Cafédral Durham

Short waiting before being greeted by a gentleman. First impression busy and buzzing with people from all walks of life. Ordered our meal and beverage and was amazed by what was presented. Salmon and avocado salad for my husband and the Apple, Wensleydale and Walnut Quiche. All we can say is....what a pleasantly beautiful meal.
We will come back again.

Came in right at open with a group of 12 hungry Floorball players. The team were incredibly welcoming and accommodating - moving the tables around so that we could all sit and eat together.

Drinks: A variety of hot and cold drinks available - I opted for a large Cappuccino, which was very tasty.

Food: We came in early, so had a choice of breakfast/brunch options alongside the rest of the food menu. - I ordered an Eggs Florentine, which was well cooked, rich, decadent and creamy.

Staff: The staff, as mentioned above, were very warm and welcoming. They were attentive and saw that all of our café needs were met. If this is how they treat all of their customers, the crew should be very proud of themselves.

Final thoughts: Thank you to the Cafédral team, I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a nice breakfast out in Durham. If I'm ever back in the city, I know at least one establishment that I will be returning too.

Lovely place with a good vibe and reasonable prices. Also incredible that it sponsors so many toilets through toilet twinning. Very friendly staff and would highly recommend if you’re visiting Durham.

This place with was full of plants just near the Cathedral I found the name very cool just for it I wanted to try. Actually they were kind they asked me if I want to move near the window. We were in rush so just ordered tea and it was fast served. Only thing that I felt a bit uncomfortable was a man that was walking near the tables with towel and a bit angry. I totally understand with the theft this is very hard situation. Other than that it was good. I hope you the best

Very cosy environment, friendly staff. The food is great. We tried the open bagels. The blueberry scone is not to be missed. The owner is a lovely man who looks after the customers with attention. The coffee was good and we loved the dirty chai latte. We are lucky to have stumbled upon this place on our road trip.

Plenty vegan and gluten-free options available in this superb dog friendly cafe situated just a stones throw away from the cathedral.

Staff, and the owner in particular, are warm, welcoming, and just super friendly. It felt as though they had welcomed us into their cosy home to share their awesome faire with us.

I can recommend the breakfast panini. The coffee walnut cake is also one of the best I've tried, as are the fluffy and light scones.

A special note of thanks to the owner who gifted one of his spider plants to my daughter. Such a lovely thoughtful gesture. Thank you 👍

We'll be back next time we are in Durham.

This is by far the best coffee shop in England. it is family owned. Owners are so friendly and they make the B.E.S.T. scones - made fresh. I had a raisin scone. it was served with fresh butter and jam 😱 so delicious! I could have stayed and eat more. the coffee was really good (don't know what brand they use) it was well balanced and fresh. the coffee shop has a pleasant atmosphere, relaxing & inviting. it was clean and everybody was friendly. If you are in Durham UK, go visit them! olga, from Boston MA

I highly recommend the blueberry and lemon scones! Excellent, handmade scones and jam, with proper clotted cream. The smoothies are delicious, but a bit expensive for how much you get. Lovely little cafe with friendly staff.

The staff here go out of their way to make your visit as nice as possible. The little changes they make to the food places it above most cafes. Ansolutely worth a try and try again.

I love the relaxing and unpretentious atmosphere found each time I visit Cathedral. Popular with university students and tourists, it's a great place to rest up for an hour or two.

Every corner of the upstairs area contains something of interest; from lush indoor plants to the wall decor, hanging lighting and curios dotted here and there. No two areas feel the same and you can never get bored of being here.

Some examples of snacks we enjoyed were:- bagels with avocado, peppers and hummus,
Scone with strawberry jam (optional clotted cream), Bacon sandwich. Pots of earl grey and English breakfast tea.

Well worth a visit!

A lovely little cafe hidden away on the Bailey. Excellent service as soon as you walk through the door making you feel very welcomed and a valued customer. The food and drinks are great with lots of selection. I would highly recommend visiting this cafe when in Durham!

The cafe is like a nice hidden gem; cosily situated on the second floor over looking the street. The staff is so friendly, like being served by good friends :) We felt really comfy drinking our tea, enjoying breakfast, getting warmed up inside.

Come in early before the crowd comes!

quirky 1st floor cafe near Castle and cathedral in Durham, up three short flights of stairs lovely bright interior, mixing different chairs, tables and lighting with plants and loads of natural light from the massive period windows, great service and lovely food with many gluten free options. Got really busy when we were in but all added to to homely feel

What a great find. Cream Tea with Blueberry scones. Emily recommended lemon curd instead of jam. What an amazing combination! Thank you.
Mark was welcoming and spent time explaining how he grew the avocado trees. Lovely to talk to and welcoming to all who visit.

Friendly and cosy atmosphere in this little coffee shop. Couldn't decide which scones to try as they all looked amazing! Would reccommend the simple scone with fruit jam and try a one of the cakes they have. Coffee was also really tasty. Plus it's dog friendly!

This was my 2nd time at cafédral. The first time I went there, I ordered their iced mocha to-go which was very tasty with lots of chocolate!

Today, I decided to finally try their infamous hot chocolate with a tuna melt panini. First of all, the panini came with a nice bed of salad with dressing, and coleslaw (a pleasant surprise). The hot chocolate was lovely with lots of marshmallows (although I expected a bit more chocolate but it was pleasant regardless).

The service was great as when I arrived, I was welcomed by who I believe to be the owner. He was very nice and ensured I got a nice big table even though I was alone.
I’ll definitely be returning!

Fantastic place full of atmosphere. Come for the scones (made fresh in the house and delicious), stay for the plants. The best thing about Cafedral is the people who take care of it and its customers :) Welcoming and generous. Thank you for everything!

Cafedral is a favorite of mine in Durham. The warm and inviting atmosphere make it an excellent spot in the winter to stop for a hot drink and some breakfast or lunch. You cannot really go wrong with the soup of the day, especially if it's bacon and lentil, though all the paninis are also outstanding, as are the bagels. It also has the bonus of being well-located near the town centre and cathedral, and provides an outstanding experience overall.

Gorgeous cafe catering really well for gluten free. We had brunch, scrambled eggs with chorizo and avocado and my mum (who has coeliac disease) had a bacon and cheese sandwich. We both then had scones with jam and cream, mum said her GF scone was beautiful!

If you're in Durham and want tea and a scone, you owe it to yourself to visit Cafédral. The house made pastries are delicious, the sandwiches are superb, the hot chocolate (my son's favourite) is amazing... Even the salad dressing is among the best I've ever had. Highly recommended.

One thing worth mentioning: To serve as many customers as possible, Cafédral is a 'no-work zone', so if you take out your laptop while seated, you will be asked to put it away. I can understand this, and they handle it very politely, so I'm not complaining. But it is worth knowing before you go, just in case a work area is what you're looking for.