Pure Knead

Related to the Whitley Bay original, this bright, upbeat modern bakery and sandwich bar in Newcastle city centre is popular with local workers. A few sourdough loaves are on show, but cakes, tarts and sandwiches are the mainstays, and daily specials are displayed with pride. Buy 'to go' or sit in the whitewashed ‘PureKnead Studio’ at the back, where ceramics and glassware are for sale. Our fridge-cold seeded sourdough sandwich had an abundant filling of creamed, garlicky feta over slices of courgette and salad leaves. Otherwise, take the sweet route with, say, a fresh Victoria sponge topped with blackcurrants and flaked almonds, accompanied by one of the hot or cold beverages – Pure Knead's flat whites are a strong, smooth treat.