Cute restaurant with beautiful views of the river. It is down one level from the street, but easy…read moreto get to. They had pastries and a full menu. Several different kinds of food. Quick service, a couple of outdoor seats were available as well. We were just passing through town on our way south, so I don't have much frame of reference for the city, but we parked in a large parking garage and wandered around a little bit. It was close to the cathedral and castle. So a great spot to hit if you are between tours or just exploring the area.

A very cute spot on the river in Durham. Ideal for a slow brunch, light lunch, afternoon snack, or…read morejust coffee with friends. There is some outdoor seating as well as indoor with large windows and very nice views. The menu is pretty great with a lot of fun pancake options as well as salads, burgers, and other things. I've had their goat cheese walnut salad, sweet potato fries, and matcha lattes. All excellent and I will be returning for more!

Excellent full English breakfast!!! Only £4,50, and was really good. Place very cosy and…read moreconfortable. Dogs welcome and good attention!! We really recommend this place in Durham!

I struggled with the stars for this one... First things first, if it is lovely outside, they do…read morehave a nice outside dining area on the river, unfortunately if you sit inside there is one window, but it is blocked by the Bella Italia/Cafe Rouge next door. It is quite tiny downstairs, but the seating area upstairs seems more roomy because of the high ceiling. The menu was on the board, but it was a bit difficult to read. There were loads of options, the hardest part is choosing an option! Once I settled on a turkey sandwich, I did add a chocolate brownie as the baked goods were sitting out... so tempting! You order downstairs and then make your way to a table, although they also do takeaway. The sandwich was ok, admittedly I probably didn't choose my toppings right. They also include salad and pasta on the side. The salad did not have any kind of dressing on it and they also didn't provide oil or vinegar to make your own and the pasta... well I think it had seasoning and olive oil on it, but it must have been in the chiller for some time as it was a bit congealed. So why the four stars? The brownie. Yes, it was that good! In fact, I almost bought another to take with me. It was a substantial piece that was gooey and rich on the inside. I haven't had a seriously amazing brownie in some time! It seemed like the other people who came in were just have tea and sweets... clearly they knew something I didn't. The girls next to me ordered the Banoffee Pie and they were saying how wonderful it was. My advice: skip lunch, have a lush baked good, and a pot of tea.

Best coffee in town, also the food is so delicious. I'm absolutely coming back again. I tried eggs…read moreroyal because I'm a salmon lover and it was so good. El mejor café de la ciudad, además que la comida es muy deliciosa. Estoy muy seguro que volveré. Yo probé los egg royal porque amo el salmón y estaban riquísimos.

Superb little proper coffee spot, tucked away as all the best kept secrets are ... I found this…read moreplace on yelp and it didn't disappoint

My favorite sandwich/soup place in Durham!! Such character and comfort. Can't wait to go back and…read moretry out more of their excellent tasties!!

A nice cafe in Durham, hidden but cosy and well located. Great patio for summer days and nice…read moreupstairs room too. They do good coffee and have lovely cakes (carrot cake, tea cake, walnut or lemon cake, scones, pavlova...) and quiches. I had a cappucino and a slice of carrot cake (which was delicious) for about £4. A great place for a break while visiting Durham !

A reliable caffe nero. A little dark, but a nice atmosphere. Muffins were particularly good.read more

Small cosy atmosphere, ideal for a coffee stop during shopping. A selection of sandwiches available…read morealso.

I only had an espresso here, but I really enjoyed it. A nice out-of-the-way location, a small cozy…read moreinside. Didnt get to eat anything, but the menu looked really great, including American-style flapjacks and a late breakfast menu!

Unfortunately this may be an OK coffee house but they chose not to pay a university student in full…read morefor their hard work. I can't promote this inappropriate practice.

A pretty average cafe. Very inaccessible if you have any mobility issues - so many stairs! And…read moresteep stairs at that. But I would imagine if you have mobility issues, you wouldn't be in Durham - it's got to be the least accessible place in the NorthEast! Food was pretty basic but good value for money. Quick service too. Portions were pretty hefty - a toastie came with a huge salad, coleslaw and crisps! Cakes looked good though I didn't sample them myself at breakfast time. A good local caff.

This is a nice cafe quite small and not accessible to many as there is a steep staircase to climb…read moreto go in. It is situated in the heart of durham, about a 2 minute walk from the central marketplace. It has a nice warm atmosphere but can often get rather crowded around lunch time and early afternoon. They have a varied range of sandwiches and cakes etc which are quite good quality. The staff are lovely but seem to be a bit slow in serving customers especially at peak times during the week. Nice little cafe but a shame about the stairs.

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!

Good service and range of fare on offer. Full breakfast well priced but chocolate milkshake not…read moreparticularly outstanding.

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.