# Porcelain Coffee, Durham — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Porcelain Coffee — Coffee Shop in Durham with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 104 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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Coffee Shop

# Porcelain Coffee

3C Old Elvet, Durham

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**In short:** Porcelain Coffee is a coffee shop in Durham, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 104 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Porcelain Coffee

Porcelain Coffee serves espresso-based drinks including flat whites and lattes, alongside toasties, cakes and vegan cookies. The shop holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.

Located on Old Elvet in Durham city centre, the cafe has a distinctive interior. Staff are reported to be knowledgeable and attentive.

## Opening hours

**Monday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

**Thursday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

**Friday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

**Saturday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

**Sunday** 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

## What's nearby

- Delta Hotels Durham Royal County next door
- The City Bar and Hotel next door
- The Half Moon Inn next door
- Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG next door
- Elvet Bridge 100m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this cafe offers delicious coffee, including excellent flat whites and lattes, along with tasty food options like toasties, cakes, and vegan cookies. They also highlight the warm, cozy atmosphere and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Visitors appreciate the competitive pricing and the beautiful, unique interior decor.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (104 reviews)

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Durham

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1889617).

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★ 4.9 (104 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£1 – £10

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Durham

**Plus Code** 9C6WQCGH+58

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Porcelain Coffee?

Porcelain Coffee is open Mon 8:30am–5pm; Tue closed; Wed–Sun 8:30am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Porcelain Coffee any good?

Porcelain Coffee is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 104 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

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- [Delta Hotels Durham Royal County by Marriott ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/delta-hotels-durham-royal-county-by-marriott)
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- [The City Hotel ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/the-city-hotel)
- [Hotel Indigo Durham ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/hotels/hotel-indigo-durham)

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