Leaf + Bean
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Leaf + Bean

All-day breakfast, brunch and speciality coffee in Washington

An independent cafe on Emmerson Terrace. Big brunch plates, house-baked cakes, proper coffee and matcha, and a bowl of water for the dog.

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Tue–Sat 9am–3pm
Sun 10am–2pm · Closed Mon
0191 416 6075
Emmerson Terrace, Washington

A small cafe doing big breakfasts, properly

We are a genuinely independent speciality coffee shop and brunch kitchen. Everything is cooked to order, the cakes and quiches are made here, and the whole menu is available to take away. If you have allergens or need gluten free, vegan or veggie, tell the team and we will tailor the dish.

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A member of the Leaf + Bean team carrying a wooden tray of iced matcha and a flat white

What we're known for

Mexican benedict on sourdough with chorizo and sriracha hollandaise beside a matcha latte at Leaf + Bean

All-day brunch

Full On Breakfasts, loaded hash and benedicts served right through the day.

Three tall glasses of layered iced matcha with striped straws on a wooden table at Leaf + Bean

Speciality coffee & matcha

Proper flat whites, dirty chai and layered iced matcha in five flavours.

The Leaf + Bean counter display filled with scones, cookies, brownies, cannolis and cakes

Homemade cakes

Baked in house: cakes, cookies, quiche and our own sausage rolls.

A small golden spaniel sitting on the wooden floor inside Leaf + Bean

Dog friendly

Water bowls, a warm welcome and a doggy sausage for good behaviour.

A blush pink hat box arrangement of white gerberas, pink roses and gypsophila made by the Leaf + Bean florist

In-house florist

Bespoke bouquets, arrangements and gifts made up alongside the coffee.

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Signature plates

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Poached eggs and diced potatoes with chorizo on a pink plate at Leaf + Bean

Loaded Hash

£8.95

Hash browns under shredded bacon, sausage, sriracha and parmesan.

Two stacks of fluffy pancakes topped with chocolate spread and sliced strawberries

Fluffy Pancakes

£8.50

Three homemade stack with Biscoff, Nutella and strawberries or golden syrup.

Three acai bowls topped with banana, berries, granola and nut butter held in hands

Acai Bowl

£10.95

Thick smoothie base, house granola and three toppings of your choice.

Two Caesar salads with sliced chicken and shaved parmesan on pink plates

Caesar Salad

£8.95

Chicken breast, baby gem, crispy bacon, parmesan, croutons and dressing.

Kind words

What our regulars say

Genuine reviews from the people who keep coming back for brunch, coffee and a warm welcome.

“Class little business. Food banging, staff lovely. Something for everyone, classic breakfast stuff done well and plenty of options for more foodie types. Reasonably priced, quality coffee.”

J.B.

Google review

Regular
“Delightful service, delicious food, pancakes were to die for. Coffee was truly the best I've had, made to my specification as I'm fussy.”

Vicki S.

Google review

Brunch
“Food is delicious and fairly priced, the staff are really pleasant and, as someone with coeliac disease, I find the staff are very clued up on gluten free options.”

Keith H.

Google review

Gluten free
“Great find, perfect food, service and environment. Dogs are welcome, and he loved his doggy sausage, 10 out of 10.”

Mary N.

Google review

Dog friendly
“A rare find that perfectly balances a cosy reading nook with a great space for a casual meeting.”

Joseph P.

Google review

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From the cafe

Eggs benedict on sourdough, a toasted ham sandwich and a flat white on a wooden table at Leaf + Bean
Iced coffee and layered iced matcha with red striped straws on a cafe table
Trays of freshly baked Oreo, Biscoff and Nutella drizzle cookies cooling in the sun
Two cups of coffee with rosetta latte art on a light wooden table
Two coconut bowls of granola, berries, banana and Biscoff crumb held up outside the cafe
Takeaway acai bowls and iced matcha in a carry tray, photographed from above
Two Leaf + Bean branded takeaway cups holding an iced latte and an iced matcha
A gingerbread iced latte, cookie and muffin held outside the Leaf + Bean shopfront
Two iced matcha lattes held over a picnic blanket
A wooden tray carrying two iced matcha drinks and a flat white with latte art
A customer photographing an iced coffee on a light wooden table at Leaf + Bean
A loaded breakfast tray with hash, eggs, sausage and toast at Leaf + Bean

Follow the daily special

New cakes, seasonal drinks, run club dates and florist workshops all go up on Instagram first.

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Come see us

Booking is recommended, we do get busy

Reserve a table online, or give us a ring and we will sort you out. Free street parking, dogs welcome, and the full menu is available to take away.

3 Emmerson Terrace, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7LN

0191 416 6075
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday9am – 3pm
  • Wednesday9am – 3pm
  • Thursday9am – 3pm
  • Friday9am – 3pm
  • Saturday9am – 3pm
  • Sunday10am – 2pm
Book a TableCall 0191 416 6075

Come and see us on Emmerson Terrace

Booking is recommended, we do get busy. Free street parking, dogs welcome, and the full menu is available to take away.

3 Emmerson Terrace, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7LN

Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 3pm. Sunday 10am – 2pm. Closed Monday.

Book a TableCall 0191 416 6075