Love this cafe, it's very reasonably priced, I have visited a few times over the past 2 years. Coffee tastes soooo much better than big brands like Costa, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, etc.! The almond croissant is delightful, great sweet snack with a coffee. Today tried the iced Americano for the first time, it was lovely and refreshing! Staff are very friendly and accommodating. It's the only cafe I've visited where the staff have dissolved the sugar in the espresso before making the iced coffee as requested. Would recommend 100%!

Quite a disappointing experience unfortunately. On entering, the cafe was quiet inside (there are tables outside, but on a quite steep slope) however we were told where to sit rather than asked where we would prefer. After we had received our menus I noticed a small sign by the till saying “cash only”. We weren’t warned by the waitress and I had to return to the car to get my wallet. Not many places these days don’t take card payment. Coffee was £3.50 but tasted mediocre and was too hot - perhaps to hide the taste. Bacon roll was £5.50. This was poor as the meat was very fatty. By the time I had removed the fat there was very little meat left. Ketchup was Heinz but brown sauce was in a generic bottle that was taken off us for use on another table. Paid at the till, £19. I’m sure the owner was expecting the £1 back as a tip but it wasn’t deserved. A generous 2 stars. As another reviewer has mentioned this place seems like a tourist trap.

We came here because our first choice for pancakes was closed. The menu said waffles and pancakes with different things on top. We ordered and I was given Fanta rather than orange juice which was replaced. Waited ages for food (not a big deal) but then the pancakes and waffles were cold and clearly from a premade packet from a supermarket, with three strawberries on each. We didn't say anything as we had brought our kids for a special trip and they were okay, so didn't want to ruin it for them but it was very disappointing. It also wasn't cheap, £6 for pancakes, £7 for the waffle and £4.50 for hot chocolate and £3 for orange juice. My friend's son has dietary issues so this is his one "treat" of the week. Shame because the place could have been nice.

Very comfortable seating and very good atmosphere. Very friendly staff with fast service and amazing food for good prices. The staff are also very helpful and understanding when handling food for vegetarians and make sure no meat contact is made. 10/10 highly recommended

came here with my family and it was brilliant. we came at lunch time and the only issue we had was that the food took a little bit longer then expected but we were told this upon ordering so all was good. the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. will definitely return.

Don't be fooled by the non descript outside of the building. This is an amazing, genuine Italian restaurant. I particularly enjoy their pizzas, which are on the thinner side (my preference) but definitely not skinny. Everything is freshly cooked to order, always piping hot and absolutely delicious. The staff are charming and the service is good (although expect to wait if they've just taken a big order). My only complaint is thats I no longer enjoy pizza anywhere else!

Have stopped outside many a time for a coffee and cannoli but due to the rain and feeling peckish headed inside for something more substantial. My partner and I both had paninis his with chips mine with salad. His tuna and aubergine was lacking in tuna and he was disappointed with the lack of chips. I enjoyed my goats cheese and peppers and side salad but the 2 meals were not worth a higher rating. I think we’ll stick with just coffee in the future as that was as good as always.

Great food and atmosphere, staff are very friendly. Would recommend if you’re in Durham!!

We both ordered the breaded chicken paninis with one side of salad and one side of chips (£8.90 each). However, the chicken was just grilled and diced into small pieces, not breaded. The amount of chicken in each panini was extremely small and, with no other fillings, was definitely not worth the price. The portion of chips that came with one of them was also very small. The service was friendly, but the portions were not worth the price.