Pink Lane Bakery — Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

I visited on a very wet Saturday morning with a friend. It wasn't too hard to find - it's set well back but is clearly visible from the road - and its location was confirmed by a queue of eight or so people. Service was efficient so we moved up the line quite quickly. The shopfront is bright and welcoming, and the on-view bakery beyond the counter contributes to the eye-appeal, but with more than a whiff of Hipster about it. This made me a little suspicious, but nevertheless I bought an apricot Danish and a couple of pastéis de nata. I've been a regular visitor to Denmark, have lived there for a couple of years, and I do know what texture a real Danish Danish ought to have; this apricot custard Danish was heavier in texture than I'm used to, but it was crisp and full of lush custard, and was without a doubt the nicest Danish I have eaten this side of the North Sea - ever. The custard in the pastéis de nata was a little more cooked than I would have liked but maybe that's just my taste, and anyway the pastry was good. I really should try some of their bread next time, that's the real test of a good bakery, but this was a Saturday morning, and I could only see...

Two fab pastries cost nearly £5 don’t get me wrong they were delicious! You pay for quality though! My only gripes are there are no prices in the display box or I might not observe quick enough to see them. Im all for their z - move partnership trying to reduce their carbon footprint by electric cargo bike. The more the better we need to do our bit cycle and drive less! The 3 stars is I always get served by staff that seem to have that air of attitude about them. Its not like I want an intimate conversation but a little guide of what they have would be nice, I always seem to be rushed even when I’m the only person being served. Wetter than an otters pocket today when I arrived and the experience was well not great. Ill be back though because their bakery is ace. Just a little observation thats all. Im sure it will be better next...

This is definitely going to be a favourite

My family have been pining for delicious French style croissants & Pain au Chocolate for years and Pink Lane Bakery has performed in style

I bought my grandson and I a delicious sausage roll yesterday but prompt this morning at 8am I was in the queue for my croissants & pain au choc, warm from the oven! They were SOOOOO lovely

I got a fresh baguette too which is as nice as Fenwick’s or Sarlat Marketplace

There’s the added bonus of a great little stall outside selling organic fruit and vegetables, like having Out Of This World...