Quay Ingredient

About Quay Ingredient

Quay Ingredient sits on Queen Street, literally beneath the arch of the Tyne Bridge where it lands on the Newcastle bank, a few steps up from the Quayside itself. It is a small room run by an independent team, open daily through the morning and early afternoon rather than into the evening, and it has built a strong following on breakfast rather than on coffee alone.

The menu is where its reputation sits: multiple eggs Benedict variations including Florentine, a Montreal version, a Hebridean with black pudding and a Toulouse sausage version with fried onions, alongside French toast and substantial sandwiches, all made in house. Because it is small and does not take large bookings, weekend mornings involve a wait, and going early is the sensible plan. It combines well with a walk along the Quayside or the Sunday market under the bridge.

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