This little coffee shop is downstairs in the Cornmill Shopping Centre. It sells food as well as…read morecoffee, tea and hot chocolate. It usually sells sandwiches, soups, cookies, cakes, etc. It is not really a restaurant but a cafe/coffee shop. The quality of the food and drink is very good and the service is great. It is a nice place to stop whilst shopping.

Don't let the outside of Bambers put you off - it is very bare and doesn't look welcoming - but has…read moregood coffee, sandwiches, sticky cakes etc and does a mean bacon sarnie. When they started out they offered fairtrade, organic and locally sourced produce - but unfortunately I don't think Darlington was ready for it. They still try to be ethical but for a cheaper budget. Personally I like Bambers and I'd much rather support them than the multinational coffee chains.

Have used this cafe a couple of times, mainly on a Saturday which can be very busy. The menu is…read morepretty good but no chips served. I do find the seating pretty cramped, almost sat with your neighbours but that doesn't detract from the good service & quality food served.

There are lots of Cafes and Coffee shops in Darlington, from greasy spoon cafes, to those that…read moremainly focus on coffee and just happen to sell food as well. Cafe Valente is a proper small cafe located in Post House Wynd. They bake homemade pies such as their corned beef and potato pie and their homemade steak and ale pie which is packed with LEAN tender pieces of steak (yummy!) Their 'Smokey Joe' sandwich which can be ordered on either white or wholemeal bread is lovely, fresh pieces of chicken breast, basil mayo and smoked bacon absolutely packed into the bread makes for a very tasty treat indeed. On my last visit I thought I'd try their 'Wallace and Grommit' sandwich on wholemeal bread (this was made with grated Wensleydale cheese and mango chutney and some salad, I can't remember the exact ingredients, but needless to say this was also a great sandwich). Both tea and coffee has been good when we've visited and the staff are really friendly. I obviously wouldn't compare any small cafe to a restaurant, so my rating is based on cafes only and nothing else, great place to stop for a spot of lunch although it can get really busy at lunchtime, which I guess is a testimony in itself.

Lovely little cafe in Durham. The menu is vegetarian and vegan, offering simple cafe meals like…read moretoasties, sandwiches and some salads. What's more, they don't charge extra for soy milk or vegan cheese alternatives. That's a rare thing. The cakes and sweet things are made in house too and are pretty good. Decent coffee too, for Durham. Friendly staff, good music and decorated with art by local artists. What's not to like?

This place is a really nice find. It is located a bit off the beaten path downtown on North Road…read more It has a comfy interior with lots of tables and chairs and a really friendly and helpful staff. They serve local, independent coffee and have great homemade cakes and sweets. Huge points for vegan and dairy-free options, which are all very good. So far have tried the tangy lemon bar and the chocolate cake which are both vegan and delicious. Great to have another good coffee shop option in Durham!

Excellent little 1950's American Style diner. Sells hundreds…read moreof different milkshakes, food and cool american sweets. Well worth a visit!

A 50's style diner that sells a large variety off milshakes, sweets and food, a great nostalgic…read moreexperience. However, the last time I went in it wasnt very clean and the staff werent very polite, which is why I only gave it 3 stars. I wont be calling back in there again for a while, at least until they learn manners.

nice cafe. relaxed atmosphere which is great for meeting friends and socialising. good prices and…read morethe coffees are really good!

Brown Sugar is located in New Elvet, Durham. Because it's not actually in the centre of Durham,…read moreit's not as busy as some of the other coffee shops. I think they turn this to their advantage though, as it's become really cosy with a great atmosphere. The drinks are fairly reasonably priced and they also sell vert tasty, but very addictive cookies! A great place to meet up with people or hang out with friends. In the summer they have a section of pavement so that you can go outside to drink your tea or coffee. A great little place!

Taste buds is a lovely little café in Billingham, It is only very small which means there can…read moresometimes be quite big ques to wait in. The tables are very small and quite squashed together but the food served is brilliant. It is all home made by the owner Jan, who is lovely and always stops everyone for a little chat. The café also offers a take out service which is great and means you don't have to be squashed in the small room. The café does brilliant Sunday roasts which are huge and are fantastic value for money and also offers a delivery service on a Sunday with a £1 charge.

Just returned from my first visit to Taste Buds with friends Carol and June. The food was…read moreexcellent, the staff outstanding.Top marks,will visit again.Neil.

Whispers is one of the more upmarket coffee bars in Durham city centre, and for this reason, it…read moreattracts office workers at lunch times, so can be busy for several hours every day. Despite this, the staff are well-organised and the queues are kept to a minimum, and tables are wiped down quickly after customers have left. It's a good size and has plenty of space between tables, so pushchairs and wheelchairs are able to move between the aisles. Glass windows allow people to 'people watch', and everyone is always very friendly. The coffee and other drinks, and snacks such as pies and cakes are tasty and are served hot.

Went there 01 February 2016 with wife. She asked for two well done crumpets. Some 22 minutes later,…read moretwo practically raw crumpets were presented to her which were totally inedible. Although we received a refund, the staff (who were clearly more interested in chatting with each other than providing a service) were unconcerned and unapologetic. There were only five customers in the cafe and the staff had clearly forgotten that there was an order for crumpets. We would have had more respect for the staff if they had owned up to having forgotten my wife's order. We will never go back there again, as our customer journey was not a good one.

This is a really nice cafe in the centre of Houghton-le-Spring and is a meeting place for a lot of…read morepeople who live in the area. It has a friendly atmosphere and the staff are very chatty. They have a huge menu and are open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. They have a lot of variety on the menu so you can have exactly what you want to eat. For example - bacon sandwich with tomato or mushroom or eggetc. Super cafe and a friendly meeting place.

in a good position but is one of the most expensive cafes around. In spite of this they use the…read morecheapest tea possible. I've passed the cafe for years and it is very rare to see anyone have a meal there. I've had a cheese scone there that was made with sweet scone mix so tasted awful. I've had a toaste their costing over £4 which had a single sheet of cheap processed cheese.