Came here while visiting family, on a vacation. The coffees were delicious and the server was…read morereally nice. Nice atmosphere inside, although we took ours to go. Some yummy pastries available too. We will be back!!

As I'm not a coffee drinker, I tend not to visit the likes of Starbucks, Costa or Cafe Nero very…read moreoften but when I do, I appreciate a nice, tasty, possibly different hot chocolate. I became accustomed to the Starbucks Caramel Hot Chocolate and was disappointed when I visited this Cafe Nero with my mother and they didn't have Caramel Hot Chocolate on the menu. Luckily, the super-helpful guy behind the counter said that he could put a shot of caramel in my Hot Chocolate along with the usual cream and marsh mallow delights and it was delicious! They are also very accomodating to my mother's weak cappucino requests. There's always a wide range of freshly baked and prepared snacks (sandwiches, cakes, cookies etc).

Really good, unexpectedly good lattes. Baked goods were tasty and the place has a nice atmosphere.read more

Nice decor but staff not the friendliestread more

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.

The coffe here is really nice and the service is great. It has been recently refurbished and is…read morevery stylish. However the cost of the coffee is a little higher than it was before the refurbishment. The sandwiches are nice and you can eat in or take out. It's worth a pop in.

My daughter enjoyes having a bite to eat here, recenlty undergone a refurbishment. All food is made…read moreon the premises and always fresh.

It's a great cafe to have in the town. Clean and comfatable surroundings. A bit on the expensive…read moreside if with a family but you do get what you pay for in quality & quantity. 100% better than the geacey spoon castle cafe a few doors up.

Good and reliable coffee shop. Well up to Costa's standards. Good staff who do their best to keep a…read morebusy place clean and cheerful. Food limited but reasonable in price and quality.

Very nice little cafe, went in on Saturday lunch time for coffee & light lunch. Service was quick &…read moreefficiant. Seating not cramped, tables clean. Cakes looked homemade, sanwiches of a good standard as you might exspect from a tea room. Staff friendly & efficient.

Good for what it offers. A fairly wide choice. of…read morereasonably prepared food, sensible ,helpful staff. A bit cramped though there is a generally pleasant atmosphere. The daily specials posted on boards are sometimes a little disappointing. If you want average sensible food at sensible price then Penneys' is fine.

Mama Mia!! This small, unpretentious restaurant serves wonderful food. The menu changes everyday…read moreand is hand written on a blackboard which is brought to your table. I ordered baked scallops with a herby crust and samphire which came with delicious seasonal veg and, being a pig, I also ordered chips. The scallops were melt in your mouth perfection. A very generous portion! I polished off the delicious veg and yummy chips too. But thanks to my second, or if you will my 'dessert' stomach, there was still room for pud. I had the warm orange cake with morello cherries and creme fraiche... delicious, light and very satisfying. The bill came to less than £50; we both had 2 courses and red wine. Amazing value for money and wonderful service to boot. I'm sure you can see how Imperial Express earns 5 stars in my eyes!

The Imperial Express is a really nice small restaurant located in Darlington town centre. I have…read morebeen here for breakfast and lunch, but not an evening meal - although I've heard the food on an evening is excellent. The lunches are really nice with a good choice of sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes and paninis. It is not the cheapest place in town, but it is worth the money. It offers really good food & excellent service. I would definately recommend this restaurant if you're looking for something that bit more special.

Good coffee, good cakes, good people watching. Cute penguins on their cups. A name that could be…read moremistaken for an upmarket strip club. Could you ask for anything else?

I really like it here. It's very central to stop off when you are shopping in the city…read more There is a seated area to the front on the street and also seating on a balcony directly over the River Wear. Sometimes these seats are taken up by smokers and people with dogs bt you can usually squeeze in somewhere. Inside the first floor is quite compact with tables close together - a little crowded and claustrophobic for my liking. Howevere, if you head upstairs it is much more spacious with a relaxed lounge room feeling - low tables, sofas and easy chairs. Snacks are quite limited to cakes, flapjacks and paninis which may not be to everyones taste but the drinks range is excellent. Lots of different coffees and syrups in particular. You can even get coffee and hot chocolates made from soya milk if you would rather not have dairy. There are organic juices in child friendly cartons. Prices are expensive. I was there today and for three drinks and three flapjack type bars it was over £12 however this isn't out of the ordinary for the centre of town. I would say prices are average for where the place is. A loyalty card is available. Remember to have it stamped every time you go in and buy a drink. After so many stamps (ten I think) you qualify for a free drink which isn;t bad.