The flagship cafe of Ouseburn Coffee Co., the North East's original specialty roaster. Single-origin espresso and filter on the menu, with tasting notes.

Newcastle's original specialty roaster, going since 2012. The Jesmond café is the place to drink what they roast.

The flat whites are precise and the latte art is worth photographing. Order the Caramelo if it's on.

The flat white is the tell: espresso dialled in, not just poured and hoped for the best. Cosy room, dogs welcome, and brunch strong enough to fill the place on its own.

A Jesmond local where the coffee earns repeat visits without making a scene. The kind of place a neighbourhood needs and rarely gets.

A converted church in Jesmond with a serious brunch reputation. The flat white holds up, and the beans are specialty.

The croissants are the reason to come. The coffee is good enough that you won't be looking for somewhere better.

Jesmond Road's sandwich shop, which also makes a cappuccino specific enough to be called out by name. Both reasons to stop.