Kafeneon menu with up-to-date-prices

Kafeneon Menu

September 7, 2026
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Kafeneon is a Greek kitchen and cocktail bar at 8 Bigg Market in Newcastle upon Tyne. Established in 1998, it occupies a historic townhouse with a restored Georgian frontage. The warm, lively dining room has become a longstanding city centre choice for family meals, dates and informal gatherings.

Traditional Greek dishes such as souvlaki, gyros, moussaka, kleftiko and stuffed peppers anchor the menu. Grilled meats, vegetables, salads, dips and breads create the contrasts of freshness, smoke and richness associated with a Greek table. Set meal and happy hour formats provide a straightforward way to combine courses.

Vegetarian choices are supported by separate vegan and gluten free menus, giving mixed groups a useful range. Shared preparation still involves dairy, gluten, nuts and other allergens, so guests should consult current information and alert staff before ordering. Outdoor tables are available but are not reserved, making them a first come option in good weather.

Cocktails and a full selection of drinks complement the food and reinforce the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. Service runs seven days a week from lunch into the evening, allowing the restaurant to work for both planned dinners and spontaneous stops. Kafeneon’s durability comes from combining familiar Greek cooking with friendly hospitality in a distinctive Newcastle setting.

Address: 8 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1UW, United Kingdom

Kafeneon Menu

Starters and Meze Dishes

Tomato and Feta Soup (V)
£6.50
Olives, Chillies and Feta (V)
£4.95
Side of Hand cut Chips (V)
£3.50
Chips Hellas (V)
£3.95

Topped with crumbled Feta & Oregano.

Grilled Halloumi Salad (V)
£6.95

Served over a tomato and mixed lettuce leaf salad.

Deep Fried Feta Saganaki Bites (V)
£7.50

Coated with honey & sesame seeds.

Trio of Greek Dips with Pita Bread (V)
£6.95

Including Hummus, Tzatziki and Tirokafteri dips.

Gigantes & Loukaniko
£7.95

Baked “giant” Butter Beans & traditional Greek sausage in a tomato and Feta sauce.

Spanakopita (V)
£7.50

Filo pastry parcels with a classic spinach, Feta and onion filling.

King Prawn Saganaki
£9.95

King Prawns pan fried with peppers & onions. Baked in a tomato & spicy Feta salsa.

Keftedes Apo Pavlos
£7.50

Greek style meatballs served in a rich tomato based salsa with toasted pita.

Halloumi Fries (V)
£7.50

Lightly battered Halloumi strips, deep fried and served with a sweet chilli dip.

Mini Meze Sharing Starter (V)
per person £7.50

Selection of Greek bites to share including olives, Halloumi, chillies, Feta Saganaki, Dolmades, Spanokopita, Hummus, Tzatziki & Pita. (Minimum 2 people)

Souvlaki Pitas

All served with a side of hand cut chips & salad. £14.95 each

Chicken Gyros
each £14.95

Filled with traditionally seasoned shredded chicken, salad and Tzatziki.

Lamb Kofta Pita
each £14.95

Filled with minty lamb Kofta, salad and Tzatziki.

Pita Loukaniko
each £14.95

Grilled Loukaniko (Traditional smoked pork, leek and fennel sausage), Tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, red onion and chips wrapped in warm pita bread.

Halloumi Pita (V)
each £14.95

Filled with grilled Halloumi, aubergine, salad and Tzatziki.

Pita Toasties

All served with a side of hand cut chips & salad. £9.95 each

The Safe Bet
each £9.95

Mature cheddar cheese, fresh sliced tomato and cured ham.

Toastiopoulos (V)
each £9.95

Grilled aubergine, feta, tomato, olives and melted cheese.

The Rubber Chicken
each £9.95

Succulent chicken breast, grilled halloumi, stir fried peppers & leek with melted cheese.

It Ain’t Easy Being Cheesy (V)
each £9.95

Cheddar, halloumi, feta and mozzarella all melted to their optimum goo stage.

Main Dishes

Chicken Souvlaki
£16.95

Chicken skewers coated with our traditional lemon, olive oil, salt and oregano dressing. Served with Greek salad, chips, pita bread and Tzatziki dip.

Mediterranean Style Sea Bass
£17.95

Pan fried Sea Bass, drizzled with a light lemon dressing. Served over a bed of classic Greek Briam and lemon potatoes.

Beef Stifado
£16.95

Slow cooked tender beef, tomato & shallots in a Greek style stew. Served with Greek salad, rice and bread.

Lamb Kleftiko
£17.95

Slow cooked melt in the mouth lamb shank served with roasted lemon potatoes, Greek salad and Tzatziki.

Big Fat Greek Grill
£17.95

This Mixed Grill & Gyros Pita hybrid includes chicken skewer, sausage, Lamb Kofta skewer & Chicken Gyros. Served with salad, Tzatziki, chips & Pita bread.

Vegetarian Moussaka (V)
£15.95

Layers of potato, aubergine, tomato and mixed grilled vegetables topped with Béchamel and oven baked. Served with Greek salad and bread.

Moussaka
£15.95

Layers of potato, aubergine and minced beef topped with creamy Béchamel and oven baked to perfection. Served with Greek salad and bread.

Chicken and Halloumi Platter
£15.95

Grilled chicken thighs flavoured with our classic Gyros herbs and spices, served with a side of grilled Halloumi, Yemista rice, pita bread and Greek dips.

Pastitsio
£15.95

The famous “Greek Lasagna” Layers of Macaroni, cinnamon spiked beef ragu & thick, velvety Bechamel sauce. Served with Greek salad & bread.

Chicken Gyros
£14.95

Filled with traditionally seasoned shredded chicken, salad and Tzatziki. Served with hand cut chips.

Halloumi Pita (V)
£14.95

Filled with grilled Halloumi, aubergine, salad and Tzatziki. Served with hand cut chips.

Lamb Kofta Pita
£14.95

Filled with minty lamb Kofta, salad and Tzatziki. Served with hand cut chips.

Pita Loukaniko
£14.95

Grilled Loukaniko (Traditional smoked pork, leek and fennel sausage), Tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, red onion and chips wrapped in warm pita bread

Yemista (V)
£15.95

Roasted peppers stuffed with traditionally seasoned rice and vegetables. Served with a side of Greek salad.

Chicken Feta Sizzler
£16.95

Pan fried chicken breast, peppers, onions and Feta cheese served in a tomato based salsa on a sizzling plate. Served with rice, pita bread and dips.

Greek Salad (V)
£10.95 / Add a chicken skewer £3.50

Tomato, lettuce, cucumber, red peppers, onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta cheese and chillies drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned with Oregano. Add a chicken skewer £3.50

Meze Platters

Can’t decide? Why not try a selection of our most popular Greek dishes with one of our Meze Platters. (Minimum 2 people)

The Original Meze Platter
per person £18.95

Including: Souvlaki, Stifado, Gyros, Yemista, Greek Salad, Moussaka and dips with pita.

Vegetarian Meze Platter (V)
per person £18.95

Including: Vegetarian Moussaka, Yemista, Greek Salad, Dolmades, Spanokopita, grilled Halloumi, Briam and dips with pita.

Gluten Free Starters

Grilled Halloumi (v)

Served over a tomato and mixed lettuce leaf salad.

Dips & Sticks (v)

Hummus & Tzatziki with carrot and cucumber dipping sticks.

Tomato & Feta Soup (v)
Olives, Chillies & Feta (v)
Dolmades (v)

Vine leaves stuffed with zesty rice and herbs.

King Prawn Saganaki

King Prawns pan fried with peppers & onions. Baked in a tomato & spicy Feta salsa.

Gluten Free Main Courses

Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken skewers coated with our traditional lemon, olive oil, salt and oregano dressing. Grilled and served over Greek salad, fries and Tzatziki dip.

Yemista Peppers (v)

Roasted peppers stuffed with traditionally seasoned rice and vegetables. Served with a side of Greek salad.

Mediterranean Style Sea Bass

Pan fried Sea Bass, drizzled with a light lemon dressing. Served over a bed of classic Greek Briam and lemon potatoes.

Lamb Kleftiko

Slow cooked and served with salad, roasted lemon potatoes & Tzatziki.

Chicken Feta

Pan fried chicken breast, peppers, onions and Feta cheese served in a tomato based salsa. Served with a side of rice and Greek Salad.

Beef Stifado

Slow cooked tender beef, tomato & shallots in a Greek style stew. Served with Greek salad and rice.

Greek Salad (v)

Tomato, lettuce, cucumber, red peppers, onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta cheese and chillies drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned with Oregano.

Chicken & Halloumi Platter

Grilled Chicken thighs flavoured with our classic Gyros herbs and spices, served with a side of Grilled Halloumi, yemista rice, pita bread and Greek dips.

Gigantes & Loukaniko

Baked “giant” Butter Beans & traditional Greek sausage in a tomato and Feta sauce. Served with rice and Greek salad.

Vegan Starters

Hummus & Aubergine Dip with Pita
Domatosoupa! Greek style Tomato Soup
Courgette Fries with Sweet Chilli dip
Lemon Potatoes
Dolmades

Vine leaves stuffed with zesty rice and herbs

Vegan Main Courses

Yemista Peppers (v)

Roasted peppers stuffed with traditionally seasoned rice and vegetables. Served with a side of Feta-less Greek salad.

Wrapatouille (Vegan Gyros)

Pita bread wrap filled with grilled aubergines, fried peppers & red onions, salad and Hummus. Served with chips.

The Daphne Burger

The meatiest meat free burger you’ll ever try! Toasted vegan bun filled with a plant based burger patty, melted vegan cheese, layers of grilled Mediterranean vegetables and smoked Hummus! Served with chips.

Briam

Delicious medley of roasted vegetables and potatoes. Served with a tomato and olive salad and toasted bread for mopping up the juicy bits 😉

Gigantes & Rice

Giant Butter Beans pan fried with peppers, leeks and onions served in a tomato based sauce. With a side of Greek style seasoned rice and warm bread.

Desserts

All desserts £7.95 each

Warm Fudge Cake with Ice Cream
each £7.95
Baklava and Ice Cream
each £7.95
Karidopita – Greek Walnut Cake
each £7.95
Ravani – Greek citrus infused syrupy sponge cake
each £7.95
Neon’s Ice cream Sundae with Chocolate fudge chunks
each £7.95
Greek Yoghurt, Honey, Cinnamon & Nuts
each £7.95
Portokalopita – Greek Orange Cake
each £7.95
Greek Dessert of The Day
each £7.95

Please ask your server for today’s special

Hot Drinks

Americano
£3.25
Espresso
£2.95
Double Espresso
£3.50
Cappuccino
£3.75
Flat White
£3.75
Café Latte
£3.75
Mocha
£3.75

Espresso mixed with hot chocolate

Hot Chocolate
£3.50
Tea Selection
£3.25

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Camomile, Green Tea, Peppermint

Flavoured Syrups
£0.40

Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla

Liqueur Coffee

with cream

Baileys
Kahlua
Irish Whiskey
Brandy
Cointreau
Amaretto
Frangelico

Finish Like A Greek Boss

Ouzo on Ice
5* Metaxa Brandy 25ml

Cold Drinks

Soft Drinks
£3.50

Coke, Diet Coke, Orange Loux, Lemon Loux

Juices
£3.50

Orange, Apple, Pineapple or Cranberry

Kafeneon’s Freddo Espresso
£3.75

Iced espresso

Freddo Cappuccino
£3.75
Ice Tea
£3.50

Please ask for selection

House Red, White, or Rosé

House Red, White, or Rosé
Glass (175ml) £5.95 / Glass (250ml) £7.50

White Wines

Pinot Grigio
Bottle £22

An intense straw colour, our Pinot Grigio has a delightfully fruity bouquet. The palate is dry, soft full bodied and well balanced.

Saint Panteleimon
Bottle £29

Cyprus. Medium sweet white wine with a fruity taste and rich aroma.

Makedonikos White
Bottle £28

Greece. Medium dry wine with vibrant aromas of white flower and lavender that gives freshness and a distinctive taste.

Aphrodite
Bottle £29

Greece. Lively crisp dry white wine with a delicate aroma and smooth taste.

Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle £27

New Zealand. Generous and lifted, showing powerful aromas. The palate bursts with fresh citrus, grapefruit and melon notes.

Red Wines

Merlot
Bottle £22

Deep ruby red, our Merlot has elegant aromas of violet plums and red fruits.

Othello
Bottle £29

Cyprus. Light summery red wine produced from the Mavro and Ofthalmo grape varieties. This wine has a rich, berry fruit aroma made from grapes coming from the Limassol and Paphos district.

Kotrotsos
Bottle £29

Greece. Deep, ruby red colour. This select wine was made from Agiorgitiko, the unique grape variety from the region of Nemea. A mellow wine with excellent aroma, rich velvety flavour and a pleasant vanilla finish.

Malbec
Bottle £27

Argentina. Plenty of ripe, soft berry fruit flavours with the usual pinch of spice associated with Malbec as well as cinnamon and vanilla oak-spice notes.

Vasilis Markou
Bottle £32

Greece. Red dry wine, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot PGI Attica. Deep ruby colour, black fruit and spicy aromas. Ideal accompaniment to grilled meat and hearty cheese.

Rosé Wines

Pinot Grigio Blush
Bottle £22

Italy. A delicious aroma of strawberries and red berries, this is a well balanced rosé with clean, crisp fruitiness.

Makedonikos Rose
Bottle £28

Greece. A vibrant rose colour with ripe strawberries on the nose and raspberry jam-like flavours. A round & full taste with a surprisingly clean finish.

Dessert Cocktails

Ferrero Rocher

Absolut Vanilla, Crème de Cacao, Hazelnut Liqueur, milk & Cream. With a Ferrero on top!

Banoffee Martini

Sweet blend of banana and butterscotch liqueurs shaken with vanilla vodka and cream.

Praline Kicker

Frangelico, Baileys, Kahlua & Cream with cream and chocolate top.

Choco-spresso Martini

Quality Espresso, Kahlua, Vanilla Vodka & Crème de Cacao.

Coffee

Americano
Cappuccino
Café Latte
Espresso

Teas

English Tea
Green Tea
Earl Grey
Camomile