Watergate Cafe - Gateshead

Initially thought it looked good for kids as plenty of toys and room. However after the very loud comment about the scrambled egg on the floor from my 2 toddlers and disapproving looks I can’t say I’ll be rushing back. There are baby changing facilities however the staff don’t like dirty nappies in the bin and state they haven’t got facilities for this?? So although it looks child friendly they obviously don’t like them much! Good place to take your dog though they obviously prefer them.

My dog Ollie drags us here after each lovely woodland walk. The most dog friendly place in miles but also set up for kids with reading books, toys and games. Plenty of room to spread out. Staff always friendly and food cooked to order. Bake trays and scones beautiful and I think they’re home made too! Ollie especially enjoys the dog sausage and natural treats they sell. They support local animal charities too so kind. Outside eating area for dry days handy when it’s busier at the weekend. Love this place!

Oh dear, where do you start? Service poor, more interested in chatting to there friends. A weak latte served in a builders metal mug! never Pumphreys coffee). Sat outside where the stench from the sewers bins was so bad. To cap it off having to move so that the bins could be wheeled through the seating area to be emptied. Won’t be back.

We had been for a walk around the park and called in for a coffee. However, spotted the sausage baps and ordered one each. The food and coffee was brought over to us and the food was delicious. Several dogs in the cafe and it was lovely to stroke them and chat to their owners. This is going to be a regular drop in for us.

I had no idea this place existed but after walking the dog and following various strangers carrying coffee cups I was pleased to find it and even more pleased that it was dog friendly. More than dog friendly really with just as much tasty goods on sale for dogs. Lovely coffee and the biggest scone I’ve ever seen! It tasted amazing and I can’t wait to call back in to sample more of the menu. Really safe and clean take away system as well.