Quay Ingredient in Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

Lovely gem of a cafe. Great gluten free options.

Superb brunch with huge menu served in cosy atmosphere by chirpy staff

Offered gluten free alternatives that weren't even on the menu.

Here you can get hot coffee for a tasty English breakfast. A well-rehearsed and polite team is at work. Great if you don't mind hustle and bustle.

I got the full breakfast and it was very nice and reasonably priced. I got a latte to go and that was good. I fetched the lads who I was with back down for their breakfast and they thought the same as me. I will return when I am next in Newcastle as all the other things I seen people getting looked good

Lovely little cafe! Excellent service and very attentive staff- damn fine coffee as well. Best kippers out of Scotland I've had as well. A must dine breakfast cafe.

This is a hidden gem of a place so beautiful cozy busy and great food

Good breakfast place. Got here just after it opened so didn't have to wait at all, ordered the eggs Benedict with their beetroot hollandaise sauce, which worked quite well with it. Huge mug of tea, better than the tiny cups you get I'm some places! Would recommend if you're in Newcastle

Great little spot for breakfast. Always visit here when I'm in the Toon. Can recommend the Eggs Benny with the Beetroot Holandase sauce and Avo.

Had breakfast both mornings of our short trip here. Once on my own and once with my wife. Both mornings was busy but they turned the tables around fast so no real waiting. The coffee was good and the food better, i would go back in a heart beat.

Cramped, but good food and great staff.

Little gem of place, amazing breakfast menu, food was prompt, hot and delicious. Very friendly vibe, highly recommend

Super friendly staff, great food especially the smoothies!

Recommend the French toast with bacon and maple syrup + harsh brown! staffs are professional and friendly :)

Rude staff moved us to a small saggy settee as we only wanted coffee and were constantly hovering to get us to leave even though there was no queue of people. Coffee was bitter much like toe rude staff member.. Im sure the food is good but we were still customers and some good service would be appreciated

We read the reviews and so came for brunch. We weren't disappointed. We were given a warm welcome. Service was quick and efficient. Brunch was tasty...one full English and one poached eggs with smoked salmon with added spinach. A hearty breakfast to set you up for a day's shopping in Newcastle.

Easiest 5 star I've ever given,the quality of the food is out of this world,amazing service,I could eat here for the rest of my life!

A busy little place, but service was very efficient and food was excellent! Felt a tiny bit crowded as we sat at a sofa in the corner but clearly they are popular for a reason. Unusual and tasty breakfast and brunch choices at really reasonable prices. Highly recommend this place!

This place is always busy so thought I’d give it a try. I’ve got to say I was disappointed. The service felt really manic & rushed, with a loud & quite overbearing member of staff frantically flying about. I chose eggs benedict, but both of my eggs were over-cooked, if I wasn’t pushed for time I’d have sent them back - I really don’t get how places struggle to poach a decent egg, if I wanted hard boiled that’s what I would’ve ordered? My husband said his sausage & egg stottie was decent. I didn’t appreciate having the bill put down while we were still eating, or the waitress standing by our table staring at us while I finished my drink because she clearly had someone waiting outside for the table! Very disappointed, wouldn’t return.

Unique location. Small but they know how to work fast. It's above what you would expect and as such has a good clientele. The side needs a bit of a tidy tbh.

Tried to have a nice meal with my family but the manager of the restaurant just kept screaming at her staff, the waitress I had today was very lovely but the manager ruined the whole meal

Had lovely eggs benedict with crispy bacon and a couple of sausages for breakfast.. couldn't fault it.. wife and friend had the kippers, and both said they were fantastic. Yesterday was so good we came back for lunch today, had the hoisin duck stottie and hebredian eggs benedict (black pudding) and can thoroughly recommend both.

Great little place for breakfast - super friendly and efficient service - delicious food and a fabulous varied menu - could be very tempted to give it another go tomrrow morning

Top marks on their eggs Benedict! Super friendly and helpful service, food is great, coffee is great. Well worth a visit for breakfast or lunch.

We really enjoyed the food there. The menu is confusing as they do not show which one is gluten-free. However, the staff are all knowledgeable about allergies and contamination. It is popular so there is a usually a wait. No reservation available and on first come first serve base.

Excellent food. Everything we ordered was so tasty. Staff were very friendly. Cracking little spot under the bridge by the Quay.

Lovely café under the Tyne Bridge. One of the few with gluten free consideration that I could find in Newcastle. Great staff, very helpful, not a long wait considering the popularity. Eggs were brilliant!

The staff were really welcoming and really friendly, not to mention the food was absolutely incredible , definitely one of the best hidden spots in newcastle, will be coming back again and again

The best breakfast I have ever had it had the lot everthing was fresh and tasty 1st class

Used to love coming here however food was very average and pricey for what you got. Service felt really rushed, tried to clear my drinks twice when I’d barely touched them and slammed down bill without me asking for it, asking for payment when I’d got full coffee to go. Felt quite uncomfortable so left my drinks and went

Great find! Tasty food at reasonable prices. Nice, friendly atmosphere.

This was a great spot for brunch. There was a queue when we arrived and from previous experience where there is a queue it usually holds up to expectations. And Quay Ingredient went above and beyond the expectation. The full English breakfast was delicious - they even brought me out a fresh poached egg when one of them popped before it got to me. Very good service, would 100% recommend!

Judging/talking about me and my cousin because my vegetarian order was “weird” I’m guessing. Was checking on this other table and cleared their table but ignored us. And after That service was slow.

The food is average, the service is extremely rushed, and the atmospheres unbearable at times. Not a great Sunday morning experience.

The cafe is cute and even though it was busy they were very efficient and barely had to wait. However, the breakfast tea was over 2 quid for just a cup, the full English doesn't come with beans (when I asked for them I was given beans but not told or reminded it was extra - simply charged for the beans and hash browns supplement without an acknowledgement). The french toast was small and very thin and the bacon not that crispy... It's got potential but the food let us down!

Best breakfast ive had! like no.1 not top 5. I got the bacon and avocado bagel with extra sausages. I don’t reviews but here I am lol cos it was really good. Dont know about other items on the menu but everything i ordered was perfection.

Really lovely breakfast here. Luckily we didn't have to wait too long for a table. Our drinks orders were taken while we were waiting, but still took 10 minutes to arrive after being seated. We had to flag one of the staff to take our food order after a while. The place was full and the staff busy, but it seemed really disorganised and one if the team were shouting ordered at the rest of the staff, so it wasn't particularly the nicest environment. But, the food was tasty.

Brilliant café, top breakfast and staff so friendly

Absolutely the best breakfast in town! Excellent portions, high quality, friendly service and a nifty style. Will definitely be returning!

The boss has a sense of superiority towards Chinese people and has a very bad attitude, but he has a very good attitude towards foreigners. He probably thinks that we Chinese are not worthy of spending money in her noble store😄.

Wonderful find for breakfast. The food was delicious and served very quickly. Staff were very friendly and obliging. Only small but a nice atmosphere.

Food was lovely service was amazing and the atmosphere was great. All added to my first visit to Newcastle. Definitely coming back again.

Great menu. Food beautifully prepared and presented Magnificent breakfast. Price very reasonable. I would highly recommend

Lovey brunch! Very friendly staff. Good value, had French toast. Would definitely go again when visiting!

Superb quality breakfast. One of the best I've had! Can't wait to come back

Small breakfast cafe on Newcastle quayside, in an old building underneath the Tyne Bridge. Tiny space that nevertheless feels more intimate than cramped. Small kitchen right there behind the tables, serving excellent breakfast food. I had the full English breakfast and loved every bite.

Lekkere koffie. Lunchkaart was niet beschikbaar, alleen ontbijt gerechten (rond lunchtijd?) Weinig vegetarische opties

Sitio muy acogedor. Pequeño pero no tuvimos que esperar nada. Las camareras majisimas y muy atentas. Comida buenísima y de buena calidad! Volveremos

Bacon and sausage was undercooked to the point of oinking and the price was a scandal 8 pound for a non stottie, stottie breakfast amazing

Great little place for breakfast, lovely coffee, awesome menu, definitely recommend!

Cute place, a bit chaotic but nice! Small space. Great knowledge of celiac disease, really appreciated!

Delicious coffee tucked away off the Main Street lovely and friendly staff! Very cute with a nice atmosphere - will definitely be back!

Small title spot under the bridge. You could tell the staff really cared about the food and patrons. It was delicious and a great way to start our morning.

Our favourite cafe in toon, we have visited pretty much every day we have worked here. Food is amazing and the staff are really friendly and helpful

Happened upon this place walking down to the river to cross. Absolutely delicious food, had the avocado and bacon bagel with bacon jam and sausages. Loads of food, good value and all really well cooked. Will be back.

Fantastic little place, lovely staff so friendly and attentive. The breakfast was one of the best we've had in a long time all cooked as we asked for, defo be back

Lovely food will definitely come again for breakfast when we stay in Newcastle

Great food and great services. Try the eggs benedicte with salmon and spinach, very good.

Very good menue. But with so many eggs Benedicte variations, the porched eggs is quite important. All the eggs were over done with a totally stiff yolk! It's a shame since everything else was superb

Nice place for brunch. There is always a queue apparently, food in my opinion is not worth the wait if place is busy. They cater for gluten and dairy free. Highlight is the staff that is very attentive.

Lovely little space (only eight (small) tables!), located right under the largest bridge over the river Tyne. Father and son weekend out, breakfast place spotted by the sun. They do not take reservations and as it was a beautiful sunday morning, there was a little queue outside. Lovely thing about that is that they your drinking and breakfast orders, so that, once in, you are being served rather quickly. The son ordered the Full English, father took scrambled eggs with salmon (and added a large croissant afterwards). All decorated with coffee, orange and water. Four points because of: super friendly staff, very well cooked and good looking food, served fast with temperature as it should. Lovely atmosphere too. Why not five points then? ;) The spot is small and so are the seatings. We were seated in a two-seat bank right at the window, with almost no leg room (which is a bit of a thing for Dutch men of six feet and up… ;)

Can't fault this place. Found it by chance on a trip to Newcstle. Full English was great. Really fresh ingredients. Not greasy at all. Also had the sausage Stotties which were excellent.

Asked for brioche French toast it came soggy and under cooked to the point it fell apart trying to pick it up , bacon was threatened with being cooked on 1 side with remnants of past food in pan on the other , latte was stone cold and I mean cold not warm . My friends sausages were anaemic and tea cup was filthy

I’m surprised the reviews for this place are so good. My tap water arrived in an unclean disposable plastic cup. The breakfast burrito was odd. The vegetarian/vegan options are poor and limited. Service is certainly attentive and enthusiastic, but I found the owner (I believe) a bit overbearing and slightly annoying.

Brilliant little cafe with wonderful staff and a great menu. Really good atmosphere and solid coffee. Will be back for sure! ☕️ 🍳