Summer is well and truly here and the warm weather is set to continue for a while yet. With so much of South Tyneside being on the coast there is no lack of places to head for ice cream to keep cool as the mercury ramps up.
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These are the top rated ice cream shops in South Tyneside according to Google reviews. Each shop needs at least ten online reviews to qualify.
5. Minchella's and Co, Ocean Road
Minchella's and Co's Ocean Road cafe has a 4.4 rating from 138 reviews. Photo: Google
6. Mariellie’s
Mariellie’s on Grange Road in Jarrow has a 4.4 rating from 108 reviews. Photo: Google
7. Minchella's, Haven Point
The Minchella's site at Haven Point on South Shields' coastline has a 4.4 rating from 54 reviews. Photo: Google