The Artisan Experience in North Tyneside

Lovely bakery with incredible baked goods, definitely worth a visit. The breads are beautiful & so are the various cakes.

OK. Quite expensive. Good quality bakery and they do sell stuff off as the day goes on. The takeaway bakery is fine.

Have visited this place a few times in last couple of weeks. The service has always been with a smile. Thanks.

Popped in for lunch at The Artisan Experience. We both decided to have the special, which was pork and sage stuffing stottie and chips. The lovely staff apologised for taking a little longer for the chips, it wasn't a long wait if I could cook chips like that it would have taken me an hour. They were fantastic. The stottie was delicious. There are simply not enough stars to rate this place. The staff were polite and attentive. Wouldn't normally tip that much but they were worth it.....and the food is so cheap. Well worth the money. Will definitely go back to try the Sunday lunch but won't eat as much as I'd like to save room for the gorgeous cakes. 10/10 Best wishes Violet and Brian

Called in for a coffee and could not resist the above,if you have not tried one please do.The freshly sliced Ham and Pease Pudding was cooked in a beautiful tasting pastry. Also had a fruit scone and this was as nice.Whenever we visit we always get a good welcome from all of the Staff,the Owner always asks if everything is OK. The Selection of Products is constantly changing and we have never been disappointed with any "new"Products.Place is always spotlessly clean.

Absolutely beautiful everything is freshly cooked and tastes delicious. Definitely recommend the home made cakes

Love that the artisan experience cafe is dog friendly! We have visited several times in the last few weeks and highlights have been the breakfast (eggs benedict - but there is so much choice!), a lunch (chicken salad sandwich) and the cakes/ patisserie are lovely! The guys are so friendly and go out of their way to help.

First time I’ve be been will definitely be back, food was Amazing staff were lovely, massive 5 out of 5 and photo was of a kids portion

Came 4 Sunday lunch the food was amazing , opted 4 a child’s portion as the adults could quite easily feed 2, has a huge range of delicious sweets and fancy patisseries, all the staff were welcoming and the owner took the time to come out checking and chatting to the customers will definitely b back

Came for Sunday lunch at The Artisan Experience and what can I say other than amazing! The veg was cooked to perfection along with the meat it just melted in your mouth, the service was really good and all the staff are lovely!

Went yesterday for a Sunday lunch. Wow is all I can say what a fabulous little place. Staff are very friendly and the food was excellent. Will definitely be returning they also do a take out lunch which is excellent

Made first visit to this cafe today at the recommendation of one of my fellow scranners. Excellent start to finish both in terms of food and service. Very reasonably priced and quality high. Cannot understand some of the negative comments on here tbh. Either they have ridiculously high standards or i visited a different establishment. Keep doing what your doings Artisanians and you will reap the rewards.

Liked the page on Facebook about a month ago and ever since I've been dying to try this Sunday lunch. The venue is a small little cafe, very modern, clean and welcoming. We had booked ahead and the staff seated us straight away. Drinks order was taken and menus brought. I choose beef and my partner pork, looking at the people's lunch around I couldn't wait to tuck in. Lovely big plates full of lush thick gravy and plenty of different vegetables. The meat was beautifully cooked and just fell apart. Fabulous value for money and the staff are so friendly. So pleased I made the trip here and look forward to trying the pastries on another visit.

The food was lovely presented well tasted best Sunday lunch all the trimmings, clean , comfortable seating & looked after well not hurried . Lots of different foods to choose, sweets cheers

Had breakfast was absolutely fantastic would highly recommend this place fresh produce absolutely delicious food

Fantastic. Huge portions and lovely food. Couldn’t fault it. Fabulous cake for dessert too Great food, great service and great prices. We will be back.

It's a nice Sunday lunch.. Been a few times now but I swear the portions are getting bigger..

Popped in today with the family after a long walk on the beach.

You ain't seen nothing like a Sunday lunch until you've had one at the Artisan Experience! Good food at great prices. Friendly no frills cafe, great staff, laughs and chatter always on offer, food above and beyond expectations.

Not only does this cafe do lovely tasty food, the people who serve are really friendly and relaxed. It’s a nice atmosphere to sit, chat and have a great coffee.

Popped in for a coffee and scone, we selected a Fruit Scone (came with butter and jam ) and a cheese scone (came with side salad) both were delicious.Coffee was excellent and we will be returning soon. Staff were friendly.

I have now visited here twice. Both times in the afternoon. And on both occasions I received indifferent service and pastries that were dry and bland. I see their photos on social media, of pastries that look mouthwatering, but the cherry and dark chocolate Danish that I had last week was dry, dense and lacked flavour. And when I walked past at 4.10pm one of the signs said 'Closed', while another said 'Open'. Thanks to the black glass it was difficult to see if anyone was in there, but as the side door was open, I entered to find a young lady on her phone, who grudgingly told me they were 'sort of open', but I couldn't have anything hot! So much for the 'All day breakfast' being promoted on the menu on my table! The cutlery and crockery were grubby, the coffee OK, and the pastry resembled something a child brings home from school when they have made a first attempt at making pastry!!

Overall excellent customer experience no nonese Sunday dinner tremendous be warned you have to book as the word is getting atound how good this little gem is

This cafe is all over social media with fantastic pictures of food. The reality could not be further from the truth.

Loved the Sunday lunch - I've been on the hunt for a new place since our old favourite The Ship Inn at Benton changed owners. My god. This was better than our old favourite. Packed with flavour, huge portions and a relaxed atmosphere you can't grumble at all for £7.95. It was so good I didn't want to review/tell anyone about it case it gets too popular!

I've eaten here many times now and here is why. I always opt for breakfast through the week, or a Sunday Lunch at weekends. Breakfasts are huge and great value with the option to have haggis on the side which is absolutely delicious, all ingredients are fresh, local and of the highest quality and cooked to perfection- anything you want, nothing is too much trouble for the friendly, hard working staff here. The Sunday lunches have gained a reputation to 'those who know' for being absolutely to die for, hence booking is almost essential- you might turn up and be lucky to get a table but don't count on it, as I discovered once, lesson learned! All of the food is cooked fresh to order and bursting with fresh veg and meaty gravy flavours. Root mash is lovely as is the tenderstem broccoli which is served. The meat falls apart in your mouth whether you choose lamb, beef or any of the meats. There are always lots of delicious baked goods available baked fresh on the day, sweets and savoury, pies, cakes and artisan baked breads, scones, you name it.... to enjoy inside or to take away all at great prices for the range and quality on offer. Seating outside is nice and very popular when the sun is out. It's a must visit place, not situated in the middle of Whitley bay but a 5-10 minute walk from the centre or very short drive which is totally worth it, trust me! :)

Great bread - just like your Mother used to make but better. The bread is very tasty and Rob, the baker and owner, is a guy who is ready to help with any advice and suggestions. He will explain the types of bread he makes, and there is a good variety, and which are the most healthy and suited to you - just tell him exactly what you are looking for. You can't beat that taste of freshly made bread which you know is a bit special and excels when compared to loaves bought in the major outlets.Treat yourself.

Well me giving this place 5 stars is well and truly worthy of it. I had read the reviews and was kind of in two minds do I take the plunge or not but let me tell you all this place knows how to cook and the Sunday beef dinner meat melts in you're mouth veg nice and crisp mash no lumps the list could go on and on well I shall be coming again as the food had no faults at all so everyone reading this you shall not be disappointed in the food. And thanks to the staff very welcoming and hat off to the owner who's turned this place around and is offering a true homly give with good food experience.

Had the pleasure of attending the artisan experience with my daughter we both had roast beef and it was delicious it was one of the best eat out Sunday lunch I have come across for the price it was cocked to perfection highly recommended

We have been a few times and it is just ok.

Been twice and will definitely return again and again! Our first visit was a weekday morning when we had the most lovely poached eggs on toast and again yesterday for an impromptu Sunday lunch. It was amazing! One of the best Sunday lunches I've ever had...beef was so tender and tasty, to go with the SIX veg, roast and mashed potato, beautiful Yorkshires and lashings of rich tasty gravy. Very generous portions...it pains me to leave anything and not clear my plate but I was beaten this time! Couldn't believe such a small place can offer a choice of four roasts...excellent! The staff are so friendly, giving the place a real neighbourhood feel. It's spotlessly clean and really pleasant and comfortable. Just one tiny niggle...it would be great if they took card payments. I'm terrible for not carrying much cash and it can be inconvenient when places don't take cards.

I decided to try the Artisan Experience today, as I had a surprising free hour, and I am really pleased I did! The cafe has 7 tables and 3 of these were taken when I came in just after 1pm. The menu has jackets, panic is and there are specials. I went for the broth and it was delicious. It is a little cramped as the chairs are big, but the staff are lovely and friendly and the deli counter looks very tempting. Definitely a good spot for some lovely food and a natter!

This is a lovely little cafe. The food is delicious. I've been here a few times for either breakfast or lunch and each time I haven't been disappointed. I also often pop in to buy their pastries to take away. Definitely worth a visit.

After having done an hour's yoga hubby suggested I didn't make lunch but we should try the Artisan Experience, which is literally just around the corner. What a wonderful decision! My hubby ordered the lamb shank so it took little longer to be served as it is cooked to order, however the ambiance is very restful and newspapers are provided so it was quite enjoyable. The food was delicious, my beef was tender tasty and fell apart. The vegetables were in abundance, fresh and well cooked. The highlight for hubby was the gravy, which was delicious and in abundance. The staff were helpful and very cheerful. We will most certainly be going back very soon.

Tried a couple of times and was disappointed. The coffee spews out of a ready machine, its not even real. Similar to those machines at motorway rest areas. Everything else a bit overpriced too.

I selfishly don't want to share this place incase I can't get a table the next time I book!!

We just live around the corner and thought we'd give the Artisan Experience a go for Sunday lunch. We both ordered the Beef brisket and were not disappointed, portion size was generous & tasted amazing, making this place great value for money. A great place ran by a friendly team - we will definitely be back!

First visit to this restaurant,usually purchase their excellent breads and leave, decided to sample their goods in-house.Purchased their Xmas scones and coffee both we delicious,especially the warmed Xmas scone which was served with Clotted cream and Strawberry jam-definite hit.Left feeling happy with Purchases and left Order for Bread/Xmas Scones/Quiches and Sausage Rolls to be collected later.Now on our favourites list.

This new restaurant in the suburbs of Whitley Bay is absolutely amazing!breakfast, lunch, early tea teatime, nothing is too much trouble everything is home-made. Sit in or outside (when it's sunny) or takeaway Deli, an absolute must Well done Whitley Bay for this 2nd to none new restaurant!

when this place was open the food was delicious. However due to many a different rumour the place has opened and closed several times and now seems shut indefinitly.

I can't comment on the food because I only have a coffee, the food was great when it was the bakery. When somewhere is called the artisan experience I immediately think of artisan breads and coffee made manually with a traditional coffee machine not an automatic, unfortunately, the coffee is made by an automatic machine here. I worked in cafes from the age of 16, once owned a cafe and have drank proper coffee for over twenty years and I've still not had a decent cup of coffee from an automatic machine. I'm not a snob, I just believe good coffee is easy to make and costs pennies no matter what beans you buy, so why make it any other way. Anyway, I just believe this cafe would really benefit from a real coffee machine, good espresso beans and staff trained in making coffee properly and then they could justify charging £2.40 for a Machiatto; yes a Machiatto,a single shot of espresso with a bit of milk/foam on top, even the big chains and some of the more expensive places in the area charge no more than £1.60 for a Machiatto.

The bread is to die for as are their Cherry scones. You are spoilt for choice with their produce. They also have gluten free bread. They have opened a cafe now which is proving very popular.

Went along to see what the improvements were like, much better than the cafe which the Artisan bakery ran. Much cleaner and more organised and look lovely. Unfortunately they heavily rely on the artisan bakery (along road) for bread etc which concerns me as the artisan bakery has terrible scores on doors report. However, my option of the cafe changed on my last visit when they served me rotten smoked salmon. It had a terrible taste and smell. It came warm and they quickly changed, obviously knew about it in my opinion. Not good practice at all! Hope they up their game as they could have a gold mine... But not yet!

I walk past the artisan every week and noticed the cafe had been refurbished. The sign outside advertised Sunday dinners and I remembered this when I was walking my 10 month old boy last Sunday. We popped in and sat at a table near the window. I ordered a beef dinner from the counter and sat down. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Dinner turned up and it was very well presented. Vegetables were gorgeous and the gravy was very tasty. Then came the free cake! Didn't even come to a tenna!

This new restaurant in the suburbs of Whitley Bay is absolutely amazing!breakfast, lunch, early tea teatime, nothing is too much trouble everything is home-made. Sit in or outside (when it's sunny) or takeaway Deli, an absolute must Well done Whitley Bay for this 2nd to none new restaurant!

Recently revamped by new owners I first decided to give this cafe a visit for breakfast. It has a lovely atmosphere and has tastefully been decorated. The breakfast was nice but called later for lunch with a friend and we were both very impressed!