Nobia and Sons

This is by far the best cafe I’ve been to. Every time we visit we are greeted with a kind, friendly service and new things to try. The vibe is just right, the food is incredible and the coffee is the best I tasted!
Yesterday we had a toastie with beetroot, feta and apricot - never had anything like that, and it was one of the best sandwiches I ever had. Not to mention the hazelnut and orange scone with the mango curd 😌
Running out of compliments and can’t wait till the next time we visit!

Found this place on a circular walk from Barnard Castle to Eggleston Abbey and back. Decided to pop in for lunch. So glad we did, the food is superb. Very friendly and helpful service. Cakes are also to die for. Would recommend this cafe to anyone with a liking for food with a difference.

Lovely cafe and the staff very friendly and welcoming.
Good choice of home cooked food, the goat curry and African platter was excellent. Lovely homemade cakes and other goodies to buy too.

Impromptu stop here for lunch today. Amazing friendly, chilled out welcome and food that tastes fantastic. Will stop for longer next time and enjoy some of the cakes.

Cute little family run coffee shop
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My “go to” whenever I pass through Barnard Castle
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Always a very real and warm environment
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Proper coffee
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Recommended

Visited Barnard Castle for the day with my family yesterday and was really pleased to come across Nobia and Sons. The staff were all super friendly and helpful; the atmosphere was very warm and inviting; and there was a range of food for vegans and vegetarians. We especially enjoyed the Bean Fritters which came with the AFI sauce, and the Black Sesame and Coconut cake. Highly recommend if you are looking for a spot for coffee and cake, and or lunch.

* Welcoming, friendly ,and brightly coloured inside, with an African theme
• Street access
• Music was at a perfect sound level, especially for those who may be hypersensitive to sounds
• Clean
• Food, beautifully homemade
• Child and dog friendly
Stumbled upon Nobia and sons whilst looking for somewhere different to eat in Barnard Castle. If it hadn't of been for the sign in the window, inviting you in to try the African sharing platter, I may have passed on by!
Popped me head in,to be greated with lovely smiles and inviting waves to come in.
Me and my partner were seated at a colourful clothed table for two, and given some menus to look through.
We chose the African platter for two, which you can buy for just one.
To wash my dinner down I chose a pineapple and beetroot juice, although this was lovely, I was expecting a purple coloured juice, like i make at home. But this was more pineapple. I found this was made using beetroot powder. Surprised, but still lovely.
The food arrived with a smile by Nobia, the chef, and was served hot. Chicken just fell off the bone,and melted in the mouth. The afi sauce was perfect. Plantain and walnut slices were divine. The rice and beans beautiful.
For afters we had grapefruit and poppy seed slice,which was beautifully made,nice and soft n crumbly, full of flavour.
This place is quite different from the norm in Barney, but with me growing up in Clapham, London, seeing a place like this is a brilliant change. The owner,family and staff are lovely,and from what I witnessed,have a great rapport with the locals,and all are known which has a nice community feel. Get yourself down, because once your there, you will come back.

The only thing I found I didn't like was the lighting, for the ambiance of the place I would personally use a warm glow bulb.
So if like me you are hypersensitive, to light, ask for a seat not so close. Hence the four stars

The staff here go above and beyond!!! Thank you for helping us with what to do in your lovely town!!! They gave us a full list of amazing walks and were just lovely. On top of that - the food was DEVINE and the atmosphere super chilled and friendly. We’ll be back!

A lovely little café with excellent food and friendly service. Reasonably priced too. A friend recommended it and we were not disappointed. The goat curry a special treat!

Nobia & Sons was just the perfect stopover for my friend and I during our day on the town. A cosy and warm atmosphere, impeccably friendly staff who patiently answered all our menu queries, and food that was beyond reproach (fresh greens, crispy plantains, and a bread that would give even grandma a run for her money) made for such a wonderful experience. This cafe is truly a divine establishment.

Amazing and well presented jalloff rice, slaw, plantain, akara, and curry goat dishes that we tried. We were blown away to find such a fresh tasty experience to treat ourselves to following a delightful day visiting Barnard Castle. The family service received was 10/10 with such a cosy atmosphere enabling us to chat with the locals. Didn't want to leave!

Very friendly. Only had coffee and cake on this occasion, the cakes were delicious. Will definitely go back for lunch soon.

Lovely coffee flat white and cake. Will have to return for the jerk chicken. Gluten free cake option was available and delicious icing.

What a beautiful, calm place. I’d choose to start my morning with a turmeric oat latte here every day if I could! Superb staff and atmosphere- thanks to them.

The friendly atmosphere, the bright decor and the food were all ten out of ten.
Ryan, Tyrone and Nobia are all super friendly and attentive!
We enjoyed a breakfast sandwich (with a superb sauce on the side). I was thrilled to see Tumeric Latte on the menu which was a very welcome treat. We will definitely be back for a meal - the curry looks amazing. Thank you.

I went here for lunch with my uncle. They have some great selections. They do some African cuisine, plus a good old fashioned all day breakfast. Very reasonable prices and great service. What more could you ask for...

Delicious food!! 6 tasty curries, made our visit a real treat. 100% recommend

Had lovely meal with some old friends. Very impressed, good food, excellent service with an exceptional welcome. Will be going back asap.

What a little Gem! The food is fantastic, service is so friendly and the atmosphere is so relaxing and comfortable. Also dog friendly. Highly recommended a visit.

Popped in for coffee and cake. Wow. A lovely friendly welcome from all the staff. The tea came a really cute teapot, the home made cakes were exceptional and the decaf coffee very good. Will return to try the goat curry. Highly recommended.