Café 16 — Café in Gateshead

Café 16 is a café on St Nicholas' Church Yard in Gateshead, located near Newcastle Cathedral. It serves Afternoon Tea, which requires advance booking, with baked goods made at HMP Northumberland’s charity bakery. Visitors come for coffee or tea in the mid-morning or afternoon, often as a quiet break alone, with friends, or with family. The café is accessible on foot from Grey Street, making it easy for locals and visitors.

Café 16 is housed in a Grade I listed building established in 2021 as part of the Newcastle Cathedral site. It features Gothic Revival architecture with stained glass windows and timber beams that let in natural light, creating a calm atmosphere. Situated near Grey Street, it blends architectural heritage with its current role as a café run by former prisoners trained through the Oswin Project. The bakery providing fresh goods is part of HMP Northumberland’s charity program, linking social purpose to daily dining.

Café 16 Gateshead offers coffee, tea, and Afternoon Tea via its pay-per-item system. Guests often visit for breakfast in the mid-morning or a relaxed afternoon tea beneath stained glass windows. A standout feature is the cake selection, with all goods baked at HMP Northumberland’s charity bakery. This link between rehabilitation and everyday dining makes it ideal for solo visitors or small family groups seeking a quiet space near Newcastle Cathedral.