Mokka Cafe & Bakery
A Chillingham Road cafe and bakery serving Turkish pastries, baklava and Turkish coffee.
About Mokka Cafe & Bakery
Mokka Cafe & Bakery is an independent Turkish cafe and bakery at 245 Chillingham Road in the heart of Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. The business grew from its founder's move to Newcastle from Istanbul, beginning with home baking before opening as a bright, welcoming Chillingham Road cafe. It has quickly become one of Heaton's most popular brunch spots, known for its cheerful, colourful decor and friendly, attentive staff.
The kitchen specialises in Turkish breakfasts and baking, offering generous spreads of Halal meats, cheeses and artisan breads alongside pastries such as baklava, and Turkish coffee. Open daily, the cafe caters to both sit-in brunch and takeaway, and has drawn consistent praise in local reviews and food press for the quality and flavour of its food. It sits among the cluster of independent eateries that give Chillingham Road its distinctive character.
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