Circa in Northumberland

Really impressed, visited today with two friends, what was meant to be for a coffee, decided to go for full breakfast and bacon butties, all served piping hot by friendly staff. Extremely good value for the full breakfast. Slices of cake that others were being served look like very generous portions. Take away prices looked good too.

Wonderful unexpected experience in this treasure trove cafe emporium! Everywhere you look is full of surprises and the cafe service and food was fabulous! Thank you!

A really lovely spot for a home cooked lunch/ brunch . Very dog friendly and lovely staff who can’t do enough to help you food is home cooked and great value

I live a mile from this cafe and have often wondered when I drive by or buy petrol what it is like inside. Well now I know. The woman (owner I imagine) was abrupt from the moment we sat down. Sadly I had to ask for a fresh cup for my tea. I made the mistake of milk first. I had to ask for the tea to be emptied from my cup the tea was so weak it looked like a pale white coffee. I could not drink it. I asked for no peppers in my salad, I cannot tolerate them. They did ask was it an allergy. I queried the cheese, for my jacket potato I don't like the orange cheese so popular in the NE. So to be safe I opted for butter. The potato was that lovely plain pale colour you get when you microwave it and hence no real texture. My friend did not enjoy her coronation chicken filling either or her coffee. As my first cuppa was thrown away i needed more hot water for a second cuppa. This seemed to be an effort. The staff consisted of two people a man who was not waiter trained and the woman, he was amenable but she seemed disgruntled with us. Maybe we made the mistake of walking in and sitting down straight away!! a JKT spud is £6.75 regardless of filling of which there are several but i think that's a bit rich for 4 small squares of butter. When I paid I asked if it was £6.75 for spud with butter. the reply was ' all spuds are £6.75, we have one button on the till and that's what we use'. By the till a big sign reads no Scottish bank notes accepted due to forgeries!! The decor was too twee for my taste, I though the knitted tea cosy a bit OTT as well as the little knitted socks on the bottom of the chair legs. overall no atmosphere no ambiance not a single smile or cheery word. But there are a massive amount of collectibles/knick knacks which you may like.

If you like good old fashioned home cooking in a place with great friendly staff which is cosy and clean then this is a place you should call into.

Myself and my husband ordered a breakfast, the menu did not advise this came with mushrooms, when the meals came out I was horrified to see mushrooms on both our plates. The bacon was well over cooked, so hard I could not get this on my fork or cut it with my knife! Will not return

Lovely place friendly staff nice to chat to very helpful. We had the breakfast and French toast both where very nice coffee was good too. The place is dog friendly so good for us. The shop was full of all sorts I had to keep my wallet closed or I could have filled the car.

We had a lovely bacon and egg roll with tea for two. There was a tablecloth on the table and we had a big pot of tea with a cosy and china tea cups. It might be old school but it doesn't stop it being right. Everything was just as you would want it. We will try the home made scones next time because they looked very good. The great thing is you can go shopping after your food in the antique and gift shop. I succumbed to one of the hand made tea cosies. It is also family run with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

A really lovely little cafe right on the roadside of A1068 in Amble. Had quiche and salad but I did t thi k there was enough on the plate, the quiche wasn't very deep and I was still hu gry when I left. What I had was very nice though.

What a gem !! Called here today after a walk and we’re not disappointed !! Fabulous little place ! Great food ! Great prices ! All served with a smile from the brilliant staff . We’re made very welcome ! Varied menu to choose from. What a little gem of a place 😊😊we will be back and would highly recommend . And the shop …. Well ….antiques / crafts / cards .. all sorts of unique gifts to look around and to buy were brilliant, and again not at silly prices !! Great place !! Thank you

Called in here for sandwiches at lunchtime. Really good and tasty. Tea served in proper tea pot and china cups a nice touch. Good service as well.

We stumbled across this place when driving through Amble and the quirky antiques caught my wife's eye. We decided to go in for a coffee and were blown away with how nice all the staff were. The man who served us was so friendly and took our orders with a smile. He returned with a beautiful coffee with a dog made with chocolate sprinkles on top. The cake was treeeeeeeemendous. We then bought some wacky stuff from the shop. We will be back !!! Love it !!!

When in Amble,it is well worth a visit to Circa.This is an antiques/curios shop as well as a tearoom/cafe. We managed to acquire some lovely gifts for our grandchilds upcoming christening. Costs nothing to look but you might grab a bargain.

We visited Circa twice during our family holiday and both times the experience was super! The staff are so accommodating and friendly and made myself, husband, daughter, son in law and 4 Grandchildren feel so welcome and comfortable. The cafe is bright and welcoming and the menu choice is varied and reasonably priced. The staff are so lovely! They couldn't do enough to make our visit special and one lovely girl brought our little dachshund Bertie, a dish of treats - she was so friendly and attentive - I wish we had got her name - (she is young with a wavy pony tail)! We enjoyed rummaging through the superb array of crafts and collectibles - and all superbly priced - we enjoyed our two visits immensely and will look forward to our next one! 👍☺️👍

You can browse the interesting and eclectic shop, then have a great afternoon tea here. The staff are always friendly and attentive. One of my favourite places to visit.

We came across this after cafes in the main part of Amble were full or closed for holiday. There is a gift shop attached, as well as a great little kids painting place round the corner. The usual food on offer, but most of it is home made. It was very busy, but staff were up to the job and friendly.

I’ve been to this cafe a few times and enjoyed the food. However, will not be returning. This time the food I ordered was unsatisfactory. After politely bringing it to their attention, and who should have realised that it wasn’t fit to serve, the staff member replaced the meal. We were then completely ignored the rest of the time. It was so obvious! And so rude and totally unnecessary. Not a pleasant experience and one I won’t be repeating.

Firstly the owners do a great(reassuring)job of cleaning/sanitising and secondly they serve lovely home cooked fare. We called in and had soup and a pannini which were tasty and home made carrot cake(disappointingly for my wife they had sold out of her favourite humming bird cake) . The staff are friendly and if you are looking for a light lunch or just a cuppa and cake then it is well worth a visit

Visited Annie caravan for first time since Covid. Beautifully refurbished during lockdown. Friendly staff as always and took social distancing and safety really seriously. Delightful afternoon tea. Seasonal apple and cinnamon cake went down well. All food was so fresh and great to have 'doggie' box so nothing was wasted.

Well worth stopping here; you'll get great customer service, brilliant disability awareness and lovely fresh food too. Then there were the lovely little antiques to browse and a sweet back garden with vintage caravans to book for an afternoon tea, what a little gem!

Wow what a find! Booked Daisy the caravan for afternoon tea. It was wonderful. Our gentleman waiter was super attentive and kind. The afternoon tea was probably the best I have experienced. Having the choice of sandwiches, scones and cakes was very welcomed and totally out faced us all!Amazing little finds in the antiques shop topped off our day.Staff are amazingly observant and catered to our every need.

I’m disappointed. The last two times I’ve visited Circa cafe I ordered a cream tea and the scone was dry on both occasions. The clotted cream didn’t look fresh either. On my second visit the tea was not hot. No point using bone China and a tea cozy if the water hasn’t boiled. This second time I ate the scone but asked for hotter tea and overheard one of the staff in the kitchen saying it had “just boiled”. A fresh pot of tea was made and the kitchen lady came out to inform me that they’d used the kettle this time as opposed to the urn. There was no apology for serving lukewarm tea and the comment made by the staff caused me to feel uncomfortable. Is hot tea too much to ask for in a cafe?On a more positive note the gentleman who took my order was polite and attentive.

We came upon this cafe by chance while filling up the car. The cafe was very pleasant, lovely cosy atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had only stopped for mid morning coffee but wished we had visited later and had lunch there.

Just had a coffee and cake here. Very friendly service and careful attention to Covid precautions. Enjoyed my short visit

This place is a hidden gem that most drive past not realising what's inside. Great for coffee and home made cakes and snacks. Highly recommended.

Had a nice lunch of paninis followed by cake and a wonderful date and walnut scone (never tried this combination for a scone before - it works so well!)The addition of the adjoining antique and craft shop gave us something to view whilst waiting for the table to be cleaned in lines with Covid guidelines. Staff in contact with the customers all wearing clear face visors. Felt very safe in these uncertain times, and all food to a good standard. Would recommend.

Went upto circa to celebrate a friend getting engaged. Pre booked the beach hut so there was just the three of us and we could socially distance comfily. The goats cheese quiche was beautiful and also the coffe and walnut cake too. Well worth it, glad to be supporting gbis super little cafe and antique shop. Well done 10/10 again from me.

Food is great, girls are great, we love it! Come here with friends often and it’s such a relaxing environment for a little brunch.

We sat outside on a lovely bench & table set eating Eggs Benedict. The service was friendly & fast, with my request for a sausage for Ruby agreed on with a smile. Very dog friendly, as the sausage came cut up in her own little bowl with extra treats.As an extra, i also filled my stationary fix from a wonderful little stall in their vintage shop.Next time, i plan on having cake & tea in one of their retro caravans.

Pleasant cafe, bone china cups & saucers lovely tea cosy on tea pot. Food average. Pleasant staff. Nice to browse around shop.

Dropped in here after walking on Warkworth beach. Despite the note on the door saying it closed at 4 (it was about 20 to), we were warmly welcomed and sat chatting til well after 4 with no indication from the team there that perhaps we should think of moving. Cream scones were lovely, my sister enjoyed her cheese one and drinks were fine. Surprised at the dog friendly sign, given how clean it was and the lovely white table clothes, and sis did leave her two in the car given the state they were in. Overall very pleasant experience and liked the combination of shop and cafe. Much bigger than it looks from the road and it does have its own car park.

We were killing time to a certain extent but wanted tea and cake at a convenient location. Both the tea and cake surpassed our expectations and the service was friendly and swift. It is not in the most picturesque of locations but do not let that put you off. Plenty of parking and when you have finished there is a pleasant antique shop to browse around.I would strongly recommend this place.

We visited this unusual cafe for lunch. Staff were amazingly friendly and catered for our dogs immediately. Food was delicious and homemade. Recommend the cakes. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

Pleasant staff, surroundings, teapot and cosy with fine china crockery, toasted t cake excellent . Was also able to buy a t cosy...magic

We called into Circa cafe for lunch on Easter Sunday and what a treat! The menu is not overly extensive but has more than sufficient choice of sandwiches, paninis, soup, cakes, scones etc. The coffee was very nice and our food was tasty and very well presented. The service makes this place as good as it is - it was excellent. And you also have the benefit of a browse around the shop which sells all kinds of wonderful quirky things from various local sellers. Highly recommended. We will be back soon.

Love this small cafe next to the garage on the outskirts of Amble. Service is always excellent as is the produce. Lovely teas and coffees.

Called in today for coffee and a toasted tea cake with a friend. Place was empty and very cold! Coffee was very strong, tea cake was lovely with butter and jam. Used the toilet before we left, nice and clean with hand cream to use too. First time we have been since new owner took over, seems to have lost its atmosphere! Lots of craft stuff for sale and some antiques too.

I enjoyed the food and the service was really good. The price was very responsible. The cafe was very nice and very clean. I highly recommend a visit and i will be back again soon

My husband and I called in here yesterday for our breakfast/lunch We both ordered the full English breakfast and were quickly served with superbly presented and delicious food !!! Served on a pretty glass plate with beans in a teacup !!! How delightful !!! Nothing was too much trouble for the cheerful staff who topped up our coffee during our meal I can honestly say it is the by far the best breakfast in Amble not to mention amazing value for money !!! Having recently changed ownership this unique cafe and antiques centre is a must for everyone and I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone of any ageExcellent all round !!! Well done and thank you to Nic Caren Callum and Katie for a wonderful experience yesterday We will definitely be back very soon

It was the last day of our week in Northumberland and the weather had turned so we looked for something to do other than head off walking which is our typical holiday outing. My wife had found Circa, and as we both like an antique/vintage establishment and enjoy an afternoon tea we headed 45 minutes down the coast.So firstly the positives, we had afternoon tea in the lovely Daisy caravan, they have a couple of old decked out caravans on offer to dine in, and at only £3 per person extra it was a great experience and worth the small extra amount. Plus the young girl who served us was really nice and helpful.And I wouldn't say there were any negatives, just a couple of areas that were average in my opinion. The shop didn't have that much of interest, just a few antique items and some new stuff made by local people, but nothing out of the ordinary. And the food was ok, but nothing special. We had Afternoon Tea, but it was nothing that you can't get elsewhere. Not bad, just not great.Overall it was nice to go there and if in Amble we might go again, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go there.

Enjoyed a cream tea, lovely China & teapots. Good quality food, great service from lovely staff, Nichola & Steve are great hosts. The gift & vintage shop offers lots & varied selection of goods to view & buy. A brilliant place. Not forgetting the vintage caravans & beach hut for private dining & quaint surroundinngs. Well worth a visit.

Very friendly staff, been going in there on & off for few years, and food nice....., however, we went in there this afternoon, and reminded again how cold the café was.... we ordered a coffee (was going to order food, but changed our mind).... and sat and shivered with our coats on/ saw our breath.... it was so cold in there. There were two portable gas fires, one at each end, and were on one bar only. Happened before, and we walked out. I was also reminded today this used to be a car garage!!.... well, come on guys.... changed ownership and still very cold in there. Might be back when the weather gets warmer!

lovely place for a good old fashioned cuppa tea from a tea pot with a tea cosy! the antiques is a bonus x

We have used this cafe on a number of occasions now and always find it to serve excellent food of a very high standard Staff are always very friendly and welcoming The adjourned shop containing a variety of knick/knacks is always worth a visit

Quirky use of an old car showroom & workshop. Don't like this put you off. A wide range of knick knacks, curios and antiques. The cafe offers a range of delicious cakes and scones and simple good homemade food. Old Bone China tea sets and teapots with hand knitted cosys all add to the charm of this most unusual place. Give it a whirl you might enjoy it.

Had a fantastic lunch today. Whilst the food was great and the beach hut in the rear courtyard was a fantastic setting, what made it so special was the fantastic welcome and service from Glen. Can’t recommend it enough. Don’t be put off when you arrive at the garage - once inside it is a great venue and definitely worth a visit.

We called in on the way back from shopping to save having a snack when we got home. It was pouring down and cold but our moods brightened up on entering this cafe. My wife and I had a light breakfast, 1 poached eggs on toast and 1 beans on toast while my mother had a quiece. The quiece came with a salad which my mother really enjoyed. She also had a cappunchino and my wife and I had 1 tea and 1 coffee. We were served by a very pleasant young man who also broght my mother some water over when asked. The beans and poached eggs on toast were very tasty and came with plenty of butter. This cafe is very clean and tidy and very reasonably priced. Before leaving we had a look through the gift shop and antiques centre attached and they do sell some very nice things. All in all a very pleasant experience that I could recommend to anyone. We will be back.

Had a lovely afternoon tea, there was only one gluten free cake option, would have been nice to have had perhaps one more. Nice friendly waiter, and great adjoining shop to peruse. Will definitely return and recommend.

We had afternoon tea in a vintage caravan. Was really nice and different. The food was stunning and really good value at £10. We got to pick which filling we had in our sandwiches and which cake we wanted. Would visit again.

Called in here for lunch on Saturday and once again really enjoyed it. We both had panninis which were great and the service was excellent, a lovely place.

I had lunch here yesterday with two of my friends and it was perfect !!

I called here last week to meet two of my friends for lunch and as always it didn't disappoint!!!!

A lovely tearoom with a large selection of good home cooked food and a very interesting selection of antiques. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

My husband and I called in here last weekend for an afternoon cake

Nice clean cafe with antiques and curios shop attached. Tea served in china cups, and teapots had quaint tea cosies...

Called in for afternoon tea - choice of sandwiches, scones and cake with a big pot of tea (covered with...

Called in here as was raining.we chose the scones and a pot of tea ,served on vintage crockery .very reasonably...

Este es un hotel encantador, cafetería y tienda. única El café es excelente, venta casa hizo gran café para hornear, etc. y todo a precios muy razonables. El personal es muy amable y servicial. La tienda tiene algunas antigüedades y curiosidades proporcionado por muchas personas, además de muebles retro y ropa, arte, joyas, carpintería y libros y más cargas. Un lugar que no debe perderse. Te encantará.

Uno de mis favoritos de escalas. Hemos visitado en numerosas ocasiones para el almuerzo y la comida siempre es fantástico. El té de la tarde es genial con ingredientes frescos y servido con una sonrisa. El personal es excelente y muy acogedor. No puedo recomendar este establecimiento lo suficiente. Siempre es un auténtico lujo.

Siempre este como yendo y viniendo desde deambula y se preguntó cómo era, así que ¿qué mejor razón para probarlo, pero para mi cumpleaños de la abuela y un poco atrasado del día de la madre presente. Reservamos una de las caravanas como algo diferente, y nos quedamos impresionados. Fue el lugar perfecto para una escapada de señoras (té de la tarde vintage nunca hubiera pensado que estaban justo al lado de una estación de servicio).

Para el almuerzo y visitamos Circa quedé gratamente sorprendido cuando entramos. No sólo hay una sala de té encantadora con una amplia variedad de comida y bebida para elegir, pero hay un par de habitaciones repleta de una serie de coleccionables, antigüedades y artesanía.

Just had lovely afternoon tea. They looked after my egg allergy very well baking me egg free scones and cake! Much appreciated and will be back. Lovely items to browse in shop as well

Not been here for a while and thought we'd pop in for lunch. Last time I had Circa rarebit and it was divine. However, not on the menu this time. We both had Panini's which were fine with a salad and dressing. The salad was fresh and the dressing tangy. Pot of tea, we each had three cups out of it. Nice airy place, although a tad cold in the winter months. Reasonably priced. Oh, nearly forgot, lovely selection of cakes. Well worth a visit and easy to find

Booked chintz Annie though 70s daisy looked equally exciting. Afternoon tea gorgeous. Fresh. Homemade. Beautifully presented. Staff lovely. Wow! Left to chat in own little caravan. Fantastic

This great little cafe does gorgeous meals, cake and afternoon teas the shop sells all manner of things from jewellery, ceramics, dog accessories to antiques and clothing

Had a fantastic experience here, lovely chilled atmosphere, linen tablecloth always a good sign, with great home cooked cakes, paninis china teapot with attention to detail. I would highly recommend CIRCA vintage cafe AMBLE a little secret place i'm happy to share, run by friendly staff its a warm welcome sunny place if you like buying vintage a great browse around the furniture jewellery china vintage clothes, all kinds just what I like.

Personally I'd say circa is a hidden gem of amble. If you blink you'll mistake it for just a service station when it's much more. Quaint and beautifully decorated coffee shop. Great food! Fantastic portions and a unique gift shop to boot. Great for afternoon tea or a quick bite. Amazing atmosphere at Christmas!

This little café is part of a very nice arty crafty type shop. The café tables are all beautifully set with delicate table cloths and china cups and saucers. It really does make a nice change. Light lunches and lovely cakes.

Little gem of a place , good cakes,linen tablecloths, china teacups, breakfasts,afternoon teas ect.... Had coffee walnut cake not ce mmmmm great selection of vintage to buy good for gifts, top notch place, ask to take a look in caravans proper vintage xx

Absolutely marvelous,lovely and clean,beautiful layout,really enjoyed looking around at the lovely things for sale,had a meal too and it was really nice,will defiantly be going back soon ,well worth the visit

This lovely unique place is wonderful !!!Not only can you browse around the unusual and very reasonable gifts and antiques you can sample wonderful food !I would especially recommend the gorgeous selection of home made cakes and scones !! Delicious !!All this served with a smile by staff who couldn't be more helpful !! Going over and above with all the customers to make sure they enjoy the experience :)Well done Emma Katie and Chelsea !! Without you the place just wouldn't be the same

Outside is a little oasis with funky caravans and even a crocodile! Homemade soup is delicious and the afternoon tea perfect. Staff are lovely they work so hard and always have a smile on their faces.

My beloved wife and I have driven past this little place, just outside of Amble, on many an occasion but have never popped in before. Today, we decided to stop and have a quick cuppa and see what else was on offer. Little did we know that it would be one of the best 'Pit Stops' that we've ever had! Gorgeous little cafe tagged onto a petrol station would you believe but the place was IMMACULATE! All we wanted was a nice cuppa and a 'nibble'! We ordered coffee and two toasted sandwiches, one just plain and the other with an accompanying salad for my wife. Five minutes later they were delivered to our table and they were magnificent! Gorgeous flavours and cooked to absolute perfection. My dear wife said the salad dressing on her plate was the BEST she'd ever had and that's saying something as it's one of her favourite accompaniments if truth be told. Yeah, OK I hear you say, it's only a 'Toastie' for goodness sake but believe me, they were superb! Great service on an impeccably clean table, all served with a cheeky smile but with a genuine love of serving people delicious, tasty food. If only more places would adopt this ethos! Two cuppa's later and so happy we'd stopped off there, we paid the bill and it was oh so reasonable! If you're ever passing by and wish to pop in for some food then I guarantee that you won't be disappointed. Absolute top marks to the two lovely young ladies who looked after us. You are a credit to the place and no mistake. Lovely genuine girls who take a pride in their 'craft'. Looking after your customers is obviously your top priority and you both did it effortlessly in our humble opinion. We shall definitely return as we often travel that route up our coast. Ten out of ten and no mistake. If I could award higher, I would! xx

We visited here with family, on a spontaneous trip and what a delightful surprise. This is a hidden gem. Delicious home cooked food and cake, china cups and saucers, great service and decent prices. Everything was served efficiently and was well presented, with enough tea to satisfy! There is also a free refill on coffee which was a warm touch. Don’t be put off by the outside- worth a visit. Next time we may try the afternoon tea as that also looked lovely and great value for money

We visited on Friday lunchtime on recommendation from my Mum. We had originally only popped in to look at the antiques and collectaes on sale but decided to stop for lunch and we are really glad that we did!We sat in the enclosed garden to the rear. Really tranquil and hard to believe that you are only sitting metres from a petrol station! They have two vintage caravans and a garden room which you can book for afternoon tea. We didn't do this but it would be a lovely birthday/celebration treat. What a fantastic idea to put the old caravans to use. We had two paninis, two (huge) pots of tea and two cakes. Our bill came to just short of £20. Portion sizes were very generous and we felt that the price was very reasonable. Cakes were delicious and the pot of tea, complete with knitted tea cosy, easily have us 6 china cups! The staff were extremely friendly and the service was good. We had a look round the the shop and bought a few bits then headed on our way. We are really pleased that we stopped and we'll definitely visit again next time we are in Amble. Don't let the petrol station frontage put you off, this place is great and a far cry from a service stop!

A great retro Cafe set in a Antique,retro chic shop,lovely freshly cooked food and very friendly staff.Well worth a visit

I regularly go to Circa for either their delicious home made cakes and a lovely cup of tea served in China cups or for a light lunch of soup or a paninni. I can then spend another hour browsing the stalls of all different items from Vintage clothing to pottery, bags, furniture too many things to mention. If its a lovely day you can sit or take tea in the vintage caravans in the garden. All in all a great place to visit and lots of parking

Booked afternoon tea here for 7 of us. What a pleasure it was. Beautiful China cups, saucers and plates, pretty patterns. Old fashioned tea cosies on the tea pots, you can buy them for £18. We had a selection of sandwiches, crusts cut off and filled very well. Followed by a choice of scone, with butter, cream and jam and a huge slice of cake. Lots of different sorts, I had the tuna mayo sandwich, date and walnut scone and coffee and walnut cake, all beautifully presented on old fashioned cake stands. Staff very nice, lovely surroundings, vintage shop at the side and back was a great touch. Lots of people buying things. Well worth a visit, wanted to do this for ages, so pleased we all did. Very enjoyable afternoon. £10 each or 2 for £19-50 will be back again later on this year with my daughter.

Called in here for a coffee and a cake. What a wonderful little cafe this is. Proper China cups! Also a lovely piece of cake. On the outskirts of Amble but well worth a visit.

We have been here a few times now as we had been to amble and the missus wanted too have a look round again.the artifact room has been extended and is a lot better now.we purchased an item then decided GT go have a lot of tea and some scones.the tea was perfect and the scones came with jam etc and they were delicious.pop in if you are near and it won't disappoint you.the prices are also very reasonable.service from the girls behind the counter was also excellent.we will return soon for another look round this little gem. big thanks too the staff.

This tea room is situated just on the edge of Amble but is well worth a detour. Freshly cooked food served on vintage tableware, a different and varied menu and a lovely antique/vintage shop attached. Friendly staff and quick service and great cakes!

This lovely little vintage tea room offers wonderful home made cakes and food all served beautifully on vintage china including tea pots with hand knitted tea cosies and white table cloths The cafe has a lovely atmosphere and you are surrounded by a unique array of antiques and crafts to buy making lovely gifts for all the family and even your pets !!!The staff couldn't be more helpful with all your requests whether about the menu or the antiques you'll always be greeted with a friendly smile !! This pretty little cafe also has two vintage caravans available for booking afternoon tea offering a unique experience stepping back in time The cafe sitting just outside Amble centre in its unassuming position should not be passed by and is definitely worth a visit !!!

We have been here several times, the vintage feel of the cafe is welcoming, tables are laid with clean white cloths and vintage crockery. The food is good for a small cafe, all home made and served with a smile! The staff are happy to adapt items to your taste.

Yes the the cafe is lovely , vintage plates , cups & saucers , superb large tea pots with hand knitted cosies, home made cakes & light lunches all served with a smile. The wonderful caravans and "beach" hut can be booked too. But the treasure trove of craft items , vintage clothes & jewellery , furniture and collectables make it a must if you enjoy browsing for such goodies -and I do!

We were staying near Amble on holiday and noticed this cafe in a rather strange location beside a petrol station. We were rather drawn to it because of the beautiful way it was presented with white table cloths and china cups and saucers and it had a real traditional/vintage look to it. On our last day we finally got around to visiting and so pleased we did. We had intended just popping in for a quick tea/coffee but ended up having afternoon tea in one of the vintage caravans at the rear of the shop. Beautifully made sandwiches (without crusts of course!!), scones, cake and enough tea to last all afternoon and all in a caravan for just the 2 of us. Very well presented and delicious food and loved the knitted mermaid teapot cover! There are 2 caravans and a beach hut all of which can be booked ahead, really unusual and quirky. Attached is a shop selling antiques, collectables, crafts etc which is lovely to browse around. A lovely afternoon and will definitely visit again when in the area.

We called in as we are up in northumberland on holiday and it looked an interesting place and the kerb appeal with tables set with lovely china looked lovely. We had a cappucino and a hot chocolate which were tepid , and a rarebit which I can say looked the part when it arrived served with a lovely bowl of salad, The rarebit can only be described as chewy, my husband had a pannini which he said was passable but nothing special, So dissapointed to say the least, but the actual antique shop and gallery is very pretty and worth a look around.

The Americano was wonderfully smooth and creamy and there is a great selection of cake to go with it. It adjoins the petrol station so a great resting point to refuel yourself and the car.Home made soup looked delicious (but didn't try it so will next visit)There is a 'Collectables and Antiques' section to browse around to pass a bit of time as well and plenty of parking space

A hidden gem of a cafe, with good food at reasonable prices and the option to have afternoon tea in a vintage caravan. It's easy to find and accessible. Good stop for a cuppa after a bracing walk at Druridge Bay

Very quaint with little China tea cups and saucers. Funny location but you can't hear the passing cars from the inside. Smiley staff. Great paninis and gorgeous white hot chocolate! Under toasted crumpets for a relative but all other food was great.Antiques a little over priced but the craft stands and other items; jewellery, cards and other small items very competitively priced. Nice little place for a wander and a cuppa.

We only stopped for drinks but the homemade food looked lovely and the place is charming, with interesting Bric-à-brac to rifle through too. Worth a stop.

I love this cafe and never miss a chance to call when I'm in Amble. The combination of cakes to die for, gorgeous original craft work to buy and friendly staff is a winning combination. The lunches are great too! There's always interesting displays of work by local artists and the food is beautifully served on bone china, a bit like stepping back in time!

This former car showroom is an unlikely venue for a tea shop, but it works very well. Surrounded by bric-a-brac and antiques you can eat large slices of beautiful home made cake whilst sipping you tea out of real china tea cups.

Visited Circa after seeing an advert in a visitor guide. The staff kindly let us take our little dog into the outdoor eating area which was appreciated. Our food order was taken and the food arrived quickly and nicely served. A gentleman even got us some cushions to sit on at the picnic table. After our delicious lunch we treat ourselves to home made cakes which were devine. We had a look round the shop itself which had lots of lovely things. Highly recommended to all.

Found this unique place on a drive through Northumberland one Sunday afternoon. Friendly staff,fab service, lovely cakes and a treasure trove of crafts trinkets vintage furniture to browse through.If your ever passing drop in. You won't be disappointed.

We stopped mid afternoon for tea and cake on our way home. Lovely home made cakes, china teacups, wonderful funny tea cosy and quick service. Not cheap though - £2.50 a slice for cake soon bumps your bill up. Interesting memorabilia, local crafts and antiques on sale so lots to browse at on your way out. Worth a look...

We had afternoon tea in Annie the caravan, great novelty value and great food.The prices and the choice of gifts & curios in the shop are reasonable as well

I've visited this venue several times recently and can recommend the coffee, tea and cakes. Lovely, clean tablecloths, china cups and quirky tea cosies all add up to make this a lovely experience. For those who want something special 70's caravans are available to eat in and time can be spent wandering around the interesting items available to buy. Hand-made cards, jewellery and vintage goods to name a few.

I stumbled upon this great place, had a great time rummaging through the various items on display, had great hearty helping of food, followed by free top up of coffee whilst I browsed the outside garden area and caravans, and beach hut. I shall be calling in again soon, wonderfully friendly staff.

The overall experience at Circa is one that you won't forget. The food is delicious, especially the homemade cakes! Very friendly, helpful staff who make you feel at home. Also enjoyed browsing the antiques and gifts available in the shop.

Circa is a really amazing place. It is the best of two worlds: antiques, collectables, and local handicrafts which can be browsed before you sit down and enjoy the delicious light lunches, and the amazing cakes made by Emma; try her gluten free Lemon Drizzle, made with potato, delicious!. Or you can sit and just relax over a pot of tea served at tables with white starched tablecloths and proper china, and colourful tea cosies (made locally of course) or a coffee.The atmosphere is great, and the staff are so welcoming and friendly; nothing is too much trouble for them. It really is a 5* venue. Love it!!!