Baba Yaga
A highly rated cafe on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, Newcastle, with a 4.8 rating across 174 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Baba Yaga sits on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, one of Newcastle's most characterful cafe-and-shopping strips. A strong 4.8 rating from 174 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a consistently well-loved cafe with a devoted following — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, breakfast, brunch or a bite and a catch-up, right on the buzzing Darby Street. Its central Cooks Hill location, full of cafes, shops and eateries, makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider day out.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Friday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 13:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 68
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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