The Boatyard in North Tyneside

We sat outside as inside was too busy for 4 people and a dog at 11am Sunday. Drinks came fairly soon but we waited a fair while for the food. When it came, there had been a mix up on the order and an item was missing from 2 meals. The mistake was quickly corrected at the Boat Yard's cost, by way of apology. However, we did witness someone else's order getting mixed up as well - make a note of what you ordered. Staff were lovely and friendly and the food was very tasty. The coffee was nice, too.

Nice atmosphere, good range of foods on the brunch menu, lots of speciality drinks, nice coffee. Also like that it is dog friendly. Unfortunately, the service was a bit slow, staff looked harassed. When the food arrived the eggs were overcooked, the bubble and squeak was reheated badly, and the toast was served with no butter. The condiments also taste really cheap. My daughter enjoyed her pancakes but felt that the compote was too tart. I did mention the fact that it was freezing in there and the door was closed...but within second it was left open again, including by staff. My daughter had to sit with her coat on. I wanted to love it but it falls short of the mark.

This is a lovely little place, very friendly and welcoming staff, great food and atmosphere! Great selection on the menu and everything tasted amazing. Highly reccomend.

Love it, so friendly. Good coffee and exciting menu

On our hols here, we had breakfast at The Boatyard every morning…it was that good! Highly recommend the pancakes, they were absolutely delicious! My two girls loved coming here, and the kids’ menu was great. My hubby had a toastie every morning, his favourite being the three-cheese (which he had twice!) the Scottish haggis toastie was also amazing. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, such a gem of a place. Thank you again! x

Really like this local independent cafe. Staff are always very friendly, the food is delicious with a good choice for brunch and light meals. Great atmosphere and great coffee 😊

I can't believe it live so close but have only just managed to go to the boatyard today! It's a must! Dead canny staff, lovely grub and friendly welcoming atmosphere... Eclectic menu (i had really tasty Avo Sourdough with mango salsa n chilli, even more amazing if you add bacon!), haggis toastie - very good! Vegan and veggie choices available. Evo wines, great pot of tea, dog friendly... there nothing to dislike. Can't wait to go back... 😋🥰

Nice little cozy cafe... although with a limited food selection... but it tasted good and it's really cozy. Dogs are also welcome and with dog snacks on the menu 🥰👍🐾🐾

We had a lovely breakfast between my wife, mother in law and I. I got the Haggis hash, which was tasty and just the right amount for a lunch/brunch. Boatyard was already well recommended by my wife and her mum, as it’s their go-to dog friendly place for a coffee but I was well impressed.

Lovely little cafe delicious coffee from local supplier Baristocracy Great Vegan options we had the Plate Plate a lovely vegan cooked breakfast And the Açai Buddha Bowl which was delicious Dog friendly as well which was a bonus Good fast service will definitely be back

Nice food, very closed in but the service is very slow, it takes about 10 minutes to actually pay because the person behind the till ignores you then when you say excuse me id just like to pay, she tells you she's just busy doing this first. She was packing up take away food with another person. It would make more sense for one to sort out take away so she could of took 30 seconds out to take payment. I won't rush back.

Love this place, I'm normally really picky but had the bubble and squeek vegan breakfast and was very impressed..gorgeous little cafe and friendly staff

Superb food and service ideal location background music expert choice, will be back soon. Great ambience, nice people

We have been wanting to come back for years so I was surprised when my partner parked up down the road! Busy as expected but we didnt have to wait long! Lovely staff and very tastey breakfasts! Thanks again and probably see you in another 5 years!!

Great service, food and vibe inside. A proper local gem

Ok. But on arrival being told that we might be moved as we took up a table was disappointing. Sitting at a table with my friend was my choice. I'm unable to clamber onto a bar stool although I don't look like it . I have a disability and medical need. I felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome and we left, not finishing our coffees

Consistently excellent this little place. We had poached eggs on toast with hash browns and a bacon and egg stottie. Just delicious- and the tea and coffee was top notch too. Service great. Can’t fault the place.

incredible place in a wonderful location, great avocado toast, oat capuccino, dog lollipop, american pancakes - awesome service loved it

Amazing value for money, friendly and helpful staff. Great fresh food.

Lovely little place - been on multiple occasions; food and service never disappoint. Would always recommend! The cherry on the top is they are genuinely dog friendly, so welcoming to our pooch and the dog menu is excellent 👌

Just popped in for a coffee, and it was warm,cosy and inviting, nicely decorated , the staff are friendly and helpful, it's also dog friendly , highly recommended.

I had the eggs benidict which were perfect and the daughter had the breakfast which she says was lovely definitely recommend will be back

Amazingly friendly, great selection of teas, coffee and other drinks. Highly recommend the milkshake. Service was quick. We had the brownies and appl and cinnamon cakes, both delicious.

1st visit to this cute little cafe Dog friendly so mine had her sausage and very happy! The service was excellent very attentive The food was delicious and no complaints. So much to try will be back

Excellent menu. Lovely food and very attentive staff

I have been a patron of the Boatyard for some time now; always a delightful experience, fantastic coffee and tasty trendy food. The customer service is always top level notwithstanding that it is usually very busy. There is simply no other place I would go when in Cullercoats. 🫡 😀

Lovely place, busy, great food, excellent service and value for money. Lovely coffee.

Great food great atmosphere, a real treat! 👍

Hadn't been for a while and was impressed. I thought it was good before but it was faultless this time. We had brunch of my favourite- avocado smash on toast with poached egg and I had halloumi added. No niggles at all- really well-cooked, tasty food, good-sized portions, arrived quickly and the service was great. Staff were friendly, keen and checked that everything was right. Good quality bread, really tasty avocado smash, perfectly poached egg and the halloumi was cooked with a crispy outside and was delicious.

Beautiful breakfast we had , we had a fry up and it was amazing, service was perfect as well , perfect cafe

Best brunch in town, chefs Jordan and Jake always get it spot on!

Vegan pumpkin spice latte and cake! Very happy 🎃

Lovely beach with fantastic views

Plant (Veg Breakfast) was bland. I ordered Early Grey Tea but something else came to table. Butter was also missing in the plate. Food was over priced for its taste, quantity and quality. Never again

Sunny Tuesday and an unexpected opportunity to try a spot of breakfast in a place that’s been on the radar for some time. Ordered the full English & my other half opted for Eggs Benedict with additional ham hock. Coffee arrived first & turned out to be the highlight for both of us: great flavour and a good size. Service was also friendly & punctual. The food a little underwhelming with the emphasis on little. For example, my wife’s dish came with one slice of sourdough which was so small it was comfortably covered by the two eggs. Mine was a similar story: one sausage, one rasher, one egg, one slice of toast…you get the picture. All cooked well & tasty enough but definitely polite rather than punchy. £35 in total and vfm was such that I would have scored 3.5 if it had been an option. This market is way too competitive to be returning unless it’s just for the coffee.

Another lovely Cullercoats cafe for breakfast and afternoon teas and cakes , and beer

First visit, god knows why not sooner, lovely brunch, super cosy, great local roasted coffee and produce, loved it, super nice staff too

We recently spent a few days in Cullercoats and found this gem of a cafe. The waiters/waitress are switched on and gave amazing service so it made the experience fantastic. The breakfast and specialist coffee they have were so good we came back 3 days in a row. Not something I usually do. I highly recommend giving it a go.

Fantastic! Vegan breakfast is definitely one of the best I've had. The staff could not have been more friendly. Can't wait to go again... soon!

We just had a fantastic lunch here - and I now know what a “stottie” is and it was delicious! Scott is an absolute legend. Thank you very much.

Very friendly with a lovely brunch menu. Lots of drink choices and some dietary options.

We were greeted warmly and immediately felt at home! Everyone was very nice, especially one gentleman (the owner?). The breakfast and coffee were delicious, even complicated special requests (gluten-free, dairy-free) were no problem. They even offer real sourdough bread! Afterwards we even received recommendations for our daily program. Clear recommendation! We enjoyed it very much, thank you very much! :)

Now I used to love this place and we’ve been in a few mornings, afternoons early evenings for food in the past. However yesterday we tried to get something to eat at 3 o’clock on a glorious sunny Saturday. It was surprisingly quiet and the reason why soon became clear. After looking at the menu board and spotting the ham and cheese focaccia on the specials we headed in to order. The lady at the counter asked if we wanted just drinks or food. We replied food and were handed an alternative shorter menu. This consisted mainly of bacon or sausage sandwiches or toast I wish I’d taken a photo as it was very limited choice. I asked about the focaccia advertised to which she said I’ll ask if it’s available. She asked in the kitchen and the reply was no. There was no sorry we’ve ran out just a flat no. Giving the impression that someone just wasn’t willing to make it. As we were totally uninspired by the menu we left and went elsewhere. Now I don’t know if this place has changed hands or when they changed their menus but this was really disappointing. On a summers or any afternoon when everywhere else is buzzing to reduce their menu so much seems crazy. I can only dream of the fantastic veggie burger with fries we had one autumn early evening sat outside at the same place. I’m all for supporting local independent businesses but sometimes I feel the support has to be two way, give us a reason to visit. Yes the breakfast and brunch are fantastic but you guys missed out as you let an easy £25 bill walk out your door.

The Boatyard Brunch Café is a must-visit if you are in the Northumberland area. It serves delicious food and drinks. The owner Tom, manager Scott, and their friendly staff are very welcoming and helpful. They can also provide tips on what to visit in the area. My personal favorites at the cafe were the Bowls and the Plant Plate, a mix of beans, hash browns, veggie sausage, tomatoes, avocado, scrambled tofu, mushrooms, and toasted sourdough bread. I loved the Oat Hot Chocolate as it was the perfect drink after a cold morning swim in the sea. During my week-long stay in Cullercoats, I went there daily, and it consistently exceeded my expectations. Don't miss out on this delightful spot!

I had the best breakfast ever here, best in Cullercoats!

Ended up here because we left another cafe nearby due to a 25 minute wait for food. Glad we did! The menu was a bit different from the usual staples. We had a delicious roast cauliflower orzo salad and a vegan breakfast, both really delicious, and a very nice cookie to follow. Will go back here next time I'm in Cullercoats

Arrived on a non to frequent glorious sunny day with my wife we sat outside and after ordering a couple of hot drinks and a bacon sandwich sat back in the sunshine ,. The service was quick and very efficient with a touch of friendliness . The tea I had came with a small jug of mild and a nice unusual tea pot which was nice and hot and served me two and a half cups of tea , the bacon sandwich was large and packed with thick tasty bacon the whole experience was fantastic

We used to really like it here as they have a couple of good vegan options but them seem to always be out of stuff now and seems as though they're reducing what you get but the price is the same. Used to get avocado on toast and you'd get two slices, now you get one for the same price.

We had a lovely brunch here sitting outside in the sunshine. The vegan option was well considered and tasty and there were several options which is a nice thing to have. I enjoyed the vegan breakfast and a vegan hot chocolate with vegan whipped cream. Was a treat! They were also able to accomodate extra hash browns for my wee boy which was great. Will definitely go back if visiting the area again.

Fab vegan and veggie choices. Really lovely interesting food, served quickly by lovely people. Thank you, we will be back

Food fantastic and service. Great place for a coffee and cake too.

Friendly welcoming service, food was delicious and very chilled relaxed vibe, so much choice for the fur babies and us humans we will definitely be back!

Fast service, Haggis toastie would've been good if the bread wasn't burnt. Dangerous step down to toilet 😓

Very nice busy place. Good food good service

We have visited here twice now and i can't speak highly enough of all involved with this venue. The food has been fantastic and they use local produce or homemade in their menu. The owner and staff are lovely and very friendly, welcoming and the place has a nice cosy feel about it. They cater for dogs 🐕 and our little fellow had the dogs dinner and absolutely loved it. The kids really enjoyed their pancakes and ice cream from the little pirates menu which has a good choice of options for children. Also on our 2nd visit with our little baby boy the staff were excellent as he has a dairy intolerance and they made him scrambled eggs on toast and also made an effort to bring it out early for him as he was a little hangry 🤣 ( Again fantastic service) As you can see from the few photos. Clean plates. Compliments to the chef. We will definitely be back again to support a wonderful local business. A little coastal Gem 💎 Phil and Family.

Wonderful. Friendly place. Greeted and seated straight away. Got a decaf cappuccino with soya. That came quick was hot and tasted good. Ordered avocado on toast with poached eggs & chilli. Had a nice twang to it. Well thought out service. First great experience in cullercoats. Will go back again. Highly recommend.

Brilliant little cafe in the heart of cullercoats. Amazing service, met at the door by a very friendly gentleman who made us instantly feel welcome and at ease. It was a tad tight for space but as long as you don't mind being cosy it's not an issue. Dog friendly which is massive bonus, who doesn't want to meet all of the dogs on their day out? The food was beautiful. Came in less than ten minutes despite the cafe being super busy. We ordered American pancakes and two sausage baps. Couldn't fault the place at all, really enjoyed it! Thanks again for being a brilliant cafe. Prices were super reasonable too!

Lovely cafe, visit here occasionally. Food are lush, friendly staff. Great location!

Unfortunately not the best today. We’ve had good service here before but not today. Ordered two fry ups and a veggie plate, along with coffee. Decided to move tables after a bit and informed the staff. Waited for about 30 mins for the food, only to have one of the three dishes not arrive.. When it was raised, we were effectively told that as we’d moved tables, it had caused a problem - except we had told the staff! Coffee was ok but a bit bitter and no milk. Butter was missing from the toast for the other two meals. Asked for butter for my husband’s toast, so that I could actually eat something whilst I was waiting. Took a while. Waited for a while for a my own meal, whilst the people alongside us said they were missing hashbrown from their own. So, that’s no milk, no hashbrown for the neighbour, no butter for us and no meal for me. When it did turn up, it was one rasher of rather fatty bacon, an egg (which was nice), one sausage, and the rest of the normal things. It wasn’t cheap either so basically, not cheap for poor service and adequate food today. Such a shame. Not to say that we haven’t had good staff here before though.

I originally come from Tyneside but was here with my family for a few days for a sad occasion. Apart from the fact it’s the best breakfast around with a varied menu. Scot and his team are just so open, friendly & helpful you could not ask for more. Will be here on every future occasion to the North East You need to try it !!

£25 For 1 fry up breakfast, 1 poached egg on toast and 2 pots of tea is rather excessive, the fry up breakfast consisted of 1 sausage, 1 bacon rasher, 1 egg, 1 black pudding, mushrooms, a small pot of beans, 1 slice of toast. Not enough milk given for 2 pots of tea had to ask for more. The staff were welcoming enough although did get asked a few times if everything was OK. Won't be going back at those prices.

Lovely grilled cheese toastie, would go again. However I wouldn't get the breakfast tea or the American pancakes or the apple juice again as I’ve had better and prefer a bottle not a glass. So will just try different things on the menu.

Best coffee, matcha and brunch on the coast

Wonderful food and fantastic coffee with a lovely atmosphere. The fish tacos special was exceptional. Would highly recommend for a great lunch

Local produce, decent prices. The breakfast is ace. Often queue

Friendly and polite staff,I had " the fry up" this morning with haggis and it was cooked to perfection with a lovely cappuccino,we will certainly go back

Delicious menu with plenty of options depending on your mood. We tried the granola and the avocado toast. Excellent portion sizes and the staff were very sociable and recommended places for us to visit whilst we were travelling. Extremely dog friendly also! Will be back to try the special Nduja scrambled eggs.

So welcoming right from the start! Amazing food options, even for vegans (🙋‍♀️). I highly highly recommend coming here, I’ll definitely be back soon. The iced teas are to die for as well!!!!

Good food and great service, the staff are really friendly.

Stopped off for breakfast here on long journey south. Definitely was worth the detour from the A1. Lovely buzzy atmosphere with friendly, helpful staff and delicious breakfasts.

Great spot for food ,brilliant attentive service and fantastic staff and we did not brave the water for a swim. Breakfast was lovely and very well executed , if your in the area just go.

A real gem of a cafe, the food was amazing and the staff were lovely. Can't recommend going to this little gem of a cafe enough. We had breakfast and will definitely be going back again and again and again.

That was funny, your reply, Tom Don’t worry, I won’t be back to your dog pound. The café was lovely when it was the copper kettle or whatever it was called. I have great memories of being there with my Aunty Brenda and that’s all that matters. Kind regards I dared return to the boatyard yesterday with my cousin, hoping that it had improved ! As always, food was delicious, service was impeccable but omg the damn dogs! Cafe was crawling with them. Sniffing round your table, barking loudly. There was a rail outside but of course their selfish owners refused to tie up their hounds outside. Of course it is the dog owners I blame, not the dogs. The owners want to push their pets on all the customers it’s hideous. I understand also that if a cafe tefuses to make their premises, ‘dog friendly’ the dog owners gang up and put terrible reviews on the café Google site or Tripadvisor. They are despicable. sadly I won’t be there again which should cheer the dog owners, unless your policy changes for the better 🤦 DISASTER! The Owners have decided to make the best cafe at the Coast into a “dog friendly” establishment Now don’t get me wrong, I generally like dogs but this little cafe is now packed with sniffing, barking irritating hounds that ferret around your feet and sniff your bags as if they are considering peeing on them: Hardly a relaxing environment! The dog owners are generally elderly ladies who assume you love their pets and so they should let them jump up on you and crowd your table while they smile at you and expect you to start chatting dog with them. I probably sound crusty but I really am horrified that the Cafe has done this. Maybe the profits have doubled by making your Cafe into Crufts, time will tell. Much as I loved the eggs, the haggis, the lovely bread, the former ambience and the staff I must reluctantly bin you until perhaps you become buried in dog hair, poop and the lingering smell and realise you’ve lost your most appreciative customers Greatly saddened 😢✋

Food outstanding staff so lovely and helpful we there today with our pup who is a bit nervous a little wait but no problem Lovely staff shouted us in quality of food so fresh and flavoursome all the way from Glasgow

Love this place: small, welcoming and delicious 😋

My wife and I had a fabulous brunch here during our coast walk from Whitley Bay to Tynemouth. Great coffee, scones and the haggis toastie was simply superb. It's a small place and was busy, but the vibe was buzzy and the service was prompt and very pleasant. The gentleman (possibly owner or manager? ) who greeted us and took our orders was good fun, chatted to us and was very welcoming. We couldn't fault anything.

Good food friendly and efficient service. Reasonably priced.

Fantastic little café. Food was delicious and great selection of hot and cold drinks. Staff were superb, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend

Had a fabulous breakfast here, the service was excellent, food was really high quality, locally sourced items and great value for money. Will definitely be back!

Only stopped for a drink, but food looks lovely and next time I'm in the area, will visit again.

Great food and a great service at a very reasonable price.

O.g what a lively fog friendly people friendly establishment graT food and fantastic coffee!

Love this place ...always great food, great service and atmosphere..very dog friendly too ....

Great place, Good food, friendly staff. The Greek yogurt and peanut butter protein smoothie was the best I’ve ever had and the perfect hangover cure!

Dog-friendly and fantastic food!

Absolutely terrible experience. 4 of us went in. Table By window was free but told couldn't use it as keeping in case 5 people came in. So we sat by the door in the draught and one of us was 85. The girl who I first spoke too was awful . If it hadn't been for the fact we were there for my uncles 85th I would have left. Generally today the attitude of staff appalling. Had the plant based breakfast. Replaced tofu with poached egg. When it came egg was not runny at all and the plate of food just barely warm. Again I would have just walked out but because we were here with our uncle I didn't want to cause a scene. Asked lady for a proper poached egg and was told in an awful manner you should have said if you wanted it runny! Poached eggs should be runny. 2 people had the fry ups they were happy but both plant plates barely warm and lacked a lot. Even got scowled at asking for some butter. Will never go back there felt unwelcome as soon as we stepped through the door.

Nicely Located Cafe just off the Seafront in Cullercoats. Landed early on a Sunday Morning cosy little place. Not the cheapest place for a Breakfast, however the food was quite good, let themselves down with the cheap tomato ketchup, but would return for a coffee.

Absolutely fantastic place .. . The staff are really friendly and fun and the food is divine ....best Mocha I've ever eaten too

This is a great cafe with an excellent selection of food, drinks and cakes. Perfect for families. The staff are friendly, polite and helpful.

We are at a blues festival in cullercouts a d decided to have breakfast here and boy we loved it. Clean and attentive service and the food really was top draw. So if you find yourself in cullercouts check this place out as highly recommend it.

Omg- excellent coffee and tremendous bacon scottie with the most amazing runny fried egg. Best thing was the dogs were allowed in too. Tremendous having gone into 'beaches and cream' around the corner to be told they couldnt recomend anywhere that rakes dogs!! The servicee was great you can go for drinks later on too.

Just a cracking wee place to have a snack and a coffee. Wait staff are so friendly, it's warm and cosy and everything tastes lovely.

Sinking Standards (although now under better management). I'm teetering between 3-4 stars. 3 would be a tad harsh, in my opinion. There are some options for vegans; there is not as much as there used to be. There is even less of it than there used to be. Portion sizes have slimmed down - although the price hasn't. The brought-in cakes & bakes are a better bet. Go for the coffee. Their coffee is brilliant. Boatyard usually use an East African blend from Baristocracy - which is milder & fruitier than than most. They favour flavourful notes over the stronger & bitterer beans of companies like Tynemouth Coffee. Boatyard's Ethiopian/Rwandan Blend - with hints of caramel and blueberry - is my favourite coffee. It is reason to return. The venue & 'vibe' is good. The barista staff are nice and friendly. It is a lovely place to enjoy one of the best blends of coffee around. My Labrador loved it here. I still enjoy the coffee. I don't enjoy being charged an extra 40p for vegan milk alternatives - even for a 'babycinno'. It is wrong - but that's an argument for another time. Pros: Great Coffee (Ethiopian/Rwandan), Cosy Café, Friendly Baristas Cons: Underwhelming Food, Extra Expensive For Vegans, Poor Portions

Very busy place that is small and little room so quite cramped if you have a lge dog (dogs made welcome) It will be lovely sitting outside in summer.

Excellent service! Very friendly. Great atmosphere. Food was fabulous. I had Avo toast which had a lovely flavour. Coffee served straight away. Went back a few days later and had an excellent experience again.

Fantastic-Well run business! True gem of a place- Quality, friendly & warm …. Big Congratulations on making sure Cullercoats - even more worth a visit ❤️

Nothing super special, but a nice warm interior in the winter, friendly staff and tasty coffee. Looked like nice homemade cakes although I didn't have one. Knocked a star off as they took far too long to serve a takeaway coffee, they seem to not have enough space to work efficiently.

Thank you for a lovely brunch today, Jude and I called in at 12ish, it was really busy but the staff were great and food amazing. See you all soon, happy new year 😊 x

Super busy small cafe. Met up with my sister who lives not far and who chose it, so 3 adults, 2 teens, 1 children, 4 dogs ranging from small to very large and hairy. Had to wait a bit but soon got in. Went a bit off menu but no problem. Personally I couldn’t get near the table due to too many dogs (ours!) so can’t blame them for that. Food took a while but was hot and tasty with good quality ingredients.

Lovely little place to eat in Cullercoats Dog friendly Staff friendly Good menu choices Will definitely be back