Of course, the first hurdle of the sweet treat criteria has to be the price; there's no need to try and compete if the price of your sweet treat costs more than a metro ticket. Going hand in hand with price has to be excitement and energy boost, if the sweet treat contender can't alter the mood of university students then it doesn't stand a chance at qualifying for sweet treat status. Lastly, location. Location, location location. A ten-minute walk radius is optimal for succeeding in the phenomenon, however, if the previous criteria are met then a fifteen-minute radius can be excused.
With this in mind, what are the top three best places to get a sweet treat in Newcastle?
At the bottom of Newcastle's Pink Lane, the Pink Lane Bakery is a titan of the sweet treat phenomena. From savoury to sweet the Pink Lane Bakery has no issues with providing the excitement and energy that is expected in a sweet treat.
Located in Grainger Market, Yummies brings froyo to the table. With a pick-your-own combination menu, Yummies leaves no stone unturned in catering to the masses. Unlike the classic bakery, Yummies has a range of portion sizes appealing to a variety of budgets.
Although the most expensive option in this list, The Dispensary delivers on quality. A more traditional sit-down sweet treat is often the exact thing that university students find they need to break up the day. Most known for their variety of pancakes and fanatical presentation, The Dispensary provides the fun while you provide the friends.