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What to order
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Coffee
Recommended multiple times for being excellent, with one reviewer calling it the best coffee they've ever had and others praising it as good or great.
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Cakes
Frequently praised as really tasty and fabulous, with several reviews highlighting the cakes as a standout item and especially good value.
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Stottie
Recommended because it was described as unbelievable and a great introduction to a northern specialty, making it a memorable breakfast choice.
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Fish Finger Sandwich
Highlighted as the best around, suggesting it is a standout menu item that impressed the reviewer strongly.
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Hot Chocolate
Praised for being perfect and a great size, with multiple positive mentions making it a well-liked drink choice.
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Fruit Scone
Specifically singled out as deserving 10/10, with the cinnamon touch making it especially memorable.
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Egg and Bacon Panini
Recommended because it was described as one of the best the reviewer has had eating out, despite being a special request.
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Chili Beef Nachos
Strongly recommended for being really tasty and generously topped, making it a clear favorite for lunch.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
About Small World Cafe
Small World Cafe is a cafe, breakfast restaurant, takeout restaurant, and tea house in Hexham, England. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and takeaway, with coffee, tea, cakes, scones, small plates, and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, quick service, generous portions, and the cakes, pastries, coffee, and breakfast dishes. The cafe is described as casual, cozy, and busy at times, with outdoor seating and a central Hexham location.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Small World Cafe known for?
It is especially known for cakes, scones, and breakfast items like the stottie, bacon sarnie, and egg and bacon panini. Reviewers also call out the coffee and quick, friendly service, with several noting that the food is freshly made and well priced.
What dishes are most recommended at Small World Cafe?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the fruit scone, cheese scone, and the cakes and pastries in general, plus savory items like the stottie, fish finger sandwich, pea and ham soup, ham and cheese panini, and chili beef nachos. The bacon sarnie and egg and bacon panini also get specific praise for being especially good value and taste.
What is the atmosphere like at Small World Cafe?
The cafe is described as casual, cozy, and lively, with a gentle feel that still gets busy at peak times. It suits solo diners, groups, and people working on a laptop, and reviewers mention outdoor seating for watching the world go by in central Hexham.
Is Small World Cafe good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers often describe it as very reasonably priced, and the listed price range is £10 to £20. Specific examples include a cappuccino and egg and bacon panini for £6.95, plus comments that the cakes were priced well and the portions were generous.
When is the best time to visit Small World Cafe?
It can get very busy at lunchtime, especially on Saturdays and around holiday periods, so expect a queue or a short wait for a table. Even when it is packed, reviews say the food comes out quickly and hot, but arriving earlier or being flexible with seating, including outside, can help.
Is parking available at Small World Cafe?
Yes. Free street parking is available.
Does Small World Cafe have vegetarian options?
Yes, Small World Cafe offers vegan options.
Is Small World Cafe kid-friendly?
Yes, Small World Cafe is good for kids.
