If you’re in Sunderland city centre, here’s some great places to visit, big chains aside, in no particular order.
25. Wendy's Place, Fawcett Street
Wendy's Place on Fawcett Street aims to be a home from home for its customers. As well as coffees and sweet treats, there's a broad range of lunch options such as freshly baked pies, gravy dinners and more. | Sunderland Echo
26. Coffee @The Bothy, John Street
Coffee @The Bothy opened in John Street over lockdown in a former estate agents and has plenty of space if you're out for coffee in a group or with your family. There's a good range of classic options at fair prices. The name is inspired by the owner's previous life in Scotland, as bothy is a Scottish colloquialism for a small hut, often in the mountains, in which people shelter from bad weather. | Sunderland Echo
27. The Glass Onion, Blandford Street
One of the largest coffee shops and cafes in the city centre, The Glass Onion offers home-cooked classics at fair prices. The name is inspired by Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery, starring Daniel Craig, on Netflix. | Sunderland Echo
