The Dispensary Coffee House + Eatery

You'll find this place tucked into a former pharmacy building on Heber Street, and they've kept just enough of that old dispensary character to make things interesting. The exposed brick and industrial fixtures give it a proper Newcastle edge, but it's the kind of place where you can settle in with a laptop or catch up with mates without feeling rushed. The coffee here is serious business – they know their way around an espresso machine, and the brunch menu goes well beyond your standard bacon and eggs. Think proper homemade dishes that'll sort you out whether you're crawling in hungover on a Sunday or grabbing a quick lunch between meetings. The staff actually seem to enjoy working here, which always makes a difference.