{"id":857,"date":"2026-06-11T04:54:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T04:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/?p=857"},"modified":"2026-06-16T11:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T11:03:53","slug":"your-guide-to-coffee-and-more-around-great-park-plus-a-new-matcha-spot-just-up-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/blogs\/your-guide-to-coffee-and-more-around-great-park-plus-a-new-matcha-spot-just-up-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Coffee (and More!) Around Great Park &#8211; Plus a New Matcha Spot Just Up the Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"857\" class=\"elementor elementor-857\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e0e904 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39e0e904\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e86b8ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e86b8ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great Park has quietly become one of the best places in the North East for grabbing a coffee, meeting friends, treating the kids, or fuelling your day with something a little healthier. With so many great options on our doorstep &#8211; and a brand-new spot in Gosforth &#8211; there\u2019s something for every mood, every routine and every caffeine craving.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s your updated round-up\u2026<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcaa Olive Coffee &#8211; Protein Oats, Smoothies &amp; Gym-Side Convenience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newest addition to Great Park Town Centre is\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/olivecoffeeco\/?hl=en\">Olive Coffee<\/a><\/strong>, found inside\u00a0<strong>Physique Pro<\/strong>\u00a0gym.<br \/>This isn\u2019t your typical caf\u00e9 &#8211; it\u2019s the perfect stop for anyone wanting\u00a0<strong>healthier options<\/strong>, on-the-go fuel, or a post-workout pick-me-up.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think:<br \/>\u2022 protein oats<br \/>\u2022 smoothies<br \/>\u2022 takeaway coffees<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re actually working out or just passing through, it\u2019s a brilliant new option for busy mornings or a healthier start to your day.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf70 Vanilla &amp; Dreams &#8211; The Home of Amazing Cake<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for great coffee\u00a0<em>with<\/em>\u00a0something sweet,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanillaanddreams.co.uk\">Vanilla &amp; Dreams<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is your place. Best known for their\u00a0<strong>incredible cakes<\/strong>, brownies and bakes, it\u2019s the perfect cosy stop when you want a treat, a catch-up, or just a quiet moment with something delicious.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s friendly, local, independent &#8211; and always a favourite.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f The Plaza Caf\u00e9 &#8211; Proper Meals &amp; a Relaxed Atmosphere<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a coffee that comes with a\u00a0<strong>proper plate of food<\/strong>, look no further than\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plazagreatpark.co.uk\">The Plaza Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>From breakfasts and lunches to hearty caf\u00e9 classics, it\u2019s ideal when you want more than just a quick drink.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s central, familiar, and a great spot for meeting friends or grabbing a meal while you\u2019re out and about in the Town Centre.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83e\uddf8 Lemon Tree Soft Play &#8211; Coffee With the Kids Sorted<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents know the magic of a coffee that comes with ten minutes (or more!) of peace.<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemontreesoftplay.co.uk\">Lemon Tree Soft Play<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0offers exactly that &#8211; decent hot drinks in a space where little ones can happily burn off energy.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfect for rainy days, weekend adventures, or weekday \u201cI-need-a-break\u201d moments.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udc9a Special Mention: KULT &#8211; Gosforth\u2019s New Matcha Hotspot<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just up the road on Gosforth High Street,\u00a0<strong>Kult<\/strong>\u00a0opened last week &#8211; and it\u2019s already packed for good reason.<br \/>While they serve coffee, they\u2019re\u00a0<strong>best known for their matcha drinks<\/strong>, smoothies and healthier options that pair perfectly with the gym crowd nearby.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re into matcha, want a healthier alternative to a latte, or just fancy trying something a bit different, it\u2019s absolutely worth the short trip.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So Many Choices, All Close to Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From nutritious smoothies to indulgent cakes, hearty meals to matcha lattes, Great Park and nearby Gosforth now offer a brilliant mix of local spots for every kind of drinker (and snacker!).<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you visit any of these caf\u00e9s this<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":860,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,58],"tags":[63,61,30,60,59,62],"class_list":["post-857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogs","category-coffee","tag-breakfast","tag-coffee","tag-days-out","tag-gosforth","tag-great-park","tag-lunch"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/857","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=857"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/857\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1442,"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/857\/revisions\/1442"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devznr.epatronus.net\/goss-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}