The Settle Down Cafe
61/62 Thornton Street (NE1 4AW) (at /off Westgate Road, near Central Station)
0191-2221213
  Vegan-friendly, Western, International, Salad bar, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian

Serves meat, veg options available. Small cafe that shares space with an alternative record shop (Alt Vinyl). About half the menu is vegetarian and looks like sandwiches could be made to order (ask) with hummus, falafel, salsa, goat cheese, caramelised onion, roasted veggies, etc. Offers a selection of interesting veggie salads including bok choi & sesame, and chickpea & spinach. Fair trade coffee and other drinks. Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun closed.