting.

We called in here for coffee and hot chocolate on a Sunday afternoon and the place was very busy, both inside and out. The hot chocolate was delicious but one of the party was unable to finish their coffee as it was very strong! It's in a great area to people watch!

We very much enjoy stopping here for coffee and snacks early morning when shopping in Morpeth. The coffee is excellent and I love the vanilla crown pastry which is so fresh. We enjoy the cafe as it has outside seating where you can enjoy your coffee and watch the world go by in Sanderson Arcade.

Lovely cozy coffee shop located in sandersons arcade we received excellent service off all the staff Dan,Dec,Elisa and octavia. Coffee and frappes are delightful would definitely recommend!

Lovely little coffee shop, the only downside is that even though the ‘outside’ is still enclosed within the Sanderson arcade, there is the usual crowd tolerated to sit for hours chain smoking and nursing a cup of coffee. Pity, as it excludes what would otherwise be a nice place to sit and have a snack and drink especially because it’s a pet friendly area.

We have visited on the regular basis, but have become frustrated by the lack of options, particularly for vegetarians, where there is only one available option. In the past, if the person serving is helpful, they have sometimes gone out of their way to accommodate for example making a cheese sandwich, but this willingness to accommodate can be a bit hit and miss. We obviously prefer to support the smaller chains rather than the big nationals, but the fact of the matter is that Costa, about a two minute walk away, offered far more vegetarian choice. I'm sure the 30 pounds we spent would not be missed, but, as regular visitors to Morpeth and very often to Central Bean, the lack of choice unless you want to eat meat/fish, will likely put off parties who want something other than a single vegetarian choice.

We had previously had drinks here but this time chose some sandwiches which were toasted and brought to our table outside. Tuna and onion and hummus, red pepper and feta were our choices and they were delicious. The staff were so friendly just as we had remembered from last time and the prices very reasonable. Great !!

Friendly efficient and nice coffee / tea. Well organised under current climate. Seating both in and out.

We have been here several times before but this was the first time we have been inside since the covid crisis struck. We were impressed with the measures in place - good social distancing and the staff allocate you to a cleaned table. Coffee was excellent and pastries fresh. Staff are always very friendly here and make you feel a valued customer. Looking forward to the next visit.

Tables dirty and not cleared... no hot food half an hour before closing as they had turned ovens off? Couldn’t even toast a tea cake ... not customer centred or flexible. Asked why no hot food “ we always turn ovens off early” poor .

We enjoyed lovely coffees with scones in the sunshine. I had to queue social distancing at the counter although I think I maybe could have had table service. One way system for covid19 The seating is great for casual drinks

We enjoyed our coffee here - decaffeinated often is not so good, but their's was fine. Staff were very friendly and service was good. the pastry was not as fresh as it might have been - even on a Sunday pastries should be deliciously fresh. The coffee house is clean, light and airy and is in an excellent central location with outside tables for good weather.

We stopped here for drinks and were not disappointed with the quality or temperature of the drinks. It was a Sunday morning and it was very busy but we didn't wait long for our drinks. The baristas were very attentive and friendly, nothing seemed too much trouble. Not bad prices either

Lack of supervision resulted in a grainy expresso and a very cool latte. The place was not busy but the tables had not been cleared and the staff were busy chatting together,The stands around the table were grimy and behind the serving counter was worse with coffee sills and discarded containers. What a difference from the Newcastle outlet of this chain - even on match days there is snappy service and piping hot drinks, The manager needs to step up and provide some service.

This is a lovely place for a coffee great to sit outside and watch the world passing by. We also had a pigs in blanket and cranberry sauce croissant......it was to die for !!!!

Stopped here for a few drinks - great selection of coffees and teas in stock, efficient with service and friendly staff. Only dropped a star as the original mug they gave me had lipstick on it still!

the staff are realy kind it is deffanly worth visiting thay also thave leflats of things to see and do localy witch you can take

We called in with friends for a coffee. 1 flat white, one Latte and 2 cappuccino. All were piping hot and service was quick. There seemed to be a steady turnover of customers and saw no evidence of complaints or poor service which other reviews allude to. Our friends are very regular customers here and would not come back if they had to experience poor service. They have been happy with each of their many visits here.

Good coffee and enjoyable snacks Friendly and efficient staff make you welcome A busy cafe enjoyable visit

Having spent a lot of my time frequenting coffee shops since I retired I consider myself to be a bit of an authority on the workings of these establishments.I have to say that having visited this one several times ( mainly because I like the coffee) it is unsurpassed in its ineptitude regarding service.To say they are slow is a massive understatement.Even when it isn’t particularly busy, it is still at least a five minute wait once you have ordered.You can normally expect a good ten minute wait and it is not unusual to then get the wrong coffee.Needless to say I have paid my last visit.

myself and my son called in on a damp november day,all we wanted was a cup of tea and a hot chocolate.We waited ten mins because the two staff that were there were talking.when we eventually got our cups the hot chocolate was cold and the tea luke warm .Its an overpriced disgrace the tables are always covered in dirty cups that staff have never moved.We wont be back!

Located in the centre of Morpeth. Comfortable, modern, superb coffee, tasty cakes, lovely atmosphere and helpful staff. Can’t ask for more.

I called in early one morning shortly after opening and ordered a soya pumpkin spice latte. There was no queue so I was served quickly and the barista was perfectly pleasant. However, the latte tasted of nothing (not even coffee!) - just very strongly milky. Given that I'd ordered a soya latte and double-checked on collection this isn't impressive. Fortunately I wasn't too ill but some people would be.The only other time I've visited I struggled to open the very stiff, heavy door and ended up spilling most of my coffee between the door and the table. Outside tables are so tightly packed you can barely manoeuvre when the tables are all occupied (and I'm pretty small). There are so many coffee shops in Morpeth, I won't go back. Healthy Prep Kitchen or even Costa are so much better for the same price or cheaper.

We visited here and the cappuccino was excellent. My wife had the cafe mocha and a bagel. It was a lovely day so we ate outside. The staff were very pleasant.

Called in for a morning coffee with my fella. Waited 15 minutes for 2 coffees and considering there was only one customer in front of me it’s a pretty long wait and to add insult to injury the girl behind the counter served the customer behind me first with no apology. The quality of the coffee is not great here and you get no help if you need to carry your tray through the heavy door to sit outside... won’t be returning

We called in here after passing it many times before. I ordered a latte and a bacon sandwich and took a seat outside. The latte was decent enough and I was happy enough until my bacon 'sandwich' arrived...Firstly, it came as a panini, that's not a sandwich really. The panini it came in was soggy on the inside from the steam of the bacon and the bacon (what there was of it, a half slice in each half panini) was mostly fat and not cooked long enough, it was rubbery and slimy.I took one bite and left it. First time there, and probably the last, unless the management want to try and fix the problem.

Iced Americana, iced latte. Plastic cups,plastic tops and plastic straws!!!! We deserve better than this!

Love the coffee at Central bean but because I have a little dog I am not allowed inside. However Everytime I ask for outside service I am ignored , I sat for 22 minutes yesterday waiting for someone to take my order after being told " someone will see you in a moment". That's the third time in the last two weeks, someone in there doesn't like me.

Called in here for a coffee this morning when filling in time. Latte was very good and the service was superb.

Visited with my wife as we hadn’t been before. Ordered a sausage and red onion sandwich which was fine. However the Americano that I ordered was weak and quite tasteless, not a patch on the same drink I’d had at Greggs several hours earlier. The person making it also spilled some of it into the saucer and didn’t offer or attempt to either clean or replace the saucer.

Visited on a Saturday at lunchtime. Waited an age for coffee and instead of a small Americano and large cappuccino we got a large americano, a small americano and a small cappuccino. Waiter looked like he couldn’t care anyway. Had waited so long just took it. By that time the toasted teacake was cold. Coffee not worth the wait. First visit. Won’t be back.

We love our coffees out so couldn’t resist trying here . The staff are lovely and so is the coffee . A popular little find .

We visit every couple of weeks when shopping in Morpeth. It is very convenient. Has an outside area if the weather is warm enough. Decent coffee and other drinks. Staff are nice. Food is ok- nothing special but edible. The caramel shortbread and pecan slice are yummy.

Situated in the attractive Sanderson Arcade, Central Bean Coffee House in Morpeth is a smart, American-style coffee shop and a pleasant change from the usual chains that we have in the UK. The coffee was nice and they also do a decent range of snacks, cakes etc.We would certainly use it again.

We occasionally meet our friends here and are guaranteed a good cup of coffee. It is always busy but tables are always being made available so you generally get a seat. A pleasant place for a brief stop.

I have been to this cafe many times it has the perfect location in the middle of Morpeth, if you stay outside it is disabled friendly. Not good inside too much furniture. The problem is the same every time. Slow service, you wait for ages in one queue to order, them move to another queue to collect. I know it must be a gold mine due to its location, but they would have happier customers is they took a lesson from Costa! That said the coffee is always top quality.

We went in for drinks . Tea and coffee were lovely (herbal teas available) and allsorts of dairy alternatives available. The cakes looked so great we treated ourselves and they were as lovely as they looked . Service excellent and cleanliness too . Toilet clean and actually had a hand dryer that efficiently and fully dried your hands.

A great coffee served in the centre of Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade. All the usual hot drinks are available made by friendly ‘baristas”. Outside seating is provided if you’r lucky to get a seat, although seating inside is a bit tight in places, especially the widow benches. It can seem like ages between placing your order and receiving your drinks at the end of the counter but, if you’re not in a hurry, it’s worth it. My favourite coffee stop!

Called for coffee with friends. Waiting for the coffee seemed to take forever in a production line, and the incorrect order was given to me.. However, it was freshly made and was good coffee.The staff were not very attentive and basically just viewed me as "another order", not a person.Will try somewhere else on my next visit to Morpeth.

Lovely coffee and just what is needed before starting the working day. Always served quickly and efficiently. Even get smiles early in morning from staff

Called in here today for a coffee. Fairly busy, and staff very good. Great place to enjoy your coffee and people watch in the arcade thoroughfare.

I stopped into Morpeth for a bit of shopping and wanted to grab a quick coffee before I left. Morpeth has a large choice of independent coffee shops, but as I was walking through the Arcade, I stumbled upon Central Bean. It looked busy, so I thought I'd give it a go. I placed my order of a large Americano, a croissant and hot sandwich. I paid for the items and was given a table number. I assumed this would mean the items would be brought to the table. 2 mins later the croissant arrived, the server disappeared. 5 mins passed, still no coffee. 10 mins pass still no coffee. To my surprise, you have to wait at the end of the counter. I went to the end of the counter where my coffee was finally poured. The coffee was actually quite decent, the croissant was a croissant but the sandwich was really poor not only that it lacked in taste, but the price for this sub standard product (see picture). The positives were that the coffee was decent and the staff were friendly, however they were heavily outweighed by the negatives. The poor sub-standard quality of the sandwich; the lack of information about how to collect your coffee; the lengthy wait for the coffee after being given the croissant (which I would have liked with the coffee) and the cheap and dirty looking furniture of where I had to sit.I looked for Wi-Fi but the network was password protected. There was no information provided about the password. I had access to free WiFi anyhow but it would be a good idea if this was advertised better and the password given.For a coffee shop in prime town centre location, it was a very big let down. An independent serving up such poor quality food would close in months. All in all, a disappointing experience which makes returning highly improbable.

Met friends for coffee and light lunch. Coffee was fine. Toasted cheese and ham sandwich served with crisps was ok but nothing to get excited about. The cafe was not as busy as I have seen in the past.

Popped in for afternoon tea and coffee. Easy to order at the counter. Lots of tables, fast service. Easy access to the loos, and amazing flat glass washbasins!

Lovely cafe to spend a relaxing afternoon with friendly staff who work very hard x love the latte coffee x

Absolutely amazing! Staff are so friendly and very pleasant to talk to! I'm never away from here honestly it's like my second home! Amazing coffees and cakes! A taste on the lips and a lifetime on the hips! Well done guys

Called in for afternoon coffee and something light to eat. Clean and tidy with plenty of choice to eat. Muffins were definitely the best to go for. Nicely sized with a damp gooey interior. Good quality coffee, and hot. Well done Central Bean. One small tip for the shopper - get your money out first as the shop has no counter for the staff to set your food on !. You're left to juggle the problem elsewhere.

The reason I keep visiting Central Bean Morpeth is they keep making brilliant coffee again and again . Nice little snacks too

I have always enjoyed a hot chocolate here. They do some really unique flavours, especially at Christmas time. It isn't cheap, however they have a nice selection of drinks and hot and cold snacks. Staff are always pleasant and the layout of the coffee shop is nice.

First time we have all 4 of us visited this coffee house excellent coffee food was also very good staff were nice and friendly. Marrgaret

I have visited this establishment on 30+ occasions and EVERY time have a superbly made cup of coffee. Keep it up !

Visited here Saturday afternoon for something to eat and drink. The espresso is strong and delicious, knocked my socks off. Would recommend if you're a big fan of coffee in its purest form!

Staff are superb.Brewed Coffee is superb - Augustina Forest and Kenya KII are both fantastic coffees.The food is always fresh and tasty.

Superb value for money and excellent surroundings coupled with speedy service and staff that go the extra mile

I met my friend here for coffee and a catch up. We met at 10am but there were still plenty seats. We weren't eating but they seemed to have a good selection of sandwiches and cakes. The staff were very pleasant and efficient. It doesn't bother me going into places on my own but I know some people feel a bit uncomfortable; they needn't worry here. As well as the good array of coffee and teas, there was also a rack of newspapers to read whilst enjoying your brew. There are a few seats and tables outside but on a cool October day we went inside.

As well as selling excellent coffee and a good range of savoury and sweet snacks, the Café has a great relaxed atmosphere. A great place to chat with friends or read a paper/book either indoors or out (weather permitting). It may be a little more expensive than other coffee shops but in my opinion, it's worth it.

Stopped in for a coffee this morning, the atmosphere was busy but present, the staff were excellent and the coffee was well brewed and tastie

Met friends today in Morpeth and decided to go to the Cental Bean Company for coffee. The place itself was really nice and staff very friendly. Two Hot Chocolates Two. coffees and one Tea, every drink was lovely and hot and nicely presented. The Ladies toilets very very clean, the wash basins never seen anything like them, they were called waterfall basins, very different and quite elegant.

Excellent coffee and pastries and seats outside so we could take our dog. Very friendly and helpful staff. A quality coffee shop. Very stylish decor.

Had another lovely sandwich at Central Bean Coffee House, I had a cajun chicken toasted sandwich and an Americano coffee. The sandwich had just the right amount of filling with a generous side of ready salted crisps, this was delicious. My wife had a roasted Mediterranean toasted sandwich which she advised me was beautiful. Both were ordered at the same time and we only waited approx 5 mins before the sandwiches were served. Place was busy but found a table almost straight away, atmosphere was good, not too loud, majority of people seemed to be meeting up for a light lunch. Thanks Central Bean, you have made another trip to Morpeth memorable.

Great coffee, friendly service, bright and airy, central location, free wifi and newspapers, indoor and outdoor seating

Enjoyed a quick coffee here this morning before shopping and Emily the barista was very friendly and lots of people seemed to think so too. She was very attentive and chatty while she made our coffee while still being very efficient. The only downside is the breakfast selection is rubbish. How hard would it be to add toast?

Call in here whenever I'm in need of refreshments, can normally guarantee a table & the coffee is exceptional, situated at the end of Sanderson Arcade next to M&S, plenty of high rise seats both inside & adjacent to the windows, there is always a good array of sandwiches & pastries, plenty of tables outside too for those that prefer a bit of fresh air, with one in the Arcade too, beginning to be spoilt for choice in Morpeth with such a vast array of choice, great find & highly recommended as staff are always so pleasant.

We visited the Central Bean coffee house during our visit to Morpeth twice on the same day, excellent choice of beverages and the staff were very friendly. By the way the toilets were immaculate.

Called in here Monday morning whilst in Morpeth. The service was swift and efficient and I had a lovely cup of cafe mocha. Nice and clean also.

While on holiday went to Morpeth on a very wet day and called in here for coffee. Bright modern coffee shop that was very clean and tidy. The coffee was very good as was the pecan and maple slice. Price about what you pay in other places. The member of staff that served me was polite and efficient. Plenty of napkins sugar and wooden type cutlery. Would recommend and would visit again.

Venue location good Easy parking locally The acoustics are wrong and it is a very noisy location. Coffee good but I feel it is overpriced

Lovely coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating areas, comfortable but if you are looking for a quiet coffee either sit outside or don't bother as the banging of the coffee dispenser into the bin is just too noisy, sorry it is your only fault but believe me when you want to sit down to a nice quiet coffee or to talk to a friend it just doesn't work.

We lived in Morpeth many years ago and have not visited for a long time. The town has been updated in a fantastic way (unlike most places in the country) and this coffee shop is typical of what can be attracted to a nice town. The service was good and the drinks were excellent. If you are on the A1 stop to see this lovely town (free parking) and have a drink.

Ventured in with family, plenty of comfy seats inside, lots of pleasant staff on hand to serve, Lattes are lovely & the large size are huge. Wifi available for those that need their social media fix or wish to do a spot of studying. Plenty to choose from if you're feeling a tad peckish & all looked very appetising, have been a number of times, its a great place to stop off & plenty of outside seats if the weather is being kind or you happen to be passing by with your 4 legged friend.

Always friendly excellent service good choice for a coffee shop and lovely place to sit and relax -went on my own and with family its a place they visit regular when popping into town!!

Visiting Morpeth for the first time...lovely town...and came across Central Bean at the rear entrance to Sanderson Arcade. Warm, friendly, welcoming, good coffee, nice selection of cakes, decor good and has a nice buzz about the place. They take their coffee seriously...hence the water purifying plant they operate. If you need good coffe in Morpeth, look no further.

Decided to have a quick coffee/tea break while looking around the shops.Some tables had not been cleared from previous customer. While ordering our drinks the girl behind counter did say to another customer had been busy but there was 5 members of staff on that day, Sorry but not as good as central bean Newcastle who have less staff on. Took ages for a pot of tea to be made.

Nice for a treat and not too expensive. Can be very busy, good selection of coffee and cakes. Staff are pleasant and polite. Two doors into the coffee shop, depending on where you sit can be drafty. Options of sitting out or in, the Sanderson Arcade is non smoking, and thankfully there is no smoking on the premises whilst you are enjoying your coffee.

Went for coffee with friends on a rainy cold day. Pleasant staff, lovely coffee and free wi fi available. Wheelchair friendly.

Great coffee, friendly staff and a nice place to sit outside on a fine day with your dog. Very pleasant inside and handy for the shops being in the arcade

Came across this little jem while just visiting morporth . Ordered chicking wrap and two capachinos little bit of a wait due to cafe been busy . When the order came it was realy noce and good price .The coffie was hot and nice . If my wife says a coffie is nice then it must be as she is very picky ...So well done to this jem ....

Ordered one large and one medium coffee plus one bacon bun today two Baristas behind counter but this order took 17 minutes to complete the bacon sandwich was ready before the coffee also both coffees were medium as I waited so long I didn't point it out as I was having a busy morning and couldn't waste any more time In total the entire order was a poor average at the very most

Arrived at 3.30 to be greeted by we're closing in 30 minutes - not really much of a welcome. The tea was okay and cakes tasty but the facilities are bland and customer service could be a lot better.Will give the place a wide berth next time.

Visited whilst on a return journey from the Edinburgh Christmas market. The driver chose Morpeth as a stopping place. Having visited Central Bean before we made a beeline for here. The service was very good from the young staff behind the bar. They were very friendly ,helpful and informative. The service was quick, the drinks were hot and the food was also hot and tasty. Will visit again when next in Morpeth

Cappuccino's are fine, espresso strong bitter acrid, nice venue with lots of natural light, have dumbed down cake range which are un-Italian unappealing glutinous gunk - so voted by my feet & now go elsewhere!

Stopped off at Central Bean, Morpeth for a rest from shopping. What a find, located just at the end of the beautiful shopping arcade, sat in one of the comfy seats at the back of the shop. Nice clientele and a really pleasant atmosphere with ambient music in the background, not too loud. Choice of daily papers to read while having a coffee.I have seen a few negative comments regarding the price and selection of cakes, granted people are entitled to their opinion and that is what Trip Advisor is all about but I would take some of these comments with a pinch of salt. I am a picky person when it comes to eating and drinking out, if I do not like something I would say but I would have to say that Central Bean, Morpeth served me today with probably the best cake I have had in years.Yes ok the choice of cake is small, from what I recollect there were 8 or 10 to choose from but I offer you this, would you rather have a selection of 20 average cakes to choose from or a selection of 8 amazing cakes to choose from, well I am the latter.I choose the Sticky Toffee Pudding and Date cake, this has to be one of the nicest cakes I have ever tasted, the topping was gorgeous and the cake itself was so moist and full of flavour, I WAS HAVING A MOMENT on that first bite. Accompanying this was a regular Americano The coffee itself was was a lovely flavour, not too strong but nice enough that you tasted plenty of the bean, also in a decent sized cup for regular. I paid the King's ransom of £4.75 for this, now is that expensive for what I received? Not a chance.On a final note I need to make a comment on the staff, the service was lovely, not the fake 'Starbucks/Costa' robotic grin but actually a genuine person serving you coffee, amazing these days but it does exist. Also the cleanliness it great for such a busy place. I have sat in Starbucks in the Metrocentre, in the comfy leather seats, having a coffee and for the full time I have been there not one member of staff have cleaned the tables, this happens on almost every visit, the place is a tip. Here in Central Bean, there were a family who had just left there seats and their rubbish on the table and I thought to myself "hmm I wonder how long it will take to clean" sad I know but once you have finished reading the sports section you start to people watch, honestly this is no lie, once the family had left the table and I had finished looking at the time on my watch there was a member of staff clearing the table and sweeping the floor. Man, he was like a NINJA, swooping in to clear the table, it was honestly within 15 seconds.Right enough digression, lovely atmosphere, great coffee, AMAZING cake, good prices and Ninja like staff, what is there not too like about Central Bean, Morpeth. Great place, great coffee enough said.

I'm a big fan of Central Bean, they are a small north east chain, but their coffee is usually very good, although the cake selection can be a bit antiseptic the savoury selection is generally very good as well.Our visit today was moderate at best, they were clearly under a good deal of pressure sine it was the food festival and I can forgive the mess on the tables, the staff weren't down trodden and kept a polite welcome. The coffee however suffered badly and they simply succumbed to the pressure and basically boiled the milk to get the foam. This isn't a at they are about generally, hopefully next time will be better.

Called in after a half day's shopping with my sister and a friend. My sister is in a wheelchair and the venue was wheelchair friendly . The toilet facilities were excellent .There was seating both indoors and outdoors. The service was very quick and efficient and the young men serving were very friendly, pleasant and helpful. The prices were comparable to other coffee shop venues. Will return next time we are in Morpeth

My son and I visited this afternoon as the weather was very warm.I sat at a table outside and my son went to order.He was away about 10 minutes and came back with 2 smoothies and a flapjack £8.30!And to make matters worse the table had not been cleared. The one in front was cleared first with no customers seated I had to ask for ours to be cleaned, however it was never wiped clean.Staff very young and inexperienced

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, it was purely by chance that walking through the Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth that we stumbled across the Central Bean Coffee House, attracted by the outdoor tables and with a family that had a clear requirement for a drink and a rest following a walk in the park.It was neither busy nor quiet - we weren't rushed in making our selection, finally settling on a cappuccino, cold coffee latte, 2 x fresh juices and a caramel slice. Service was friendly and efficient. All our drinks were excellent (although the kids didn't appreciate the sip of cold coffee latte!). It was a shame the outdoor table had been taken by the time we were ready to sit down but we found some comfy chairs where we relaxed and enjoyed our mid-afternoon break.I'm not normally a fan of the really mainstream brands as they strike me as not hugely clean and not that relaxing - predominantly to do with volume of customers! This discovery was both clean, tasty and most importantly relaxing! Cost wise, it was consistent with the mainstream brands.

Visited here everytime we come to Morpeth lovely coffee good selection of cakes and sandwiches friendly staff We sat outside as we have a dog but its nice to sit out there.

I have to start by saying that the coffee served here is of a higher quality than normal, good strong and made with care and attention. The decor is nice and modern with some lovely features. Staff have always been polite and very friendly. The only real problem is there is quite often a bit of a funny atmosphere? The same group of people seem to congregate outside giving you funny looks as you enter and leave, but the biggest contribution to the atmosphere comes from the recently retired 50-60 year olds who seem to pose about on the stools desperately trying to look young and interesting, tapping on an iPad or pretending to read the financial times. I think being adjacent to shops like fat face and crew just attract the wannabe young. Despite the ageing lotharios this is a very nice coffee shop which definitely prioritises the quality of the coffee they serve. A real feather in Morpeth's cap.

Have visited here a few times now. The coffee is actually very good. But some of the staff don't understand the basics of customer service. A simple request for a (metal) spoon was given short shrift.

Always fast to be served, I life the Classic Cappuccino, Andy makes the best ones, however, everyone else does a pretty decent one as well. The sticky toffee and date cake it amazing!! While working away 8 months at a time, I really missed this!!

They had me at Black Forest Hot Chocolate!.One large and a large Cappiciono. My partner would have liked it a bit stronger but still enjoyed it.2 slices of chocolate maple slice.Super Yummy!.Was overcharged but all fixed out very quickly with very friendly staff.Would reccomend!

Our third visit to Central Bean and again not disappointed. Prices about the same as other high street chains but service with a smile and very friendly baristas. Delicious coffee and a flat white with a nice twist. Have not eaten the paninis but cakes and pastries ok. Nice atmosphere but the wifi was slow - and this was after the staff had rebooted the router!. Good location in Morpeth at the edge of the shopping arcade. This is our coffee shop of choice in town.