15 new cafes and restaurants to check out in Sunderland, from new life for an old favourite to kids eat free

The first quarter of 2026 has got off to a flying start, with plenty of new food and drink options to check out.

Here’s our latest round up of openings over the past couple of months, from a pretty in pink new chapter for an old favourite to a cafe where kids eat free every day.

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