Your Guide to Coffee (and More!) Around Great Park – Plus a New Matcha Spot Just Up the Road

Great Park has quietly become one of the best places in the North East for grabbing a coffee, meeting friends, treating the kids, or fuelling your day with something a little healthier. With so many great options on our doorstep – and a brand-new spot in Gosforth – there’s something for every mood, every routine and every caffeine craving.

Here’s your updated round-up…

💪 Olive Coffee – Protein Oats, Smoothies & Gym-Side Convenience

The newest addition to Great Park Town Centre is Olive Coffee, found inside Physique Pro gym.
This isn’t your typical café – it’s the perfect stop for anyone wanting healthier options, on-the-go fuel, or a post-workout pick-me-up.

Think:
• protein oats
• smoothies
• takeaway coffees

Whether you’re actually working out or just passing through, it’s a brilliant new option for busy mornings or a healthier start to your day.

🍰 Vanilla & Dreams – The Home of Amazing Cake

If you’re looking for great coffee with something sweet, Vanilla & Dreams is your place. Best known for their incredible cakes, brownies and bakes, it’s the perfect cosy stop when you want a treat, a catch-up, or just a quiet moment with something delicious.

It’s friendly, local, independent – and always a favourite.

🍽️ The Plaza Café – Proper Meals & a Relaxed Atmosphere

For a coffee that comes with a proper plate of food, look no further than The Plaza Café.
From breakfasts and lunches to hearty café classics, it’s ideal when you want more than just a quick drink.

It’s central, familiar, and a great spot for meeting friends or grabbing a meal while you’re out and about in the Town Centre.

🧸 Lemon Tree Soft Play – Coffee With the Kids Sorted

Parents know the magic of a coffee that comes with ten minutes (or more!) of peace.
Lemon Tree Soft Play offers exactly that – decent hot drinks in a space where little ones can happily burn off energy.

Perfect for rainy days, weekend adventures, or weekday “I-need-a-break” moments.

💚 Special Mention: KULT – Gosforth’s New Matcha Hotspot

Just up the road on Gosforth High Street, Kult opened last week – and it’s already packed for good reason.
While they serve coffee, they’re best known for their matcha drinks, smoothies and healthier options that pair perfectly with the gym crowd nearby.

If you’re into matcha, want a healthier alternative to a latte, or just fancy trying something a bit different, it’s absolutely worth the short trip.

So Many Choices, All Close to Home

From nutritious smoothies to indulgent cakes, hearty meals to matcha lattes, Great Park and nearby Gosforth now offer a brilliant mix of local spots for every kind of drinker (and snacker!).

If you visit any of these cafés this week, tag us on Instagram @thegossmagazine – we love seeing your favourite local finds.