Birch - Carta

51 Central Promenade, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0HH, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafés, Seafood, European, Fast Food

4.4 💬 21 Reseñas
Birch

Dirección: 51 Central Promenade, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0HH, United Kingdom

Ciudad: Newcastle

Menú Platos: 9

Reseñas: 21

"Firstly, one star off already for not being fully vegan. (Naughty 5 star reviews on here for somewhere that serves animal secretions). We 've been wanting to try Birch for a while. It 's always good to support local businesses. So we decided to pop in for breakfast. Reading all the other reviews, the menu must have changed. It was one menu for all day (no separate breakfast/lunch menu). It all sounded very wholesome and 'artisan ' , but here 's the issue. Sometimes, as a vegan, you just want a good tofu scramble or some mushrooms on toast. It wouldn 't hurt to add simpler items onto the menu alongside the hand whipped essence of kimchi. It would make more sense to make the base menu fully Vegan and then if people insist on having animal products on their food, that can be added as extra. Nothing was clearly marked Vegan on the menu (aside from the traybakes), so I wasn 't sure which were safe to eat. Having to constantly ask 'Is this vegan? ' in a cafe catering for vegans is not ideal. I didn 't feel safe enough in my choices (I am Autistic and having no clarity on the menu was confusing for me). There was also no drinks menu on display, so again, ordering a drink involved an overwhelming exchange of information. Why not just print out a drinks menu and attach to the food one? The cafe was quite loud and bright (again as a ND person this was difficult) and tables were close to each other so I could hear the ins and outs of a strangers conversation (I know they are working with the space they have but one of the tables for two could be taken away and the rest spaced out more). I felt unable to relax and just wanted to make the visit as quick as possible. The biggest thing for me, though, was the cost. For breakfast type meals (toast, granola etc) it was ridiculous. Posh beans on toast for £10! I walked away disappointed that I essentially had hummus on toast (something I can have at home) and felt like I 'd been robbed for it. The sourdough and the hummus were however both tasty. I wanted to highlight in this review how businesses need to realise that not every customer is Neurotypical, we live in a world that makes everything so exhausting and riddled with discomfort. Simple changes like more space, clearer menus and quieter music can make a world of difference. I still cannot get over £10 for beans on toast! I don 't think I would visit again, my bank account couldn 't take it."

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Get their bounty bar! It’s the most delicious baked good

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stephenco
stephenco

Flavourful food and everything else good. Lovely setting and staff.


CatCavan
CatCavan

The cakes at this restaurant are absolutely delicious, the best we've ever tasted! The coffee is also very yummy. We enjoyed sitting outdoors in the sunshine.


mariamc27
mariamc27

The restaurant had a somewhat limited menu, but the coffee was delicious, as were the soup and toastie. They also had a nice selection of items for purchase, such as chocolates. It's a shame that it's not fully vegan, but I still enjoyed my experience. Ver carta


LesleyWebb
LesleyWebb

Enjoyed an absolutely delicious lunch here this afternoon. I visited with two non vegetarian friends who were pleasantly surprised. My soup and sandwich combo was outstanding the sandwich filling was imaginative with several ingredient elements and they worked really well together. Great location, pleasant space and friendly service. I’ll 100% return when I visit the area again and I’m confident my local friends will revisit too.


NelleW
NelleW

Pleasantly surprised by how good the food was here. It is a vegi/ vegan place that offers drinks and food. Cute little place with a fantastic view of the sea. We got soup and a sandwich to share which cost £10. Soup changes weekly I think. Got pumpkin soup it tasted like it had a curry flavour and it was delicious! The sandwich was butternut squash, hummus, salad and I think it was chilli jam or something. It was all really good and the sourdough bread was really good! Good customer service.


J0Z1
J0Z1

This café in Newcastle offers a minimalist style with a gorgeous view of the sea. It is located in a quieter area of the city. The café is popular and serves good quality food. The menu has been simplified to ensure quick service, offering only a few options on busy days. I had soup, coffee, a sourdough toastie with spiced beans, and a coffee. The coffee selection and variety of buns and pastries were good. The soup was average, but the toastie was delicious and hearty. The café was very busy, but we managed to find a seat. The service was quick. Overall, I would give this place 3 stars. It is probably the best vegetarian option on the promenade, but it didn't stand out to me. I have had a b... Ver carta


Kirsten
Kirsten

I used happy cow to find a place to eat in newcastle while on a walk in the opposite and found birch that is a vegetarian and vegan caffe. I would especially like to place like this so I thought it would be an attempt and I am really glad that I did. the menu had a great choice and a notic that all vegetarian dishes can be made vegan by letting the personal know, including pancakes I didn't have since I went vegan, although I didn't order this, but next time. I ordered begging on toast, the slowly roasted cannellini bean with red paprika and tomato, served on sourdough toast. I added tofu. I cleaned my plate, it was so good. also a latte with milk, cocos milk also available. large selection...


SlickVik
SlickVik

I used Happy Cow to find a place to eat in Newcastle while on a walking trip to the area and found Birch which is a vegetarian and vegan cafe. I particularly like to support places like this so thought I’d give it a try and I’m really glad I did. The menu had a wide selection and a note that all vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on letting the staff know including pancakes which I haven’t had since I went vegan, although I didn’t order this but will next time. I ordered beans on toast which was slow roasted cannellini beans with red peppers and tomato, served on sourdough toast. I also added tofu. I cleaned my plate, it was so good. Also a latte with oat milk, coconut milk also available....


LaurentheHermit
LaurentheHermit

Firstly, one star off already for not being fully vegan. (Naughty 5 star reviews on here for somewhere that serves animal secretions). We 've been wanting to try Birch for a while. It 's always good to support local businesses. So we decided to pop in for breakfast. Reading all the other reviews, the menu must have changed. It was one menu for all day (no separate breakfast/lunch menu). It all sounded very wholesome and 'artisan ' , but here 's the issue. Sometimes, as a vegan, you just want a good tofu scramble or some mushrooms on toast. It wouldn 't hurt to add simpler items onto the menu alongside the hand whipped essence of kimchi. It would make more sense to make the base menu fully Ve... Ver carta

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  • Cafés Encantadores cafés que ofrecen una variedad de cafés y tés recién preparados, junto con bocadillos ligeros, pasteles y postres. Perfecto para un impulso matutino o un delicioso regalo por la tarde en un ambiente acogedor.
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  • Outdoor Seating
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"My experience at this restaurant on a Monday lunchtime was for a special occasion. The vegan menu was unusual and interesting. We started with the beetroot starter, which was delicious and very light. The fermented barley starter had a peculiar taste, but it was a more substantial and warm option. For my main, I had the stuffed leek, which was artistic, tasty, and very light. The pudding was not as described but was still very tasty - sorbet on crunchy crumbs. We also shared a side order of vegetables, as sides were recommended for more of a tasting menu experience. However, the side orders were not listed on the menu, so we were unsure of the extra cost. The menu could benefit from being more clear about this and possibly offering bread at the start or including vegetables and potatoes with the main course. We found ourselves feeling hungry throughout the meal, and the expensive glass of wine made us hesitant to order multiple side dishes. While we appreciate the craftsmanship and effort put into the menu and dishes, we suggest ordering a few side dishes and not considering less than three courses if you dine here. Although we had to go elsewhere for coffee and a vegan sweet to feel satisfied, we did appreciate that the dishes were plant-based rather than just vegan. Overall, we would revisit this restaurant to support their venture, but we advise being prepared with side dishes and not arriving too hungry."