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Valerie’s Tearoom

4.4 894 reviews 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spanish City, Whitley Bay NE26 1BG, United Kingdom

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Valerie’s Tearoom, located in the picturesque Spanish City of Whitley Bay, stands out as a delightful café experience that perfectly combines charm and quality. Numerous patrons, like Gary Seddons and Peter Dyers, rave about the attentive service and the fantastic culinary offerings. Whether you're indulging in their exquisite afternoon tea featuring a Blackcurrant and Elderflower Macaron, or savoring the homemade strawberry jam with their mature cheddar scone, the attention to detail is evident in every bite. The café is heralded not just for its food but also for its ambiance. Marta Foronda describes it as a beautiful tea shop with both indoor and outdoor seating, offering stunning sea views. The elegant porcelain and cutlery add a touch of sophistication, making each visit feel special. Moreover, the menu’s variety caters to diverse dietary preferences, with gluten-free options available—an attraction for many, including those with specific dietary restrictions. Sophia Wilson highlights the large selection of drinks and the inviting atmosphere, while Harry Hamlin appreciates the lively environment and convenient seaside location. Overall, Valerie’s Tearoom is more than just a café; it is a culinary sanctuary that invites you to relax and indulge in the moment, making it an ideal spot for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Valerie’s Tearoom before visiting.

Reviews for Valerie’s Tearoom

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Review highlights

Based on 894 reviews

Valerie’s Tearoom in Spanish City, Whitley Bay, is widely appreciated for its charming seaside setting and inviting atmosphere. Reviewers frequently highlight the attentive and friendly staff, as well as the spacious indoor and outdoor seating, including dog-friendly outdoor areas. The menu offers a diverse range of options, including gluten-free choices, which are consistently praised. Customers enjoy the quality of the food and drinks, especially the breakfast, teas, cakes, and coffee. While not the cheapest option locally, the tearoom is valued for its superior quality and pleasant dining experience. Some feedback notes occasional minor service hiccups, but overall, Valerie’s Tearoom is recognized as a delightful spot for a relaxing meal or treat by the sea.

Gary Seddons
Apr 28, 2025

Had a lovely breakfast. Not the cheapest in town but far superior to a Weatherspoons. I don’t like eggs but no problem swapping out for an extra sausage. Service was lovely.

Marta Foronda
Apr 25, 2025

Beautiful tea shop in the Spanish area. Tables inside and outside with sea views. You get a table number, order inside and a waitress brings the food within minutes. Beautiful porcelain and cutlery but wooden sticks for spoons. Delicious tea and cakes. Really good treat!

Peter Dyers
Apr 16, 2025

Fantastic food at decent prices. Staff are lovely and attentive. The gluten free options are great and my partner who is very sensitive to gluten has eaten here multiple times without ever being ill. Overall a lovely place to come for breakfast, brunch or lunch!

Sophia Wilson
Apr 01, 2025

Nice little cafe/tea room in a lovely spot, very close to the beach. Food and cakes looked lovely, large selection on the menu, beer ice cold and coffee was really tasty. Staff attentive and chatty, large seating area indoor and out. Also dog friendly outdoors (not sure about indoors) nice atmosphere too

Harry Hamlin
Mar 26, 2025

We (minus the brother) really enjoyed this tea room, it wasn't you're 'quirky' type that you normally expect and so it was set in a nice, spacious part of the Spanish City building. The staff were very friendly and despite experiencing a bit of a hardware failure with the till, they managed to keep things running smoothly and kept the atmosphere lively! The restaurant itself was great, with plenty to choose from on the lunch time menu, to the vibrant patisserie counter, we were a little spoilt for choice! Location was excellent, right on the sea front and a not so long walk away from Whitley Bay Metro.

Jo S
Mar 26, 2025

Visited for breakfast with a couple of friends. We were slightly worried that we might have had to wait for a table but found one no problem despite it being a rather busy Saturday morning (following Parkrun nearby). The hustle and bustle created a really nice atmosphere. We didn't have to wait too long to be served at the counter or for the food to be brought out. I had planned on a bigger breakfast choice, but after seeing the cakes on offer, opted for a cheese scone and shared a lemon meringue. We all felt that it was very reasonably priced for the quality of food and the clean and friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be returning!

stephanie Sheveleva
Mar 25, 2025

I went for the first time with a friend for brunch and cake, I was blown away, not only was the food being lovely but the cake selection was beautiful and so so many options. However the best part was the staff, super kind and friendly, smiley and helpful. I didn't know what cake to go for and was helped out by the most lovely kind blonde lady. All the staff were wonderful and my visit was fabulous. Looking forward to my return. Torn between two cakes lady :)

Caspar Dechmann
Mar 10, 2025

This is a lovely place and will have to go quite far to find something comparable let alone better. The patisserie lives up to the frech implication in the cafe‘s name, coffee is very good and the hot breakfast on the next table looked excellent too. The building itself, especially the central hall used by the restaurant next door is alone worth the trip.

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Address
Spanish City, Whitley Bay NE26 1BG, United Kingdom
Price range
£10–20
Category
Cafes

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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