As the warmest weeks of the year draw nearer, it’s always good to remember that staple summer foods aren’t just a delightful treat but a great way to combat the heat.
Ice cream couldn’t be more appealing on a day when the sun is burning up the floor, and Newcastle and the surrounding areas thankfully have a number of places where great quality dessert treats are on offer.
With a heatwave hitting the UK over the coming days, these are some of the best places to get the warm treat across Newcastle and the surrounding areas this summer according to Google reviews.
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1. Di Meo's, Whitley Bay
The queue for Di Meo's quite often stretches along the street. It has a 4.8 rating from 1,742 reviews. Photo: Google Maps
2. Caffe Ginevera
Caffe Ginevera on Pilgrim Street has a 4.8 rating from 24 reviews. | Google
3. Mimi's Ice Cream Emporium
Mimi's Ice Cream Emporium in Gosforth has a 4.7 rating from 658 Google reviews. | Google
4. Mooranda's
Mooranda's within Newcastle Quays Retail Park in North Shields has a 4.7 rating from 166 reviews. | Google