Little Mexico
The independent Mexican eatery is rated highly on Tripadvisor for authentic food, a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service and reasonable value for money.
Little Mexico is rated highly on Tripadvisor (Image: TripAdvisor) One happy customer said: “We had a wonderful time with family, including our toddler – we had an amazing plate of nachos to start and then burritos, followed by churros. Everything tasted delicious, and clean and fresh – so so much better than shop bought Mexican style food.”
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Wentworth Cafe
Rated highly for coffee, good service and good quality food, the Wentworth Cafe is another favourite spot for tourists and locals.
Wentworth Cafe’s breakfasts are highly recommended by reviewers (Image: TripAdvisor) A Tripadvisor review said: “Found on TripAdvisor, we stopped in here early on a Sunday morning. We were seated quickly. We had a full English breakfast and the vegetarian breakfast. The coffee was lovely and the fresh orange juice was some of the best I’ve ever tasted. The staff were so friendly.”
Hextol Tans coffee shop and vegetarian cafe
Vegan and vegetarian options are two specialities at the Hextol Tans. It serves a range of soups and lunches, coffee, tea, and cakes with gluten-free options.
“Lovely people, lovely food. Highly recommend. Spent the day in and around Hexham, my wife is vegan and it was really nice to find this place for lunch,” one reviewer said.
Another praised its ‘really good’ free filter coffee refills.
Hexham Fish Bar
One review said: “Excellent. Best fish and chips I have had for ages. Really friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely visit again when in the area. Shame it’s not closer to home.”
Another described the staff as ‘excellent’.
The Platform Bar
The Platform Bar serves tea, coffee and cakes (Image: TripAdvisor) Serving tea, coffee and cake, this ‘little hidden gem’ is located in Hexham’s railway station.
One reviewer said: “Good selection of beers and good knowledge of train times! The latter doubtless acquired through time. Worth making time for a visit especially if travelling by train anyway.”