# Hatch Luncheonette, Darlington — Reviews & Opening Hours > Hatch Luncheonette — Cafe in Darlington with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 176 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/restaurants/hatch-luncheonette (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Hatch Luncheonette 32 Blackwellgate, DARLINGTON [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1959837015970745634&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Hatch Luncheonette](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117205629142670628105) **In short:** Hatch Luncheonette is a cafe in Darlington, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 176 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Hatch Luncheonette Hatch Luncheonette is a cafe on Blackwellgate in Darlington town centre. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Seating is available inside, outside and upstairs, with the upstairs area suited to larger groups. The cafe is also set up for children. Breakfast and brunch are served, with options including eggs Benedict, French toast, brioche, and Turkish eggs alongside more traditional fare. Coffee is available. The cafe is popular and often busy. ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ## What's nearby - Goldsmiths next door - Uno Momento next door - Vesuvio Wines Cocktails and Ales next door - The Dolphin Centre 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (176 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Darlington Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1062942). [More restaurants in Darlington](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (176 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [01325 380720](tel:01325380720) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Darlington **Plus Code** 9C6WGCFV+G7 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Darlington Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DDarlington%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Hatch Luncheonette? Hatch Luncheonette is open Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 9am–3pm; Sun 10am–3pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Hatch Luncheonette any good? Hatch Luncheonette is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 176 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Hatch Luncheonette good for children? Yes, Hatch Luncheonette is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Hatch Luncheonette? 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