Acropolis
The place for authentic Greek food, the Acropolis team serves up the myriad tastes of Greece – from chicken gyros to grilled vegetables and halloumi, fried halloumi bites and more. Founded by brothers Filip, Viktor and Sotirios and close friend Yusuf – Acropolis has won fans across the region and beyond with its pop-ups, residencies and permanent sites – and we love to visit the Grainger Market unit for a lunchtime treat. www.acropolisstreetfood.co.uk
North Shore Coffee
Founded by Toby Davison, North Shore Coffee has a won a well-deserved reputation for great coffee. The Grainger Market location is a perfect spot for those in the city, while you’ll also find North Shore on Chillingham Road in Heaton, and in Longhorsley in Northumberland – and at foodie events and festivals across the region and beyond. Coffee comes from North Shore’s own roastery on Scotswood Road – and is served alongside fresh cakes and bakes, pastries and a rotating menu of toasted sandwiches. northshorecoffeeroasters.co.uk
Redheads Mac ‘n’ Cheese
These streetfood legends serve up the ultimate cheesy, foodie fix. Loaded with toppings and famous for mammoth cheese pulls, Redheads has taken mac ‘n’ cheese from side dish to superstar. Find them at Grainger Market, Quayside Sunday Market, and at pop-ups across the North East. The team has also created a ready-meal range which is available in Fenwick Food Hall and more than 50 local shops – so you’re never far from a ridiculously good portion of mac ‘n’ cheese. www.redheadsmacncheese.co.uk
Chirton Fisheries
An important part of the Grainger Market experience, Chirton Fisheries is home to the freshest produce. The best of the day’s seafood and fish is sourced and beautifully displayed by the team each morning. Expect to find amazing crab and prawns, and high-quality seasonal fish on any visit. The team is incredibly knowledgeable and they’re always happy to help when it comes to sourcing something for a special dish or when you need some advice. www.facebook.com/ChirtonFish
Firebrick Brewery
Blaydon-based Firebrick produces a wide range of beer styles to suit all tastes. The brewery supplies North East pubs, restaurants and shops with a large variety of craft beers and lagers – and stocks a superb shop in the Grainger Market. The well-stocked shelves also showcase the very best French and European wines, harder to find whiskies and small-batch gins, rums and vodkas. This is the place to relax and enjoy the craic while trying the on-tap brews, and you can also pick up something new or an old favourite to take home. www.firebrickbrewery.com
SnackWallah
Bringing the food of the streets of the Indian subcontinent to Newcastle’s Victorian covered market, SnackWallah serves a diverse menu of vegan dishes including a curry of the day that showcases a regional classic. Meanwhile, the bhaji wrap, samosa chaat and pakora plate make fantastic alternatives to your standard lunch in town. A delicious chai, fresh fruit lassi or a nimbu pani completes a wonderful afternoon treat. @snackwallah on Instagram
