Grapes in North Tyneside

Called in for breakfast with friends at the weekend. Menu was as expected, providing all of the usual options. We’re quite a discerning bunch and not afraid to offer polite comment if things aren’t as expected. The first indicator of a quality breakfast is the attitude of the waiting staff. This was excellent with attention to every detail which we threw into the mix. Second indicator is the quality of sausage and bacon. No supermarket bargain basement sausage here. Full of flavour and perfectly cooked. Bacon was the same. Cooked perfectly, no white stuff from cheap vacuum packed brands which are laden with water. Presentation: served on hot plates and nicely laid out. Not slapped on the plate without any care or pride. Tea was served in a pot and was full flavour. Overall an excellent breakfast although one of us had a cup of coffee which our friend suggested could have been a bit stronger. Then again he’s a bit of a fuss pot and the staff did listen when he made polite comment about his preferred strength of brew! Definitely will return and definitely recommend.

please ignore the previous bad reviews. there was obviously some changes made! i ordered a roast beef take out today which was excellent and massive! it was well cooked and came with the condiments i asked for. it was on time and well packaged .

This used to be a friendly good food,reasonable prices eating place...that seems to have disappeared overnight..previous review says under new management..they kept that quiet..wonder why!!...probably will end up a run of the mill cafe now.. I definitely won't be going back!

We are regulars at the café and called in today to find the cafe has been sold and is under new management. The menu has been completely changed and so has the lovely staff. There was no pleasant greeting from Andrew, Gary and Lucy. Just a surly waitress who didn't smile once. The menu was poor, no small portions and VERY expensive. No one asked if our meal was OK or if we wanted condiments. No smiling Gary and Lucy. Terrible atmosphere. Regular customers were telling us they weren't happy either and won't go back. We did tell the miserable waitress we won't be back. A shame as we've been customers for years.

Told to sit and will be served, waited 10 mins and no one took my order so left. Pity as told the food was meant to be nice but never got to try.

We popped in one day when we passed and spotted a parking space. On entering the staff were very friendly and welcoming explaining that day's specials. They obviously have a lot of regulars as they were on first name terms with a lot of customers and that tells you a lot. There was a lot to choose from on the menu we eventually decided on mince and dumplings with mash and vegetable with the nicest turnip even my partner ate it and he doesn't usually like it and I had mushroom stroganoff with rice and chips. Both meals were lovely and hot and delicious. We will definitely return soon.

Really nice breakfast (beans not great but hey ho)just enough . I had the large one and my wife the small with a cappuccino and coke. Well cooked nice and fresh and very well priced compared to most ive been around the area. Nice place clean and tidy lovely friendly staff 👍spot on and thank you we will be back.

I visited the Grapes cafe because I wanted a proper home cooked meal and certainly was not let down,I had mince and dumplings, chips and vegetables, all were cooked perfectly and the staff are friendly and helpful telling me what the specials were for the day, the price was very reasonable,I certainly wouldn't hesitate going back to the Grapes if I return to Whitley bay.

Very enjoyable Sunday lunch not fancy but great value staff lovely very helpful. I know there was comments about cash only but lots of notices saying.this and for the price it's win win. Would have loved to have gone again but just run out of time. Always next year

Breakfast was lovely cooked perfectly, service was amazing very welcoming. What a lovely guy the waiter was. Will definitely be back.

For something that looks like your run of the mill greasy spoon this place smashed it out of the park for a Sunday roast! We went with my other half’s great great aunt and they did not disappoint great food good service and really reasonable priced, couldn’t have asked for more the triple regular roast dinner was amazing all tasted fresh and hot! Not over complicated it was really like a home cooked dinner at my mums. Deserts where also classic which really made it great

Group of 4 visited for breakfast. Absolutely fantastic! Food was hot and tasty. We had full English x 3 and bubble and squeak. Left very happy with 4 clean plates. Will definitely be back to try the Sunday lunch. Well recommended.

Thought I would try it out as it always looks full but was left dissapointed. The service was slow, there were no dairy-free milk options, and the atmosphere was rather depressing. Also cash only - when I asked about this I was informed it was to keep the prices down by avoiding card charges. While I understand this from a business point of view it does leave people in a frustrating situation as many of us rarely carry cash these days.

Today i decided to order a Sunday Lunch to takeaway after my regular swim in the sea, i was greeted by a lovely attentive young lady whilst waiting 2 other members of staff asked if i was being seen to, my dinner was boxed up in sealed containers and smelt divine, i got home and unpack my meal which was still piping hot whist plating it. What can i say the Dinner was absolutely delicious i ordered the Trio which was Beef,Chicken & Pork + a sausage based stuffing ball the meats were so tender & plenty of it, a variety of fresh vegetables accompanied it as well as a huge Yorkshire Pud and tasty gravy everything was homemade and you can tell ..this was by far the best Sunday Dinner i have in a lot of years and i'll definitely be ordering another one Well Done Grapes keep up your excellent work !!!

Great little cafe, friendly waiters, food is always lovely, amazing value and LOTS of gluten free choice! We love coming here!

Highly recommend grapes if looking for a nice all day breakfast staff friendly food amazing think be the same what ever decided to order good price cash only but would use again if we visit Whitley bay again

Been there twice in October 2020 food excellent the broth sandwich and omelette were excellent The service great

Had the most amazing Sunday lunch at Grapes. The staff were very friendly and the food was outstanding. We had small portions and they did not disappoint. Actually there was too much. The roast was served with Yorkshire pudding and the vegetables were served on the side. The cafe also does a full takeaway menu. We will definitely be back

We were visiting Whitley Bay for the weekend and called in. It was busy we hadn’t booked but managed to get a table. Staff were friendly and we had hot roast sandwich. I Had beef it melted in your mouth and hubby had chicken and stuffing. Great food at bargain price.

Had a Sunday lunch there. Decent portions with plenty of vegetables which are cooked nicely. Two sizes of meal to choose from, more meat on the dearer one but there’s sufficient for most people on the smaller one. The more expensive one (£6.50) is only 60p dearer than the other.None of us had dessert so can’t comment. Been there a few times now and the food is always good. Parking was on the street though there’s a car park nearby. Toilets are accessed around the back of the building for which you need a key and a trip outside. No alcohol is served.

Had lunch on 20/07/19 and it was excellent. The term home cooked is used quite often by cafes and restaurants, however this establishment I would say certainly meets the standard of home cooked. We both had the chicken dinner and everything about it was perfect and the portion size was plentiful. We had puddings and they were of the same standard. The inside has no frills inside, but is clean and the staff are very friendly. The price is very reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food. It is also pleasing that they consider gluten free customers and have a part of the menu dedicated to GF, the chicken dinner actually came with GF Yorkshire puddings, which is almost unknown if in other establishments.

This is the best cafe food I’ve ever eaten , all homemade with care and attention . Great service and a friendly welcome . You’d be a fool not to try it

I have passed this cafe so many times without popping in and what a lovely little place it is. Service was excellent, spotlessly clean and good old home cooked food. I had a black pudding and mushroom omelette with home cooked chips and beans. It was delicious and really good value. I called again a few days later with my husband who was also impressed, definitely worth a visit.

Eat oot canny bit like , am telling yas this place is up with the best , been to so called posh places where the beefs keet tuff , this gaff puts em to shame, so forget your chains and ya posh hotels give it a go, we had trio of meat and they didnt skimp , not like our local carvery that hoys a massive yorkie on the plate so you cant get owt else on!2 tender bits of chicken, nice bit of pork and a melt in the mooth bit of beef ,Red hot mashed tatie , roasties, and a great selection of veg on the absolute right side of al dente, cauli, tornip , divent laff this is the most underated veg of all , , broccoli and carrots all served with extra gravy , loved the little stuffing ball inside the yorkie, nee cards mind so tek some pokey bonny led, but at £7.50 for the quality of nosh we were well pleased , ye gan ta the toon and find better value , considering quaility , and to top it off has a 5 for the hygiene. .may look univiting from ootside but telling ya man , they kna hoo ta dee a dinna, they dee canny scones and auld fashunned desorts an all , will be back hinnies, nee botha , see ya soon

Called in for a coffee & was tempted by the array of meals on offer, but settled for a fruit scone which was lovely. Very welcoming staff who clearly have a lot of local older clients who are regulars & were welcomed like long lost friends, really endearing, if you’re planning on visiting around peak times would suggest you book as it’s very popular but also quite small.

Quite a small place so pre book if you want the Sunday Dinner. Prices are low but the quality of the meals is very high. The staff are very friendly. Just go and find out for yourself.

This is a great little cafe in Whitley Bay on a busy main road. We ordered coffee and a cup of tea which was very nice and pretty good value. We didn't want any food as we had an appointment to attend nearby. Although it was fairly busy, the service was excellent and we didn't have to wait long for our drinks to be served. The cafe was very clean, with a pleasant ambiance.The food that some of the the other customers had ordered looked lovely and I would like to visit Grapes again to give it a try.

We go to Grapes regular, you have to book on a Sunday it is that popular, second to none, only problem is the premises are small.

Me and my mother called in today for a spot of lunch. Only had a cold sandwich but it was delicious. I had chicken and the sandwich was full of lovely thick slices of chicken. And the crisps wasn’t just a couple on the side of the plate it was a full bag. All the food was made to order but we didn’t have to wait very long. Wendy the waitress was so friendly and helpful. Very good value we will definitely be going back to try the hot food.

Very nice cafe just a shame Andrew didn’t know how to treat is staff properly talk to them properly and they will respect you talk down to them well what do you expect you need to learn from Wendy like I say nice cafe nice food good manners go along way and apologies to your staff will go along way good staff are hard to find

Came across this great little cafe when looking for somewhere to eat after walking from Tynemouth to Whitley Bay. Really friendly staff and good food at a reasonable price. Hoping to return soon.

What a super big breakfast plenty to eat nice and hot tea toast mmmmmm was lush super service by Wendy and mandy chef Andrew put plenty on your plate thanks guys have a wonderful Xmas see you all in the new year

Lovely old style cafe with with pleasant staff.

To day was the third time I have been to Grapes recently, and on this occasion my wife and I had Sunday lunch. The cafe was full so I'm glad we booked. Grapes does not have a licence but the staff were happy for us to bring our own wine and supplied the glasses.

The best cafe in Whitley Bay always a good range on the specials Board food is excellent and good value for money

Great quality meals, hearty portions and a simply wonderful atmosphere. A mother, her son ( the chef) and their friendly and very helpful staff plus nice customers, combine to make this one of my very favourite cafes. .l would, however, visit outside the peak times. This is a very popular venue.

Good food, good service, excellent clean restaurant. All types of meals catered for. The home cooking is excellent. The desserts are varied and delicious. Meals come piping hot and tasty.. Great Sunday lunch.

Yo ya había oído algunas críticas buenas en este pequeño café, así que pensamos que era hora de ir a dar de mí, especialmente porque estaba muy cerca de donde yo vivo. Las primeras impresiones son un lindo y pequeño traditiaonl café que es sencillo...

Fabuloso servicio de comida fabulosa personal muy muy amable aseos muy concurrido muy limpia en la parte trasera sin duda volveremos un gran servicio por una señorita llamada Mandy

Llamado para el desayuno y nos dieron una agradable bienvenida y un buen desayuno inglés fue rápidamente servido a un estándar muy alto. Sin duda volveremos.

Preciosa casa cocinado el almuerzo del domingo, todo estaba preparado a la perfección, buenas porciones, tuvimos el trío de carne, 6 libras. 50:), muy agradable, volveremos pronto.

Just to set the previous reviews straight We are in the area on business and have been for 12months.We have used this Cafe on a regular basis and I've never seen anyone refused a table quite the opposite.What I admiral is they cater for pensioners who are not as fortunate to cater for themselves and if they are regulars then why shouldn't they have tables reserved just shows how popular the place is.Anyway the food is superb and cheap their specials are changed daily, deserts are generous and fresh.Note to self book in advance like everyone else to avoid not getting a table.

This cafe serves amazing homemade food. No fancy food. Suits the older customer. Unfortunately this is highlighted in the clientele who frequent this cafe. The "regulars" are given preferential service. They book their usual tables from week to week. They meet there just about every day. So if you call in on chance it's not often you can get a table. They are all reserved. Often just one person sitting at a table for 4. But that person has reserved that table. The staff don't apologise. You're just told all the tables are reserved . It is a pity that management can't consider first come first served instead of making this cafe a meeting place for regulars. If you want to go at an obscure time then you might get a table. Otherwise I wouldn't bother. I would look for somewhere else where there aren't favourite customers. And it's pointless trying to book a table. The regular pensioners have them booked well in advance.

Hello people,grapes is a very nice small cafe in whitley bay ,the food is absolutely brilliant,every meal my partner and myself have had was very good,its clean,reasonably priced and good servings.even with the toilet round the side of the building doesn't put us off. What does put us off is if you go in after 11-30 ish you can't get a table because all the daily regulars have already booked there table,but they will offer you a seat next to the door where it very cold,i enjoy going to grapes for food and always leave a tip,but think we'll be trying elsewhere or going in before the lunchtime stampede.

Granted the sandwich I had was lovely, really good bacon however I basically got told I had half an hour as soon as I sat down. Pretty much all of the tables were reserved for regulars arriving. The service was without a smile but I noticed that the regulars got smiles. I wasn't expecting much from a little cafe but maybe a bit more than I got in the way of a friendly welcome.

We came upon this when visiting Whitely Bay set away from the main high st, you could miss it. Looked at menu from outside and saw it was good price, on entering you could see it was a locals place. Warm greeting from staff and some customers. It was a what i call proper menu, good home cooked food. It was warm that day so we opted for the ham salad with boiled potatoes and 2 cups of tea, which arrived were in good sized mugs. Everyone knew everyone and were quite happy to chat with us, unlike places where we live. When the salad came Wow a feast you could not get any more on the plate. The boiled potatoes were perfection. Anything interesting thing to note was when my wife asked where the toilets were, she was handed a key and told go out the door turn left, first door you come to ,open and there was the toilet. An outside one in their back yard. I should add it was very clean, with baby changing facilities, a long cry from my Grandparents one. The bill for the meal and tea came to £12.60, very good value. If you are ever up in Whitely Bay, you must give this place a visit, you will not be dissapointed.

Le patron est très sympathique, la serveuse débutait juste ce jour là donc pas très à l'aise. Mais lui était vigilant afin de récupérer les erreurs, comme un cappuccino avec trop peu de café. Je recommande tout de même car il me paraît de très bonne volonté.

Ladies who lunch chose this cafe for their regular meeting. It made me smile when I walked in, cosy, oilskin table cloths and altogether gave me a feeling of last of the summer wine. Menu was plain English fare, but well presented and home made. Waitress was young and very friendly and the ladies behind the counter treat us like friends. Pot of tea was excellent not this wishy washy weak stuff, prawn Marie salad for me, generous portion of prawns with the coleslaw and rose marie sauce in separate ramikins, I liked this as everyone has different levels they like their prawns dressed in. Salad was iceberg, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber all very fresh and crisp, with a sliced boiled egg on the side, this was accompanied with a crispy bread bun and butter. One friend had fish and chips, both fish and chips fresh cooked products, no frozen fish and chips here, my other friend had home made broccoli and cheese quiche with her choice of salad or it came with chips. All of us throughly enjoyed our meals. They do have a special pensioners menu but as my meal tea and salad came to £6.60 I thought it was wonderful value for money. The reason for withholding a star were the toilet facilities, unfortunately this is collecting a key and walking out and around into the back lane and into the cafes yard. I mention this for those less mobile and the fact it was pouring the day we went. All it all though a lovely little cafe where every effort is made to ensure a warm welcome and good quality home cooked food.

My partner and I live locally and often pop into The Grapes for lunch. Excellent value for money and special discounts for senior citizens. Staff very friendly also and it does very good trade.

Myself, wife and two friends visited Andrews place two weeks ago on a Sunday and the meals were excellent and great value, it's nice to see value, selection and quality at realistic prices without the usual rip off where the desserts are nearly the same prices as the mains

We often pop in for our lunch. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. We see the same people in there week after week.The food is very traditional and the puddings are great

The meals here are very good they offer smaller portions for pensioners. The lasagne and breakfast are particularly good. They food is always hot well served and the venue is very clean.

A few days ago , when I was in Whitley Bay , I went for lunch in the Grapes cafe . It's always a pleasure to go back to this cafe which is located close to the main shopping area in the town . It is a small cafe with a very homely atmosphere . A lot of people obviously know each other and go there on a regular basis . Even when the cafe is busy , the food is brought to your table in a few short minutes . The food is freshly cooked and is tasty . I opted for a small breakfast which was delicious . The staff are extremely friendly and helpful , which is nice . The range of food on offer is excellent , and is good value for money . This is a little gem of a cafe , which I can highly recommend .

We were taken here by friends who had previously 'discovered' Grapes. We have a regular breakfast get together every 2 or three months and each couple 'find' and choose the venue in turn. We arrived at opening time (09:00) on a Saturday and were first through the door - only just!! Three or four more family groups arrived shortly after us and were clearly 'regulars'.The choice of breakfasts was reasonable and the price very reasonable. The quality and service could nor be faulted in any way. Good solid value for money - what more could anyone want!We will return!!

This place is a little bit of old England. Traditional English food enjoyed by an older crowd who all knew each other and were enjoying what seemed like a weekly (or daily) get together. The very nice gentleman seated at the table next to us ate a large lunch, promptly fell asleep at his table, then woke up and had a great conversation with us. The service was fine, but don't eat here if you're in a hurry and want a fast food experience. This place should be savored for its atmosphere and hominess. Take time to talk with the people around you. The prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. Good lasagna. Good bubble and squeak! They packed up a scone for us to eat later with a nice helping of butter and jam. Really hit the spot after we walked over to Tynemouth Abby!

We found this lovely cafe quite by chance whilst travelling through Whitley Bay. My husband and I have been a few times now for Sunday Lunch. The food is like home cooked to a high standard and the desserts are all home cooked as well and are to die for. It is excellent value for money and the chef and staff work very hard. For just a small cafe we would rate it five stars, give it a try you will not be disapointed .

Have passed this many times until yesterday.Had coffee and cake ,what value for money.The cafe is friendly ,spottlessley clean ,good service,also varied menu at very reasonable prices.Would certainly go back and recommend. Maybe a bit of background music?

like to go for breakfast before doing food shopping. always yummy food and good service. excellent value for money

This is the place to go for a full English breakfast on the coast in Whitley bay. Tried a few around here & Tynemouth but grapes has the best!!!! Good quality very friendly excellent value & reasonable price in the 1st place. You feel like a great start to the day...very nice

Called in for breakfast whilst passing having walked passed on many occasions. Have to say the breakfast was lovely. Opted for the typical british breakfast and everything was cooked perfectly. My partner has also recently tried the Sunday lunch and she said it was fantastic and good value for money. My large breakfast was under £5.00 (without tea/coffee) and I will definetly be calling in again. The cafe also seems to cater a lot for the more elderley customer and seems to have regular daily customers in the older age bracket. I will be trying the Sunday lunch also very soon for myself.

This place has to be the best small cafe in the area. Good quality wholesome food very reasonably priced. Even when busy service is always quick and staff friendly. A little gem on Whitley Road.

Ate here last week with my husband. We both had a full English breakfast and it was really delicious, not greasy at all and fantastic value. Can't believe we have walked past here so many times, will definitely return and would highly recommend

Breakfast dinner tea always the same high standard, quality food, great service. I would have no reservations about recommending The Grapes to anyone

This is one of the most friendliest café/restaurant in Whitley Bay. The staff bend over backwards to ensure that your meal is first class; nothing is too much bother for them. Food is cooked from scratch and is always beautifully presented. It is excellent value for money and I would think you would be hard done by to find anything wrong with this place. Will definitely make this a regular visit.

Lovely family run cafe. The food is home cooked and made to order- simply delicious. Excellent value for money and they cater for the older persons smaller appetite which is great when i take my mum. Sunday lunch was just great. Staff are friendly. Highly recommended for breakfasts and meals or just coffee and cake- whatever takes your fancy.

I simply love Grapes as there is no other place like it. It's a small and cosy family run cafe/restaurant on Whitley Road which never disappoints. On our most recent visit we came for Sunday dinner, and even though the small cafe was packed we managed to get a table quickly. The atmosphere at Grapes is always very relaxed, with a lot of regulars enjoying coffees, cakes and Sunday lunched. No alcohol is sold but you are welcome to bring your own bottle of wine on Sundays if you like.Our Sunday dinners were served quickly and were simple but delicious. The portions were just right and well priced so we even had dessert. I had apple pie with ice cream, which was scrumptious. And my partners chocolate cake looked amazingly chocolatey too, shame he didn't share any with me.All in all, a great visit as always. We will be back for sure :D

one great thing, its unlicensed so you can take in your own wine, as i recall no corkage. food simple, home cooked and great. Getting in on a sunday lunch, is sometimes difficult as its full, so ring and bookIts a great cafe, so do not expect silver service. Staff very accomodating

Both the restaurant and the catering service are second to none, we have had several occasions catered for by them and without exception they have been superb. They have gone out of their way to fit in with our sometimes awkward facilities and arrangements

Grapes is a brilliant tiny old school cafe. Pot of tea, cooked breakfast made to order, great home cooked food. Good value for money. Could do with a bit of background music and some may say improvement in decor but other than that I love this little place!

My partner and I went there countless times, always having the mince and dumplings and the tuna pasta. The portions are big, the food's tasty and served quick, the owners are very nice.Only con is that they don't seem to follow their opening times so we've found it closed a few times.