Piercebridge Farm Cafe in Darlington

This farm shop and cafe is an absolute must to visit. It has the most lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and situated in a very pretty location. We always visit when are passing as Boo’s Chicken Stew and sausage rolls are to die for. And the shortbread is an absolute delight as are all the other lovely choices on there sweet counter. We have visited when the cafe was open and also stop regular for take away. Simply the best.

Great shop and great range of services, butchers, shop, post office and at the moment take away from the cafe area. Well worth a visit, the lemon iced ginger cake is truly amazing. The service is always good.

The cafe is currently closed so we took away cappuccinos and tried the sausage rolls which are really good - nothing like you buy at the supermarket or the bakers. We stocked up on organic meat and chicken for our freezer and look forward to going again hopefully when the cafe is fully open. You can ring up with an order for the shop to make sure they have what you want and they are friendly and obliging. Will be back.

I am a regular customer of this lovely family business farm shop and cafe and I love it. Although the cafe is closed, you can still have a drink and a cake outside in the sitting area which is a little gem. You can also have a light lunch with their new addition, the most delicious homemade sausage rolls I have ever had. That is how sausage rolls should taste.Totally recommend this place. Don't miss it.

My husband and I have just discovered this little gem in Piercebridge. There is a good selection of local produce and interesting biscuits, cakes, pies, desserts, teas and pickles, etc., in the Farm Shop, and a relatively small café. The first time we visited, my husband had the signature dish of chicken stew and mash, and I opted for the warm butternut squash salad with beetroot, cheese and crispy bacon. We were both delighted at our selections, so much so that we haven’t actually tried anything else on the menu! Every time we go we think of having something else, but don’t want to miss out on our favourites! The rest of the menu is mainly ‘snack’ food, but don’t be put off by this, as there are specials too. The cakes look lovely but we’re slimming!! Staff members are very welcoming and friendly and will try to accommodate your preferences.

Whilst out having a general run around enjoying the fine weather my wife and i popped into the Piercebridge Farm Cafe following a quick google search.... and wow, so pleased we did. Tucked away in a small corner of a farm yard opposite the church on the green, you'll find this little goldmine. Finding a table and it was the last one as it was clearly popular we ordered our food and drinks. I opted for their BLT, my wife, their warm bacon, butternut squash, beetroot and goats cheese salad with honey and mustard dressing, tea and coffee and to top it all a cheese scone and a slice of their homemade Victoria sandwich cake with fresh cream.The BLT was perfect, fresh lettuce, fresh tomato and some of the tastiest bacon Ive had in a soft brown ciabatta style roll... outstanding. My wife said her salad was the best she'd had and to be fair it looked amazing. Just as my cheese scone arrived and my wife's large slice of cake the owner approached us and asked if we could eat another salad and a full english. A hiccup on the orders meant these were spare and were being offered to anyone who wanted then, rather than waste them. TEMPTED wasn't even close, oh how i wished I had the room to demolish that breakfast, but reluctantly i had to decline, with a tear in my eyes. The spare bacon, butternut squash, beetroot and goats cheese salad was boxed up and gratefully accepted by my wife, who, if she could have slipped a fork away would have eaten it on the way home. My cheese scone was light, fluffy and packed with flavour, and a must for any passing trade. As for the cake... if the Ummms Arghs and more Umms were a clue, id say it was delicious.Both staff and owners were extremely helpful, friendly and certainly made you feel at home. Would we go again... in a heartbeat. And finally, their onsite deli. Packed with fresh locally produced products, frozen meals and fresh meats, yes we paid that a visit to.Oh Thank you to all, we'll be back.

We called in for lunch yesterday, having heard recommendations from friends. We visited as a family and were made very welcome and had a great choice of home made organic food. Lunch was delicious we chose from both the specials and the main menus. Would thoroughly recommend it. Well done.

Myself and my partner always try to pop in here when passing Darlington and our most recent trip did not disappoint. The new menu is exciting and incredibly refined and very reasonably priced. The new chef that has been brought on seems to be making some very positive changes. Lovely staff, great service and fantastic setting. We can’t wait to return.

Please dont spoil this little jewel of a place. Seems to be new chef and new menus coming in. I ordered garlic mushroom on sour bread it was lovely but the smallest portion I have ever seen. It was not even starter size let alone lunch size - and it was not cheap. Had to go home and have another lunch after paying £20 in the café for lunch for 2. The cakes and scones are sensible sizes but the food that comes out of the kitchen are extremely small portions and not value for money although good quality.

We enjoyed our soup ( broccoli and Stilton) and delicious bread.One of us had sausages in a bun which they said was really good ( so much so, we bought some in the farm shop) coffee and tea served by a pleasant waitress.Good value for money.Tucked away off the green.

Pleasant enough farm shop cafe that states in its main entrance that it’s open until 5pm.Upon arrival at 3.35pm, we proceeded to chose a couple of things from the menu / counter - a sandwich & a scone with 2 cups of tea. The sandwich would have to be on sliced bread as the buns were all in the freezer. Couldn’t have the scone as they were part cooked & the oven had been switched off (I’m guessing it therefore mustn’t have an ‘on’ switch...)Reluctantly chooses substitutes which with the tea came to £9.89, when attempting to pay by card was asked if it could be rounded up to £10 and be given the 11p change in coins??? I was past caring & agreed to what I assume is the head honcho’s policy of ‘£10 minimum card payment’ that the member of staff wisely didn’t try to enforce.Food and tea both fine.Upon leaving, noticed a hastily hung chalkboard positioned at the entrance saying ‘Cafe Closed’ - at this rate it will be permanently.Won’t be going back. Won’t be recommending. Avoid

Thursday out to lunch and found this cafe, more than a cafe farm shop, post office and dry cleaning! Simple menu, nice staff clean and fresh pleasant lunch time treat.

Stopped here rather late for lunch but fortunately they were still serving.Two beef chillies,with salad,two kinds of coleslaw,and a baked potato plus two pots of tea, resulttwo highly satisfied customers.Excellent quality and very good value.no wonder we keep returning

I always call here for my eggs as they are just the best around.Decided to have a coffee and a breakfast on this occasion. The food was very fresh, service was quick and friendly.Will be back but maybe in the afternoon next time as the cakes looked lovely.There is also a post office on site but it does have limited opening hours so best to check.

I spent a very relaxing afternoon tea here this afternoon. The staff were very helpful and at no time did I feel rushed or hurried.

Found on Google all good reviews went and must say close on the worst tearooms i have ever had the misfortune in visiting.

Good points:- nice place, nice people, nice bacon and mushrooms.

We go to this farm regularly and usually enjoy a hot drink and something to eat as the food is tasty and good in their cafe. The shop sells org. chickens, meat and frozen meals although Thursday is the best for buying fresh chickens. We can recommend pork and prune frozen meal, the pork melts in your mouth and plenty of it and the taste is mouth-wateringly good. Also for those with a sweet tooth try the homemade cakes. Good value and taste second to none. (especially the coconut) Hope you enjoy as much as we do.

Just off the shady village green, an unspoilt white-washed farm and outbuildings that gleam in bright sunlight, with courtyards set off by hanging baskets, tubs and hedges of roses and multi-coloured petunias. Organic produce, newspapers and a busy little café serving good coffee, tea, home-made-looking cakes as well as simple meals and sandwiches, which are best enjoyed (as enjoy them one generally does) at the sheltered outside tables, if the weather permits. There is a farmyard car-park and in the barn, a post office. Sometimes I feel the welcome could be a little more positive, and, of course, the part that is a British tea-room closes precisely at tea-time (16h00 - the shop stays open longer). Prices are average.

On a Sunday out and in need of a tea we drove through Piercebridge to see open sign for Farm Cafe. Scrambled eggs on toast, pot of tea, toasted teacake and an apple juice. Scrambled eggs lovely and portion enough for two as I struggled to eat it all. Nice clean cafe with pleasant staff.

En route to Carlisle needed a stop for morning coffee and found this delightful cafe (and organic farm shop). Weather was fine so we sat outside in a small courtyard, though there was a room inside, though small. will certainly call in again if in this area.Shop appeared to have a great display of organic produce.

Not visited this Cafe and Farm Shop previously. Had a pleasant coffee and toasted teacake. Shame they don't offer Mocha. Then went back a while later for soup and rolls. Again nice food, not too expensive. Felt the welcome could have been slightly better, but I guess they have a lot of customers and very busy. Shop was well stocked and offered a good selection of meat, poultry, etc. and again not too expensive. Shall visit again.

Just had the nicest breakfast I have had in ages at this splendid farm shop. Delightful sausage and bacon - their own - delicious eggs, mushrooms, beans and absolutely gorgeous toast - the bread used was just superb!

Popped in for cake and cuppas good choice of cakes we had chocolate brownie and musli flapjack. They were lovely

Just a big standard small farm shop with cafe. Stocks lots of whole foods and nice meats. ( a bit pricey)

Well I must say was not happy with my visit here.

Have been here several times, the staff are very friendly and the food excellent, especially breakfast! Good farm shop as well so can stick up on provisions too.

We often stop here when traveling from Surrey to Northumberland or vice-versa. Piercebridge is not far off the A1 and the café is a much more pleasant option than a motorway service station. Fairly limited menu, portions sometimes in small side. This time we had chilli con carne - unfortunately (and unusually) the chilli appeared to be missing though all the other ingredients were there. Still tasty in its own way.

Stopped here twice for light lunch, lovely farm fresh organic food, baked and cooked on premises. Great organic farm shop. Thoroughly recommend.

Three of us called after a lovely walk nice day so sat outside. Three drinks two scones and a cheese and tomato sandwich. All delivered to your table and nicely presented. Butter in separate little dish and a good portion.

Being a great advocate of organic food, it is always nice to find a cafe/tea room on the premises. Cafe serves the usual choice of cakes, scones, flapjacks, etc. A little on the expensive side for the portion size, but still very nice.

Servicio: muy bueno. Educado, eficiente y servicial. Bebida: muy bueno el chocolate caliente (8 / 10) y un cappuccino. Comida: empecemos con lo bueno. Tuve Inglés completo - las tostadas y huevos revueltos eran muy buenas. Frijoles muy agradable también. Había pedido un bacón crujiente...

Clientes habituales aquí y disfrutar de la comida recién preparada y pasteles, el personal siempre es amable y servicial, agradable ambiente y mesas fuera, están en buen clima

Staying in a cottage 3 min walk away. Breakfast everyday fabulous esp own sausage and "proper" bread toasted. Cake and coffee gorgeous. Food from their organic shop wonderful. Staff lovely.

We regularly go to the farm shop for our meat and veggies .Always good quality.We often pop into the cafe for a coffee and snack and have never found any reason to fault it apart from the prices which seem to have gone up slightly on some items.The quality of the cakes are second to none especially the brownies and they use all organic ingredients which is a huge bonus.There is a pretty garden where you can sit and have your meals .Perfect on a summer's day. Always have found the staff friendly

I was very disappointed with the quality of food and service while visiting this cafe, and as a big supporter of local independent businesses it saddens me to say I won't be going there again. The two girls on the counter had little concept of customer service - we were stood at the counter and I asked if we could just sit anywhere and we got 'well yeah, but you order here first' snapped back at me. We ordered two breakfasts, both with mushrooms that you have to pay extra for (aren't mushrooms just a standard cooked breakfast item?!) and were surprised they didn't have black pudding as it's a farm shop. The breakfasts were served on basically a child's size plate and therefore the food was piled high. The 1 sausage had been butterflied and was pale and not particularly very appetising. The beans tasted strange. The scrambled egg was dry and rubbery and in the shape of whatever pot they obviously microwave it in. The bread was literally bread, rather than toast, and only one of us got mushrooms. The 1 slice of bacon was tasty but sadly that's not enough of a reason to return.

Easy to find, small car park and the cafe is clean inside. Cafe is very small rather cramped. Food was nicely presented not overly expensive. Service was ok but I wouldn't say welcoming as it was our 1st visit. Not a huge menu, the farm shop was a little over priced but I guess these places usually are. Not sure that I would go out of my way to return.

Fab farm shop. Lovely location, nice food in the cafe and reasonably priced. Seating available inside and out. Cafe could be presented better. It lacks character and ambience. Outside furniture looking tired and worn. The place has great potential but can't help feeling it's selling itself short and isn't representative of the quality and standard of the farm shop. Worth a visit if you're passing.

Located in the corner of the ancient village of Piercebridge, this country cafe is located on the edge of a working farm where they feature home -made victuals and snacks for all. Veryy pleasant and friendly

Lovely płace with tables both inside and in the back yard. On a sunny day it a sheer pleasure to have a meal outside.

I visit this cafe and farm shop regularly to buy their excellent home produced eggs and often visit with friends for lunch, brunch or coffee and cake.The staff are friendly and helpful and the food delicious.The organic farm shops sells a good range of fresh produce, farm reared meat and tasty 'own brand' frozen meals. Well worth a visit, especially when the sun shines and you can sit outside.

Whilst the sandwiches we had at this cafe were enjoyable, the service and friendliness were non-existent.The member of staff serving us didn't say please or thank you when taking our money, she really wasn't pleasant. Another staff member was constantly carrying a baby around the cafe with her and was in and out of the kitchen. This is not acceptable. We would not return.

Stopped off here as it was the only place I could find during a long bike ride. Setting was lovely in the garden area, the food was lovely, the coffee perfect and the carrot cake tasty. My only bugbear was it was a little more expensive than a usual cycling food stop but was of a good quality

Stopped off here after my parents did their monthly shop in the Organic Farm Shop.Delicious organic salads, jacket potatoes, scones, sweet treats. Something for everyone.Would highly recommend the Organic Farm Shop too - such a huge choice

We always stop here on our way up to Northumberland. The food is of very high quality, and the shop has an excellent range of organic produce. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. And another good sign is that most of the customers seem to be local.

Stopped off here once many years ago enroute to Northumberland and now make a point of stopping here (and sometimes devising our route to ensure we pass by!). It's one of those places you chance upon with delight and you keep returning because every single time you're not disappointed. Everything's organic and really does taste better. The eggs and meat in particular are amazing! Good selection of frozen foods (all made on the farm) which are so much better than supermarket frozen foods, for example the sublime date and walnut sticky toffee pudding ;) Excellent cafe too, after a long walk recently along the Teesedale way it was just what we needed. We had the cauliflower cheese soup which was so delicious we picked one up from the freezer to take home for our tea! Coffee and cake is excellent too. Can't wait to come back and try the old favourites and something new. Quick word about the staff - Chris, the co owner who often serves in the shop, is so friendly and helpful and remembers us even though we only get to visit about once or twice a year (being Londoners!). Everyone else who works in the shop and cafe are lovely too. Keep up the excellent work - you're one in a million!! Great website too :)

An excellent place to stop off en route to somewhere else for a hot scone! Choose from either a fruit or cheese scone, with soft butter, washed down by a pot of tea - heaven. Whatever you choose from quiche to soup, you can be assured that its all home made and all delicious.There is also a small farm shop selling all sorts of wonderful foodie things that you perhaps won't find in a supermarket as well as daily papers and fresh bread. A really lovely place to visit.

Had wanted to visit the original river tees bridge site for ages. Lovely peaceful historical village which we walked around and saw the signs for the organic farm cafe/shop.....off we went! Really nice little coffee shop... really surprised how much space there was for seating at the back, on initial entrance we did panic a bit. Friendly staff and really enjoyed the bacon & sausage sandwiches in lovely home made bread buns. Very nice organic food/meals available in shop and very tolerant when i dropped a frozen soup & the container smashed to smitherenes! ...so sorry.....Will be back.

Visited after reading the good reviews on here. We both had the breakfast. Bacon was very greasy and the beans tasted fruity! I asked for toast but it came as what seemed to be fried bread and was placed under the greasy bacon and beans. The staff were pleasant enough but that did not make up for a poor breakfast experience.

The road closure meant driving through the village, it was time to eat, after checking out the roman ruins and the river and a stroll across the green I ordered the farm breakfast and a pot of tea. Freshly scrambled eggs, oven baked sausage and bacon with the tastiest beans on freshly toasted bread. Tea was hot and food was good and filling. Plenty of organic produce on sale as well. Very glad of the diversion.

Visited this Cafe during the last Bank Holiday weekend, and it was a very pleasant experience. Yhe staff were very friendly and informative about the local area, and made you feel welcome from the moment we entered the premises. The fresh coffee and scones were delightfull and represented excellant value for money, the cafe was spotless and well decorated, roomy and very comfortable, and the toilets were spotlessly clean.Overall a lovely afternoon spent in Piercebridge.

Visit this organic farm shop and café for the best ever scrambled eggs on toast. Lovely surroundings, good selection of organic produce.

Saw the sign as we were driving through village en route to elsewhere for lunch. Turned around and decided to give it a try. It didn't disappoint, farm breakfast and cheese&onion toastie with salad. The bread on the toastie was delicious and thick.Finished with the chocolate and ginger torte - yummy!Great farm shop as well, with lots of homemade ready meals and desserts.

Lovely Organic Farm Shop with excellent food and lovely outside seating area for summer lunches. Friendly and helpful staff, with lots of local produce available to buy. Great stop off for cyclists!

We are regulars and often take my elderly mum. They have a small selection of lovely light bites and tasty cakes, all organic and all home made. Chris, Liz and their staff are very obliging and helpful. It includes an organic shop, newsagent and post office open until 2pm on a Saturday. Their eggs and meat are second to none. A very pleasant 1stop shop in a lovely location, the swallows have just arrived, always an added bonus. :)

A farmshop and cafe which serves good coffee and a good choice of cakes. The chocolate and ginger torte is particularly wonderful. Service was friendly and quick both times I have been. Will make this a regular pitstop.

The staff here are very friendly, always polite no matter how busy they get! The food is always scrummy and never have to wait long for it, haven't got a bad word to say about this lovely little café. I visit often and will continue to do so, they also sell a lot of homemade goodies in the shop too so you can always take some home!

The place was nice and clean. We only had scones and tea, but it was pleasant and tasted nice. The atmosphere was friendly and the service was good.