Quay Ingredient in Newcastle upon Tyne

Went in for a food and coffee, staff were not welcoming, charged 50% on top of the bill which was already incorrect as new price change wasn’t shown on menu. Price should have been £16 and was charged at £29. Food was inedible (the tuna toastie was just big chunks of unseasoned tuna with little cheese.)

I traveled 6000 miles from Thailand and looked for a cafe for a full English. It was exactly what I wanted. Excellent

Tenía miedo de probar este lugar de nuevo porque la última vez que fui mi sándwich para llevar era tan desordenado que tuve que ponerlo en la papelera. Pensé en darle otra oportunidad. Desafortunadamente, fue lo mismo. Pedí un bocadillo de aguacate y tomate pensando que eso debería ser seguro. Lo recogí y la mayoría de los ingredientes se cayeron y el pan se partió. Me comí el aguacate solo y tiré el resto. El tomate se cortó en grandes secciones que ni siquiera podía comer solo porque los trozos eran demasiado grandes. Eran 6 libras. 95 y un desperdicio total de dinero. El aguacate que me comí estaba bien. No entiendo por qué hacen los sándwiches imposibles de comer. No recomendaría esto y no lo intentaré de nuevo. Mi amigo una vez tuvo un bocadillo de aquí (que vi) y las hojas de espinaca estaban en el exterior del pan! No lo entiendo. Pero sé que es muy popular, así que tal vez solo he tenido malas experiencias.

Very nice place. Great price, huge breakfast and all very well cooked. Main lady directing it all was mad busy, but still took the time to greet each customer that came in and say goodbye as they left.

Quite possibly the best full English I’ve had in a long time. Me and partner love a cafe that doesn’t scrimp on the portions; portion sizes were great quality excellent. Worth the price. Well done.

Excellent food, place is very cramped.

Best breakfast place in Newcastle, lovely food for an unbelievably low price. Staff were amazing as well

Second time I have been here. Had eggs benedict on bacon with a side order of black pudding. Absolutely fantastic, best breakfast in Newcastle. Already planning a return visit next month!

Cold coffee, raw sausage, not a great breakfast

Great breakfast, quality ingredients, good servings. Will be back again:)

Get there early it’s busy! I can’t believe how well the owner runs this place. So busy and everything turned around quickly. Great set of staff who know their jobs and never stop working a credit to them. It’s quirky, tasty and admirable. Love seeing businesses like this succeed

Excellent services and amazing food to match.

Esperaba grandes cosas de este lugar, ya que hemos querido probarlo durante un par de años, después de leer las muchas grandes críticas. Los asientos eran muy incómodos y un miembro del personal seguía abriendo la puerta mientras hacía calor en la cocina. Lo que, por supuesto, dejó a sus clientes fríos, varios clientes cerraron la puerta, pero la camarera insistió en que debía estar abierta. Si no hubiéramos empezado nuestra comida me habría ido. La comida era buena, pero la comodidad para disfrutar de ella se llevó sentado en el frío. Creo que necesitan replantearse cómo mantener la cocina fresca sin molestar a sus clientes.

My second visit here last week, I had the eggs Benedict on bacon with a side order of black pudding. Very quick service and the food was fantastic. Best breakfast in Newcastle, perfect eggs nice bacon and very good black pudding. Cannot wait to come back again

Great little breakfast joint with a nice menu! Loved the French Toast 😋

Food was very nice but staff wasn’t happy I’m not understanding why. Thanks anyway!!!

Poor service, had to leave because they want to charge you for things you don’t want Greed gets you nowhere

The absolute best place for breakfast in Newcastle at none

Delicious cooked to order ,very personal service ,friendly and not to long to wait .

No he oído nada más que grandes cosas sobre Quay Ingredients, y cada vez que he estado cerca de él, particularmente en una mañana, siempre hay una cola para ello. A veces las colas son escandalosamente largas, bueno, para un café en el muelle lo es. Sin embargo, decidimos hacer un esfuerzo decidido y llegamos justo después de abrir, para encontrar, eso sí, una cola afuera. Mientras hacíamos cola nos amueblaron con menús, y estaba lleno de los básicos habituales del desayuno, así como platos de naturaleza más "exótica". A pesar de la cola, estuvimos sentados en menos de 20 minutos. Era una mesa extremadamente pequeña, con sillas incómodas, pero el lugar es pequeño de todos modos, así que ¿qué puedes hacer? Mientras estábamos sentados, notamos que otras personas estaban sentadas en barriles en lugar de sillas. Este no es un lugar para relajarse y relajarse, es un "disfrute de su comida y salir". La comodidad es secundaria, si es que la hay. Pedí un bagel de tocino y aguacate tempura y mi esposa agarró un pato confitado, huevos benditos con ciruela holandesa. Entonces el lugar estaba lleno de gente y la cola que se formaba fuera también estaba ocupada, pero el personal hizo un trabajo absolutamente increíble de saber quién era el siguiente en la fila, a pesar de que la fila estaba por toda la tienda. La comida no tardó tanto en llegar (nuestro té y batido llegó muy, muy rápido) , y, bueno, fue increíble. El pato era muy agradable (esta fue posiblemente la primera vez que tuvimos pato para el desayuno) , tal vez la ciruela holandesa era un poco pequeño en el lado agrio, pero el bagel de aguacate tempura era absolutamente legítimo. Juro que era un aguacate con la masa de tempura más delicada. Pedí una mermelada de tocino en la mía, y esto elevó el plato a alturas vertiginosas. Fue increíble. Como se mencionó, la mesa en la que estábamos era extremadamente pequeña, apenas caben dos platos y nuestras bebidas. El personal tiene que quitar los condimentos y otras parafernalia de la mesa solo para sentar nuestros dos platos y bebidas. Sin embargo, una pequeña cantidad de incomodidad valió la pena la comida. Éramos tal vez £ 30 + más corto, pero luego en todas partes es caro en estos días. Esta es una gran comida.

¡Ingredientes clave para hacer una gran experiencia de café! Me encantó el ambiente de este restaurante ocupado! La decoración me trajo de vuelta a un café junto al mar de hace mucho tiempo y el menú tipo tabla de clavijas encajaba con eso. Servicio amable y la comida era tan buena como cabría esperar!

Paulicarus had the inspired idea to search YouTube for " Best breakfast in Newcastle." This came up and thus here we are for a full English (£9.95) and a breakfast stottie (£5.95). A small cosy cafe ( seats about 20 at most, plus a couple of pavement tables.) Set under the bridge and close to a number of pubs that Paulicarus has highlighted for a visit later. Good ambience. Super food. Proper butchers sausages and bacon. Toilet upstairs. Opens 9 am to 3 pm 7 days a week. Large black coffee £3.95.

Visited on the strength of online reviews and wasn't disappointed. We had the full breakfast and eggs benedict and they were both excellent. Cooked and presented to restaurant standard...and considering the quality it was served very quickly too. Prices were very reasonable and service was friendly with a smile 🙂 Very much recommended!👍

We went on Sunday and this will now remain our forever spot. Excellent service, fast and top quality food. A brilliantly ran shop. The breakfast menu is amazing, really good quality coffee. We can’t wait to go back. Magnificent.

Two great cafes directly opposite one another, locals are spoilt for choice! Quay Ingredient is the more unconventional of the two and the more popular option (we only just got a seat a few minutes after it opened and there’s often a queue). Portions are big, staff are smiley and they have a varied menu, including plenty of sweet options (Nutella croissant was a winner). Popular for a reason.

I'd read the reviews and I wasn't disappointed, The breakfast was tasty and we were made to feel welcome, Definitely will return 😊

What a beautiful breakfast spot! One of the best breakfasts I’ve had. Really fast and high quality service, beautiful food and unreal coffee. The caramel iced coffee was so good, I ordered another one to takeaway with me. 10/10 all round ⭐️

Great food, friendly staff and very reasonable prices. Plus it's dog friendly.

Quay Ingredient. I ordered a full English breakfast and eggs Benedict. There are sausages, bacon, bread, baked beans, button mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, hash browns, etc. You can choose between scrambled and poached eggs. The black pudding was not thoroughly cooked. It looks appetizing and tastes good. I added black pudding to my eggs Benedict. The materials overall look good. The inside of the restaurant is small. The service is friendly. Willing to revisit) Yes. 2025.02.04 - Visit

This is a great little Cafe. We had a superb breakfast served efficiently and with a smile. It was busy even on a Monday morning so had a great vibe. I'll definitely be going back!

Lovely place with welcoming hosts

Incredible eggs Benedict! Even got a soy cappuccino! What more can a person need on a chilly rainy day?

Poached eggs to die for Waitress on point

Staying here from plymouth for the weekend. Quick google search for eggs benedict, and this place turned out to be the best iv ever had. Even better than the eggs benedict I had in New York. 100% recommend, also alot of locals eating here when we did. Which says that it's trusted by the locals.

I originally saw this small restaurant on Tyneside Life's YouTube channel and couldn't wait to visit. What a lovely cafe on the quayside. It's a little hidden away but it's well worth visiting. The argument could be made that it's the best breakfast in Newcastle. I went for the brioche french toast with maple syrup, bacon and a side of hash browns. The bacon was cooked perfectly and the toast itself was to die for. My fiancé got a Cajun chicken stottie and left me half to my delight. The chicken was very succulent and the spices tasted fresh and very high quality. The coffee is also of a high quality, we got a cappuccino and Vietnamese style iced coffee and both were delicious. After sampling a Costa coffee later the same day we actually preferred Quay Ingredient's coffee. Compliments to the owner and chef as the place was very busy but the food arrived promptly and we were treated better than we would have been in most chains. Worth the visit for fantastic food and coffee. They're open 7 days a week until 3PM. Support a great local business!

Nos encontramos al azar con este lugar y honestamente la comida era fantástica. El personal era genial e incluso salió a pedir bebidas antes de entrar. El único problema que enfrentamos fue cuando devolví una bebida (bebida helada) que vino a mí caliente y honestamente horrible - el gerente gritó "¿por qué lo que está mal con él" le dije y ella tomó un sorbo de ella y no me dijo nada, lo siento por eso o no entiendo todo el tomar un sorbo de ella como si estuviera mintiendo Terminó con un capuchino que era mucho mejor y el gerente fue respetuoso y educado hacia el final, pero sí, toda esa saga de café con leche helado fue un poco decepcionante Sin embargo, sin duda volvería de nuevo porque la comida era increíble.

Excellent food in a great location situated near the Quayside in Newcastle. Friendly staff and a great chef! in a non-chain cafe; Eggs Benedict (try the Eggs Hebridean!) a speciality, with a wide selection on the menu available and take out too; once discovered, you'll definitely be back!

Great breakfast “Doon the Toon” This is exactly what was needed after a night out down Newcastle, it’s a very busy little cafe but it’s a quick turn around! We waited 5/10 minutes for our table, the girl had took out drinks order before getting the table which is ideal, got our table and the drinks came straight away! Ordered a big slap up breakfast and it squared us right up to go again!! Only bad thing is we didn’t get bacon on 2 out of the 3 breakfasts that we ordered that’s my only negative point! If we ever come back down to Newcastle we will definitely be visiting here again 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Lovely and immediately welcoming staff :) would recommend it here for breakfast

Increíble desayuno. Inglés completo y desayuno burrito eran tan sabrosos. El café encantador y el propietario era tan amable. ¡Volveremos!

Had a great breakfast on Sunday, eggs benedict, with black pudding on the side. Very friendly café with nice food and well priced. All the staff well trained and helpful and we were very pleased we chose to eat here. And I apologise for the photo, but I was so enthusiastic that I started eating before thinking of taking a picture.

The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was really helpful, but the atmosphere lacked a bit due to the fact there was no music playing. It was completely silent apart from the odd kitchen noise or someone else talking. This might have been an off day though (eg, broken speaker, etc.) Other than that, lovely cafe.

Great food brilliant service and good atmosphere.

What a lovely cafe! Dropped into this cafe just off the Quayside under the Tyne Bridge for the first time today for a coffee. Fabulous cappuccino and fruit scone, my husband had a fried egg sandwich which he also thoroughly enjoyed. The service was great, and the lady who owns the cafe was lovely. Definitely recommend this place if you want a hot drink and something to eat.

1 Star as we came up from London and were staying on Newcastle quayside,we saw this place on YouTube (Newcastle life channel) we decided to go for lunch and they were closed at 14.15. I wish I could run my business that way. Only money launderers can afford to stay closed.

Food is amazing and staff are very friendly. Only let down is when the bill comes. First time I went here was charged £4.50 for OJ however at time of visit cost was £3.95. Second time I visited today, the breakfasts were charged at £12.95 each however they were £11.95 on the menu. It’s a shame and I urge everyone to check your receipt prior to paying. A one off I can accept as an error however it seems to be coming a regular occurrence. Apart from this issue which they were happy to resolve everything else was lovely and would still come back.

Very small inside. Hardly any room to move. People have to push through to get to the counter. Went in for a hot drink and croissant to takeaway. Got a shock when they charged £3.95 for the croissant that was hard and small. You could get a better croissant from liddle for around £1.20. To be fair, the drinks are worth the money, but overall, it's a bit pricy for what you get. As other people have said, nothing special.

Food was really well cooked, loads of choice and the welcome we received was lovely

One of the best full English and poached eggs are superb

The breakfast itself was okay 8 out of 10 a cup of tea was lukewarm small cup one teabag and that was £2.60. I had to ask for more hot water. Sue had egg Benedict with bacon again get out of 10 for £30. I thought it was a bit expensive.

Visied for brunch. Lovely tiny place, serving fantastic food! Full English was massiv and the Eggs Benedict was awesome. Will definitely visit again!

Had breakfast here on my visit to Newcastle. Had the eggs benedict and my wife had a bacon and cheese croissant. Both excellent. Service was good and cozy atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Amazing little spot for brunch. Reasonable prices. The girls were all great, never stopped working, very fast and attentive service. Special shoutout to the lady we spoke to who was running the shift, sorry we didn’t catch your name! She’s an absolute credit to the place and deserves recognition.

very nice little place with tasty food and very friendly staff, i would definitely recommend

Best breakfast I've had in a long while, the eggs benedict were just outstanding and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be back next time I visit Newcastle!

Great food, English breakfast lasted me a day and I am a foodie 😂

This place looks aesthetically pleasing, that’s what drew us in but the staff are not very friendly or welcoming. Asked for my egg well done and came under cooked. Then was sent back and was burnt to the point I couldn’t eat it. Sausages also tasted undercooked. Asked for bacon well done and one side was burnt and the other side was under cooked. The place was dead silent with no atmosphere. Go to a proper cafe if you want a full English breakfast.

Lovely owner who was super friendly and gorgeous food.

Best breakfast in the city. We came twice, had the best food and hot drinks. The lady is so lovely and welcoming. The atmosphere is really nice and warm. It deserves waiting outside. We will come back as soon as we can next time in Newcastle. Tourists and locals come, it is really a nice place to stay and eat. Great place for breakfast. Great variety and great quality. The lady who runs the place is very welcoming and friendly. We came back the next day. It's small but warm. The food is really very good. We found the Newcastle nugget. It's worth the wait outside. We will return to her place as soon as we return to Newcastle. Great place!!!

We came twice this week for our stay in Newcastle. We really liked this place, cozy and welcoming, we ate very well, the eggs Benedict and the salmon. Delicious. And a word for the adorable owner: thank you for the welcome and these two great breakfasts 🙏🏻💜

Had the poached eggs with avocado and bacon which was well executed.

A small place with average food—just a typical brunch spot. The menu is pretty standard, with nothing unique that would make it a must-visit in Newcastle.

Excellent food especially breakfast

Disappointing. They didn't have the Danish pastries so had a bacon stottie. Advertised as coming with rocket, but came with limp and brown lettuce. And thickly spread margarine, not butter 😕

Came here for breakfast. I had traditional English, and my friend had eggs Benedict. Traditional breakfast was very good (despite feeling the sausages could’ve been cooked a little more). Mushrooms were delicious. My friends eggs Benedict looked very good. Also breakfast going to other tables looked very good, and their bread looked great. Only criticism or items I was disappointed with was the following; - Service was a bit slow. Wasn’t that busy when we came in, but took a while for waitress to take our orders. Once ordered, our drinks took some time to arrive, bearing in mind it was just 2 cups of tea. - When tea arrived, I asked if we could have some milk too, and the waitress brought over the smallest jug I think I’ve ever seen. It probably had less volume than a shot glass. Was not really enough milk for 2 cups of tea. - Sausages could’ve been cooked a little more. They were nicely cooked on one side, but not so much on the other. - I asked if I could substitute the black pudding for hash browns, however the waitress said substituting items is something they don’t do, which I found slightly disappointing. Overall it was a good place and would return, but just found those points raised above a bit disappointing / bizarre.

100% Recommend! If you are in Newcastle and looking for breakfast I would definitely recommend you come to Quay Ingredient! The food and drinks are as amazing as the pub in the name! I had the vegan sausage and hash browns roll and my partner had poached eggs, both were honestly the best thing we have eaten whilst staying in Newcastle! Really good vegan/vegitarian options and the staff were so amazingly friendly and helpful (I especially loved the two Asian ladies who seemed to be running the show, they run a tight ship and are very good at it!). Thank you for one of the best breakfasts I've had! ❤️✨

The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing.

Very friendly staff and delicious brunch . The bacon jam was amazing! It has a vibe and was very popular on a Saturday morning, not surprisingly.

My family (4 in total) made our debut yesterday morning. Warm welcome on arrival, lovely atmosphere, superb menu and wow, the full breakfasts were something else. Poached eggs cooked to perfection. The biggest hash browns the world has ever seen. All fresh and tasty ingredients. Simply amazing. Ps lovely the Irn Bru little seat.

Wow what a fantastic find! Right underneath the Tyne Bridge, an absolute gem for breakfast, serving fantastic produce for a high end breakfast without the high end prices. Can’t wait to be back in Newcastle next time, we will definitely be back.

Nice cafe with super food in a great location. Would come here again if ever in Newcastle!

Awesome breakfasts with excellent quality of food served by friendly welcoming staff. Cafe ideally placed for Quayside area of Newcastle near Tyne Bridge.

Great little breakfast place near the quayside, if you know, you know!

Friendly welcome and delicious breakfast. My eggs Benedict and wife's mushrooms beautifully cooked.

Every time my husband and i stay in Newcastle we come here for breakfast and it’s always been a fantastic experience! This time i had bacon stottie with hash browns and he had eggs benedict merguez sausage. Delicious and reasonable price. Previously i have had the English breakfast which was beautiful but too large for me. Its only small place but you don’t normally have to wait long for a table and it’s worth it. Staff very friendly and work hard.

My husband and I visited recently for breakfast whilst staying at the Malmaison close by. There are only a few tables so initially didn't think we would be seated but were given a table for 2 beside the counter. My husband went for the full English with an extra portion of beans and a hash brown. I ordered the brioche french toast with banana, homemade fruit compote and a topping of cream! I had a hot chocolate with marshmallows and my husband had a coffee. My husband is a bit of a cooked breakfast fan and said that it was one of the nicest breakfasts he has had which is praise indeed! The service was friendly and attentive and the food was well presented and delicious. I would have no hesitation in recommending a visit and would certainly return again in the future.

Food and service very good, very quick service

Fantastic breakfast. Very tasty, freshly cooked & a great price.

Small place so had to wait 5 mins for a table on a Monday morning which was fine. Staff are very friendly, service was quick and food was beautiful! I had the eggs Benedict- possibly the best I’ve had! And my friends had the mini pancakes which went down a treat! Would love to come again!

I have always wanted to try out the cafe after reading the reviews so I went with my friend and we were both disappointed by the experience from the start. We were rushed to place drinks order even before we have a chance to take off our coats, the cafe wasn't busy at all at the time. When the foods arrived I made the waitress aware that a drink is yet to arrive even though we were rushed to place the order she assured me it will arrive. The missing drink never came and they removed it off the bill. The whole visit the staff seemed pushy with table turnaround even when it wasn't busy and me and my friend both agreed the foods were nothing special and overly hyped

I find it very expensive for the quality. I ordered a “big nutella croissant” there’s nothing “big” about it since it’s just a normal croissant and it’s not with nutella as it’s written but with chocolate. And when I talk to the cook about it, it’s normal for her… lack of honesty. I therefore advise you not to eat sugar in restaurants. My friends ate the savory one and we really enjoyed it but we found it expensive for the quality… The waitress rushes us to order the drinks but for a simple tea you will have to wait 15 minutes and she will not give you the tea you have ordering… for hot water and a tea bag is a very long time, knowing that there were no more than 15 people in the restaurant. Bad experience. If I go through Newcastle again I won't go back there

Little gem smacked right in the middle of the Quayside, serving delicious breakfast. Choices were overwhelming. The Confit Duck Eggs Benedict was an imaginative twist to the usual fare and absolutely delicious. There is so much else to try on my next visit. Very reasonably priced, great service, high turnover, no frills eatery. A must for any visitors who stay at The Quayside, within walking distance to local lovely hotels.

I went here for some brunch and the food was amazing. Would definitely recommend!

A beautiful area and place to grab lunch or breakfast! Food and service was absolutely outstanding. Bread was soggy due to being left in the kitchen for too long with a hot egg on top but lost 1 star due to hygiene. Toilet was dusty and filthy.

Excellent food at reasonable prices meant QI was great value for money. I personally appreciated the super fast service meaning we could have our lunch & dessert on a tight schedule with minimal wait time, will be back next time in Newcastle, strong recommend.

One of the best breakfast I’ve had in a while 👏 staff are lovely and friendly. Cafe is only small and is always busy so you will have to get down early to get a seat. The food is unbelievable and very reasonable for price too. Highly recommended if you’re in Newcastle.

Great quality food and good value for money. Excellent service from our waitress who I think was called Kelly? So kind and attentive, nothing was too much trouble! Thank you.

Really fantastic breakfast, really reasonably priced, and fantastic service

What a great little place. Fantastic good quality breakfasts, great staff. So glad we found it. We will definitely be back when passing again!!

We happened to be out on a Sunday looking for a breakfast place. The quayside can be quite busy with restaurants that offer almost the same food. We found this restaurant by chance. We were standing outside reading the menu when a member of staff came over and handed us the day menu. Surprisingly it was this gesture that tipped our decision to come in. The restaurant is quite small with about seven tables, however this was what we were looking for because this normally suggests the food is not mass produced. We were not disappointed, we both ordered full English and because I was super hungry, I asked if I could order one of the fruit scones as well. The waiter kindly advised that I might not be able to finish both and she was right, the breakfast was huge!!!! Everything was cooked to perfection, especially the poached eggs which were perfectly shaped and oozed yolk when porked. The black pudding was fresh and tasty. For such a huge portion, the price for a plate was surprisingly low. The menu was quite extensive and as we sat, we observed other patrons being served a variety of dishes. We are keen to get back and try something else. One thing which sets this restaurant apart is how engaging the staff are. The spirt opportunities and employ engagement strategies before one enters without being intrusive. This engagement and friendly manner continues throughout. We had to take the fruit scone and brownie home, they were too inviting!

I don’t often solo travel so was a little nervous to find a restaurant. Straight away the staff were so welcoming & even gave me popular menu selections. I opted for the French toast with bacon absolutely perfect! I’ll definitely revisit here ☺️

Large full English. Speedy and friendly service.

Excellent food, well cooked & presented. Great Espresso. Friendly & efficient service Particularly enjoyed the Eggs Florentine & Eggs & Smashed Avocado So good we rturned the next day Not a Chain, the owner cooks and serves in the Cafe

Maybe the best breakfast spot in town

It's probably the best cafe in Newcastle. Nestled underneath the Tyne Bridge Quay Ingredient is aptly named, as each one was! Well presented and perfectly crafted, this was a brunch to saver.

Attentive and friendly staff, delicious breaky and coffee! Perfect 👌

Fabulous food, highly recommend with huge portions in the heart of Newcastles Quayside. Lovely and friendly definitely worth a visit

Delicious breakfast and fast service

Delicious brunch, good quality food and reasonably priced, the fresh cooking is lovely and the staff are efficient and friendly! I had delicious breakfasts 2 days in a row!

We came here for breakfast and it was delicious. No queue, with inside and outside tables, very friendly and prompt service.