Vennel's Cafe

Sarah Stuttard

I came across this lovely,cosy little cafe during a recent visit to Durham. It is tucked away down a quaint little alleyway just off the main shopping street leading up to the Cathedral. It has a nice courtyard with outdoor seating,perfect on a hot summers day, and ample seating inside. The cafe only has a small menu and is high on the price side,but I think it is worth it for the coffee and the cakes as they are like nothing I've ever tasted! The staff of lovely ladies were very friendly, and I was served after only a short wait despite the cafe being extremely busy for a Monday lunchtime. Overall I had a lovely experience and would recommend this cafe to any Durham visitor,looking for a bite to eat.

Flynn

What a fantastic find, could be easily missed as its located off of the main street but definitely recommend seeking out this cafe. Staff are so friendly and food is wonderful, can absolutely recommend the chocolate cake too! Don't know what coffee they use but it was delicious. There was a small wait for a part of the meal but staff were really apologetic and even offered another slice of cake. The wait really wasn't an issue and we declined the cake but I was really surprised at just how attentive and thoughtful the staff were.

Jix

Amazing cake & great coffee! Quick and friendly service. Nice atmosphere!