Something that I love doing to help build a chunky blog post is asking all of you for your recommendations. Sure, I have favourite places that I can recommend 24/7, but asking all of you helps me discover new places too! It’s exactly what I did for my Good Parmo Guide for restaurants and takeaways, and I’ve done it again for today’s post – the best places for cake and coffee in Teesside.
Going for cake and coffee is one of the simple things in life that I think everyone enjoys. Whether you’ve been out on a shopping trip and need somewhere to take a break, you want to round off a bit of a country walk, or you literally just have a hankering for something sweet, cake and coffee is always a good idea. I asked on Instagram for everyone’s favourite cake and coffee spots across Teesside, and here are the results!
Above, you can see a handy dandy map with clickable pins to help you choose your next coffee spot. But I’ve also created a list below with extra details about each place. This guide is listed by each area and in alphabetical order. Each spot will have an address and social media links to help you get in touch with them. I hope you find somewhere new to try!
Jump to: Darlington | Guisborough/Great Ayton/Stokesley | Middlesbrough | Redcar/Marske/Saltburn | Stockton-on-Tees
Darlington
Deli-cious
If you want speciality coffee and incredible cakes in the heart of Darlington, Deli-cious may be perfect for you! They have a gorgeous selection of patisserie treats, so you can enjoy your cake and coffee in style, as well as sandwiches, pastries, milkshakes and so much more.
Find Deli-cious at 15-16 High Row, Darlington, DL3 7QQ. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook and Instagram.
Echo 3 Coffee House
What do you get when you fuse Star Wars with house-roasted coffee and homemade cakes? Echo 3 in Clark’s Yard! This is a fantastic little place and it truly is a must-visit. Not only is their coffee roasted in-house, their hot chocolate is one of my favourites in the Tees Valley.
Find Echo 3 Coffee House at 11 Clark’s Yard, Darlington, DL3 7QH. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook and Instagram.
Maggie’s
Maggie’s is an absolute hotspot for cake and coffee, and you’ll find it tucked away down Duke Street. it’s a top choice for brunch, but the cakes definitely shouldn’t be slept on. Their Guinness cake has a bit of a cult following! It’s definitely one to check out.
Find Maggie’s at 54 Duke Street, Darlington, DL3 7AJ. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook and Instagram.
Number Eight Bakehouse
Number Eight are a bunch of absolutely stellar people baking some of the best things I’ve ever had. While they don’t serve drinks, they’ve made it on to this list for the beauts that are their doughnuts, cookies, pastries and bread. Seriously, if you’re having a mooch in Darlo, get this place on your list.
Find Number Eight Bakehouse at 21 Post House Wynd, Darlington, DL3 7LP. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Roots Farm Shop
This family-run farm shop and cafe serves up everything you could possibly want – breakfasts, soups, freshly baked bread, and of course, cake and coffee. This was another spot this very highly recommended and for good reason! Their cake and pastry selection is fantastic, and the accompaniment to all of them has got to be a piping hot cuppa.
Find Roots Farm Shop at Home Farm, East Rounton, Northallerton, DL6 2LE. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
Shape Patisserie
Shape is one of the newest kids on the block in Darlington. It’s home to a bakery and patisserie, so of course, there’s always fabulous cakes on offer. You can sit inside or in the pavement cafe and watch the world go by! They’re also hoping to open a bakery school soon, so stay tuned.
Find Shape Patisserie at 33 Horse Market, Darlington, DL3 7QW. For more info or opening times, check them out on Instagram.
The Wandering Duck
Grange Road is such a trendy area of Darlington with independent fashion retailers, jewellers and eateries, and one of those is The Wandering Duck. This cafe is really popular for brunch and lunch, but they always have the loveliest cakes on offer too.
Find The Wandering Duck at 15 Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NA. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Whitegates Nursery
There really is something about a garden centre or nursery cafe, isn’t there? And Whitegates is one of the best! Not only do they have a gorgeous range of cakes to choose from, they have lots of light bites, lunches and dinners too, like quiches, sandwiches and even roasts!
Find Whitegates Nursery at West Rounton, Northallerton, DL6 2LL. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
Guisborough/Great Ayton/Stokesley
Koselig Bakeri
I’m a total Koselig fan girl. This spot started life in the coronavirus pandemic as a home bakery and delivery service. Now, they’ve got two coffee shops where the team serve up incredible Scandinavian bakes and pastries alongside stunning coffee. It’s a must visit!
Find Koselig Bakeri at 9 Westgate, Guisborough, TS14 6BG. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Pistachio
Pistachio came highly recommended from Instagram and it’s so easy to see why! Their cake selection is absolutely outstanding and vibrant, with individual tarts, cake slices, cupcakes and much more. It’s a perfect to unwind in with a little sweet treat a hot drink to wash it down with.
Find Pistachio at 7 Bridge Road, Stokesley, Middlesbrough, TS9 5AA. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
The Truffled Hog
Stokesley is a lush spot to explore and one of the top places for cake and coffee there is The Truffled Hog. Their patisserie treats and coffee menu are ideal to indulge in after a day’s wander. Make sure you try their seasonal food menu too – you absolutely won’t be disappointed!
Find The Truffled Hog at 28 College Square, Stokesley, Middlesbrough, TS9 5DN. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club
The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club is all about creating a space where everyone is welcome (including hikers and dog walkers) and using local resources as much as possible. Not only do they have a gorgeous menu of savoury treats, like breakfasts, sharing boards and pastries, there’s lots of cakes to enjoy with a piping hot cuppa.
Find The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club at 1 High Street, Great Ayton, TS9 6NH. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
Thingy-Ma-Jigs
Another spot that offers a range of treats for various dietary requirements is Thingy-Ma-Jigs. All of their bakes are gluten-free as standard, but many are also dairy-free and vegan, so there’s a huge choice available for everyone. Enjoy a slice of their mega homemade cakes alongside a cuppa and watch the world go by.
5 Bow Street, Guisborough, TS14 6BP. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Middlesbrough
Baker Street Kitchen
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times, Baker Street Kitchen is one of my fave places in Boro. It’s so laidback and relaxed, and the food is unreal. But the cake selection in particular is always fantastic! Their hot drinks menu is fab too with lots of speciality drinks, like beetroot lattes for the more adventurous among us.
Find Baker Street Kitchen at Victoria House, 159 Albert Rd, Middlesbrough, TS1 2PX. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
Cafe Etch, Middlesbrough
This is one of my personal faves (and was highly recommended in my Insta responses) and it’s a spot that’s ideal for everyone. They cater to a range of diets with plenty of vegan and gluten free options to choose from, and the space itself is just sensational. If you love really good coffee and charismatic coffee shops, this spot if for you.
Find Cafe Etch at 5 Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5ET. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Minfika
This little spot is in Normanby and is a local fave for a relaxed afternoon tea, but it’s also a great one to pop into for cake and coffee. They always have a deliciously varied selection, so there’s guaranteed to be something you love!
Find Minfika at 38 Lambton Street, Normanby, Middlesbrough, TS6 0LN. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Mr Cooper’s
Mr Cooper’s fits into the vibe of Bedford Street so perfectly and it’s a real hotspot for mega bagels. However, it’s absolutely worth a visit for cake and coffee. They have a fab drinks menu with lots of choice and a lot of their cake cabinet is vegan-friendly, so everyone can enjoy!
Find Mr Cooper’s at 27 Bedford Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 2LL. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Off The Ground Coffee
Off The Ground is a trendy spot in Middlesbrough town centre that holds sustainability and positive social change at the heart of everything they do. Their drinks selection is extensive and they even have a range of taps if you fancy something a little stronger, but be sure to grab some cake to enjoy it with!
Find Off The Ground Coffee at 63 Grange Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5AS. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
Redcar/Marske/Saltburn
Cacau
This family-run Brazilian patisserie in Redcar serves traditional homemade food, and of course, cake and coffee. And what’s even better is that this spot caters to lots of dietary requirements! Many of the cakes they whip up are gluten free and vegan, and their menu is adaptable. This is definitely one to check out!
Find Cacau at 117 High Street, Redcar, TS10 3DG. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Craigs Bakehouse
Craigs Bakehouse is a family-run cafe and bakery specialising in modern, fresh baking and patisserie. Their cakes are incredibly delicate and beautiful, and their bread is simply stunning. They also use Rounton coffee, which is top quality and fab for enjoying alongside a sweet treat.
Find Craigs By The Sea at 121-123 High Street, Marske-by-the-Sea, TS11 6JX. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
Koselig Bakeri
Saltburn is home to the second Koselig Bakeri shop! This spot started life in the coronavirus pandemic as a home bakery and delivery service. Now, they’ve got two coffee shops where the team serve up incredible Scandinavian bakes and pastries alongside stunning coffee. It’s a must visit!
Find Koselig Bakeri at 19 Milton Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1DJ. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Scoundrels
Scoundrels is such a gorgeous little place that absolutely deserves to be on this list. The majority of their sweet treats are vegan-friendly, so everyone can enjoy them, and they have a fabulously varied drinks menu. Their coffee is sensational, especially when paired with one of their cookie sandwiches.
Find Scoundrels at 20 Station Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1AE. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Signals
Signals is a personal fave of mine for lots of reasons – the decor, the staff, and the food. But the cake and coffee selection is spot on too! This is a gorgeous place to sit and watch the world go by while you tuck into a sweet treat (but you also have to absolutely try the parmo fries too).
Find Signals at 1A Station Square, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1AQ. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
The Sitting Room
I absolutely love the hot chocolates at The Sitting Room, especially in the lead up to Christmas, but their cakes are fabulous too! Whether you decide to have lunch or dinner there and fancy some cake for pud, or you’ve just blown in off the beach and fancy a slice, I promise you’ll love it.
Find The Sitting Room at 3 Station Square, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1AQ. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
The Wynd Pantry
The Wynd Pantry is a family-owned business and they take pride in their homecooked dishes. From breakfasts to lovely lunches, they offer a range of food, and their homemade cakes and coffees are simply divine. It’s a fantastic spot if you’re looking for somewhere to try after a walk on the coast!
Find The Wynd Pantry at 12 The Wynd, Marske-by-the-Sea, TS11 7LA. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or Tripadvisor.
Yard
This beautiful little coffee shop is tucked away inside Lillian Daph and it’s got the coolest vibe. It’s in an old yard (clue is in the name), and when the weather is good, the roof can be folded in to make the cafe open air. It’s a total gem, but you have to walk through Lillian Daph, which is dangerous for your bank account!
Find Yard at 10 Station Street, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1AE. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Stockton-on-Tees
Cafe Nossa
Cafe Nossa brings a bit of flare to the cake and coffee scene. This continental cafe deli allows you to peruse and purchase cheeses, meats, wines and more, or sit in and eat from their menu. Their pasteis de natas are famed in Teesside, so make sure you grab one of them with a cuppa!
Find Cafe Nossa at 109 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BB. For more info or opening times, check them out on Instagram.
Choco-Latte
As the name might suggest, Choco-Latte is a top choice for chocolate and coffee. They have a cabinet of handmade chocolates that you can choose to build a box, but they also have loads of cakes that you enjoy in or takeaway. Make sure you try one with a hot chocolate!
Find Choco-Latte at 113 High Street, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1AA. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Five Houses Farm Shop & Kitchen
Five Houses is owned by Kitson & Sons, and if you’ve ever tried the meats from their butchers, you’ll know how good this spot is! This spot is just outside of Yarm and serves up incredible breakfasts and lunches using the produce from the farm shop, as well as a great hot drinks menu and sensational cakes.
Find Five Houses at Crathorne, Yarm, TS15 0AY. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
Hobo Coffee House
If choice is what you’re after, look no further than Hobo Coffee House. The cake menu that this little spot offers is absolutely huge and every single treat is off the scale good. Plus, they have amazing coffee to wash it all down with and a range of dairy-free substitutes for those with dietary requirements. It’s a must visit if you’re in Stockton!
Find Hobo Coffee House at Unit 1B, Lockheed Close, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3BP. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Lucy’s Coffee House
Lucy’s Coffee House offers a range of delicious coffee and tea, as well as some of the most outstanding hot chocolates I’ve ever seen, light snacks, paninis and cold sandwiches. And of course, there’s a sweet treat menu for you to enjoy alongside your drink or as a little dessert after your savoury food!
Find Lucy’s Coffee House at Unit 5 Butterfield Close, Butterfield Drive, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0FG. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook or Instagram.
Remember Me Tea Rooms
If you want to be transported back in time for a quaint cuppa, look no further than Remember Me Tea Rooms. This little cafe in Stockton town centre is a popular choice for classic afternoon tea, but they always have plenty of cakes and scones to enjoy with a coffee too.
Find Remember Me Tea Rooms at 5 Finkle Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1AR. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook.
The Village Deli
The Village Deli is positioned so perfectly that it’s a good option if you’re having a walk in Ropner Park. This charming little spot has Italian influences, which can be seen across the meats and cheeses you can purchase, as well as the cake selection. I’m talking about classic cannolis and torta della nonna! You should also give their Italian afternoon tea a try.
Find The Village Deli at 22 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 5BD. For more info or opening times, check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.
Phew, what a list! I hope you’ve been able to discover a cake and coffee spot nearby, or somewhere that you’d like to travel to soon. There are loads that I’ve added on my own list to try! Think I’ve missed somewhere? Let me know in the comments.
Tge Green Apple Cafe in Stokesley do amazing coffee, milkshakes, speciality teas & lovely cakes including lots of GF options