What with major religious festivals and royal weddings, Grace has had to go on tour this week to an exceptionally nice and sunny South Shields.
The new Toney Minchellas cafe replaces the takeaway by the boating lake and was well patronised during the school holiday. The selection of cakes was truly magnificent (my friend and I finally agreed to share a piece of apple pie with cream) and the coffees were served in glasses with a metal holder - very stylish. I have to say they reminded me of Macaris on Torquay harbourside, memories of warm summer evenings, a holiday atmosphere, happy times.
The cafe itself is light and airy, the side facing the boating lake is almost entirely glass so you have a great view of the park, and there are tables outside too. We sat at the far side, equally glassy but with a view of bluebells and the miniature railway track ('The Mountaineer' will chuff by within feet of your table). I also noticed birdboxes newly attached to the trees so soon it may be possible to watch avian antics as well. The decor is fresh and clean, and the whole cafe has a nice open feel to it. I am assured it is equal to anything that continental Europe can offer. If there was a downside, it was the slightly too loud radio playing throughout.
Yes, I can recommend Toney Minchellas as part of a balanced day out in South Shields (other ingredients include fish and chips, curry, the beach and the funfair), visit soon!
Grace will be back in the toon next week!!
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