A “little gem” of a café in County Durham has been praised for its “beautifully light” scones and “varied menu”.
If you are exploring some of Durham’s most iconic attractions such as Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral, you might need somewhere to stop for a quick bite to eat.
Cafédral Durham is an independent café that can be found just a few steps away from these historic spots.
Described as an “eclectic and peaceful spot”, Cafédral offers visitors a place to “unwind” after a stroll through the city.
What is Cafédral in Durham like?
The café offers breakfasts and lunches with plenty of options to choose from, including Eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwiches, and salmon and eggs.
There are also lots of paninis and sandwiches to choose from, tuna melts and pesto chicken fillings to simple egg mayo and cress.
You can pick up a wrap, bagel or salad with a range of toppings.
If you need something to warm you up, the café has a soup of the day that comes with a bread roll and butter.
The cosy café is right next to Durham Castle and Cathedral. (Image: Tripadvisor)
To finish off your meal, you can enjoy something sweet like the homemade scones that you can get with jam and butter or a slice of cake.
You can also just pop in for a hot coffee, tea, smoothie or even a glass of wine.
What do reviews say about Cafédral in Durham?
Cafédral Durham has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, with 884 people leaving reviews after their visit.
One person wrote: “Super little place near to the Cathedral. We had scones.
“Both the sultana and lemon/blueberry were beautifully light and the coffee was lovely.
“All fresh cooked on the day.
“Loved the addition of the cute, mismatched China cups for tea.
“Lovely atmosphere and staff very really helpful and friendly.
“Not overly expensive considering the location. Would definitely recommend.”
Another person wrote: “What a little gem!
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“Five minutes' walk from the glorious cathedral. Lovely setting, friendly staff.
“Varied menu with something for every taste.
“The honey mocha coffee was heavenly. Definitely visiting again.”
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