Pink Lane Coffee in Newcastle upon Tyne

Entré en un ambiente brillante y amistoso que no se obtiene si visitan una cadena de café típica. Fue una agradable sorpresa cuando además de eso, el café estaba asombrosamente delicioso y los pasteles también eran excelentes. Tomé un café con leche y me sorprendió gratamente lo bien que sabía a pesar de la falta de azúcar. Perfecta dulzura y astringencia natural, casi podría describirse como umami. Escuché que el personal tenía una explicación y una discusión en profundidad sobre el café con otro cliente, ¡realmente saben lo que hacen aquí!La tarta que pedimos fue la tarta de limón, ya que se habían agotado sus otras tartas populares, como la tarta de zanahoria y el pan de maracuyá, que sin duda habrían sido las primeras opciones. ¡Pero no me arrepiento! Era perfecto, suave, no demasiado dulce y con la cantidad justa de sabor a limón. ¡Un gran compañero para su café! 10/10 volverá de nuevo. Gracias Pink Lane Coffee.

This is a small place with a nice atmosphere. There were a few “regulars” working on laptops who clearly were friendly with staff. Staff were friendly and service was good.

Really good white hot chocolate and friendly atmosphere. Very cute in-house dog too. Bf said veggie sandwich was tasty and coffee very good.

Had breakfast here twice - both times I had the porridge, which was lovely. Coffee was very tasty - I had decaf long black, and it was really good. Really nice atmosphere, friendly staff

Visitamos el café después de altas recomendaciones, sin embargo, no pensé que fuera muy especial. Pagamos 7 por 2 pequeños cafés filtrados, que personalmente encontré bastante caros, teniendo en cuenta que fuimos a productos comprobados el día anterior y obtuvimos 2 cafés y 2 donas increíbles por 8. El café en general era bonito, era de aspecto industrial con luces de neón y corcho, y el papel pintado del baño era bastante genial.

Myself and my boyfriend visited for dinner today after looking for aaaages for a cafe to go to and we’re glad we found this one! At first I was a bit put off as the menu made it sound rather posh but I was pleasantly surprised with my bacon and goats cheese bagel which tasted amazing! The hot chocolates were delicious and well stirred (nothing worse than powder in the bottom!) and the cakes were lovely too - although I couldn’t taste the banana in my banana loaf but it was still a tasty cake anyway

Wirklich ein schönes Cafe, um auch ein wenig sitzen zu bleiben. Angenehm entspannte Atmosphäre, vorallem aber wirklich guten Kaffee in einer doch eher vom Tee dominierten Umgebung.

Very nice coffee, and has everything pretty much right for this sort of modern coffee joint. They did make a service mistake, but we’re classy in sorting it out.

Realmente me gusta aquí, a menudo vengo aquí con amigos para tomar un café rápido en el centro de la ciudad. Hay una pequeña área al aire libre en caso de que haya algún fumador (que es uno de mis amigos), lo cual es bastante útil. El interior es bastante agradable, tiene un ligero ambiente hipster. Hay muchas opciones veganas que son geniales con tres leches vegetales. Los cafés creo que son muy agradables, si no un poco pequeños, pero en general muy buenos y sin duda continuaré viniendo aquí. Lo único que no me gusta es que me cobren más por la planta: las leches. Parece injusto tener que pagar más (solo 20 p pero aún así) por las opciones más éticas / respetuosas con el medio ambiente. Si desecharan este recargo como lo ha hecho Costa, entonces felizmente le daría a Pink Lane cinco estrellas.

We try hard to support independent businesses when we can, so eschewed Starbucks for this narrow little cafe near the station. Cakes looked good, but we opted for savouries. My sweet potato/hummus wrap was tasty and my Americano good. My husband's cappuccino was only so so. Free wifi, always a bonus, but lots of students taking advantage of this and taking up tables for long periods of time. The loo is quite unsavoury, in need of some tlc, new floor tiles and a deep clean.

The staff are really friendly, the coffee is really nice and there is a pleasant atmosphere/ places to sit.

Been here a few times lately and it's very conveniently located. Coffee is excellent. Tables and chairs are a nightmare. Too small and a bit rickety. Lighting is a bit funny down the back

Average mozzarella panini, not much filling and way overpriced. Served today by a surly woman who said two words to me at the most. Won't be returning.

Cruzando la calle, cerca de la estación Central se encuentra este café tradicional en la ciudad que sirve además de un delicioso café, tortas, bebidas y sándwiches, todo de muy buena calidad y precio razonable.

Relaxed place to sit and read or watch the world go by. Had a very refreshing cold coffee. Looking forward to returning to try the cakes. They look very tasty.

We decided not to book breakfast at our hotel so we could experience some little hidden gems, and we are so happy we came across this one!

Great to be able to find a good coffee joint in the UK ! We had a piccolo and a filter coffee and both were really well done. Will definitely return if we are in Newcastle.

Not very spacious. Basic set up but providing excellent hot drinks, cakes and tasty sandwiches. Can be very busy with so many clients using the space to do their work while having their drinks/ food.

Love the decor of this place for starters, right up my street! Perfect place for a catch up, nice atmosphere. Tried cake here a couple of times and thought it was fab. Service was fine. Definitely be coming back.

I have enjoyed some of the best coffee at this cafe around and place has a grungy and characterful vibe. The cakes etc always look enticing. I visited the toilet on my most recent visit and I had a shock as the cubicle was truly disgusting and clearly had not been cleaned for days. Wallpaper was falling off the walls, the sink was foul and there was dirt everywhere on the floor and walls. Please please please staff and owner can you clean this toilet and spend some money on replacing basic facilities.

Had just been explaining to my daughter that all the good coffee shops in Newcastle were up by the main shopping area when I noticed this one! Friendly staff, fabulous cakes, lovely cappuccino (though quite small) and huge hit chocolate (though could have been more chocolatey). Casual, relaxed setting- lived it!

Some rare and exceptionally flavourful coffees, with a great selection of cakes. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff. I visit 3-5 times a week... would highly recommend.

I came into this coffee shop in search of a new place to get a good cup of coffee. As I am dairy intolerant I drink soya which was fine, i asked if they have any flavoured syrups for the coffee which they didn't. I ordered a soya latte, when it came it looked more like a cappuccino than a latte but still. I asked for some sugar and they pointed to a bowl on the table containing brown sugar with a tiny spoon inside. I wasn't given my own teaspoon and was a bit skeptical about using the one in the pot so didn't use it. I also wasn't given a napkin for my drink, luckily i had tissues in my bag. The coffee didn't taste grest to be honest but that could be lack of sugar on my point, but i probably wouldn't return.

Great coffee, really awesome food, good atmosphere and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. WiFi available too.

I got the whole grain wrap with sweet potato pakora, spinach, hummus and cous cous for takeaway Saturday and for £4.20 was quite pleased with the portion and taste. It also came with a chili sauce on the side and the spice was a perfect compliment to the sweet potato. Even my meateating husband was satisfied! Like someone else said though the staff wasn’t the friendliest, which I was surprised at, considering most of those I have encountered in Newcastle have been friendly.

Stumbled upon this place while in need of a coffee. Have to say one of the best flat whites outside of Australia. Just not sure I want it in a glass!

Probably the best cup of coffee I've had in Newcastle. Decent selection of pastries and treats. Staff are friendly.

I have never written a review before, but after my awful experience I thought it would be wise to warn customers of this joke of a cafe. First I was met with a condescending barista who didn't look very interested in what I was saying. Secondly the avocado on toast came, the avocado was brown and it looked like they had just dumped a block of feta on top of it. The cappuccino was alright, but to be honest I have tasted better cappuccinos in other coffee shops in Newcastle. In conclusion, if you want better coffee and service try other coffee shops. I recommend Laneways or Flat Caps Coffee.

The worst attitude I have ever encountered. Failed to serve the drink. Manageress surly and sarcastic.

I hadn't been here for a year so it was a pleasure to go in once again and find that the coffee was as superb as I had remembered it. Staff were fine - very welcoming and gave prompt service. The place has a good 'minimalist' atmosphere and makes a very pleasant change from the usual coffee chains. It is just across the road from Central Station so ideally located for train travelers.

Called into this cafe en route to a meeting as heard they stock Proven Goods Co doughnuts!!! They had a number of flavours to choose from - I opted for lemon to takeaway. Wish I could’ve stayed a bit longer for a drink as it was a lovely little place so will be back soon

Great coffee! We came to Pink Lane Coffee on a Tuesday afternoon, it wasn't too busy and the coffee was fantastic. The first good cup of coffee in England.

I became almost a regular - but coffee is consistently excellent, service is welcoming, and location - across the street from Newcastle Central rail station - is very convenient.

Wij kwamen hier binnen voor lunch en werden niet teleurgesteld. Ze hebben een kleine lunch kaart maar wat ze serveren is lekker. De koffie is sterk en de taartjes vers. Het personeel is snel en niet per sé onvriendelijk. Het interieur is een beetje bij elkaar geraapt en alternatief maar dat geeft ook wel weer sfeer. Lekker dicht bij het station, wat zeker een pluspunt is als je op de trein moet wachten.

Thought I’d break free from normal Costa/Starbucks routine and try somewhere independent. Great coffee, excellent cakes. Lunch menu looks appetising too. Came back later for a rerun!

I've been living in Newcastle for a few months and I have always heard different people saying nice things about Pink Lane, last Saturday I finally managed to go there and see it for myself.

I revisited the place, and again found it consistently excellent. For my favorite, cold brewed coffee with tonic, they are using own-brand tonic from a big supermarket chain - they explained to me that they tried 20+ brands, including some very posh, and discovered that this one was produced the best effect. However, the key ingredient is coffee beans, and they source some expertly roasted of rare varieties. They take their coffee very seriously indeed.

Do not even THINK about ordering anything different or ‘quirky’ I.e a mocha. You will be met with an arrogant, know it all barista, who will point blank refuse to let you order this.

I have family in Newcastle and each time I visit I make a point of going here across from the train station for one of the best super-premium espressos I have enjoyed since being back in UK. Absolute dedicated to their craft, the staff are great to chat with if you sit at the bar and watch the world go by. You can see the dedication and skill. Have had several excellent conversations about coffee and where to try next when in London. Very impressed and highly recommended.

A friend invited me to this cafe as a place for great coffee. Indeed it was good. Seriously good. I will definitely come back.

Not at all what I was expecting when myself and a friend walked through the door.

Love this place! It is perfect when waiting for a train due to its location. It does good food and hot chocolate. Staff are really friendly. It has the added bonus of WiFi and places to plug in your phone charger.

Visited this place a few times to give it a chance. However, probably won’t be returning. The staff can barely crack a smile and are pretty rude. Takes way longer than it should for them to make a black coffee, and they can’t muster a simple thank you on the way out. It’s a shame, because the inside is nicely done out; but it’s not worth it for the miserable staff and slow service.

Popped in as we had 30 mins before train. Tasty coffee and croissant. Like that dogs are allowed! Will return.

Right opposite Central Station, the location couldn’t be bettered. It’s great if you have an hour to change trains and want somewhere nearby to meet a friend or just sit. You’re usually in the company of a fair few people working intently on their laptops - for this isn’t a noisy cafe (at least, not on the occasions I’ve stopped there). Indeed, it seems to foster an environment where you know you’ll be left alone if you want to get on with your own stuff. That said, the young staff are warm and friendly and love what they do. And the coffee is exceedingly good. So is the food which is simple but of high quality. Go to the loo and enjoy browsing the cut-and-pasted maps from all over the world that cover every inch of wall space. When you emerge, turn right up the narrow cut that is Pink Lane, cross two main roads and find yourself at a splendid section of Newcastle’s medieval town wall. Well worth the short walk before you go back to catch your train.

Chilled atmosphere and handy location near the station. If you’re a kiwi and trying to find caffeine that’s not watered down like the chains, this is it. Kid friendly and changing facility available.

Never before been moved to write a review on Trip advisor but when a tattooed peroxide barista tells you it's against his principles to let his espresso run a few seconds longer and looks at me like I must be some kind of deranged pervert, it's time to act. The entire staff was stony faced when I tried to make a joke about this absurdity. If you want pretentiousness, very sour coffee and a cold atmosphere this place is for you. Starbucks two doors down is a global corporate chain but suddenly I get the appeal.

Great coffee and warm welcome. Really handy for Central Station and a real refreshing change from the chains.

Always liking to support independents, I made a pit-stop here at lunchtime with a colleague whilst on a business trip working with the manager of the enterprise company PNE two doors down from this shop. I ordered a long black coffee with milk alongside my colleague who was having lunch, paying with a £10 note.

Really cosy coffeeplace near the station. Friendly staff, nice food. Coffee could have been a bit hotter, and on the expensive side, but lovely place!

Had a quick coffee and lovely piece of cake. One of these nice individual places that are a welcome respite from the chain coffee spots.

Really tasty coffee, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and some nice sounding things on the menu that we didn't try on this occasion.

First time we have visited and we will definitely return

This prides itself on being one of the best speciality coffee shops in town and in my opinion is deserves this reputation. The coffee is excellent and it serves casual foods to accompany. I really like the casual 'quirky' atmosphere of the place with its 'laid back' furniture and decor. The staff are friendly and helpful - you order at the counter and they deliver your goods to table. The location is excellent - in a small street opposite the front of central station. Will definitely return here.

Pop in for coffee and toast, lovely ambience and friendly staff. Wooden floor and my table was an old fashioned school desk look alike with hole for the inkwell.

Came across this place by chance and wished we'd been sooner. Nipped in for a coffee before getting the train and received recommendations and awesome service. The baristas clearly have making coffee down to a fine art! The brownies looked delish too!

Looking for somewhere that was'nt a chain and found this little place.

Still in the highest echelons of Newcastle's now quite famous coffee culture. Another Ouseburn coffee user and consistent to a fault.

I was in Newcastle for a conference and wanted to sample something local and independent before heading home. I had a bacon, goats cheese and chipotle relish stottie and tea to take away - sandwich was good and nice to try something local. They said they were missing a team member and the service was a bit slow as a result but it was lunchtime and very busy and the staff were friendly and apologetic. I'd visit again if I was in the area.

I was desperate for a cup of tea and was going to slide up to my usual high street outlet, then thought, no, support independent businesses...I saw the Tripadvisor certificate of excellence on this door and went straight in.

I'm working my way through the 'Northern Independent Coffee Guide' and popped in after arriving at Newcastle Railway station en route to Tynemouth.

Conceit and discourtesy in my book are not attributes that sit well with waitress skills. Maybe the member of staff who exhibited these “talents” needs to take a look at herself and assess whether hospitality is the employment she wants to be in.

Nice coffee friendly staff highly recommend , I like the cafe atmosphere defiantly Visit it again 👍🏻

Slow service and customer service skills arent great but its a nice place and the coffee is good, probably the best in Newcastle.

Stumbled across this cafe whilst waiting for a train. The cafe is located opposite Central Station and was a little find. Quirky in places and socialising is encouraged - you can just plonk yourself down at any seat at any table! Delicious hot chocolate with choice of dark, milk or white. Good selection of cakes too. Staff were lovely, especially the very clever chap doing that thing you do to put patterns on your hot drinks (sorry don't know what it's called).

Ordering coffee in Pink Lane is like initiating a science experiment. The guys take almost painstaking time into making their coffee just right. But it's worth the wait. One of the best coffee places I know.

Another place I stumbled across a few weeks ago (how many times have I walked by and not realised this was here?!). Simply the best coffee in Newcastle. I love my coffee (it's a bit of an obsession) and the espressos here are perfect. If coffee is your thing and you want to support a local business (please walk straight past Starbucks and the like around Central Station) then this is the place for you. Great service too and so inexpensive compared to others. A definite must-visit in the toon.

Quirky little coffee shop that certainly doesn't disappoint in the coffee and croissant department. The laid back atmosphere certainly suited our Sunday morning visit. We'll definitely be back.

Came for an espresso and a flat white, also had a couple of pieces of cake.

I popped in here with a colleague for a business chat over a coffee.

Pleasant atmosphere, tasty hot chocolate and coffee, and some of the best brownies (namely, the salted caramel) I've ever had. Pink Lane Coffee is worth visiting any time of day, whether you're settling in for a while or grabbing a coffee on your way to get a train.

One of the best tasting cups of coffee you can find in Newcastle and usually a great place for reading or working. My only grumble is that it was freezing when I went there on a December morning. I wanted to get another cup and relax with my book but it didn't lend itself to that on this day.

If your hipster coffee reference point is Shoreditch et al, you'll recognise the aesthetic at Pink Lane; relaxed, a little frayed at the edges, some interesting prints for sale.

If you appreciate good coffee then this is your place. Tucked in a corner, hidden from view from those who prefer their coffee served by the bucket and lacking in flavour, Pink lane coffee packs a punch. No such thing as a milky latte here, you can actually taste the coffee in theirs and if you want something meatier go for the long black. Their salted caramel brownies are a mouth sensation and a delicious addition to any of their coffees. Pink lane coffee hits the caffeine spot every time.

Authentic coffee place with a rustic interior, great music, friendly staff and beautiful coffee art. Definitely recommend it to all the coffee lovers <3

Another visit another really good coffee in a calm relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff and no pressure to rush coffee and go. A quiet haven yet so close to the station and the city

We visited Newcastle and were exhausted waiting for the bus to the harbour. There was this restaurat. We had a nice cup of tea.

Met a business contact there. Delicious coffee, relaxed atmosphere, no pressure. A good place to lock up two bikes while visiting the cafe and a cool fixie inside, too! Not cheap, but the quality of coffee and location make up for that.

After a 3 mile walk, my partner and I needed to find somewhere to have a coffee break. It was £5.20 for 2 lattes. I was hoping that at such a price this would be the best coffee we've ever had, but it was pretty close.

This place never fails to make the grade. Good coffee at a reasonable price, love it here. Just opposite the station between Greggs and Subway.

Wanted to like this place more but the coffee was nothing special. I have had much better flat whites and it wasn't very warm. Decent cakes but there is now so much competition that I probably won't go there again. Sorry.

Above average mocha albeit on the warm side. I'm of the belief a good mocha should be served hot. Terrible hipster service though.

A mish-mash of uncomfortable, wonky chairs that look like they were nicked from a comprehensive in the 70's.

After recently moving nearby, I was eager to sample the coffee as it had a great reputation. Just purchased a takeaway Latte, received the smallest cup ever after paying £2.60 half the size of other places??? After taking a few sips it was nearly gone so felt I'd overpaid as mostly froth ..... not good value for money. Expected higher expectations of the coffee but disappointed on taste and cost. There is an excellent bakery on Pink Lane that does takeaway coffee a lot cheaper and tastes no different (and you get a lot more!). Feel you are paying for the surroundings. Glad I tried but won't be back - aren't believe that they are charging this amount. I wonder if the cafe cups are bigger?

Great coffee, attentive staff, and reasonable prices. The cafe is quite long and thin with not a lot of room accessibility wise. Apart from the coffee, my favourite thing is the loo. Great decor and imaginative use of old copper pipes

Have visited twice in the last week, the coffee is very good indeed. If you like Starbucks etc. give here a miss, if you want coffee that is well made and delicious come here. The sticky tables have obviously been dealt with as they were very clean and the staff though busy were lovely. CM

Took the train from London at 645 am and arrived Newcastle around 10 something.

Great coffee and a great place to escape the city and relax! A must while in Newcastle. They have cold drip coffee, delicious pastry and cakes.

I love the decor and the murales on the walls. The location is also great as it's just opposite NCL central station and very convenient for last minute business meetings. I normally drink Italian espresso and I found the coffee bitter and over flavoured but I guess it depends on the taste. Staff could smile a bit more, the girl at the till looked absolutely miserable and it was just 9.30 am.

A posh eclectic coffee shop opposite the Central Station at the bottom of Pink Lane a character filled street with a 'girls of the night' history, will it work? Of course it does, the best coffee in Newcastle and local Ouseburn Coffee roasted beans too!

If you like Costa or Starbucks this place is not for you!

we went here en route to train station which I think a lot of people do. It is without a doubt a more pleasant experience than going to a chain at the station so in that sense I would recommend it highly. We had coffee and toast. Like others said, the coffee is in quite small cups and believe me, I hate the "buckets" that a lot of chainstores serve, so I am not looking for mega-mugs. But for the price, maybe a small-ish mug rather than a tea cup would be welcome. After all, probably that just means some extra water or milk rather than extra coffee beans. The toast was great and came with very tasty jam. My main concern was that the tables were quite dirty. The shabby chic finish doesn't lend itself well to a gleaming finish, but it does instead mean that some hot water and elbow grease should be applied! The table was sticky and really quite gross. Just squirting some stuff and giving it a quick wipe with a damp cloth doesn't do it when the table is wooden and has a mat paint finish.

The coffee was nice, the only problem was the fact that there was so little of it that I had it drank in less than 5 minutes. The lack of quantity is what is stopping me from making a return visit.

had this coffee shop highly recommend by my local barista as a kind warm place with great coffee...

Recently popped in for a latte and an americano with my husband before catching a train. Coffee was good, but just not enough and little pricey at £5 for the two cuppas. The latte was very small, I'm an old fashioned big mug of coffee person, this was a little teacup of coffee to me. Loved the vibe here though, just give me a mug haha!

popped in on route to work as had a taste for a croissant and coffee this morning and thought I'd support the little local business instead of the non-tax paying 'big guns'

Excellent coffee. Quirky great little cafe. 100 characters. I just wanted to say good cafe! Large latte yum yum ! Haha.

Great for a quick coffee/cake/snack and a meeting in a relaxed atmosphere near the station rather than choosing the standardised Starbucks and Costas.

This is the perfect place to work while waiting for a train. The coffee is really excellent - amazing range of beans and roasts - and the cakes are fresh and delicious. There is Wi-Fi and it is just over the road from Central Station

Another addition to Newcastle's rapidly expanding coffee culture. A sort of contemporary rugged interior however a very comforting ambience.