Crescent Cafe in Northumberland

Fantastic place, the original ice cream is on another level and the coffee is delicious. A local legend I wish people that were unhappy with food or service would say something at the time, my experience is that 9 times out of 10 it's resolved. Going away and stewing about then writing a tetchy review it achieves nothing. (And no, I have no connection to the business)

The place for proper Ice Cream , Newly refurbished , it also has a cafe and a sweet shop

Drove from Ashington as its says its open till 6.30 for it to be closed at 6pm numptys

Some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted. People travel here from miles away for their 'original' recipe.

Best ice cream in the NE. Always make this part of my bike rides up the coast for a pit stop.

The basic vanilla ice cream is amazing, that's the vanilla that they make and do. Flavours all come from a bottle or tub and mixed with the vanilla, so it let's it down. When it comes to staff and atmosphere, they know they can do whatever they want as people will still queue round the corner, so it all depends on what mood they're in.

Lovely food and fantastic service

The reputable iconic ice cream was delicious and well worth our visit from Kenton. Likewise the cappuccino's were a match for any of the branded coffee shops. The table service was quick, courteous and friendly. We were also able to relax next to the open terrace. Nothing to fault and I'd highly recommend a visit, you won't be disappointed.

Best and genuine ice cream; traditional flavour tastes of, ummm, cream! Pasta so authentic and delish focaccia. Try the pasta a limone in summer - tastes like being on holiday!

Amazing food, great staff I would highly recommend.

Been visiting here since I was a child. The ice cream is absolutely phenomenal with lots of flavours to choose from and even vegan options! I can't compare their ice creams to anything I've ever tasted before. Seating area is an option at a small charge and the staff are always very polite and welcoming! Highly recommend the visit, you won't be disappointed!

Went with friends for coffee waited a long time for service scone was underwhelming when coffee was brought didnt ask if we wanted sugar had to call him back and he had them in his pocket.

Litterally the best hand made ice cream I have found anywhere! A bit pricey but worth it for a treat!

When we last visited a few years ago we had ice creams and they were delicious. This time we ordered food and drinks, a toastie, chicken salad sandwich, chips and a can of fanta and a milkshake which came to a total of £17. The toastie came with no side salad or anything else and the chicken sandwich was nothing special. I think £17 for this order is way overpriced for what you get. Disappointed.

Best ice cream sware it has coke in it🤣🤣🤣🤣. I had my tea there tonight and ice cream and then had a 7 mile walk on the beach

Just a breakfast bap, but it was very nice.

Best ice cream in the country..

Really tasty icecream! Pleasant staff.

Been coming here for over 20 years now and still the best ice cream in the North East by far

Ice cream is the best around in my opinion and the staff are all friendly just love this place

Always rude staff. Went at the weekend and the experience was ruined by the young girl on the till. On my previous visit I had the same poor welcoming by an older lady. I'm a nice person and I expect to be treat with decency.

Best ice cream in the world always has been

Same amazing tasting fior de latte ice cream after 50 years I've been going!

Best apple pie my girlfriend had ever eaten. Ice cream was great.

A little small, atmosphere felt a little unwelcoming nothing against the staff at all. The ice cream is lovely and I would recommend taking it away.

Very tasty icecream real italian style, with a variety of different flavours!.

Rude staff and a service charge for sitting in if you wish to use the cafe, so just decided to take out. Ruined by customer service.

The best ice cream but it's very expensive to sit in.

Best plain Italian ice cream I’ve had anywhere.

Cake and coffee after dog walk. Very nice people let us take the dogs in. Pear frangipan cake a bit mushy and too much almond essence but still a treat. Delicious oat milk hot chocolate. Other cakes looked good too. Unfortunately no gluten free so my sister could have nothing 😕

Lovely home made ice-cream. Don't call it vanilla, you'll be in trouble... True Italian Coffee and delicious Italian food. Beautifully clean, Just Go.

The ice cream! I used to cycle here when I was a kid and it has been many years since I had the opportunity to go back...and today brought me back to my childhood in a swift lick of the ice cream. Just as amazing as it always was.

Simly the best ice-cream...I've been coming here since I was a little child with my parents...I brought my kids here...now I'm bringing my grandkids...a little pricey but so worth it!!

Must try the ice cream next time. Will it be as good as Nardini's in Largs?

Fabulous icecream, best you can get

Visited today after 20+ years and it's the same family made ice cream as it was back then. Genuinely the best Italian ice cream I've had anywhere. Flavour is just incredible and the ice cream is super smooth and creamy with no icy grains.

The best ice cream I have ever had .staff are lovely. Been going for more than 50yrs.

Award winning ice-cream. Absolutely delicious 😋

This place serves exquisite food, you get what you pay for, quality. The risotto is to 'die for' and the apple pie is like how ya granny would have made it, and this is not to mention their best ice-cream anywhere. Don't drive passed this little gem on Seaton Delaval roundabout

The best ice cream, and friendly, helpful service

Stopped in for dinner. The food was absolutely amazing. Would definitely recommend!

Awesome, best ice cream I have ever had. 😋

Fabulous..... Real homemade ice cream... And it's gorgeous

Ice-cream and milkshake were both nice. Service took quite a while considering they were quiet - almost left before being served. Staff were friendly though and nice selection of seating areas inside.

Amazing beautiful ice cream as always.

The ice cream is fantastic, but we had a Sunday roast and it was all freshly prepared to order. The 15 minute wait was worth it, no microwaving just a great lunch at a good price. Very impressed👏👏👏

Tasty ice cream. Limited flavours but executed well.

Our family loves coming here every time we visit England. The ice cream has a lovely creamy texture and the original recipe is delicious! This time we also enjoyed lunch twice and everyone had something they enjoyed. The Lemon Pasta was a favorite for its light sauce, and the tuna salad had a pesto flavors that made it shine. We always feel welcomed and looked after, which is saying something when you come with a group of 10. Stop by for ice cream and enjoy taking pictures with Paddington!

It's difficult to get to and park. But always very busy, so speaks for itself. Lovely ice cream, staff, and selection of sweets.

The best ice cream on the world end of!

Beautiful ice cream served here

Best ice cream in the North, I'm lactose intolerant and never had a problem here

Possibly the world's best ice cream 🍨

Had a lovely coffee and ice cream with our friends

Great coffee lovely ice-cream lovely poeple great service Great place thank you

Food was mediocre and over a 30 minute wait for a cooked breakfast and a breakfast sandwich. The toast looked like it hadnt even seen any heat. Fried eggs were also under done, Also Wasn't offered any condiments. Very pricey for what you get won't be back

Best icecream ever!!! Plain vanilla mmmm

Very nice places with friendly staff and good prices.

Amazing iveream best around but some staff need to learn to crack a smile and get some manners

Stood for 5 mins at counter totally ignored by 2 staff No baby changing facilities Kitchen staff unpleasant and angry

Ice cream cannot be beaten anywhere. Sadly for the money the family have made from the community they live and serve in, and the decades they have lived in it you would think they would be a bit more welcoming, hell they could even crack the odd smile!

We bought loads of ice cream. The vanilla tastes amazing. we bought the biggest tubs they sell, and we wished we got more as we ate it all on the way home 😊 price is a little dear but definitely worth it

The best ice cream in the world ever.

Reconmend to try and ice-cream was good, ordered and pointed to choc coated sugar cone but got stand plain sugar cone.

Beautiful creamy, Italian ice cream.

This ice-cream parlour has been here ever since I have been in the UK. People I used to work with in Newcastle used to mention it like some place in a legend. I had no idea I lived so close to the place. The ice-cream is incredible and always hits the spot. If you are passing by. Call in. They have an outside seating area. The coffee served here is really good too. Five stars.

The Very Best Ice Cream in the North East hands down. Edit. Not changed my mind.

Toasted sandwich but no salad or garnish so it was a bit sad sitting on the plate all alone.

The most delicious Lemon Meringue sundae

Best ice-cream in Northumberland Also A large Selection of lovely confectionery

The ice cream and the place looks nice since the extension was built. I have to say though I didn't feel remotely welcome by the people serving the ice cream, I almost felt like a nuisance to them.

Really nice place. Reasonable prices to

Still superb ice cream, I've been going for over 50 years. The next generation are doing well!!

Very nice cafe. Burger was very good, coffee not so good. Nice atmosphere. Judging by the constant queue the ice cream is really good. Dog friendly.

What more can you say the original and best

I've been buying ice cream here for over 30 years and never disappoints. The best ice cream I've ever had.

Just popped in for a coffee but great café and ice cream is amazing!!

Lovely surrounding,great food and friendly staff.

Nice coffee, good food and the best ice cream

Great in the morning for a cup of tea or coffee with a sandwich, excellent value for money, also good choice of Italian food, friendly staff, will definitely call again

A relaxing venue for a cuppa and cake/ice-cream. The staff are really friendly.

They used to sell the best ice cream I've ever tasted. However things have changed and their ice cream is barely mediocre.

Probably the best ice-cream in the North East. I have been going to the Crescent Cafe since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I just wish that I lived closer!

Wow! We had Pancakes with Chocolate and Ice cream. They were out of this world! I 100% recommend this exceptional place.

Clean warm and friendly and has excerllent service.

Brilliant ice cream, best around.

Really enjoyed it. And everyone, staff and customers were very friendly.

Remember my aunt taking me here as a child and lovely to revisit after many years. A few changes to it from what I recall but not the amazing ice-cream, made on-site. Staff were really helpful too, definitely worth a visit!

Best ice cream in our area. I've been visiting Crescent Cafe/Arrighi's for many decades. Never disappointed

Great ice cream ,have enjoyed it for over 60 years

Lovely ice cream.. Always a queue.. Sugar Cone 99. £3.80. (18/7/22)

Best Ice Creams ever and great service.

Best ice-cream in South East Northumberland

Really nice family-run homemade Italian ice cream shop! Staffs are friendly and nicely. It’s being refurbished and upgraded , but it still kept traditional style and feels, with more room and more comfort! Love it! The ice cream is so smooth and creamy, and it’s not too sweet. Healthy 👍

It's been possibly 20 years since I moved overseas but glad to see some things don't change. The cafe may have been modernised, which looks great, but the ice cream (original) is still as excellent as I remember. No wonder there are still queue's out the door.

Gluten free sugar comes, fantastic.

The ice cream from here is delicious. The best one I've ever tasted. Been going here from being about 6 Yr old it's not changed abit apart from the revamp of the interior Recommend going here to get the ice cream

Literally the best ice cream I have ever eaten!! I have been to Italy and nothing beats this. It’s incredible. A real hidden gem

Great place to stop for refreshments and food. We had icecream and it was scumptious

Fantastic home made icecream, with a nice choice of flavours