With more choice than ever before, new additions joined some old favourites in Sunderland. Here’s a roundup of 22 new food and drink openings we welcomed in 2025.
Have you tried them all?
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1. Midnight Pizza Crü, Sunniside
After building up a loyal following in lockdown, Midnight Pizza Crü opened in its first standalone restaurant in Sunniside in August. Specialising in Detroit-style pizza pies as well as Sicilian slices and sides, you can find them at the back of the Bridge Hotel Vaults. | Sunderland Echo
2. Mine, Sheepfolds Stables
Mine opened in the Back of the Pit bar at Sheepfolds Stables over the summer, plugging the gap for breakfasts at the site. By day it serves breakfasts, soups and toasties and still operates as a bar by night. | Sunderland Echo
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3. Vallely's, Sea Road, Fulwell
Sunderland businesswoman Nicola Vallely transformed the old Lloyds bank in Sea Road into Vallelys, serving coffees, teas, wine and more. A food menu is being introduced in 2026. | Sunderland Echo
4. Olivia's, Seaburn
Olivia's in Seaburn proved a hit on social media after giving a pretty in pink makeover to space at the front of Go Bananas opposite Morrisons. On the menu you'll find a range of matcha, coffees, loaded waffles, sundaes and their signature ice cream-filled croissants. | Sunderland Echo