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“Nice coffee even for a non-coffee fan”
Review of BLK Coffee

BLK Coffee
Description: BLK Coffee is a speciality coffee shop, situated in Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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Description: BLK Coffee is a speciality coffee shop, situated in Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Reviewed 27 February 2019 via mobile

Popped in as quite unusually I fancied a coffee (being more of a tea fan myself).
Have to say I was nicely surprised.
Simple decor and simple menu. Coffee. (And of course tea).
But such a selection. Yes - the basics and regulars are there, but so are several more unusual roasts and methods.
Go out your way and try something different.
I did - and thought it was great!

Date of visit: February 2019
Thank Mark H
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Reviewed 28 November 2018 via mobile

Visited today and the staff are really nice and friendly, small coffee shop so friendly place. the coffee on offer is nothing special. Tried to use bathrooms but apparently it always gets blocked so there are no toilets...just disgraceful and perhaps against the law so licensing authority should check the place

Date of visit: November 2018
1  Thank Amer H
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Alison B, Owner at BLK Coffee, responded to this reviewResponded 1 December 2018

Dear Amer,

Thank you for your review.

I think I remember serving you myself and was sorry to point out that the toilet is currently out of order. At the time of writing, the toilet operates on a macerator system (which was installed either by a previous tenant or by the landlord) as opposed to mains drainage, like a regular toilet, and when it becomes blocked it makes an awful mess and has a knock-on effect on the rest of the plumbing meaning we cannot even serve coffee or operate as normal.

We are working on updating the system so that this doesn't happen anymore, which is why the toilet was out of service when you visited. It is inconvenient, yes, but to call it disgraceful seems rather harsh and, frankly, quite upsetting.

Furthermore, I am sorry that you thought your coffee was nothing special as serving excellent coffee is what we really pride ourselves on.

Hopefully the licensing authorities won't be in touch before we've had a chance to update our plumbing system.

Thank you again,
Alison

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Reviewed 30 March 2018 via mobile

Coffee was so delish that we stayed for another...! They do all the alternative mills too so it’s ideal for our mixed dairy/non dairy friends. Thoroughly recommend.

Date of visit: March 2018
1  Thank SunnyJumps
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Reviewed 8 February 2018

Beautiful little speciality coffee venue on Chilli' Rd in the heart of Heaton to take away or drink-in!

The place has a great vibe for a small boutique shop and you always get a warm welcome.

Perfect for a sit in the window and watch the world or park up at a table with your MacBook and catch up on some emails.

Coffee tastes great and always a good selection of pastries on offer.

Date of visit: February 2018
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1  Thank MrSDS1982
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Reviewed 14 January 2018 via mobile

Arguably the best place for coffee in Newcastle and it’s in Heaton

The owner Alison is passionate about coffee and this certainly comes across when you drink it

Friendly service and always consistent

Well done BLK

👏

Date of visit: January 2018
Thank timmy123abc
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