From brand new additions to some classic old favourites, here’s a round up of some of the independents in the city serving up brunch, in no particular order.
5. These Things Happen, Roker
These Things Happen is the latest addition to the brunch scene after a major investment in the old Harbour View Motors site in Roker. As well as being a bar featuring some great DJs, it has a food menu including brunch options such as braised shorted rib with truffle hollandaise on eggy crumpet and minute steak with fried eggs and chimchurri. It's open daily from 9am to late Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. The Good Apple, Derwent Street
Sunderland's first dedicated vegan cafe, The Good Apple in Derwent Street, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. It's a cracking little spot serving brunch from Tuesdays to Saturdays with options such as scrambled tofu, house vegan sausages and more. Photo: Echo
7. Love Lily, Roker and Penshaw
Always pretty in pink, people travel far and wide for the picture perfect brunches at Love Lily's two cafe sites in Roker and Herrington Country Park. They're incredibly popular, so be prepared to queue at peak times - but it's worth the wait for American breakfasts, loaded pancakes and more. Photo: Echo
8. The Front Parlour, Grange Terrace
The Front Parlour is a charming cafe and coffee shop housed on the ground floor of a beauty clinic in Grange Terrace. They serve brunch, lunch and Mediterranean dishes. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm. Photo: Echo