With the weather getting warmer as we enter Spring, it may feel easier to get out the house and catch up with friends and family - and there is no better way to do that in South Tyneside than over afternoon tea or coffee and cake.
These are the top rated cafes, restaurants and more across Newcastle which offer afternoon tea based on Google reviews from customers.
Sites needed a minimum of 40 reviews to qualify.
1. Monsieur Crepe Cafe
Monsieur Crepe Cafe on Newton Place near Jesmond has a 4.8 rating from 823 reviews.
2. Dreamworld Cakes Patisserie
Dreamworld Cakes Patisserie in Ouseburn has a 4.8 rating from 101 reviews.
3. Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce on Grainger Street has a 4.6 rating from 1,797 reviews.
4. Blackfriars
Blackfriars on Friars Street has a 4.6 rating from 1,675 reviews.