Shoreline Cafe in Northumberland

I’m so sad to see this lovely place closed. It had great staff and atmosphere and a fantastically good smoked haddock chowder. I wish its people all the best and I thank them for all the great visits we’ve had here. I really hope that there might be a replacement cafe of such quality. We’ll watch with interest.

We went along for some hearty food on a very rainy day, and we weren't disappointed. Toasties, soup and kippers - all homemade, decent portion size and at a reasonable price - served by a friendly team. The only disappointment was to hear that today is the last day of the Shoreline. It's now closed, permanently. Many thanks guys - glad we visited today! All the best.

Poor excuse for a crab sandwich.made with supermarket brown bread . It had crab in it. No garnish . It looked like a twelve year old had made it. Craster really deserves a better cafe .

Dropped in for a couple of hot drinks and cakes after a walk to Dunstanburgh Castle. Our hot drinks - a latte and a mocha - were both very good. We also had a scone each, one cheese and one fruit. Obviously freshly made and both delicious. Service was reasonably quick and very friendly. Dog friendly.

Lunch. Crab sandwiches. Good ones. Generously filled and packed with flavour due to a robust use of the brown meat, mixed with the white. A sausage roll tasted better than it looked. Which wasn’t saying much.

Just called in for a snack and drink, really friendly staff (and they do Yorkshire Tea), prices were reasonable too, would recommend for anyone visiting Craster

Terrible coffee unbelievably weak, it was like hot milky water. Asked for an extra shot and was charged an extortionate price for the weakest shot we have ever experienced. I don't like strong coffee but I do like to taste the coffee in my drink. There were other people sat outside saying the same thing. We won't be going back, shame as it's a nice little coffee shop.

Friendly staff and reasonable prices. If you’re looking for something to eat in Craster, forget the pub and visit this cafe instead.

Stopped off at the Shoreline cafe after a walk to Dunstanburgh castle. Service was very friendly and food of decent quality and reasonable price. We had the homemade soup and kipper in a bun, both delicious, followed by Morwick dairy ice cream..yum! Glad we called by.

Lovely food and great location would come back. Delicious Craster Kipper sandwich. Took a while to wait for a table but once sat down was lovely.

Asked for a couple of scones to take away I was told they were too busy. I asked again just for a couple of slices of cake or scones to take away and again was told sorry they were too busy. I can not understand how a business that relies on customers spending money will refuse a very simple and swift request. I could have been served and away in less than a minute rather than take up a table and be waited on and cleared up afterwards.

We visited the Shoreline cafe on a recommendation and it proved to be an ideal Brunch stop off. Staff were attentive and we sat in the outside area as weather was perfect. Coffee was perfect and choice of sandwiches proved to be fresh with plenty of filling. Husband especially loved the Kipper in a soft white bun.

No longer does breakfast, opens 11:00 for brunch. Soup, sandwiches, seafood chowder, kippers, cakes & coffee main offerings.

The warm welcome and friendly service we received from the staff made all the difference to an otherwise wet and cold day on the coast. The soup of the day was broccoli and stilton soup. It was delicious. My husband was very pleased with the hot Cornish Pasty which had a perfect pastry casing. It was a nice touch that our tea for two came with an additional small jug of hot water. This does not happen often these days. the tea was good, too. We rounded the meal off with a generously-sized slice of nicely moist ginger bread. All was very reasonably priced. There are also some greeting cards, craft items and some very evocative limited edition seascape prints. We had a lovely lunchtime experience. Thank you.

Another return visit to this friendly cafe. Excellent smoked haddock chowder. Good value and one of very few places in Craster to sit and have a meal at a reasonable price.

Good food, friendly efficient service, dog friendly, indoor and outside seating. Well situated for n the village

Lovely warm welcome after doing the Craster to Dunstanburgh return walk. We were ready for lunch and this fabulous place didn't disappoint. Brilliant service, fresh flavoursome soup, wonderful bean chilli and great sandwiches. Dog friendly for our old greyhound too. Definitely recommended.

An impromptu visit. The staff gave a warm welcome on a blustery day. We both had the haddock chowder and I can say it was the best I’ve ever eaten. A flavourful hearty portion with delicious granary bread. Lovely.

Cafe was recommended to us and was lovely! Came in for breakfast while walking the coast. Lovely staff, a wood burning stove and great food! If you want to try Craster’s famous Kippers this is the right place ! Good for souvenirs and presents too!

Attended as a group of 3. We were told half an hour wait by one staff member whilst I’m assuming the supervisor shouted 15 minutes. We were then told to queue outside if we wanted to wait. Staff appeared to contradict each other - there...

We came in here last weekend for a badly-needed cappuccino before the gorgeous and sunny but windy seaside walk across the fields to Dunstanburgh Castle. Busy place, attractive but fairly crowded, quick service and excellent coffee. It’s clear to see why it’s popular, and probably...

We called in today for lunch with our dog. The two members of staff were absolutely lovely. We enjoyed kippers and a sandwich, tea and an excellent hot chocolate. We would definitely recommend a visit to fabulous cafe in the heart of Craster.

The Shoreline Cafe proved to be a real find on our visit to Northumberland. It looks fairly modest on the outside, but packs a real punch within. Excellent coffee and first rate cakes drew us back again and again, The staff are friendly and efficient...

A real highlight of our trip. The food was excellent and great value for money, the service was prompt and friendly and we had a great view of the sea. The whole place had a warm and friendly atmosphere. Will DEFINITELY be back. I would...

On holiday in Embleton and decided to walk to Craster and back. Stopped here for breakfast. We both had pancakes which were lovely. Staff were really friendly, particularly the man who cooked it who might’ve been the owner. We got there 20 minutes before they...

If we could give more than 5 stars we would have. Right from the start - a lovely welcome from Andy and a huge "dogs welcome" sign on the door. We sat outside - a lovely cosy terrace.... and served very quickly, with a lovely...

A warm welcome, delicious food and dog friendly! It was reasonably priced and the food (soup of the day) was hot and plentiful. Definitely worth a visit.

Had lunch here mid week, lovely little cafe with outside seating/eating area. We ordered the smoked haddock chowder, with granary bread. The chowder was thick, creamy and absolutely delicious. The fish was so good and it was full of flavour. One of the best chowders...

A lovely treat for my sister who has come over from New Zealand. Had bacon/sausage sandwiches and washed down with lovely hot coffee and cappucinos . The village was delightful and the cafe is very handy as in the middle of the village. Just one...

After a breathtaking walk along the coast what we needed was coffee and this cafe was perfect - from the welcoming host, the delicious coffee as well as the Steelite cups (we come from Stoke!). Many thanks.

Walking along the coast at Craster and stopped for a coffee beforehand. Greeted warmly and service was lovely. We had cappuccinos and cake - all homemade. Really nice stop in Craster.

Massively overpriced, staff not very friendly as per other reviews and tap water charge!!! Greedy place as they are the only cafe in Craster so they can charge what they like for the tourists, can’t imagine they get many of the residents eating there. £3.50...

Visited Craster today for the first time in many years, with the trip being a first for my husband. He said that to eat Craster kippers, in Craster; was on his bucket list. Having walked around the harbour we spotted Shoreline, and saw on their...

First time visit. Friendly staff, quick service and lovely food. Specials available, usually choice of sandwich, soup or mains. Nice little shop as well.

Had breakfast here a few times and lovely food, service quick and staff great Dog friendly as well. The pancakes were lovely

Friendly welcoming staff, nice coffee, dog friendly & 3 gluten free cakes (we only had 2 of them and they were lovely). Nothing else to say.

Visited for lunch on a bank holiday Saturday as a family of 6 plus dog. The friendly staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and the outdoor seating was excellent. Delicious food quick service and it was no problem to do a small portion of adult...

The staff were all very friendly and the food was good. It was nice to be able to choose whether to sit inside or outside with dogs.

Stopped off at the cafe for lunch when doing a coastal walk. The staff were so accommodating, finding us a seat outside, helping us find a bus for one of our friends to get home and helping us on the next part of our coastal...

We stayed above the café and had a number of breakfasts throughout the week. The food was fresh and tasty. Kippers for dad, coffees for mum and sweet pancake stacks for the children. What sets the Shoreline apart from other cafes is the friendliness of...

We visited for a quick drink and snack after a walk to Dunstanburgh. Really pleasant staff, very tasty sweet treats and a chilled out atmosphere.

Arriving in Craster at lunchtime during a coast walk I popped into Shoreline for a coffee and was tempted by their haddock chowder. I was not disappointed. Very tasty indeed. Coffee was good too as was the table on the outside deck in the sunshine...

This café made the perfect break mid-way along a 15 mile coastal walk. Phenomenally friendly staff, quick service and helpful local advice. Provided a fantastic opportunity to savour Craster Smoked Kippers, the smoking house a stone’s throw from the café. Two Kipper salads, and drinks...

Had a lovely lunch and coffee and walnut cake and tiffin we’re both great. Only slight criticism is it’s limited for vegetarians but otherwise great wee cafe with super outside space. Such friendly staff. Were made to feel so welcome

We visited here for lunch before walking to the castle. There is a decent menu and the sandwiches we ordered were very tasty - served with a small salad and a few crisps. Very good service too

Super friendly staff. The freshest sandwiches . Sat outside on a sheltered patio and had a lovely lunch. Had my cake fix with a slice of Coconut and Lime cake that was to die for !!!

It's great to see businesses have survived in the current Covid times, so on visiting Craster we made a beeline for Shoreline. It's not quite on the shore and doesn't have fabulous views, it does have friendly staff, fabulous food and it's spotlessly clean. The terrace is delightful. Dogs are welcome inside and out.

Initially went in to get some change for the car park , which was given with no problem even before we decided to buy anything. Scones looked good so we stayed and were not disappointed , lovely little sun trap on terrace , well worth a visit.

Called in here on a sunny but windy day & got a table in their sunny sheltered outside area. Social distancing measures were good, service was great & food superb! We had soup, sausages in a roll & kipper in a roll, with a cappuccino for me. Lovely food, tasty and freshly prepared. Highly recommend.

We stopped by here after a walk along the coast. The staff were very friendly, and made us feel very welcome. The social distancing measures in place were really easy to follow and, most importantly, the coffee was delicious. Definitely worth popping in and we'll be back for sure.

Chowder was great and the cake and tea most welcome. Friendly service. Excellent attention to hygiene. Despite test and trace on our phone, still took details (because of time lag in contact with the app) and temperature. Felt v safe.For those ( like my parents) who don’t like dogs, there were dogs allowed -all superbly behaved.

We popped in for a coffee after a walk to a local castle which ended up in Craster. The cafe is clean and well presented, and the staff are very friendly and attentive. The coffee is rather good too! We visited later in the day with the rest of the family for hot chocolate which was just as good.A lovely little cafe in a superb spot.

We wanted some lunch after a visit to Dunstanburgh castle but everywhere in Craster was booked. They managed to find us a table outside at this cafe though (we sheltered from the drizzle under the large sunshade) and we had the most tasty lunch of Craster kippers on granary bread. The cakes we had to follow were a little dry, but overall this was an excellent pit stop.

Good selection of cakes, lunchtime snacks and friendly staff serving the tables. Recommended as a place to visit for lunch and also dog friendly.

Staff couldn't be bothered service abysmal tables not cleaned in between customers, staff not wearing face coverings and one staff member could be heard moaning about customers

Really tasty chowder and generous cheese scone, delicious! Pleasant surroundings. Very efficient staff.

Walked to Craster from Embleton which I have done many times over the years,and I always call into this cafe.The staff are so friendly and the food is always very good.

I have visited shoreline on previous trips to Northumberland and now make it a destination. Last week there wer 5 of us, this week only 2. On both visits the service was great. The food all good. We had a range of savoury and sweet food and all enjoyed it. Portions generous.DO try the blueberry and lemon cake.Also nice to find clean toilet facilities at the end of our walk.

Popped in for lunch today. Very efficient managed seating with someone at the door in charge. We had the Craster kippers and the smoked haddock chowder, both of which were excellent and splendid value. They are very busy at the moment because other establishments have either temporarily closed or have reduced their hours, but they appear to be coping well.

Ate here because, disappointingly, the place we wanted to visit was unexpectedly closed. Coffee good, sandwiches not so much. I ordered the crab, which came on bog standard brown bread cut into two triangles. Bit of salad topped with a few crisps. No finesse, no alternative bread offered, dreadful presentation. My partner had the cheese and pickle - even I make a better sandwich.Plenty of sanitizer, but staff didn’t question a lady who went up to the counter to order (table service) who hadn’t put her mask back on. Not impressed.

Great spot to enjoy lunch after a walk around Dunstanburgh Castle and along the beach. As a group of five we sampled many savory and sweet treats on the menu- all were enjoyable. Menu inlcudes soup, sanwiches, kippers and many cakes. Relaxed atmosphere and tables were well spread out. Would visit again.

Not too many places in Craster for a drink & snack but The Shoreline Cafe is well worth a visit. Dog friendly, welcoming & great service make it a good place to be. During these Covid times it felt very safe & well organised. Seating both indoors & out. Nice drinks & a good selection of cakes, snacks & food. Also sells some souvenirs. Highly recommended for a visit if you’re in Craster.

Popped in for lunch after a walk from Craster to Dunstanburgh Castle. Due to Covid and the reduced amount of tables we were initially seated outside, but as soon as a table came free inside we were offered and took that.Both had the smoked haddock chowder, which was served with lovely fresh bread. Chowder was really tasty with big chunks of fish. We then had a pot of tea and butternut squash cake - also really tasty.Felt really safe and clean, and great staff too.

Excellent cafe right on the shoreline as the name suggests. Incredibly well organised in Covid for safety Very friendly and welcoming We return here regularly when in Northumberland Home made soups are gorgeous. Today I had tomato and basil and husband had the smoked seafood chowder. Both were delicious and good wholesome portions including granary loaf Good breakfasts and sandwiches and delightfully tempting cakes Spotlessly clean and dog friendly Highly recommend booking due to Covid

What a fabulous find this cafe was today. Excellent customer service and they were extremely careful about all the Covid rules, but the quality of the food was outstanding! Such a delicious, wholesome, homemade lunch - such a treat to find somewhere with truly tasty, not mass produced food which is very reasonably priced. We would certainly recommend.

On a cold and grey day, we stopped here for a cup of coffee and some cake. Due to coronavirus precautions, there are probably fewer tables which were all well spaced. Due to the number of tables, we had to wait 10 minutes. The staff were very well organised and kept us informed of how soon a table would be free (being a one way system, you can't see people leave). Once inside, it was very welcoming, plenty of room for our Labrador not to be a nuisance. Coffee was perfect, the choice of cakes also.Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent service & tasty sausage butty breakfast. Great location with indoor & outside tables. Excellent coffee too 😋

Lovely tea and cakes . Very freindly and helpful staff. Nice sellection of eats and inside and outside seatin.

What a super friendly, welcoming cafe. Lovely selection of food and drink. Although you can't book, unlike the Jolly Fisherman, where you couldn't get a table til silly o'clock, this was just as good, with just a small wait whilst they strictly adhered to the Covid rules in force on the day. Thoroughly enjoyed the delicious smoked fish Chowder, warming us through on a chilly day. Thanks.

We arrived in Craster for a day out just in time for this cafe opening. We decided to stop for brunch and try some Craster Kippers. It's a lovely cafe with friendly staff and a nice outside seating area. The kippers were delicious. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Craster.

Our first dining out since March and an excellent safe feeling experience. Food for both of us was excellent, as was the service.

Called for Tea and Cake after our long walk from Beadnell. We expected the cafe to be busy and we waited 10 ish minutes for a table, no problem. The place is very clean, very efficient and very friendly. Dogs are welcome. The cream tea was lovely. Would highly recommend .

Visited today. Luckily we had booked a table as it was the last day of Eat out! Although the staff were very busy the service was quick and the food lovely.

We went for brunch today and it was great. My husband had the kippers which looked and smelled great, and I had the pancakes which was a generous portion with plenty of maple syrup. Service with a smile too. Would definitely recommend it if you’re visiting Craster.

Went on spec for lunch, staff were welcoming and the place is dog friendly. I had the Craster Kipper, wife had the smoked Haddock chowder. Both meals were excellent, and reasonably good value, service was quick and efficient.

We booked in advance and were given the choice to eat inside or out. We chose inside as it was windy. From the beginning, including booking, all staff were friendly and very efficient. Rather than sandwiches or quiche, we had smoked haddock chowder with sour dough bread which was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed it and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

We have eaten at The Shoreline Cafe for a number of years now . The staff are friendly and efficient and the food has always been lovely ,, this year although the tables were spaced out I did feel a little uneasy as no members of staff were wearing face coverings .....

We’ve been going to Craster for years, all year round and often go to Shoreline Cafe to get a take out cake/bun to take back to our caravan. Today we called in to do the same only to be told we can’t sell you cakes to take out as we won’t have enough cakes to sell to customers inside as part of the Government eat in to help out scheme. Incredible - would rather burden the tax payer than allow the fullprice paying customer to make a purchase. Rather shortsighted don’t you think especially as the Government scheme is only for August and I am an all year round visitor to the area and they’ve now lost a customer.

We popped in here last minute, just as they were about to end lunchtime menus. The lady on the door asked if we knew what we wanted, and when I said I was after a crab sandwich she went straight to the kitchen to let the chef know so that he held back from clearing up lunch! The sandwich was excellent. We sat outside round the back with a Seaview. Extremely well organised, covert friendly, and fantastic food. Definitely recommend.

We had morning coffee here today. Tye staff were all very friendly and the dog was welcome. We all had a cake with our drink, and all were reported as delicious. Certainly my scone was extremely good! Well organised system to keep everyone Covid safe. Highly recommend.

We walked very early to dunstanburgh castle ruins, amazing place gorgeous coastal view, lovely small village go early to park. saw this lovely cafe a hidden gem. Cozy modern homely cafe, with small gifts.Well spaced seating, with outside seating. I will go there again, so friendly, the staff very welcoming. lovely day all round.

Booked ahead due to large number of visitors right now and good I did.Delicious Kipper Salad with very nice brown bread. I ate all the bread which is unusual for me. Kipper lovely and sweet and a real treat.Husband had chowder and raved about it too.Well organised establishment.

We visited the Shoreline cafe today. We needed a table for 7 and they were extremely busy. The lady at the door couldn’t have been friendlier. She tried to accommodate our request but there were no tables available. She asked us to come back in 15 minutes. By this time a large table had become free which she'd reserved for us. The service was quick and the food delicious. My friend’s dog was also welcome. I would definitely recommend this cafe. Special thanks to the lady seating customers. She was so friendly. The Shoreline Cafe was practising social distancing and extra COVID precautions. Well done!

We were lucky to get their last available table for lunch. The service was excellent- a very welcoming host, tasty food and friendly waiting staff. They even accommodated an off-menu request of beans on toast for my picky son! Highly recommended.

Popped in here for lunch as we were passing by in a hike. Impressed with the friendliness of all members of staff who had real enthusiasm and energy. Social distancing measures and cleanliness were impressive and reassuring. Food was fresh and tasty. Recommended

Walked from Low Newton to Craster with my husband, daughter and our dog. Before walking back we were looking for somewhere to sit for a tea, cake and ice cream. We were walking past Shoreline Cafe and were a bit unsure as looked more like a restaurant and looked quite full but a man who worked there acknowledged us and we then asked if dogs were allowed in. The man was very helpful and welcoming so we decided to try it. They have a very good system going on for Covid19 making you feel very safe indeed. All staff were friendly and efficient. The scone and earl grey tea were lovely and all ice creams were enjoyed. Toilets were clean. A very pleasant stop overall and would definitely be visiting again next time we walk from Low newton to Craster.

Called here for hot drinks and cakes as a family of 4 with a dog. Super service, felt very well organised and safe. Lovely cakes and reasonable prices.

Had lunch here last week during a walk to Craster. Very well organised one way system for ordering and taking a seat in the lovely garden at the back. Had soup, sandwiches and scones, coffee etc. Good value for money and nicely presented. This is our second visit snd wont be our last.

Well organised cafe with of cakes that looked delicious. We had the crab sandwich which was lovely but just a teeny bit bland. Excellent service though in stunning Craster. X

Lovely little cafe, friendly service and a lovely peaceful outdoor area with slight sea view. It was busy when we first arrived at Craster but we were lucky enough to get arable for drinks and ice cream after our long walk to and from Dunstanburgh Castle.

A well organised cafe, serving the usual fare, but that organisation gives good reassurance in the current circumstances.

Could not fault this cafe. The food was amazing. I had kippers and my hubby had the chowder. The kippers where the best I have ever had. The service was friendly and quick. Really good value for money. Cant wait to go back!

We visited here for lunch and booked in advance on the recommendation of the owner. We enjoyed the crab sandwiches and felt that they were ok value at £8.25 with crisps and salad as the crab filling was good. I paid for these using my Amex card and benefitted from the shop small promotion. We decided to have some cake and drinks for pudding and my wife went to acquire these items. When it came to paying she was told in no uncertain terms that they didn’t accept Amex. This was clearly a lie and incorrect and I’m reporting the matter to Amex as the owners are being disingenuous. There are better options in Craster, but this was perfectly ok for a light lunch. Service was helpful apart from the abrupt woman who refused to take Amex. Wish they hadn’t lied about the Amex and denied my wife the shop small promotion, which I had received 20 minutes earlier!

Ordered the “fresh crab sandwich”, after half an hour (okay, they were busy) received two pieces of brown sliced bread out of a loaf from the supermarket with some kind of fishy paste inside, a handful of crisps and a bit of salad. If it was £3 or £4 it would be like ‘fair enough’ but they charged £8.25 for it. The staff were nice and friendly but the food was very expensive and very poor.

Our first visit to Craster and certainly wont be our last. This our first time in any cafe/restaurant since lockdown so we were a little anxious.dhoreline was very well laid out and the gentleman greeting was very polite and helpful.Foid was excellent, especially the smoked haddock chowder.Definitely recommend.

Visited this cafe for the first time with my wife... service was excellent and the food was delicious ..,... would not hesitate to come back to thus very clean and classy place

Just what we needed after walking from Dunstan Steads - a reviving brew and a bite to eat whilst enjoying the sunny weather in their outdoor seating area. Very impressed with the speed of service, the friendliness of the staff, and the food and drinks. Definitely recommended, and hope that they continue to do well over the summer.

After visiting Craster for a walk and in need of a coffee, we were pleasantly surprised to see this little coffee shop open for business. The owners were very friendly and welcoming which was really nice to see given we are not locals were worried the residents of Craster would rather people stay away. The coffee was delicious and later we popped in for a sarnie which was also tasty. They had a one way system in place which worked really well. We will definitely return to Shoreline Cafe when we are next in Craster and will recommend to friends and family :)

We happened upon the cafe by chance on a drive to the coast. In desperate need of coffee, we stopped by to grab a couple of takeaway drinks. It was very quiet and the cafe has been set up with a one way system for buying take away drinks with necessary social distancing arrangements in place. The owners are lovely- we stayed for a brief chat in which they seemed genuinely interested in us, and also were telling us about how they are coping with owning a small business during lockdown. Lovely people and great coffee too. Very happy to support this local business. Thank you. I hope it goes well for you as lockdown arrangements change.

What a lovely find! Gorgeous crab sandwiches and homemade cakes to die for! Welcome was great too. Thank you.