As the name suggests, it breaks overnight fasting (assuming you managed to get some sleep), boosts your energy and alertness and sets you up for whatever the day has to throw at you. There are a myriad of Northumberland cafes, restaurants and bars that serve breakfast, be it hearty or healthy. Here are the top 23 examples according to reviewers on TripAdvisor.
5. The Rising Cafe, Hexham
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5. One reviewer wrote: "This must be the best coffee shop for miles around." Tel: 01434 394242 Photo: Google
6. Simonburn Tearoom, near Bellingham
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5. Simonburn Tearoom is in the Northumberland National Park and close to Hadrian's Wall is a highly rated tearoom and B&B. One reviewer wrote: "Breakfast was good quality and included fresh fruit, juices, cereals, coffee and a full English." Tel: 01434 681321 Photo: Google
7. Watling Coffee House, Corbridge
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5. One recent reviewer wrote: "They were on the ball with cleaning tables after other people had been sat there. The food was also amazing, I had the bacon sandwich and it was great! Tel: 01434 634425 Photo: Google
8. The Village Tearooms, Alnmouth
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5. One reviewer said: "As it was before midday, we had bacon stotties and traybake. Both were delicious and washed down by lovely fruit tea." Call 01665 830310. Review: https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/whats-on/meal-review-the-village-tearoom-alnmouth-1-8335636 Photo: Google Maps