About Cafe @ the Word
Cafe @ the Word sits within South Shields library on Market Place. The cafe serves food including cheese scones, at reasonable prices, with a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.
Staff are noted as friendly and supportive. The cafe benefits from the library's spacious, open interior.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What's nearby
- Shields Ferry Landing (South Shields) next door
- Alum Ale House next door
- Market Place 100m away
- The Customs House 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this library is a beautiful, large, and spacious building with a fantastic open feel, offering educational and learning opportunities for all ages. They also highlight the cafe's delicious food, including cheese scones, and reasonable prices, along with friendly and supportive staff. Visitors appreciate the wide selection of books and the various exhibitions often on display.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (251 reviews)
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Tyne & Wear
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.