In short: Dot's Cafe is a coffee shop in Darlington, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 73 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.
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About Dot's Cafe
Dot's Cafe sits on Humbleton Farm, a short drive west of Bishop Auckland. The menu centres on hearty, home-cooked food: roast dinners and hot sandwiches are popular, alongside a wide selection of traditional cakes and desserts. Prices are reasonable and the cafe is equipped with free parking.
The space is clean throughout, including the restrooms, and staff are noted as friendly and helpful. The cafe welcomes children and larger parties.
Menu & facilities
For the current menu and prices, see Dot's Cafe's own website.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What's nearby
- Darlington Farmers Auction Mart next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this cafe's hearty, home-cooked food, especially the roast dinners and hot sandwiches, and appreciate the wide selection of traditional cakes and desserts. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the friendly, helpful staff. Guests mention the cafe is very clean, including the restrooms, and offers convenient, free parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (73 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- No
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Darlington
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Dot's Cafe?
Dot's Cafe is open Mon 7am–2pm; Tue–Wed 8:30am–2pm; Thu 7am–2pm; Fri 8:30am–2pm; Sat closed; Sun 11am–2pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Dot's Cafe any good?
Dot's Cafe is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 73 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.
Is Dot's Cafe good for children?
Yes, Dot's Cafe is listed as good for children.
Can you book a table at Dot's Cafe?
Dot's Cafe does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only.