Asda Byker Superstore

You wouldn't expect much from a supermarket café tucked inside a retail park, but this place does exactly what it says on the tin without any pretension. The bacon sandwiches are proper thick-cut, the tea comes strong enough to stand a spoon in, and the full breakfast will sort you right out before tackling the aisles. It's not going to win any design awards with its functional tables and fluorescent lighting, but sometimes that's exactly what you want. The staff are sound, prices are dead reasonable, and you can fuel up properly before facing the chaos of weekend shopping. Perfect for families who need to bribe the kids with chips, or anyone who's discovered that shopping on an empty stomach is a recipe for disaster.