Refuse Cafe
143c Front Street, DH3 3AU - Chester-le-Street
·£1–10
Cafe
British
Menu - Popular Dishes
Cheesecake
Philly Beef Sandwich
Chicken Risotto with Parmesan Crisp
Mixed Bean Shakshuka with Crusty Bread
Eggs Benedict
Chicken Gyros Lebanese Night
Avocado Toast
Croissant
Cupcake
Tempura Prawns with Dipping Sauce
Vegan Indian Thali on Restaurant Night
Paella
Hummus
Gin and Tonic Trifle
Donated Mackerel Etc All on Plate Donated by Visitors
Grilled Peaches with Maple Syrup
Cheese and Onion Toastie
Coconut and Jam Sponge
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Delivery
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
📊 Popular Times
Not busy
Moderate
Very busy
Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 7561 765264
🌐 Website:
https://refusedurham.org.uk/
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Address:
143c Front Street, Chester-le-Street
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Google Reviews ⭐ 4.8/5 (273)
3 months ago
We called into ReFuse to donate some apples from my father's apple tree and they were gratefully received. We stayed and bought lunch which was very tasty and hot. …
4 months ago
This was our first visit to the cafe and it coincided with the vegan summer tasting menu. We were both thoroughly impressed, not only with the food and how it was prepared but by the service from the staff, who were all very polite, and …
Edited 3 years ago
Really enjoyed my visit. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Great concept with avoiding unnecessary waste. Loved the decor and the fact it felt spacious. Not cramned on top of each other. Friendly staff. Food snd coffee was good.
a year ago
Had a great American themed meal of Chicken wings, Stuffed potato skins, Philly Beef sandwich, Cheesecake and Banoffee Blondie. What a great concept of intercepting and using food that supermarkets discard and turning it into interesting …
4 years ago
First time visit to enjoy an evening bistro night with a large group. Take your own drinks! Had a lovely potted prawn starter, jerk chicken and dessert of citrus mousse. Will return and recommend it! Great staff and volunteers.
Edited a year ago
17Jan'24 - lunch n a drink today, absolutely beautiful food, pork meatballs with penned and a spinach red pepper and feta quiche, with roast potato and sald, followed by some cake. Love this place, great value for drinks and cakes and …
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has kids' menu
Pets
Dogs allowed
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