The Best Breakfast in North Shields
Waffles and brioche at a brunch-focused cafe, a proper town-centre fry-up and a friendly neighbourhood spot — where to start the day in North Shields.
A good breakfast sets up the day, and North Shields has the cafes to provide one, whether you want a full plate before a walk down to the Quay or a leisurely weekend brunch. Here are the places worth setting an alarm for.
Scott & Wilson
Scott & Wilson on Trevor Terrace is built around breakfast and brunch, and it does both well. The menu runs from sausage or vegan sausage on brioche and smoked streaky bacon with poached eggs to sweet waffles, served in a relaxed, well-liked setting.
It has a loyal local following for generous, carefully turned-out plates, and is a strong choice for a proper weekend breakfast away from the Quay crowds.
Best for: Best for a weekend brunch — waffles, brioche and eggs done properly.
The Wooden Deli
In the town centre, The Wooden Deli on Saville Street is a well-loved independent cafe-deli serving cooked breakfasts, hot baguettes, burgers and good coffee in a friendly, unfussy setting.
It is the kind of everyday place that anchors a high street, popular with workers and shoppers alike, and a reliable stop for breakfast in the middle of town.
Best for: Best for a town-centre fry-up — hearty plates and proper coffee.
Charlie Rose Cafe
Out in the Marden area, Charlie Rose Cafe on Buttermere Road is a friendly neighbourhood cafe serving breakfasts and British lunches to a steady local following. It is the sort of community cafe a residential estate relies on, with honest, good-value food and a warm welcome.
Best for: Best for a neighbourhood breakfast — good value and a friendly welcome in the west of town.
Coffee and a bite
If you want something lighter, R Place on Nile Street pairs speciality coffee with fresh doughnuts and bagels, an easy morning stop before a walk down to the water. For the town's fuller coffee scene, see our guide to the best coffee shops and cafes in North Shields.
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