Tuesday, January 27, marks National Chocolate Cake Day 2026 and we have plenty of places in South Tyneside where you can pick up a sweet treat.
From ice cream parlours to handmade chocolate, there is something for everyone on this list.
Take a look through some of the best dessert venues in South Tyneside, according to their Google reviews.
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5. Akins Family Bakers, South Shields
Akins Family Bakers, on Rosebery Avenue, in South Shields, has a 4.8* rating from 204 Google reviews. | Google Maps

6. Toney Minchella @ Whitburn, Whitburn
Toney Minchella @ Whitburn, on Whitburn Bents, in Whitburn, has a 4.6* rating from 411 Google reviews. | Google Maps

7. Toney Minchella @ the park, South Shields
Toney Minchella @ the park, in South Marine Park, South Shields, has a 4.5* rating from 534 Google reviews. | Google Maps

8. Toney Minchella @ Haven Point, South Shields
Toney Minchella @ Haven Point, on River Drive, in South Shields, has a 4.5* rating from 76 Google reviews. | Google Maps

