I’m surprised this café hasn’t been reviewed before. My daughter had mentioned this place to me several times but I didn’t think I wanted to eat there because of its location on Westgate Road among the motor bike shops.
It’s a small café selling authentic Persian food with a special Persian dish of the day, including minced lamb skewered kebabs, saffron marinated chicken with rice and flatbread everything made fresh that day.
This is also the place for a big Sunday cooked breakfast (under £5) to cure hangovers, popular with those staying local for the weekend. Couples and families take over on a Sunday afternoon.
On my first visit I ate aubergine dip, which is to die for (you could taste the smoked aubergine and garlic). I could have eaten a whole plateful with flatbread - the flatbread is made to order and takes a couple of moments to cook. Then I had the special of the day, salmon in a green herb sauce with rice, mint and coriander salad.
My daughter ate mixed meats, saffron chicken on the bone, lamb chops and lamb kebab with rice and endless cups of Persian tea. Cost was £15 for both of us, bargain. (I’m working my way through the menu and have never been disappointed.)
It’s a café so don’t expect linen table cloths, the staff were friendly, the food tasted delicious, they explained the dishes are authentic and not adapted to the western palate and for that reason I love it.

233 Westagate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne
+44(0)191 232 0276
Google map: bit.ly/ttOngJ

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A very bohemian restaurant on ‘arty’ Heaton Road – extremely popular retreat with a loyal following, offering a variety of tasty and unusual dishes. Booking in advance essential. (Also doubles up as a sort of community activity centre, offering meditation classes and a book club!)

182 Heaton Road, Heaton, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE6 5HP, 0191 2092571, www.skyapple.co.uk

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It's a great place to spend a few hours, surrounded by lovely affordable art. Don't forget to have a coffee in the Cafe Byker Vista afterwards, they do the best cappuccinos. If the weather allows it, go and sit on the sheltered terrace - great views!

The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AN

www.thebiscuitfactory.com

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Centrally located on the stylish Grey Street. This equally stylish coffee house offers great coffee, snacks and lunch menu; its desserts are simply fabulous! Offers a great chilled ambience and plays jazz to its varied and hip clientele. A regular favourite so can get busy - does offer street seating in the summer. Just a great place to soak up city vibe and eat tasty food. Mid-range prices, good veggie options available.

Blakes Coffee House
53 Grey Street
Newcastle
0191 261 5463

Nearest Metro Station - Monument

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