Tired of squashed packed lunches from the bottom of your bag and what’s left at the petrol station on your way to work? If so, grab your coat and head out for some of these lunchtime takeaway treats in Newcastle city centre
The Grainger Market
This Victorian market in the heart of Newcastle is a foodie heaven filled with lunchtime options – from Chinese dumpling and tea bar Nan Bei to some of the freshest seafood in the city cooked while you wait at Lindsay’s To Go. There’s a huge selection of sandwiches, pies and pasties at The French Oven, while a Sloppy Joe is a must if you’re hungry. Grab a crêpe at La Petite Crêperie, or a giant slice of pizza at Slice. Or pick up some goodies from Pet Lamb Patisserie, pictured, or a traditional Turkish coffee with Turkish delight at Fez Food.
www.graingermarket.org.uk
Grab a sarnie
Rushing out to grab a sandwich doesn’t have to be boring. Check out Vietnamese sandwich bars Time Banhmi on Grainger Street and Chom Banhmi on Clayton Street for an Asian twist. For a meat feast, pop in to Kracklin on Market Street for classic roast meat sandwiches including the New York-inspired Ruebens and the Italian street food-style porchetta.
www.timebanhmi.com
www.facebook.com/Chom-banhmi
www.facebook.com/kracklinjoint
Something special
Dabbawal on High Bridge, pictured, does a fantastic takeaway and we can vouch for the roomali wraps for a real taste of the stunning street food of Mumbai. Alternatively, go for a meat feast at Longhorns barbecue Smokehouse, grab a sushi and sashimi selection from Nudo Sushi Box in Northumberland Street and Grainger Street, or pick up a Mexican burrito from Zapatista on Ridley Place and Grainger Street.
www.dabbawal.com
www.longhornsbbq.co.uk
www.nudosushibox.com
www.zapatistaburrito.com
Sweet treats
If you find yourself in need of a mid-afternoon sugar fix, pop in to Patisserie Valerie, pictured, on Grainger Street for a sophisticated treat. There are also treats on offer at Les Petits Choux on Leazes Crescent, while The Great British Cupcakery on Queen Street is the place for cupcakes. Or, if you need a break and a slice of cake, head to all-day dessert specialist Creams in Grainger Street or Kaspa’s on Clayton Street.
www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk
www.les-petits-choux.co.uk
www.thegreatbritishcupcakery.co.uk
www.kaspas.co.uk www.creamscafe.com
