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The Scarecrow CoffeeWhitley Bay

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Front St0.5 mi from Whitley Bay centrelast reviewed June 2026

Monkseaton's owner-run coffee shop where the coffee is the whole point, served by staff who already know your order. Better than the high street without making a production of it.

The Monkseaton independent where coffee is the product, not the accompaniment.

4.8★★★★½(147)
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What we love

  • Owner-operated; staff know regulars by name
  • Espresso-based drinks made to order
  • Coffee is the reason to go, not the food

Location

22 Front St, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay NE25 8DF, UK

0.5 mi from Whitley Bay centre

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