The Riverside Cafe is the business partners’ fourth business in the city as it opens its doors today, September 1.
Over the past couple of months, the pair have lit up the ground floor of The Beam, opening No 32 Pizza and Cocktails two months ago, which in that time has slung 7,000 pizzas.
Now, they’ve turned their hand to fresh bread, pastries and brunches with their second site at The Beam.
At the other end of Keel Crossing, the chefs have already had great success with Ember and Vito’s Osteria at Sheepfolds Stables.
Open six days a week, the new addition has a takeaway side for grab and go lunches and bakes, and a 75-cover cafe for brunches and lunch.
1. Eggcellent stuff
There's a range of egg dishes on the menu, including eggs Benedict (£14), shakshuka (£14), eggs Florentine (£14), 3 egg omelette (£12) and more. | Sunderland Echo
2. On the banks of the Wear
The new logo is inspired by Keel Crossing, with Tam and Vito's four sites either side of the new bridge. | Sunderland Echo
3. House specialities
House specialities include pancake stack (£13.50), French toast (£13.50), waffles (£14.50), duck and waffles (£18), foul medames (£14) and more. | Sunderland Echo
4. Jobs boost
Up to 35 jobs have been created by Riverside Cafe, taking the number of people in Sunderland employed by Tam and Vito across the four sites to more than 250. | Sunderland Echo