To mark UK Coffee Week from October 19-25, which celebrates the nation's coffee industry as well as supporting coffee-growing communities, we’ve rounded up some of the best independent cafes and coffee shops in the area, in no particular order.
Note that while some of the smaller venues are not available for sit in yet, due to social distancing, you can still call by for a takeout.
5. Pati Cake Patisserie, Tunstall Road
Expect some of the best cakes around at this new venture in the former Fire Shop in Tunstall Road, near to Pizzarama. It's been opened by an established cake maker and offers tempting sweet treats, as well as home-made pizzas and more in a bright and colourful setting. Photo: JPI Media
6. CoffeeHaus, John Street
Sunderland's newest coffee shop, CoffeeHaus has opened within the Port Independent clothes store. It's only available for take out for now, but you can pick up Baristocracy coffee, roasted in North Shields, as well as locally-made truffles, doughnuts and more. Photo: JPI Media
7. Bungalow Cafe, Roker
For a proper cuppa, a full English and a monster milkshake with a side of dolphin spotting, head to Bungalow Cafe. The city institution is one of the longest-running businesses in the city dating back more than 110 years. Photo: JPI Media
8. Coffee Yolo, STACK Seaburn
Coffee Yolo has opened at the front of STACK Seaburn with its own outdoor seating. It also has a hatch where you can order mochas, milkshakes and coffee to go for a walk along the beach - and you don't have to wait in the main STACK queue to use it. Photo: JPI Media