Café Dafté
A relaxed mid-priced café in Durham, handy for a coffee and a bite when you're out with the kids.

Cafés · Durham
Tucked into the corner of an industrial estate outside Durham, this is a spacious place with plenty of tables — easy going with a pram, and free parking right there, which takes the stress out of the arrival. Meals are cooked fresh in front of you, so there's something to watch while everyone waits, and portions are generous enough that a breakfast keeps you full for hours. Jacket potatoes come out of a proper spud oven, there are gluten-free options, and the weekly wrap special with chips gets rave notices. Prices are genuinely low — one family had two cooked plates, two coffees and cakes for £22. The staff come up warmly again and again, patient and helpful. It gets busy at peak times, and the coffee is the one thing that could be better; the tea, by contrast, is strong and properly made.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A relaxed mid-priced café in Durham, handy for a coffee and a bite when you're out with the kids.
A relaxed little Durham café in the mid-price range, holding a perfect 5-star rating from its first few reviews.
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