The Victorian Pantry - South Tyneside

The cream tea was delicious and the staff were very friendly. The atmosphere was cozy and the prices were reasonable. I can't wait to come back when I am in town again.

Went there today with my other half and was not that busy and the young girl took our order first then the few who followed us in. We eventually got our food 35 minutes later, (think my food had been nuked twice and burnt my mouth), though the others got theirs first or unless you ordered afternoon tea which the presumed owner was more worried bout getting out first. One table got two plates of sandwiches and the third member of the party was left waiting. Another table complained as also being kept waiting and one of the party had an appointment so were in a hurry, I then noticed the young short haired girl making rude faces at the counter where everyone could see her, very rude and disrespectful young lady. I have no problems with the young redhead waitress in fact felt so sorry for her as she was getting all the flack and kept apologising to everyone.

Stopped off here for some lunch with the kids during the school holidays. Disappointing food. Kids wanted a pizza it turned out to be one of those microwave pizzas, awful.

The chairs were a little uncomfortable but bearable, however the staff were extremely friendly and nice and the food was delicious!

Took some visitors in to see the museum and chose to have tea and cake there too. This was the first time Ive used the cafe and wouldn't go out of my way to go in again. The seating was uncomfortable and cramped. The cake was nothing special and the lady who served us didn't look like she wanted to be there.Its ok but nothing special.