Best scones and service in Durham. A real treat for visitors and regulars. Ideally located on the walkway up to the Cathedral. Cosy and welcoming on the inside. Highly recommend for morning and afternoon tea!
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Edd Scott
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Superb place to eat. Family run business and dog friendly.
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Brenda Martin
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Lovely quaint little cafe. Good choice of food even for coeliacs (gluten free diet). Large servings and very friendly staff. Look forward to coming again
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Graham Towl
Google
6 years ago
5.0
Outstandingly good in my experience - the full English breakfast is a great deal. Also the coffee is good along with the significant portion sizes with the cakes. They do some gluten free stuff and are dog friendly too!
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NICK ANDERSON
Google
6 years ago
4.0
Lovely little quaint cafe in the heart of Durham City UK. Very friendly and attentive staff. Lovely food and coffee. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the city. 4 stars given as, I would recommend that the senior member of staff should not get tied up behind the counter as they should be able to interact with the customers front of house.
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Jamie Graham
Google
6 years ago
4.0
Amazing deals for a full English and coffee in the morning. The cakes are huge but while impressive, usually means they're very dry. This may depend on how long they've been on display, but I've had 2 bad experiences.
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Will Marshall
Google
6 years ago
5.0
Lovely, small independent cafe. Food was very reasonable and tasty, the reasonably quick and friendly. One of the few places in Durham you can sit outside to eat lunch next to the river. Well worth a visit.
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Frederik Seidelin
Google
6 years ago
5.0
Excellent cafe with a great selection of teas and coffee and amazing cakes. Their food is good, and they do a wonderful cooked breakfast. The prices are unbelievably cheap.
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Ben Brewer
Google
6 years ago
5.0
Cosy little cafe which we stopped in for lunch. Had their 2 person afternoon tea which was great value and huge, we couldn't finish it between 3 people! Service took a little while but the staff are really friendly and the good was good. One thing to note is that it's cash only.
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Paunluck Puntahachart Saengsawang
Google
6 years ago
5.0
Very nice atmosphere and food. Very impressed with the service as well.
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Mick Considine
Google
6 years ago
5.0
This little coffee shop rocks. The girls just make scones, cakes, full-English brekky, panini's & good coffee - all day. No lounge music, no pretensions, just real food. Especially good scones
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Samuel Gard
Google
7 years ago
4.0
Excellent small cafe on a side path by the river. Excellent value for money, especially breakfasts. It has a cosy rustic atmosphere, always busy. The staff are lovely and location is perfect. It is located down a flight of stairs so may not be suitable for wheelchair users.
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Black Fairy Queen
Google
7 years ago
5.0
Lovely little cafe in a great location. Fantastic staff and good range of food available- I always follow whatever they recommend. Very small but very pretty upstairs or if the weather's good you can enjoy the river view without feeling like you're too much in the centre of town.
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Paul Hawxby
Google
7 years ago
5.0
By luck we stumbled on 9 Altars and had a cheap tasty breakfast. We didn't sample them due to being full from breakfast but the cakes looked amazing, probably home made and the portions were enormous.
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PETER CLARK
Google
7 years ago
5.0
Called in yesterday while spending the day in Durham and what a great start to the day! Excellent food, great value and outstanding service. Will definitely be calling back. Peter and Yvonne
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Steven Connor
Google
9 years ago
5.0
I love this little restaurant, the food is freshly made and very tasty. I asked for a plough mans but it was not on the menu, not a problem they made it for me. Yum yum yum.
The staff are polite and always willing to help, the outdoor seating area is small but has really beautiful views of the river. I now frequent this place every time I'm in durham... Just so nice.
