Quay Ingredient in Newcastle upon Tyne - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

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!

Lovely gem of a cafe. Great gluten free options.

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

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.

Cramped, but good food and great staff.

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.

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

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

Super friendly staff, great food especially the smoothies!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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! ☕️ 🍳

We were looking for gluten free choices for breakfast for my wife and followed the Google reviews for this cafe being good for GF choices, sadly, it was NOT easy to get gluten free food here, despite previous reviews. To be fair it is a tiny cafe, and was packed when we arrived. I suspect this led to the difficulty we had trying to get a straight answer to the queries about the food as all the staff seemed under pressure from the lady shouting at everyone from the kitchen area. Given the UK Governments directives on food safety, the lack of a GF version of a menu is very poor and frankly dangerous for celiacs if the staff have limited understanding of what is in the food. The lady who took our order was very obstructive about what could be ordered - to summarise, they would let you swap items with gluten out but you had to pay full price for the dish with these items removed and then pay extra to add other items back in – just be clear, we’re not about getting free or cheap food, we earn good money, but that felt quite unfair, especially for people who are eating on a budget. We had to move tables for a larger party, were aware that we were being watched and as soon as we had put our cutlery down, the plates were whipped away and then as we tried to finish our coffee had the bill presented without asking and finally had the card machine presented before we were ready to leave. It really does seem like a popular spot and to be fair, I have no food allergies and my full English was faultless, but the rushed service and complete disregard for customer service has probably ensured that we won’t waste time coming back. We really try to support small local businesses like this, but when the service is worse than a chain food outlet and it’s far more expensive, it makes us wonder about our choices.

We were in Newcastle for the weekend. We prefer to go out for breakfast and, where possible, to support smaller businesses. I'm gluten intolerant and this place popped up as having good reviews for gluten free food. I will start by saying the food was beautiful, cooked really well and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his full fried breakfast. It is a small space, nicely decorated but tables are crowded. My hubby and I were initially sat at a table for four and then, once we'd ordered, we were moved to a table for two to accommodate a larger party. We didn't have an issue with this but, we noted that there were people queuing at the door, ordering drinks whilst they waited for a table, and we saw people being almost hurried out. The menu indicated that items marked GFA meant that gluten intolerance could be accommodated- however no items WERE marked at all, so I asked the waitress. All the options I suggested (including poached eggs) were not possible, no accommodation was offered. The waitress, quite firmly, pointed me to scrambled eggs and smoked salmon on toast, not what I would have chosen on this occasion. I asked if I could swap out the smoked salmon for bacon and was told no, but I could have bacon as an extra. After some confusion and discussion I capitulated and went for scrambled egg and smoked salmon- the waitress could not explain why no swap could be made. They took our orders and brought our coffee My breakfast eventually arrived five minutes after my husband's. The eggs were beautifully cooked, the smoked salmon minimal, but tasty. When we go out for breakfast on a Sunday morning, part of the experience is spending a little time drinking our coffee and relaxing for five minutes (or more) once we have finished eating. Alas this was not to be. We were very aware of being watched by waiting staff for when we'd finish and, sure enough, I'd not finished chewing my last mouthful of food before my plate was whisked away. Within seconds the bill was brought to the table. I continued to finish my coffee while discussing with my hubby which of us was paying. Before we'd finished talking the waitress appeared with the card machine for payment. We genuinely barely had time to finish our coffee before feeling as if we'd been 'hoofed out' to make space for more paying customers. It was SUCH a disappointment. I can't, in all conscience only give one star- the food was beautifully cooked, really tasty, but it was the least enjoyable breakfast experience I've ever had. Good food alone is not enough. The ability to make customers feel welcomed is an essential in any food business and this café failed miserably.

Amazing breakfast with interesting options and great ingredients. Good vegetarian and gluten free options. Friendly staff and fun location under the Tyne Bridge.

First time here. As with a lot of places, breakfast and brunch dishes tend to, of course, contain eggs. My partner doesn't like eggs and asked for her breakfast dish to have mushrooms instead of eggs with her 'breakfast stottie.' The waitress said she'd have to ask if her request could be accommodated. As the kitchen is open plan, we quickly realised that this wasn't going to be ok judging by the cook's tone when speaking to the waitress. The waitress then came back and coyly explained that it couldn't be done and apologised. I was pretty flabbergasted as its the first time we've ever had such a simple request refused. We left and had a lovely breakfast elsewhere. Unbelievable.

Visited here Sunday October 22nd 2023. As the reviews looked good. Went with my Mum as we entered the door we were both handed a menu, and given a sit and immediately asked what we wanted, I asked if I could take my coat off before I decided please. We both had Eggs Benidict , which was nicely presented, the staff were not very friendly, and not very polite. There was a lady at the back shouting at the staff telling staff to hurry up, and serve. Not a relaxing atmosphere. The food was good, but before we had finished was handed the bill, and the girl who took the payment didn't even say thank you, then asked if we wanted the change, which was rude. Normally we tip but as we were rushed, and staff were rude would definitely not go back.

Absolutely amazing little place. Had breakfast, mixed mushrooms special. Perfect🙂. The staff were amazing and really friendly. Customer service to perfection. Would definitely recommend this to anyone. Open at 9am and people queuing to get in. The best place in Newcastle for breakfast by far.

Not as it used to be. Toasted Cheese & Onion sandwich, absolutely minuscule ! Not toasted at all. Cold Grated cheese falling out when I lifted it because it wasn’t melted. Opened it to look at it. If there was even a teaspoon of cheese in there I’d be surprised. None of it melted. One ring of cold red onion, not even chopped. I complained about it not being cooked, but I could’ve said much more. They said it was done in the oven like they always do it ! Never heard of anyone doing a toasted sandwich in an oven! No apology. They asked if I wanted to order anything else. Told them no, just said I wouldn’t expect to be charged for the toastie which I hadn’t eaten. Ordered 2 teas as well & a Craster Kipper for husband. He said it wasn’t anything like the Craster Kippers they used to do, as it was very dry, untasty & possibly kept warm in an oven for some time. I’d ordered 2 teas. My mug had a stain of dried red sauce on it. No teapot, just a teabag dropped in a mug of hot water, & no receptacle for used teabag. To be fair, the tea wasn’t too bad. They seem to be using decent teabags. There were three staff in there & they just stood chatting with each other. Will never go back. Not the place it used to be. Very disappointed. Waste of time and money.

A very friendly cafe in the heart of Newcastle. The staff were warm and welcoming and the brunch selection was extensive. While the coffees were beautiful, the egg dishes weren't beyond fault. It was all a little undercooked and merely moderately warm. However, it was clearly all cooked fresh and the ingredients were high quality, so we may have caught them on a slightly off day. We would go back.

Quay ingredient great spot for breakfast everything cooked to order great friendly service good wholesome food

Come here most mornings before work, friendliest of staff, particularly lady I assume is owner/manager, always so happy and kind. Amazing food, always quick and so yummy. Highly recommend☺️

Came here for breakfast and we were lucky to get the last table. Super efficient (and friendly!) staff. Meals came quickly and were excellent. Quite different choices too - I’m vegetarian and there were some lovely things.

Small place but the food is always excellent, always quing for a table well worth the wait.

I ordered an orange juice and teriyaki steak wrap. The steak was chewy and was just one huge piece rather than cut into smaller pieces. Also they forgot to bring my drink to the table, overall a poor experience with a place that could have potential.

Very good service, very cool and quirky menu with some unique food and drink choices. Nice little spot under the bridge, good value too, would definitely visit again.

Fabulous breakfast and service. Definitely recommend... it's that good many have to queue, but worth it..

Excellent food, best Eggs Benedict in Newcastle. Small venue so be prepared to wait at busy times, but well worth it!

Lovely and popular breakfast spot. Really delicious eggs benedict and attentive service too. Only issue was they were clearly very busy and so were rushed out the door a bit so not a spot to sit and linger.

Had the breakfast and it was delicious. Every dish came out looking impressive!

1 cafeaua foarte proasta. Și mâncarea comanda și recomandată de personal nu a fost cea mai buna. Prea scump pentru ce oferă , părerea mea nu se merită.

Came here for a takeaway coffee, Staff were friendly and the place looks nice, but the coffee was bad, very burnt.