Ambrose's Legit Honest Reviews
Very, very good cafĂŠ in Barnard Castle. Pleasant, efficient staff. Very clean. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available. Great tasting homemade food. Cakes are fabulous - best carrot cake I've ever had, from the first mouthful. Great tea selection, the lapsang souchong loose leaf was delicious, smoked and aromatic. I had the loaded potato skins with smoked applewood and caramelised red onion, served with garlic mayonnaise and house salad. All totally tasty, delicious and well presented. Recommended and would revisit. (No dogs)
Mother Bear
Visited for the first time today, and it was a lovely experience. we received a warm welcome on arrival, and our party of 6 (plus a baby and toddler), really enjoyed our breakfasts. All the food was of high quality, very well presented and arrived quickly. We also thought it very good value. We will certainly visit again when we are back in the area. It ticked all the boxes, and would definitely recommend.
Andrew Doherty
Steak & mushroom pie , awesome!! Real steak gravy. All the food was delicious.
Brian Laverick
First time there. Grace looked after us and she was lovely. Polite, helpful and attentive. Good social distancing and good working practices. Asked for breakfast tea and came in a large pot with extra hot water. It was Taylor's tea, not a tea bag and was great. Had jacket potato with prawns. Good size potato and well cooked. The wife had avacado and prawns and again delicious. Then followed with a slice of carrot cake which the wife said was the best she had ever tasted. I had a fruit scone and that was a good size and very tasty. Will definitely be going back. All the staff seemed very professional and polite.
Francine
The food is home made and cooked and served to a high standard. The staff are warm and friendly to customers.
Trish Doughty
Wonderful experience. Had Coronation afternoon tea with a friend to celebrate King Charles lll coronation. Food was really yummy and there wasn't one thing that could be faulted. The table was reserved, bone china crockery was already set on the table. Tea arrived in a silver colour teapot with extra water and milk. The service was perfect, we were asked if everything was ok but weren't bothered too much. We had a nice large table so had plenty of room. I would heartily recommend a visit and I will be returning.
N F B 33.
Nice cafe but a little chaotic. Had to wait what seemed to be an eternity for a bacon and egg sandwich BUT the wait was well worth it. Very nice sandwich when it arrived. WOULD go back again.
Junior M
During our stay in England we stopped by this cute place to have lunch. Tea was great and our lunch options were all fantastic. I tried the jacket potato, and my wife one of the special salads of the day. We ate Upstairs and it did feel more cozy and quiet than downstairs tables. Also try one of their scones, they are great!
Chris Coatsworth
Really enjoyed our visit here today for my partners birthday lunch. Friendly staff, warm, comfortable and delicious food....thank you đ
Sam
I recently visited Clarendons Cafe in Barnard Castle with my family for breakfast and had a wonderful experience. I ordered the French toast with raspberries and the avocado with poached eggs, both of which were absolutely delicious. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked, and the French toast was to die for.
It was all extremely well presented. I wish I lived locally so I could visit more frequently!
The overall value for the quality of the food and the service was excellent.
The waitress was also lovely and attentive, which added to the overall positive experience.
My family also enjoyed their meals, and we all left feeling satisfied and ready to start our day.
Overall, I highly recommend Clarendons Cafe for a delicious and satisfying breakfast. I cannot wait to visit again.
Many thanks
Luanne Bussey
Love this place for breakfast or lunch or just a coffee .. added bonus there is a lovely shop that sells really nice gifts well worth a visit ...
Jodie Mills
I Had my baby shower here yesterday! Upstairs, what a Hidden little gem in the town- Emma the waitress couldnât do enough for us, the service and food was second to none! Definitely would recommend this if you after a afternoon tea experience or if your wanting to host a little gathering whatever the occasion- brilliant!!
Muriel Parkin
Ive just had afternoon tea in Clarendonâs with three friends. . The young man who served us was a credit to you. He was so helpful and well mannered. everything was top notch. Would definitely recommend you to everyone Thank you x
Annette Davidson
Lovely, family friendly cafe. Get there early for lunch as tables fill up quick! We all really enjoyed our food. Highly recommend.
Rach Greatwood
Just had lunch here, the three cheese and onion quiche was gorgeous as was the trio of Desserts, would highly recommend eating here.
Julie Potter
We call in probably twice a week, home made soup to die for as well as the rest of the menu, staff are happy & helpful & efficient. Will be there next week xx
Rebekah Clerk
Lovely French toast-as always. Lovely staff and surroundings. Will b back next week!
Tracey Fenton
Lovely special place... staff really lovely. X
Linda Gell
Great soup and apple crumble , lovey fire warm and inviteing staff friendly will be back .
Jacqui Nicholson
lovely food and atmosphere - quiche is to die for
Belynda Sowerby
Happy pleasant staff, lovely decor and crockery. Food was delicious. And then there's the gift shop...well...altogether too much loveliness
Eddie Turley
Delicious food, great service, will be back again soon.
Val Urch
Will be going back soon lovely staff lovely food a really lovely afternoon
Rachael P.
great tearoom but delish for lunch too. just a short walk (5mins) from Bowes Museum. mum had panini I had delicious salad and French onion soup. cakes looked amazing too and very cute clean place. best tearoom in Barnard Castle.
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