Our little city in the North is full of amazing restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. I want to use this post to celebrate them all and bring the best ones to your attention! So you will never again find yourself asking:
Where to eat in Sunderland?

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Sunderland
This post is a listicle of all the best places to eat and drink across the city including all the most popular cuisines too!

Sunderland’s Newest Restaurant, Spent Grain
Spent Grain opened in 2021 and has been dominating the hospitality in Sunderland ever since. Have a read of this review before visiting!

A Review: Chilli Mangoes Sunderland
Chilli Mangoes is one of the up and coming Indian restaurants with a twist in Sunderland.

Pubs, Bars and Cafes with Covered Ourdoor Seating in Sunderland
For anyone who isn’t ready to sit inside yet, or just prefers to be outside in all weathers, this is the post for you!

Best Local and Independent Coffee Shops in Sunderland
Coffee is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It’s even better when it comes from one of our amazing local coffee shops!

A Review: Blacks Corner Boldon
Blacks Corner is Sunderland’s only delicatessen which many people rant and rave about. So I went to see if it was worth the hype!

Sunderland’s Only Vegan Cafe, The Good Apple
The Good Apple cafe is the only fully vegan cafe in the whole of Sunderland. And it is definitely worth a visit! Have a click on this one to read my full review.

Sunderland’s Newest Restaurant, Prego Bar and Eatery
On the former site of Martinos Seaburn, Prego is the latest eatery to open on the Sunderland Restaurant Scene. And I was invited to the opening night to see what all the fuss is about.

The STACK Seaburn
One of the best assets in the city, and well worth a visit when you can!

The New Grinder Coffee Central
My favourite coffee shop in Sunderland has just expanded to have a city centre location!
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