Mac 'n' Alli's in South Tyneside

Visited as supporting friends at the GNR and stopped for breakfast afyer we had dropped them off at the shuttle bus to get to the start. Excellent friendly service, lovely hot quality food, nice clean venue. Would recommend and will definately go back again.

Went there once with my daughter before I took her to school , I was served by a very pleasant but rather excited blonde haired girl called Laura , she reminded me of the West Indian fast bowlers in the mid 80’s nothing short of 100mph , but she entertained my little girl for a few minutes whilst I chose our mid morning snacks so kudos to her and she was rewarded with a rather large tip , I chose the lobster Thermidor which was to die for the presentation and taste were second to none I accompanied that with a beautiful strawberry and aloe Vera green tea which was also very tasty , I have rather large ears so really enjoyed the banter of it coming in a beautiful dumbo cup (still laughing now) , my daughter had her regular mid morning nutritional feast of pancakes with fresh strawberries drizzled with maple syrup and sprinkles and beautifully paired with a large glass of the finest semi skilled milk , throughout we were asked if we were ok and how is your food which I thought was a lovely touch considering they were busier than a 4 bedroom house rented by Eastern European labourers , I’d definitely recommend this place and took this opportunity to thank and praise the wonderful owners and staff that made our visit such a lovely experience, we will definitely be back next year to sample your wonderful culinary delights 🫶🏼

Lovely, reasonably priced food and very friendly and welcoming staff. We will certainly be back with our friends

The staff were very friendly and helpful - service with a smile. Beautifully decorated and clean. The tea was served in a proper tea pot with a cup and saucer. Great selection of food on the menu. Reasonable prices too. We will be back.

Fantastic Afternoon Tea! We were very well looked after, proper cups and saucers and big teapot! Couldn’t fault it for elegance, taste and value. Will certainly be back.

I’ve just ate in here and the drinks came and they were decent but when the food came my face dropped I ordered nachos and I expected them to be nice and high quality but they were salted cheap store bought nachos with a tiny bit of each source and a few jalapeños on, all but the top layer had some topping but you are left with a bowl of cheap dry nachos for £6.50 and I highly doubt and of the toppings were homemade I believe they’d come out of a tube or tub. The tuna “melt” was cold and the cheese was just cheese slices and they weren’t even melted! We also ordered a chicken and bacon toastie which tasted fishy, sliced chicken breast was expected where as what seemed to be chicken/Mayo from a store bought tub is what we got. Overall the food here is overpriced for the low quality ingredients you get, won’t be eating here again.

Every time I’ve been the staff has been lovely it’s been clean and tidy and I’ve had amazing food and drink! Really good selection of food and drink. The cakes are amazing! Highly recommend

Stopped by for a coffee and scone, first time visit and will be calling again. Excellent service, pleasant surroundings and the coffee and scone was superb!

Nice little cafe with great decor but overpriced. I met a friend, we had cakes and coffee. Cake was nice, nothing special, but at over £4 a slice I thought this was extortionate. If I’d known the price beforehand, I wouldn’t have bought it, so there’s a lesson there for me, to ask before ordering. I expected around £2.50 to £3, which is fairly standard and probably more like what it’s worth. Wouldn’t go again at these prices.

Very nice location, very nice and unique interior. I went for a catch up with a friend and fancied myself a vegetarian option... just as well I’m not a vegetarian because I would have been stuck. I opted for a bacon sandwich which was nice. The staff working were lovely I would say there is no issue with service at all. I would advice to maybe stock some more milk alternatives as there was only soya which isn’t always people’s favourite and many people actually can’t have soya. I would also suggest to have some vegan cake options for variation. I would return as I wasn’t disappointed I just wanted to leave some suggestion and to inform people who might be vegan/ have allergies to be wary.

A very chic interior, with retro accessories. Located close to the seafront, it's in a great location with free parking outside. The staff were friendly with a very quick service and food was delicious. Priced very well and I will definitely return.

four of us had breakfast this morning. Very spaced out safe and clean. Fresh healthy cooked food. great service ! Such a very nice place, very welcoming! Great for beach walk one minute away. Prices were very fair too. Will go back soon.

I'm not from this area how ever me and my girlfriend often visit here when I come to shields. we usually love it so much we came twice this time. The first visit it was amazing can not fault it staff friendly and attentive! Only comment was the shock of how spicy the chorizo burger was but still delicious!! The second visit was not more than 2 days later and I was very disappointed! Staff where rude as we went to order, we were ignored for a few minutes. Ordering 2 toasties, which were slammed down and not announced as to which was which, tuna melt and the chicken mayo bacon toastie which came without the bacon but noone checked to see if everything was ok so I just finished it. I Then mentioned it when I went to order cake and the waiter basically just said she'd tell the chef no apology or even looked like she cared! Safe to say I was a bit disappointed in this put a downer on the visit and opinion of the place. Customer service could be improved.

Lovely place, food is okay, very expensive. All day breakfast was £9. I appreciate that it is fresh but compared to most other cafes this is very expensive. It wasnt anything special either. The staff were all nice and the service was quick and courteous.

Lovely strong coffee, nice selection of the usual cakes, sandwiches and the place has had a nice refurb.

Had a quick sandwich here after I heard good reviews after the refurb, went for the chorizo and onion chutney toastie. It was okay, the onion chutney was that overpowering you couldn’t make out any other flavour.I’ll go back another time but I’ll try something else.

The cafe is nicely decorated and has some lovely vintage furniture on display. They certainly have created a nice ambience in there. The server was a bit grumpy we thought and seemed that she hadn't had much customer service training. Service was slow and the cakes seemed a bit old , certainly not freshly baked as advertised. The coffees seemed below standard as well. The food and service does not live up to the lovely interior of the building.

Met up with some friends for lunch. Food was great and staff very helpful and friendly. I know that some previous reviews had mentioned that food is overpriced but I actually found it very reasonable and delicious. Will be returning in the near future

We popped for a late lunch/ cake. I had the quiche with salad. The quiche was delicious as was the salad and coleslaw. All really fresh. Our kids struggled with the choice of cake which again was a success, particularly the Oreo cheesecake and the 5 P’s cake.

Second time I’ve visited to be served cream cake where the cream was off - I opted for cheesecake the first time and the piped cream on the top was off - yesterday I decided on what looked like a gorgeous eclair - cream was off - what gave it away was the fact a scraping of new cream had been added by the time it arrived at my table, however it didn’t alter the fact the cream inside was off. Incidentally both visits were a Monday - seems the food is what is left from either Saturday or Sunday - disappointing to be honest - coffee was nice and I was refunded for the eclair (I wasn’t for the cheesecake on my previous visit as when I pointed out the problem I was told to ask for a free cuppa on my next visit, which I wouldnt do)

Took the hubby and two kids for a light lunch, I ordered an omelette with peppers and tomatoes £7, cheese and pickle sandwich, and two kids meals both toasties with side of chips, total £25, would have been £30 but I complained about price!!! Sandwich was awful, omelette was ok, toasties were ok, just not worth the price to be honest, quite disappointed to be honest. ☹️

The food is delicious with friendly staff. Favourite place to go with family and friends as there is something everybody will like. My favourite cake has to be the 4 P’s but all are beautifully made. Quiche with salad and coleslaw are fresh and very tasty. It also has good disabled access. Would definitely recommend!

Over priced burnt bacon. Quiches are rotten think the 'baker' needs to go back to cookery school. Salad in a tea cup how weird and off putting. Place needs a good clean dust all along skirting boards. AVOID AVOID AVOID

Family ordered breakfasts. Bacon was hard and overcooked, sausages were cold, rest of items were only just warm. One breakfast was missing sausage. Very expensive for the quality. This is the third time we've experienced something not up to standard therefore will not be going back.

Decided to try here for breakfast. Ordered a sausage sandwich which was £4.25. I don't mind paying a bit extra if it's worth it. Unfortunately on this occasion it was not. The quality was actually quite nice. But for £4.25 you will receive a large bun with 2, yep .... 2 sausages that they have tried to flatten out to make them fill the bun more. Was already suspicious before we left the shop with our food as it felt very light. Not value for money at all, will not be returning.

I have only been for the breakfasts, been a few times, never wrote a review, as much as they are nice and the staff are lovely, i think its a little too high in the price range for whats on offer, i personally wouldn't have chose here but its a family meeting spot for the other half's side so i have no choice in the matter.

Been here a few times and the food is so lush. Home cooked and taste amazing, and the portion sizes are more than enough. Always recommend

We visited for Sunday lunch for the first time, having been many times for coffee and lunch.

We always enjoy what we have in Mac n Alli’s. The menu has a good range of things to suit all tastes, and the service is usually very quick. Staff are also very pleasant and attentive without being in your face.

I love this quirky cafe.. all the staff are great. I love how they personalise my mochas. In all honesty Some things I think are a little over priced but I generally don’t mind too much, as everything is well presented - it’s clean and the cakes are to die for.. the chips here are beautiful too - never had chips like there’s anywhere else

I have been here a few times and I have never been disappointed. The food is always up to scratch and yummy, and the homemade cakes are to die for. Staff are always friendly and polite. I have heard good things about their Sunday Lunches too, so I may have to try one of of those.

Very cool place inside with lots to look at! Only had water but the group I was with enjoyed their coffees and breakfasts ... will be back when I am next in town!

Gorgeous décor and great atmosphere, friendly staff. Went for breakfast and while overall it was lovely, some items (potato waffles/mushrooms) were undercook for my liking. Would visit again though to try out the evening bistro menu.

Never been here before, but called in for a late breakfast. Service was excellent, fast and friendly. Atmosphere great and buzzing. Found a nice table in the corner. The decor inside is absolutely beautiful. It has a lovely boutique style about it. Tea and coffee was very nice and was served quickly. Breakfast followed.

Called in today at about 1.30 pm, for a quick bite and a coffee.

Met up with family members for lunch. This place is so nice. A vintage quirky place, with the chance to purchase some nice quality and reasonably priced vintage bits and bobs. The food was great, and catered for all. We had homemade pies with mash, served on a tin plate. Lovely brightly coloured teapots and cups and saucers. Toasted sandwich with chips was lovely, with decent sized portions. Cakes all homemade, and nice generous sized pieces.

Prices are reasonable, and the food is lovely. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful, and the location is great.

Situated amid a vast housing complex which proved rather hard to negotiate a route to the Cafe through the estate.

Visited lots of times for coffee although over priced.thought we would try Sunday lunch.so disappointed very dry tasteless,hardly any potatoes a very small amount of veg served in a square Yorkshire pudding.meat was possessed rubbish and for 3 adult dinners which looked like kids ones...

Really enjoyed my lunch here- it's quite quirky inside and something cool and different to have in shields. I've been twice once with friends and then with my partner- both times staff have hen friendly and paninis/coffee tasty. I don't know what you use to...

Quirky cafe in a housing estate, also a gift shop, just had a coffee, staff were nice and not pushy, decor quirky but not distracting, coffee nice.

Lunchtime stop here. Atmosphere is lovely, staff very friendly. Our food was delicious, and good value. My only critism is that I think the menu is quite limited and it needs to be more varied, and maybe some kids menu.

A group of friends and I had an over due catch up and decided this place was the destination. There was 8 adults and 4 babies 0-5months in age, the staff were helpful to accommodate us all together which was no easy task. I order a burger and milkshake, both of which were tasty and reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning for the next catch up

Sentamos aquí ahora. Iba a desayunar hasta que vi el precio de un café americano. £2. 70! ! ! ! ! Más caro que un café con leche. Iba a salir, pero pensé que sería incapaz de escribir una crítica de verdad. Compramos un £2. 40 taza de café descafeinado? ? ? Y aquí estoy escribiendo esto. Lugar encantador, hemos estado aquí en el pasado, pero es demasiado caro.

After shopping at the nearby Tescos we called for a coffee and a snack as we had half an hour before meeting friends, we would have been better going early to the market place and have a coffee there , we were there just after the school run to Westoe crown school and it appeared a few customers had taken their children to school and went in for a coffee and chat which would have been fine if the staff did not spend so much time talking to the ladies at the front of the small queue .

He estado aquí varias veces con la vida local y que nunca han sido impactados por el lugar, sin embargo han regresado varias veces con ser conveniente, después de mi última visita, me voy a asegurar de no ir de nuevo. El lugar no parece tener ninguna estructura ir y el menú es tan raro para leer. Mi amigo y yo pedimos y nos sentamos afuera ya que estaba ocupado en el interior y el clima era agradable. Sólo pedimos un sándwich y un batido me quedé totalmente atónita de lo caro que era y era incluso más atónita cómo la comida era promedio para el precio. También había un montón de espacio para mejorar en cuanto a la presentación. Y luego llegó mi sandwich mi comida amigos llegó 20 minutos más tarde independientemente del hecho de que habíamos pedido juntos. No se disculpó por cuánto tiempo ella esperó y ella estaba tan bien impresionado por la comida. Sin duda no es un lugar que también volveré, lo cual es una pena porque está en una gran ubicación con mucho potencial.

Su ubicación y la comodidad que mantiene abierta la tienda. No está mal para una taza de café y el personal es agradable. Es bastante caro y necesitan un menú más variado para clientes con alergias, pero está en el camino correcto. La decoración es desordenado y ocupado, pero hay espacio alrededor de las mesas para una silla de ruedas o carrito.

Sólo experimentado horrible servicio de atención al cliente aquí. Todo lo que quería era un café para llevar. Esperé 10 minutos sin ser reconocido o informaron que puede ser un retraso. Finalmente me preguntó qué quería y luego dijo "tendrás que esperar tenemos un montón de gente para servir". Habiendo trabajado en servicio al cliente, entiendo cuando lugares ocupadas pero siempre reconocen su cliente e informar puede haber un retraso de inmediato a la entrada del recinto.

Stopped in for a coffee and something to eat and whilst everything was OK we thought that the prices were a little on the high side.This however would not stop us going again

A nice shabby chic cafe hidden away in Crown Village. Its refreshing to be able to get a slimming lunch. I had poached eggs on toast and a coffee. A little pricy but its a nice atmosphere. The ladies serving are very cheerful and chatty.

It's simple, great staff, great atmosphere , great food and a great place to meet and eat. Try it you will not be disappointed.

Have been going since opened and I love the place however I always feel that the portions are small for the price and lately our drinks are almost finished by the time the food arrives, still lovely and quirky and nice for an occasional visit

After a walk along the coast we had breakfast here. Food is still good quality as in our past visits. Staff very friendly and service is good. I would like to see it opening earlier on Sundays especially in spring and summer months as we would love to pop in after an early morning walk at the beach.

Totally disappointing interior which can't even get pretention right. Over priced mediocre food in a unpleasant atmosphere. Not a smile on the staffs faces or an exchange of pleasantries. Felt like the regulars were treated differently to newcomers. I won't be making a return visit.

This place has made its name now. People know where it is. It is still 'ok' but it has sadly lost its edge. Everything was home cooked but not anymore. We will still go there now and again but not the regular coffee stop it used to be.

I live 5 minutes away I love the way the place feels but I still feel it is over priced I went in today and paid £1.95 for black tea and I know the cost of this is less then £0.10 I sat hear the counter as a caterer I saw practice's I would not see within the price range over £5.00 for microwave jacket potatoes we need to get real lets see food that is hand made and fresh as we do not see this enough this would warrant the price's I want to see sandwiches made in front of me and a real selection of cakes I want real cakes like double chocolate cheese cake and not the out laddish cakes offered as white chocolate and beetroot love the quirkiness but not the prices. I need to add if you are looking for a quirky gift check out mac's

I love Mac & Alli, the food, service is second to none. The atmosphere is quirky, I love the way it is funished. Great little place in a great location.

We have been a few times but think we'll give it a miss next time, just not hitting the spot lately, the prices are a little higher than some other places which is fine if the quality matched but not of late, smaller pieces of cake, plenty of fruit in scones but was very very dry,the butter was all soft stuck to paper, coffee was very weak.

The coffee is lovely here, I've not eaten the hot food but my partner says it was nice, I can vouch for the lovely lovely cakes though :3 adorable little place with very friendly staff, but I'll make my visits a special treat because it feels a bit on the pricey side.

We booked afternoon tea for a large family group and it was lovely. We paid a 50% deposit as afternoon teas take a lot of preparation so they can't risk you not turning up and costing them a load of money and wasting their time, which is fine and understandable. All the food was lovely, tea pots were replenished, staff were attentive and we weren't hurried at all. A lovely afternoon had by all

I've been here a few times and always get the same meal. I get a chorizo, cheese and caramelised onion panini which comes with seasoned chips and a salsa dip, all of which are delicious. Slightly overpriced but hasnt stopped me form returning. Staff are nice, they could be a bit more welcoming. The premises is clean and accommodating. Your orders are served pretty quick and I've never had any problems with meals comint out at different times like I've read on other reviews.

Although I live in Doncaster I'm originally from South Shields. I take my Mum here every time I visit her. It is interesting, friendly, different and great. We are always treat as if we are regulars, when really we visit once or twice a month. The staff are lovely to an old lady in a wheelchair and usually make a fuss. The menu is a mixture of traditional and a bit adventurous plus they also sell some quirky but interesting stuff. I'm currently adictted to their Hickory BBQ marinade

Very pleasant little cafe. Good selection of light snacks and drinks. Biggest cup of latte coffee I have ever had. Superb! Interesting surroundings made from 'upcycled ' furniture and crockery. If you are visiting the parks, beach or fairground and feel a bit peckish do yourself a favour and go to this cafe. You will not regret it. Travelers Tip : This cafe is next to a primary school so avoid lunchtime. Usually full of parents and children. Says something about school dinners??

It is a lovely cafe and it is very quaint. The staff were very friendly and the food was very tasty we got the cheese scones which were so delicious and the pumpkin seeds on top made them extra tasty , the variety of cakes was great there were so many choices and we decided to have some to share which was so yummy. First time at mac n alli and it will definetely not be the last.

Maybe I shouldn't be so judgemental but I never expected to find a place like this in a modern housing area on a parade of average shops.This was great - great food, wonderful service and all set in a deli/ craft shop atmosphere.The food was very good and I understand they do a decent Sunday lunch and everyday breakfast - we had a large snack on a Sunday afternoon - great choice of beverages too.All the staff were very friendly and they also sell deli food - local cheeses, chutneys and jams etc and craft goods - very worth a visit.

Excellent choices and great service. A nice quirky place.They serve a great choice of coffee/ teas and the menu looks really good although I only had a scone ( very nice ) but the meals coming out were very well presented

I came across this cafe accidentally & have now visited a few times with family / friends. The food here is lovely & the staff are friendly. What a little gem. I would definitely recommend this place.

A great unique cafe in the heart of the Westoe Crown Village. As well as great drinks, snacks and cakes it sells knick knacks. Lovely staff.

Visited here for a catch up with a friend and live the place. Lovely atmosphere and the staff are so friendly. Food is nice although a little more expensive than your average coffee shop but it is well worth it. Will return.

Nice environment but got a shock with the price for tea and cake. Definately overpriced compared to other places.

Visited this place with my wife,we had a tea and a baked potato each. I had the tuna and she had the corned beef one.When I say baked potato, here's the con, it is actually half the empty shell of a baked potato, filled with mashed potato which has been mixed with a filling.I didn't actually detect any tuna in my filling. I expected the normal whole baked potato with a tuna perhaps mixed with onion ,not half of one!Our poatoes were on the rather small size as was the side salad that accompanied it.The price for the two baked potatoes and two teas was £14.40p.So there we have it, nearly fifteen quid for what was two small and quite underwhelmingbaked potatoes with tea.I looked at the boards on the wall, a small pot of chips with a small pot of chicken goujons is £7. 95p . Both pots were small, I ask you £4.00 for a small pot of chips, are you kidding!!!I left feeling ripped off, would I return? Not on your nellie!

We went here for breakfast the other week, first the good points, the food was nice well presented quick to serve, staff friendly and obviously popular with the locals. The exterior and interior are very modern clean and inviting, the toilet was clean and presentable although the toilet roll was stuck on a pole type of holder and trailed the floor.I have never been to the westoe crown village before and found the shopping area a little difficult to find as there appears to be no signage to direct customers. I had heard of the establishment and many people suggested trying it, my first impression on arriving; it appeared to have a child's table outside with different coloured chairs however, on entering this was obviously the theme multi coloured and a bit oddball. From recommendation I expected quaint rather than modern, it's slightly intimate in that the tables are fairly close to each other, however that didn't spoil my enjoyment of the food and decoration.The little "shop" I'm sorry to say didn't entice me so I can't really comment on the service or its wares for that reason. Finally the cost although nice and as described above I didn't feel the price reflected what we received.This will most likely be a one off visit not because of the cost, but that it wasn't that appealing that I would want to frequent & the surrounding stores have nothing that would draw me back on a regular basis.

Great spot for a brew, especially on a Sunday. Nice food and lovely pots of tea. Coffee isn't very strong, but is nice enough. Perfect place to read a paper in the morning.

Love the decor and the food is amazing. Really good quality and well worth the money. Mostly snack foods, I've tried the grilled peppers and cream cheese panini and the burger with creamy garlic mushrooms, both are really tasty and the chips are to die for. There a lovely little shop on the premises selling some really nice baby gifts and retro bits along with home made hams and chutneys, well worth a visit.

My husband and I went for lunch and cuppa. I had caramelised onion tart which came with a side salad and was lovely. My husband had a panini with chips. I had a flavoured latte. Everything was lovely, service excellent and a lovely warm atmosphere.

I have been going to M & A'S for the past two years for a meet, cuppa and a catch-up at least once a month on a Sunday with relatives and friends. Would not return if I did not like the whole experience, we are not hurried out and stay at least an hour. Love the shop inside the restaurant. Makes my Sunday - go for a walk either before or after, something to look forward to.

Visited this place for the first time today. Lovely decor and nice seating options with lots of comfortable seats and different places to settle down for something to eat. Food was good and there was a tempting array of cakes on display. The service was prompt and polite with the toilets clean and well looked after. There's also a nice looking gift shop inside Hard to fault really - there's even even ample, free parking outside.

Visit this place when I drop the dog off at the groomers next door. Latte is very nice and selection of cakes are vast and really tasty. Breakfasts are made with good ingredients and you pay for what you get slightly more expensive than your average cafe but you can tell your paying for quality. There is a nice little shop part opened up now in the place which sells a nice array of gifts

Very nice cafe/shop. Lovely decor, nice atmosphere and good food. Glad to have this place just a few mins from where I live. Will certainly be back again.

Friendly,vintage style cafe,lovely pleasant staff.Ample free parking.Had jacket potato and peppermint tea in a pot.Both delicious.Had some lovely greetings cards for sale and I bought one.A little pricey,but worth it.

Love this place ..friendly staff ,great atmosphere ..lovely home cooked food ..nice to share with friends

quirky little coffee shop a little on the expensive side but worth a visit now and again. It offers a good range of hot and cold beverages, food and cakes.

After cycling 20 miles to watch the Great North Run, just off the cycle path we spied a lovely new row of shops and there at the end was Mac 'n' Alli. we couldn't get there quick enough! Seats outside and inside the most quintessential quaint eating place I have been to in a long while. Number one was the very friendly service by all the staff. the choice of food and drinks was excellent. Lots of people were having giant Yorkshire puddings but I went for a cheese scone ( delicious, and I am an expert in cheese scones!) The other half had a very substantial sausage sandwich. To follow we had home made flap jack which we shared, again delicious. This cafe is well worth a visit. Roll on next years Great North Run !

Great little cafe with lots of character. Started off as a shop with a few tables, now cleared for many tables and sofas, with a few things to buy around the edges. Lovely selection of cakes, but it's the cheese scones with seeds atop and the baked potatoes that draw me back time and again. Have just recently discovered the Sunday roast, with a lot of different veg and your choice of meat in a boat of a Yorkshire and a personal jug of gravy - yum. Very filling. Can also get quorn filet and veg gravy.Varied menu of toasties (can be a it underdone for me), omelettes, hot and cold bagels, pie and chips. Bit on the pricey side, but the experience make up for that.

lovely coffee and cakes. have called in a few times. lovely setting with nice gifts for sale too would go again

Not recommend , visited for a treat , whoever it was a let down . Cakes over priced ans sickly .. However it sells nice house hold bits & bobs which is worth a look ..

We love this place. Their homemade cakes are gorgeous. Price abit expensive but definitely worth to try.

We go regularly for coffee, I like a strong flar White so I ask for an extra shot. The staff are welcoming and helpful and the ambiance is relaxing, the kind of place you want to linger in. The decor is contemporary and very individual; lots of quirky things to look at and reflect on.Love the card collection and the second hand books, the book donation goes to charity, a good idea.

We love going here for lunch or breakfast. Pancakes are amazing. Nice atmosphere and good choice on the menu, cakes are lovely!

Food excellent. Service excellent. Room large, therefore lacking cosy atmosphere I like, also on a so called summer's day too cold to sit comfortably.

I had never been before. My friend suggested we went there for a coffee. I loved the place - it is very cool and interesting with a shabby chic look . The coffee was excellent. I am planning to go again for lunch very soon with other friends.

I like to stop in here on sunday mornings for a tea or coffee. The food is lovely and cakes are freshly baked. Only 10 minutes from the beach, im surprised more shops haven't opened in this prime location.

Have visited this hidden gem several times. Staff always friendly and food is amazing - tried several things on the menu both sweet and savoury and never been disappointed yet - don't look at this as just another little cafe - it's absolutely fab!

This place has amazing homemade food, their game pie is lush! They have a brilliant selection of coffee and teas and it's a gem in South Shields. A must visit if you're in the area.

Visited Mac n Alli 's yesterday and as always it was fab. Lots of choice and great surroundings. Love the cakes. Will be back as it has such a relaxed feel. Well worth a visit.

This was my second visit. It's changed a little since I was last here. They used to sell more nick nacks but have reduced these a added more tables, creating different seating areas. My friend and I had a long lazy breakfast on bank holiday Monday. The food was lovely , staff are really friendly. The only criticism I have is they sell small, 2 cup tea pots with tea cozies which are over priced. Another cafe in Boldon had them for half the price which was about right.

This is a clean, quirky, good quality coffee shop in a relaxing setting. It's perfect for an afternoon Earl Grey. Great staff and menu. Lovely.

First time here today; visited with my mum and we both absolutely loved it. Very quaint and quirky, fab gifts and very cosy. Excellent service; friendly, helpful, courteous and speedy! We had afternoon tea. It's not cheap at £24.95 but it was unlimited yea or coffee and far more food than we could eat! And absolutely delicious with a fabulous selection of sandwiches, savouries and cakes. Plus of course a cream scone. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!

After visiting Mac n Alis today, I found that the food was delicious and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. Me and my friend both ordered paninis with a side of fries and you could tell they were fresh and homemade. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helped to advise us what to order and gave they recommendations. Overall a lovely experience and we will definitely be visiting again.

Where do I start? Well with all the positives of course :) Visiting a sick friend in the area and decided to have some food, so glad we came to Mac and Ali's. From the moment I walked in it was a delight, down to the atmosphere, service and the food (it was out of this world). I think the staff told me that they only use local produce which I find is nice and supportive to the local economy. I had a tuna panni, it tasted so fresh I asked staff if they had just been out to catch it My sick friend made a request that wasn't on the menu tuna & cheese baked potato but it was no problem to get that made up. I did happen to use the toilet before leaving and it was gleaming and plenty of room to move around if you had a pram. I would highly recommend paying this cafe a visit so u can experience the joy I did. Unfortunately my sick friend passed away last week but I will always have happy memories of being together in Mac and Ali's.