# Influence Cafe, Darlington — Reviews & Opening Hours > Influence Cafe — Coffee Shop in Darlington with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 254 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/restaurants/influence-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop # Influence Cafe 74 Skinnergate, DARLINGTON [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12571397314092654574&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Influence Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105287291806438772743) **In short:** Influence Cafe is a coffee shop in Darlington, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 254 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Influence Cafe Influence Cafe serves coffee, brunch and lunch items at 74 Skinnergate. The menu includes options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. Dishes noted by visitors include wraps, eggs on sourdough, pancakes and cakes. The cafe holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The venue welcomes children and takes bookings. Staff have been described as friendly and polite by visitors. Coffee and tea are available, with the espresso noted for its quality. ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Leggs next door - Grace Dental Care next door - Oxfam next door - Best Kebab next door - The Tanners Hall next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (254 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Booking required** 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/1090746). [More restaurants in Darlington](https://staycation.co.uk/darlington/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (254 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [07807 491361](tel:07807491361) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Darlington **Plus Code** 9C6WGCFV+X2 ### 🏨 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 Influence Cafe? Influence Cafe is open Mon closed; Tue–Fri 10am–3pm; Sat 9am–4pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Influence Cafe any good? Influence Cafe is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 254 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Influence Cafe good for children? Yes, Influence Cafe is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Influence Cafe? Yes, Influence Cafe takes reservations. ### How do I contact Influence Cafe? 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