Mio’s Coffee and Tapas Bar
Winner 2026

Cafe of the Year,North East 2026

Announced 23 June 2026.

Voted for by the people who know them best, and every vote confirmed by text.

Who they are

South Shields

Mio's is a small independent coffee and food business in South Shields. Since 2012 it has served high quality food and coffee to the local community. The cafe also opens in the evening on selected days with tapas, flatbreads, burgers, drinks and cocktails. It focuses on quality refreshments above standard chain coffee shop fare.

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