The Boatyard in North Tyneside

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

£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.

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 !!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

We've wanted to visit this café for ages & we weren't disappointed . We both had a Geordie banger stottie with hash browns. I had a mug of tea & hubby, a candy cane mint hot chocolate. Delicious. Lovely warm atmosphere & decorated nicely for Christmas. We will definitely be returning to this gem of a café.

Both the food and the drink were great. The staff are super friendly too! Great local spot, and prices are fair.

Excellent family brunch. Would not hesitate to recommend.

This place was real so special. This was my first visit to Cullercoats to see a friend and this place has lots of vegan options. The atmosphere is so bloody cosy. The staff are very sweet and chatty. The main gent who I think is manager/owner was rushed of his feet but still came to have a check on us but we had a good bit of banter and a giggle. The Christmas Vegan Sarnie was super sexy and just what I needed for my arrival from the my long train journey. If there was a real life cafe from a Chrismas movie, this is it.

This was my first visit to The Boatyard. We came here on the 14th December to have lunch on my husbands birthday. We got a table straight away. I ordered parsnip and apple soup and asked if I could have some bread with it. My husband ordered Eggs Florentine which he said was absolutely amazing. We ordered a chocolate and raspberry brownie to share, which was out of this world. My tea arrived in a beautiful cast iron tea pot. I asked the young girl where they got them from. She wasn’t sure, but came back over after looking on the lap top and showed me where I could order one from. I thought that was lovely of her. The two young girls were lovely and always had a smile on their face. We will definitely be back. I want to sample everything on the menu, because it all sounded delicious.

The cafe itself is quite cramped, you have to wait to be seated meaning you have to awkwardly stand in the middle of the cafe to wait for a table. Lots of tables in a small space. Whilst sitting and eating, I was asked to move out of the way so the waiter could get past. Why set tables and seats up to the point that the waiters/waitresses can’t even get past. Having multiple customers (including us) with dogs in such a cramped set up at times was a bit stressful as we were constantly checking to make sure she was okay and wasn’t going to be stood on. The food itself was nice and tasty. We got a doggy breakfast too which was great, a dog bowl full of bacon, sausage and black pudding. She loved it. Upon paying for our food, we were overcharged. Our bill came to approx £35. I believe the manager took our payment, and after I tapped my contactless card to the chip and pin machine I realised it said £62! Of course we knew this was not right, and the manager admitted to thinking the balance was not right. The refund for the difference was then processed to us. They did rectify the situation, however if we hadn’t of noticed would they have said anything? Most likely not. Overall nice food, that’s about it. Would I go back, probably not as there are better places to go for breakfast/brunch. The 3 stars are for our food, location and doggy breakfast.

Terrible place. Do not go. Management up his own arse! Rude to customers and very unwelcoming and totally overpriced!!

Lovely Christmas brunch and mulled wine! Excellent friendly manager. Good food,service and atmosphere

Got a cup of tea with some mates and it was nice, staff were lovely

Lovely food here will catered for us vegetarians too. Coffee is also very good. Staff all friendly and welcoming especially the young man who served us. Will be back.

Favourite cafe, we always aim to go here, the cakes are fabulous, service is always good and really close to one of our favourite beaches. Dog friendly.

Well what can I say certainly not dog friendly or friendly for that matter. Very frosty rude and uncomfortable . The so called manger requires some customer service training and people management skills as he has to be one of the rudest awful people I have met. Super aggressive , unfriendly and quite frankly rude in general. He certainly does not like dogs Had a problem with us as soon as we arrived with the rude staring , my friend went to sit down then was spoke to rudely advising she needs to wait to be seated although the table was free and no one waiting. I went to order drinks not realising it’s table service as wasn’t informed again rudely told to sit down and they will come to me. The dog squeaked his ball once whist our order was being taken this lead to the so called manger rolling his eyes becoming super agitated and said he better not be doing that the whole time he’s in here ? We were going to take his ball off him but regardless a ball squeak isn’t breaking the law. Don’t have dogs in your cafe if you don’t like them ? Not dog friendly or people friendly for that matter the worst customer experience I have had! What a awful experience avoid like the plague … we felt so disgusted we left I did ask who the manager was and of course it was him , another table commented on how rude he was and his behaviour, I have also seen other reviews regarding these issues. I have seen he likes to blame customers but think he needs to take a good look at himself and realise you can’t speak to people or treat them the way he does. I did advise he was rude and asked to speak to a manger unfortunately he apparently was the manger who then decided to continue to be rude and disgusting. What an awful man and awful place Avoid … don’t take your dogs … kids … or if you actually want to chat without feeling unwelcome go across the road coffee is great staff are amazing. Shame on you !

This was the only cafe I would have gone to. Couldn’t fault it. It’s too expensive now, Too busy. I don’t like the two men who seem to run it, the young girls were great. Sigh.

Cracking place for a coffee and delicious scone. Very friendly young man (Bill I think?). I go up that way often, so will definitely call in again.

Such a cute brunch place, a true gem! The food is 10/10. Highly recommend!

Great little find today , Scott the maitre d / host was so welcoming. It is a small Venue so tables are tight and a wait is possible but we did not have to wait more then a few minutes. There is a sign on the entrance wall saying wait to be seated , think that’s easily Missed they may want to look at a Free standing one or some ropes At inner door that forces you to wait and not just walk in. Burger was great not bought in made on site for sure. Very Dog friendly even doggy treats on the menu

Nice coffee and breakfast, good staff

Cane along to the mexican pop up evening with friends. Great vibe and Scott and the team made.us very welcome. Good to try some different foods - just wish I’d left room for the chilli & choc brownie which was delicious!

Lovely experience in coastal outing. Friendly staff.

We went for the Mexican pop up night, the food was amazing and really reasonably priced and the speciality shot was a real treat

Had amazing breakfast here before, but this time I just had a coffee and have to say as a black coffee lover it was the best I have ever had! So rich and full flavour. Fantastic attentive service as well! Thoroughly recommend this place

Absolutely disgusting,a ordered a sausage sandwich, brown sauce,beans. It was freezing cold sausage wasn't cooked, there was 12 beans in a bun the size of a pound coin.please never go to this shop,to top it all off they changed me £7 disgusting am going to report them to health and safety.