Fantoosh in Northumberland

A lovely tea/coffee shop. Clean, comfy sofas, dog friendly. Lovely cakes and scones all freshly made by the owner. Also lots of tempting scarves, gloves and handbags decorated around the place for you to buy. A delightful place we found by chance on a day trip to Berwick upon Tweed.

Popped in on a long walk around Berwick had two excellent coffees one Cappuccino one black American and two cheese scones recently out of the oven which were very good what’s not to like, plus nice clean loos and friendly staff.

The very definition of a cosy relaxed cafe decorated in homely fabrics and with friendly staff with the most gorgeous cakes freshly made by the owner. Fully vegetarian light bite menu also looked lovely. Only about 8 tables and a couple of sofas but a welcoming vibe. We shall be back...the chocolate and walnut cake makes the journey from Wooler well worthwhile !

If you're looking for absolutely delicious cakes served in a cosy cafe in the centre of Berwick, give this place a look. Many thanks!

We came across this tearoom after leaving the car park, it is located along side the city wall at one end. The staff were friendly and busy. They bake the cakes on site and the smell was wafting through the shop, anything to get the taste buds working overtime! It was a good cup of coffee and the cheese scone, which had just come out of the oven, was delicious. It was a shame couldn't go back for lunch but time didn't allow us to.

We were on a walk in the Berwick area and in need of mid-walk refreshments. We'd had a gander round the cafes and tea rooms in the town centre however they all looked rather busy and were about to give up when we stumbled upon Fantoosh which looked nice and calm. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the ambience was very relaxing. There was a small but reasonable choice of cakes on offer. I had a generous slice of coffee and walnut cake washed down with a massive pot of peppermint tea, which went down a treat, and the hubby had one of their quirky blueberry and lemon scones.

Comfy cafe. The home made cakes looked lush but I had a lovely goats cheese salad.. Fresh, tasty and filling. The menu had a host of interesting salads and sandwiches

A fantastic find with really good tea and coffee plus the best scones we have had in a long time . There was an interesting selection but cheese and lemon and blueberry chosen . They came warm and although not traditionally shaped were very good and enjoyed by all four of us !

Superb sandwiches and Pannini, both with salad and crisps included. Very friendly staff, who welcomed our dog by feeding him dog treat biscuits. Excellent Coffee and Hot chocolate. We were so tempted by the range and quality of the cakes, we also added these. Cafe looks very posh inside, but walkers from off the city wall (which we were) are happily welcomed.

Delightful stylish and comfortable"tea room" environment, great location by Castle gate car park. Excellent cakes, soups, sandwiches, salads...good choice and range of ingredients.

Saw the chalk board advertising the cafe as we walked the walls around the town. Excellent service ( she never forgot a thing despite being run off her feet).delicious food, even gluten free options ).A lovely comfortable place for lunch and very welcoming to our three dogs

Have visited this cafe in the past and it was vey good. Tried 2 or 3 times recently and it has always been closed at 3.15 pm even though there are people inside. Have now given up and go elsewhere!

Fantastic little cafe, really beautiful inside, staff lovely and really one of the best cakes I've ever had. Lemon with lemon cheesecake frosting. YUM! And dogs allowed. Wonderful place

Didn’t realise that menu was vegetarian but was really impressed by different options available. Decided on Savoury Scone served with cheese n chutney as well as fresh fruit - delicious

enjoyed yet another beautiful lunch here at the weekend. fantastic fresh salad and sandwiches and to die for cakes. very dog and human friendly !

After wondering around Berwick for a while scoping out the different dog friendly eateries, we decided on coming here. Salads, sandwiches and panini a are the main ‘meal’ type dishes and there are plenty of scones and cakes. Rhubarb Victoria sponge, alongside a strawberry Victoria sponge, as well as lemon drizzle, coffee and walnut and brownies. Also sweet and savoury scones…. The raspberry and apple scones looked lovely! Dog friendly and our little dog was made to feel very welcome. It’s just at the top of the main road and on the corner; I’d certainly recommend here and try the coffee and walnut cake, yum!

Stunning little cafe in Berwick upon Tweed. Second time we have visited and just as good. Splendid cheese scones. Child and dog friendly too. Highly recommend for visitors to Berwick.

Stumbled upon this place by accident but were attracted in by the home decor. Friendly service, fantastic panini with proper vinaigrette salad dressing and amazing cakes. Would strongly recommend. We’re not often in Berwick but would definitely come back here.

Beautiful coffee and gift shop. Lovely warm welcome for us adults and four legged friends. Dog beds and fresh water provided immediately. Staff very friendly and cheese scones to die for .

Went here for lunch today , I had Goats cheese salad and my wife had Soup, then 3 mini cakes and coffees Absolutely fabulous, we will be back

Stopped by on holiday looking for a cafe to feed our baby. Was initially in for coffees but looking at menu the lunches looked great - I had a halloumi salad and my mum had a goats cheese salad. Both were lovely and the girl...

I visited from Newcastle with friends and we all found the tea and cakes to be fabulous. There was a lot to choose from at a decent price and the owner was super friendly and welcoming.

We stopped for a quick coffee but ended up staying for cheesecake scones, cakes and hot chocolate. Lovely spot and staff

Stylish tea rooms where we enjoyed a home baked savoury scone which was served with sliced apple, a chunk of cheddar and delicious chutney. Too full to have a cake, which was a shame as the choice was fabulous. Efficient and friendly team who cleaned...

Fantastic..freshly baked cheese scones served warm with generous helping of cheese and fruit. Well worth seeking out

Stopped by Berwick on my drive back home after a staycation for a coffee and cake fix. Wandered around Berwick for ages trying to find somewhere available for 4 and somewhere offering just a cake and tea instead of a full lunch menu as we...

Our first time in Berwick started with coffee and cakes (the cake list was long!). The waitress was very friendly and the whole ambience was really comfortable and welcoming. Sadly, just having one waitress meant that she was rushed off her feet. But despite the...

Beautiful light lunch, a little different from the normal affair, with soups salads, sandwiches & panini's with unusual fillings, wonderful cakes and coffees & teas. Real friendly staff. Dog friendly too. Great find and well done to the owners for finding a different angle on...

Recently had lunch here on our visit to Berwick and the two salads we had were delicious, the service was excellent and certainly was value for money, definitely recommended either for lunch or tea and cake

Found this place by chance . Lovely bright surroundings with table seating area or comfy sofas. Dog friendly. Very clean with excellent COVID precautions. We had savoury scones with cheese, pickles and fruit and it was delicious. Tea could have been a bit stronger. Service...

We popped in here for coffee and cake on Monday afternoon and we were very pleased that we did. Lovely cake and very good service. It also felt very covid safe. Would recommend.

Service was quick, staff was delightful and will definitely return. It's a must visit and dogs are welcome to for the added bonus

Popped in today with my dog, the place looked too nice for a wet pooch and my wet weather gear but the staff were super friendly and the cheese and chutney scone one of the best I've had...and I am a total foodie!

A friendly cafe serving an amazing selection of delicious cakes and welcoming both us and our dog. The waitress was very personable and made us feel soecial.

What can we say! Yet again a very enjoyable and welcoming visit to our favourite café today. Delightful surroundings, relaxing atmosphere and lovely to see and hear a happy staff , a breath of fresh air not something you come across very often, especially these days! All staff most welcoming, helpful and most delicious coffee, home made cakes (thanks Fiona, keep up the yummy baking) and lunches always served with a smile . Most welcoming and dog friendly. Delightful. See you all soon . *****

Went in for lunch to find no staff so sat and waited after 10 minutes lady came back in and had popped to a shop. It was 1.30pm we asked for a toasted sandwich but was told no. Apparently we could only have cake as “Fiona” had to leave at 2pm. Waitress was very loud and when she started singing that was time to leave ! We had finished our coffee & cake by 2pm. Surely a sandwich would not have taken 30 minutes to prepare.

We just popped in the tea and coffee were hot and very welcoming after are walk in from Spittle. The cake was to die for, and the staff were attentive with out being over bearing, we had a laugh and a joke with the staff and some of the other customers. We Will be going back again as we have found out they Allow dogs in. Can't wait for tea and cake tomorrow

Six of us visited for hot drinks at 11.00. Two of us waited quite a long time for our coffee as they had run out of coffee grounds. Not good at peak times of the morning. The coffee when it came was good, and the cafe is pretty and welcoming. Scrummy cakes!

This is a really friendly cafe and ideal for individuals, friends and families wanting pleasant surroundings for a coffee and good cakes and scones or casual meals. Coffee is excellent too. The cafe is clean and service excellent. It makes a pleasant change from the big coffee house chains. Would recommend it and look forward to another visit.

Called in for a coffee on a visit to Berwick, very friendly staff, nice settee to rest on and watch world go by for 15 minutes, drinks were very nice and we decided to have a scone, wow, can only describe them as absolutely fantastic, so nice.Go see for yourself if you happen to visit Berwick it's worth it.

We had lunch and then later in the day a cup of tea. We had our dog with us and he was welcomed as were we. Lunch was lovely and the cuppa we had later was strong and tasty. Our dog had a dog biscuit and bowl of water. Lovely atmosphere and ambience. Would visit again if we are in this neck of the woods

Near to the city walls in Berwick, this is a quiet little place to stop and enjoy lovely coffee and equally lovely homemade cakes and scones. Staff are friendly and quietly efficient and the overall experience is calm and restful.

Quirky little cafe/ gift shop. We had a day trip to Berwick and it looked the perfect stop for a coffee. I had tea and lemon drizzle cake both ok. Hubby had a flat white and the chocolate brownie which was more cake than gooey brownie :( . Flat white was weak.

Popped in for coffee and ended up having cakes and scones too. Big choice of cakes which 3 out of 4 of us had but their choices didn't quite suit me. I prefer a plainer Victoria Sponge and sadly my wee one beat me to that.

We visited Berwick upon Tweed on misty Sunday in early April. We like to support local businesses were possible but as it was out of season it looked like the only coffee shops open were the major coffee chains, until we happened upon this little gem. Excellent selection of homemade cakes with friendly staff. They also sell a lovely range of gifts. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

We had been informed this had closed. Thankfully no. Charming and lovely hot chocolate. Atmosphere relaxing

Found this cafe by chance. We were in Berwick upon Tweed with our dog on a Sunday walking past this cafe and I noticed they accepted dogs. Our dog Keira was given a warm welcome from the staff and we had the most amazing mushroom soup followed of course by a large piece of cake. Would strongly recommend this cafe however on a Sunday they don't offer the full lunch menu only soup and of course cakes but the soup is very filling.

I go to this little gem of a cafe all the time and mainly alone as it is one of the best places in Berwick to go for a peaceful coffee and not feel judged, it is not expensive at all I feel some comments may make people think otherwise, however if you actually look at the menu and ask, the prices are very average for a small boutique business it certainly is not £4.90 for 1 scone.. this price is based on a scone platter, it costs me £3.50 for one of the best scones I’ve ever tasted along with a pot of Earl grey tea, the staff are extremely friendly and always make you feel welcomed, they allow dogs in aswell so make sure to take your four legged friend along as they will get a lot of attention from the dog lovers. Have also purchased a few of there gorgeous gifts that they offer, along with their beautiful cakes, scones and light lunches. Fantoosh truly is a wonderful little cafe and looks so lovely at this time of year, really gets you into the Christmas spirit! Make sure to go check it out for yourself, you will not be disappointed!

Have enjoyed a few trips to this wonderful little tearoom during our stay in Berwick. Staff are very friendly and he food is extremely good. Chocolate orange scones are great. Would recommend a trip here if you are in the area.

What a great little find this place was. Fantastic coffee and cake and wonderful surroundings. The furniture and surroundings are definitely not run of the mill, you can settle down on a lovely settee. This is a must when in Berwick it's a little gem.

Terrible service....the staff were more interesred in talking with their friends than serving customers. Brought our scones but even forgot to bring our coffee. Had to disturb them chatting to remind them about our drinks. Dont bother opening a tea room if you cant be bothered looking after your customers!

This lovely little restaurant/ gift shop is by the North archway by Meg's Mount and the start of the Ramparts walk. It has a nice atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. There are a couple of additional tables out front. There was a reasonable choice of food on offer and it all looked delicious. Not sure on reflection whether this was a totally vegetarian restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed our tea and scones. Highly recommended.

Luckily we’d walked past this café the day before our visit or we may not have sought it out on our walk around the ramparts. (The two miles or so circular rampart walk is certainly worth doing). It’s a bit hard to tell that it is a café but once you’re inside, it’s great. The staff are welcoming, the food was tasty and there are, in fact, some interesting gifts too. Well worth a visit for a sit down, a snack and a shop.

Lovely scones feta and pepper and a good coffee the menu is small but ideal for a light lunch with a great selection of cakes. Very nicely decorated with gift items also for sale

Excellent service. Lovely, friendly welcome and prompt service. Scone and cakes were delicious. Will definitely be back. Prices average for this type of establishment.

We where suprised by this venue as it can't make it's mind up if it is a shop or a cafe we stopped for coffee's and a snack that where OK The people in the room appear to be part working and part doing spmething else, I think unique would explain this venue.

Delighted to find this little gem still up and running as we appreciate times are difficult with businesses in the present climate. As last year we had the same friendly greeting and chat on each visit. Again we enjoyed delicious scones, love trying their different combinations, makes a change from usual, cheese, fruit or cherry. Toasties still good too, salad always so fresh, coffee and walnut cake and shortbread also good. Look forward to

I called in for a coffee as I like to try places that are not 'chain coffee shops'. I like to support a private venture. A warm welcome from two accommodating ladies, and I thoroughly recommend as I will return for lunch as the menu looks delicious and good value for money.

Disgusted at price for 3 scones, 2 bowels of soup and 4 drinks. Really wondered why they bothered opening with such a limited menu sandwiches were too much to ask for. Limited to scones, soup and cakes. Soup tasteless I could not finish my soup and 3 children were unable to eat the other bowel. Scones not nice at all.

Stop here with mum and dad for tea and cake was really nice and tasty.very clean place.staff are freindy and welcoming and helpfull.will be back next time we are in the area.

Had a fantastic lunch. Lots of options, I didn't know what to have. Ended up going for Panini with mozzarella and grilled veg. really tasty. Décor is charming, staff very friendly. Nice gifts on sale too.

We popped in here for lunch and weren't disappointed.

This really is a "little gem" that we only came across half way through our holiday. Such lovely, smiling, friendly ladies welcome you into this delightful quaint Tea Room. Excellent coffee, delicious, fresh scones and yummy toasties with lovely fresh side salad and dressing. This is just what Berwick needs and we look forward to returning next year.

Charming little caffe with a very good range of vegitarian dishes, all delicious. Plus very good quality accessories such as handbags, jewellery and greetings cards, all in all a good place to visit.

Recommended by our B & B (11b Boutique) we tried Fantoosh and weren't disappointed. Didn't have lunch but the salads ordered by other customers looked really great too. Our mixed berry scones were delicious and Fantoosh is well worth a stop as they also offer a wide range of gifts too.

We went in here for a cuppa and cake. Home made scones heavenly, millionaire's shortbread exquisite. Have been to Berwick on several occasions this is a new cafe to us but we will certainly return here.Lovely friendly ladies who run Fantoosh. Keep up good work.

I have walked past this cafe on many occasions so decided to try it. It is clean, cosy little place with staff that give you a welcome and good service. The coffee was very good and the range of cakes, scones and casual foods were very good. I was delighted to find choice of vegetarian meals - great!!! Will definitely return here to eat on another occasion.

We popped in on a Saturday afternoon and were surprised to be the only ones in the cafe, the interior is cosy and well stylised. We all enjoyed our coffees and There was a good selection of cakes. The fact that they have no card machine is really inexcusable, they didn't tell us where any were near by so we had to scramble through our purses finding change which was really embarrassing. It's not a cheap place at all and many businesses much smaller that this one have card machines, even if they charged 40p a transaction it would be better.

This little shop is a jem, not only do they serve excellent coffee and licht snacks but they also sell very reasonably priced jewellery, handbags and scarfs. Vonderful vegitarian food and delicious scones on offer. The car park is just over the road, so easy to get to.

We stopped here after walking around the walls of Berwick upon Tweed. We had a drink each and shared a lovely cake. The cafe is also a shop for gifts.

Came here twice whilst staying in Berwick and it is such a lovely cafe! Staff are friendly and the menu offers a range of food and drinks which were lovely. The cafe also sells other products such as furniture, jewellery, scarfs etc so it's worth a look. I will be returning next time I am in Berwick.

I called into Fantoosh looking for some where to snack and I was certainly not disappointed. The welcome, service and food was excellent. Top marks for the homemade scones & cake, they were to die for.

We visited today whilst on a family holiday, lovely food, friendly locals and lovely items for sale, will visit again if we are back in Berwick!

Stopped by for a coffee when first arrived, was like having a cuppa in your living room. Cafe was immaculate and service was excellent. Had a wander round the town before we decided to return to the same cafe for lunch. Greek salad and a toastie, fresh and beautifully presented. Reasonably priced as well. Also our team won the footie so a good day all round. .

Lovely decorated, fresh and bright. Great choice of cakes, couldn't believe how generous the cake portions are and they tasted good too! Only downside was the young staff, maybe lacking in experience.

Fantoosh is decorated with style and provides very comfortable and cosy seating. There are tables outside also. The salads are gorgeous and served with delicious dressings 'on the side'. I had a very generous ploughman's lunch whilst my wife had something more exotic. The home-made cakes available were very tempting. A very enjoyable place to rest a while and enjoy a nice lunch or piece of cake.

I go here most weeks for coffee and lunch and the cheese scone are out of this world good selection of home bakes the girls are very friendly, the shop has some beautiful things in scafes bags earings ect its worth a visit .

Visited on a busy Saturday with kids. The problem with Fantoosh is.....what to have?.... It is all so delicious and appetising displayed on glass cake stands, visually to have your mouth watering. All homemade items including scones (husband is a real fan of cheese scones and declared it absolutely delicious), brownies with orange, mint or just chocolate, cappuccino cake, coffee and walnut, shortbreads, lemon cake etc etc.

My husband and I stopped off here with the kids for a quick bite to eat as it looked lovely and quaint from outside and we all love tea and cake. The place was lovely inside and food was all lovely (amazing cheese scones) however We were majorly disappointed by the atmosphere! It was silent and uncomfortable, we could've heard a pin drop (almost like eating crisps in a library as my 17 year old daughter said) and would definitely put us off going back and to be honest we wouldn't have stayed had it not been for the fact it was raining and we were all starving! This is a shame as it seems like a lot of effort and money has gone into the place design wise but not so much about making customers welcome and comfortable!

We saw Fantoosh by chance while driving through Berwick and decided to stop for a quick coffee. On arrival we were not sure whether to seat ourselves or order at the counter as the staff were not forthcoming.We decided to order at the counter, our drinks ; coffee , tea and hot chocolate were all good, as was the cheese toastie and coffee cake. Overall what would have been a good experience was unfortunately let down by the lack of a working toilet. However we would revisit if the WC problem was fixed.

Love this place friendly staff and the food is beautiful coffee and many tea,s are lovely scone,s and cake,s all home made to die for many gifts at reasonal price,s a lovely place to relax and chat.

Really lovely cafe. Excellent food which was all home cooked. Very pleasant staff. Nicely decorated with big comfy chairs and beautiful gift stuff to look at while you wait. Definitely worth a visit and the nicest cafe we found in Berwick. Thanks for a lovely lunch!

This was a great place to stop for a coffee during our day's cycling in Northumberland. The name intrigued us but Google helped us to realise the place was 'fantoosh'! Although we only had coffee the cakes and scones on offer looked amazing! Staff were friendly and the service was very quick. The shop has an interesting range of goods on offer.

pop in here with my wife to meet up with friends once a month. Great service, great coffee and amazing scones. They sell wonderful gifts and cards to fit in with the seasons too. the staff are very friendly and always have a smile. I like the thistle wallpaper behind the counter too. Highly recommended.

How lovely to have a new place in Berwick of such a high standard.The decor is beautiful, the staff could not be nicer and the food first rate! The home baking is gorgeous!!!!!! The atmosphere is very relaxed and they also sell gifts,scarves, bags etc.so there is lots of interesting things to look at.They used to be located in Duns and have now moved to Berwick. Cannot recommend highly enough!