Mark Toney & Co — Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

Decided to give Mark Toney another chance after having a bad experience but I don't think I will again. The tables and menu were dirty and a lot of the ingredients for the menu weren't in stock so most of the sundaes couldn't be made. I used to enjoy this ice cream parlor but now the ice cream tastes vile, I couldn't actually finish my sundae because of how bad it tasted. Mark Toney ice cream had a delicious flavour, and after not going for a few years I can see now it's nothing like it used to be. Unfortunately after many years of going here I don't think I can come back anymore unless they bring back the old ice cream. I thought maybe I just had a bad batch but I tried it again and yes without a doubt the recipe has changed, I don't know when they changed it but for those of us who came a few years ago it's a very significant change it's horribly cheap and nasty now. This goes for the all the sundaes, sauce and toppings were also horrendous. Such a shame because this was an iconic place in Newcastle and holds good memories and now you can get better ice cream else where. Yes, even from the shop I'm afraid to say. It's very sad and I hope that they can listen to feedback...

I searched for this nostalgic restaurant on Google and decided to try it with my husband during our trip to Newcastle. We visited in the morning and found that there weren't many guests in the restaurant. The space and seating were ample. We each ordered an English breakfast. The toasted bread and butter were delicious, and the bread wasn't too dry. Every item in the English breakfast was of high quality, generously portioned, and satisfying. I ordered Earl Grey tea, which had a fragrant taste that I really enjoyed. There were some cakes, ice cream, and desserts displayed near the counter, but I was too full after breakfast and didn't have a chance to try them. The overall decor of the restaurant had a nostalgic feel, maintaining its old-fashioned charm. Classic music played in the background, creating a lovely atmosphere. The only downside was that the attitude of all the waitstaff was very serious and unfriendly, without any smiles. It made me feel a bit intimidated when I...

Found this place really interesting. From the outside it really attracted me and gave me a sense of a retro icecream parlour/diner. When I went in, there was some really nice decor however, alot of it looked really tired and work needed doing which was such a shame.

The staff were really lovely, especially the lady who served me. The lady who seemed to be the chef came across pretty rude as she shouted my order across the room.

The Pork and Stuffing roll I had was really nice but I would say overpriced. The Cookies and Cream shake was to die for and could of had more.

I think this place needs some money spent on and I read they have a few placed around Newcastle, which means they must have some funds to modernise the place while keeping with the style.

It seems like it attracts alot of the oldies that have probably been going there for many years. However, they need to think about the future and giving it a face lift may help to attract the...