Jesmond has another fabulous place to eat out with the recent arrival of BURDS, a stylish all-day cafe and coffee shop on Burdon Terrace.
This cosy neighbourhood gem is in a peaceful part of Newcastle’s leafy suburb, nestled in the Grade II listed Gatehouse of the Fleming building, close to nearby schools and universities. It has a spacious patio terrace for outdoor dining in the warmer months and dogs are also welcome.
Owner Sarah Tod, formerly an art curator and assistant manager of Castle Fine Art Gallery, has added a creative touch to the recently renovated space with gorgeous interiors and attention to small details.
The tempting all-day brunch menu comes courtesy of chef Ross Sinclair, previously at Kith & Kin in Whitley Bay, and ingredients are sourced from the best local producers. You can enjoy classics like Eggs Benny, Nduja baked eggs and Buttermilk fried chicken brioche – all with a bit of a twist.
We visited for brunch, catching the last of the summer sun on the terrace, and ordered a delicious Pink Lane iced latte and a pot of Earl Grey made with Estate Tea Co. loose-leaf tea. It wasn’t long before our food arrived and it was pretty epic!
I couldn’t resist The Muff – a towering, Insta-worthy version of the famous McMuffin but made with top quality meat from Charlotte’s Butchery in Gosforth. The fluffy, toasted English muffin was packed with a succulent, herby homemade pork patty, thick and crispy bacon, a golden hash brown, a perfectly fried egg, lots of gooey American cheese & ketchup.
Another hit was the Grilled cheese with Charlotte’s Butchery ham cooked in cherry cola. The thick-cut slices of sourdough bread were fried in butter until golden and packed with generous chunks of sweet, juicy ham and a tasty blend of creamy, gooey cheeses.
Both dishes were absolutely scrumptious and ever so indulgent. We were left with no room at all for dessert, but if you can manage it, the counter is filled with baked goods from Pet Lamb Patisserie and Cake Stories.
BURDS is a brilliant new addition to Jesmond and clearly a lot of thought has been put into the experience, from the colourful pottery plates and gold cutlery to the well-crafted menu and focus on local produce. I’ll definitely be returning for burger night and to try some of the new autumn dishes.
BURDS is currently offering 50% off food and drink on north east-based social media app, Snapsaver.
All images by Chérie City
