About Ferry View
Ferry View is a coffee shop on Ferry Street in South Shields with views over the water. The menu centres on Dutch fries with a range of toppings, alongside coffee, other drinks and sweet treats. The space suits groups and families with children.
Staff are generally friendly, though some visitors have found service inconsistent. The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What's nearby
- Shields Ferry Landing (South Shields) next door
- The Word, National Centre for the Written Word next door
- The Customs House 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this cafe offers delicious Dutch fries with many topping options, a wide variety of coffee and drinks, and tasty sweet treats. Visitors also highlight the friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, and great views.
Some reviews mention the staff can be unhelpful.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.1 / 5 (120 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Tyne & Wear
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.