Biz R in County Durham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

This is my favourite place for brunch in Durham. Latte is perfect, service is quick and the cheese and onion toasties are just delicious. Prices are really reasonable. Range of toasties, paninis and cakes. Woukd definitely recommend.

Friendly staff, delicious coffee, reasonably priced. Lovely view from the terrace. What more could you want? Didn’t eat here but cakes & muffins looked tasty

Great coffee. Delicious muffins. Excellent friendly service. Eat inside or outside. Very little else to say.

Called for coffee & scones, delicious freshly baked fruit scones. Very good coffee with a generous jug of hot milk. £9.50 for 2, good value for Durham. Tables cleaned down 👍. Can't comment on loos, didn't use them.

A nice cozy spot to meet with friends with a good selection of drinks and nibbles - we sat inside but you’ll definitely have a lovely setting if you’re outside. The staff are friendly and leave you to it.

First time to Durham, in need of a coffee!Lovely little coffee shop on the riverside within sight of the Cathedral/ Castle.Great coffee, served nice and hot.Great service and table service (all done without having to download an app due to current Clovid, so that was a bonus); tables were visibly seen cleaned after every use.

Visited Biz-R a few times. It’s my favourite and well loved cafe in Durham the coffee and cheese toasties are yummy. The view is beautiful over looking the Durham river and the people working there are so friendly and helpful. Lovely and peaceful cafe of you want a quick pit stop or a leisurely afternoon treat. Definitely worth a visit.

Had lunch, panini, cakes and coffee. All fabulous but Apple and Sultana cake was especially gorgeous. Pleasant staff.

Situated alongside the River Wear this is a nice cafe set over two floors. Order at the counter and they delivery your food and drinks to your table. We enjoyed our coffee and scone selections for a mid-morning pit stop. Prices OK and hard-working staff friendly and helpful. Only one small criticism, the gents toilet needs a little TLC, starting with a brighter light! In these days of efficient and cheap LED fittings it wouldn’t take much expense to brighten the place up.

Slow service. Bathroom very unclean, marks on the walls, toilet dirty and damaged. Floor in need of a jet wash, couldn’t hurt to do the walls either

Visited Durham last Bank Holiday weekend as I hadn't been for ages. Had a lovely wander along the river and through the cathedral grounds. As it was exceptionally hot and sunny we decided to find somewhere shady and pleasant to grab a light snack. The unusually named Biz-R seemed to fit the bill, with shaded outdoor seating ideal for a spot of people watching. Ordered two ham and cheese toasties, a glass of Coke and a chamomile tea - all for less than a tenner. Toasties were very nice, very simple with no garnish or side salad. Food and drink arrived promptly. Service was friendly and efficient. Biz-R was an ideal choice for what we wanted - a quick bite and a drink - and I wouldn't hesitate to return for more of the same next time I'm in Durham.

This is in a good location, where all the recent developments with the cinema complex have been taking place. The building is large and there is plenty of seating. The staff were OK, could maybe do with a little more training. Food range is average too, nothing special. The espresso I ordered was nice and bitter but the standard black coffee was too hot for proper coffee, it affected the taste too much.Overall, it's OK.

I’m a big fan of the Biz r in Sunderland, there Durham outlet is good and the coffee is way above average. The big issue I have after attempting to buy a large coffee and a bacon sandwich today is a minimum spend of £5 to use a contactless debit card. In today’s modern world this is a very old way of operating a business which meant the cashier refused to serve me as I didn’t have any cash.

This non-chain coffee house has a good range of coffees, made with plenty of oomph... and a wide array of attractive cakes and tray bakes, but so soon after breakfast, they had to be avoided.It's seems to be a good place to meet up with friends, not too noisy. But it's perhaps not the sort of place for a lazy break on your own as they don't really have cosy corners to curl up in, The attempts to look ramshackled area mixing round a couple of different sets of chairs.

A quirky cafe with beautiful views of Framwellgate Bridge, and Durham Castle. A good place for breakfast bacon rolls, or sausage baps, soup at lunch time with toastier and side dishes on offer too. A fab selection of cakes and drinks too.

Nice little shop right outside the gates on the river , we had a tea, latte , muffin and a pastry for £8.50 . Muffin was very nice and my partner enjoyed his pastry . Nice relaxing atmosphere and staff were very nice .

£2.10 for a bacon sandwich can’t be bad. Very tasty too it was. Great friendly service from the staff. Good coffee too. A great place to stop for a bite to eat when taking a break from shopping or just wandering around the city like we were. I enjoyed looking at the artwork in the cafe too.

The staff, food and service have always been good. Am a regular for breakfast or mid morning snack. Some seats have a nice view of river.

Called in for a drink and snack during a Sunday morning walk. A pot of tea for two and a shared toasted cheese was £5.60. There was plenty of tea in the pot for a least two cups each. It’s a clean and functional cafe with unique artwork on the walls and Sunday newspapers to read with a drink on a chilly Sunday in Durham. Orders are delivered to the table, so no jostling with other customers waiting to served. Customer toilet is up a flight of stairs, where there is additional seating. Excellent value.

Great view overlooking the bridge and castle from both inside and from the outdoor terrace however other than this and the friendly staff it has some way to go before competing with other coffee shops

Called in on a Sunday morning for bacon buttie and coffee. The two girls were friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were very good and the service was spot on. Sitting in the sunshine overlooking the river. Will definitely be back.

Just by the bridge. The location is excellent. Sit ousite and watch the activity on the bridge.

BizR is a small independent cafe located near Framwelgate Bridge. It comprises a ground and upper floor, both areas quite small; you can also sit outside, weather permitting.

Popped in lunch had a superb Cheese and Onion Toastie together with a (slightly weak) chocolate milkshake. had to wait a little for the food but to be expect when its a hot item. was perfectly toasted absolutely perfectly. staff were polite and friendly

Beautiful location, don't come if in any sort of a hurry. 15 mins for two coffees and it was quiet. Gin bar next door looked nice, I think the staff had been there before serving us.

Biz-R is the only place I know where the cakes are kept in proper Tupperware to keep them fresh - they are very good. Always very good coffee, food. But it does need a good new coat of paint

Lovely cafe. Coffee delicious, service great and friendly, venue well placed. Really worth a visit. Recommended.

stopped off for a small bite to eat and drink.

A lovely independent coffee shop overlooking Framwellgate Bridge and the River Wear. It's nice inside but a much better outside area when the sun is shining. A great cup of coffee and nicest cheese scones in Durham...probably.

Really enjoyed having lunch here. It was a sunny day so we were sat outside with this wonderful back drop. Lots of lunch choice. I would dine here again.

Always thoroughly enjoy our annual christmas visit! Best chocolate brownie I've ever tasted and the friendly service is excellent.

The most delicious cup of coffee ever. Have been going since it opened and would not go anywhere else. The staff are so friendly and the cafe is immaculately clean. Loads of choices for food and cakes to die for.

We go here nearly every week and have always found the service, the atmosphere, cleanliness and the staff to be consistently good. The toilets are always clean and if they have been busy and the loo roll is depleted they have been really pleased when I have told them (twice in all the time I have been going there). So for the person who had an issue...do please tell them.It is very much a "local" meeting place and when ever I visit a new place I always look for somewhere used by locals.

There are so many options to choose from in Biz-R, foodwise and for drinks. The paninis and toasties are so reasonably priced for how delicious they are. Service is quick and polite. The 'yoggies' (smoothie with yoghurt) are amazing and so refreshing, perfect for a day in the sunshine.

Tucked away just off Framwellgate Bridge this shop has an outside seating area which is just off the main thoroughfare as well as a spacious interior on two floors. Coffee is great as is the choice of light refreshment. Very pleasant staff.

Visitamos aquí con mi mejor amigo el martes. Estamos visitantes regulares de Biz Sunderland - R, así que tuvimos que entrar aquí!

Mi esposa tiene una tarjeta de fidelidad! Eso lo dice todo! Excelentes bebidas bien hecho, pasteles encantadores (fresca, tan fresca que se sirven de tupperware), y mesas y sillas que hacen que te sientas como en casa.

Out for a walk and wanted a quick drink. Went into Starbucks on North Road and walked straight back out. Starbucks was filthy and tables weren't cleared. Tried this little gem Biz R just around the corner. Freshly squeezed orange juice and latte were delicious....

My sisters and I are regulars at Biz R as is my boyfriend and it's one of the best cafes in Durham - and we've tried them all. Staff are great and the cakes and coffee are to die for. Also had the cheese and...

Paramos aquí para un café mientras en Durham, las vistas del castillo y la catedral desde la zona exterior es espectacular. Café bueno también!

I had a large flat white and chocolate brownie. The flat white was okay and brownie was nice, but very stodgy. It had chocolate chunks inside and a topping which made it good overall.The rooms have walls and chairs coloured different strong colours; a contemporary student style. I found it quiet and relaxing and had a window table where I could look over the Wear, which was lovely.

good selection of coffees and flavoured drinks and nice seating choices upstairs and downstairs nice little hide away when its not too busy.

Visited with a friend for coffee and cake. Had to wait ages to be served by a member of staff who did not want to make eye contact. When we placed our order food arrived at wrong table and coffee was tasteless. Would not recommend and would certainly not go there again for a tasty snack.

Biz-R is a gem of a café - good music (quiet enough to enjoy a conversation), large but broken into many different spaces (so you can find a seat but it feels cosy), lovely staff. And what's most important in a café? Cakes and drinks of course! Gluten free selection, wide variety, all freshly made (kept in tupperware - Biz-R is more concerned with customer experience than with superficial show). My wife is a regular, and I try to come every few weeks.

Biz R is tucked away in the entrance area to Gates shopping centre so is a little out of the way - but is well worth finding. It is a spotlessly clean coffee house with a friendly atmosphere and very helpful staff. It makes a pleasant change from the 'find it anywhere' atmosphere of the chain coffee shops. The decor is interesting and gives a very welcoming feel. My coffee was good and the cafe serves a good range of cakes (which seem to be home made), scones and casual foods. Prices are very reasonable indeed so I would definitely return.

Since discovering this coffee shop just before xmas i dont go anywhere else now when in town. the prices are reasonable, its spotlessly clean with lovely staff. i recommend the bacon toasted sarnies or the scones ;)ps: if u pick up a stamp card by the till you will get a free drink when your card is full

Popped in for a quick lunch and catch up with a friend. The place itself was very clean and not too busy by the time we got there. Good choice of both drinks and food and all very reasonably priced. Staff very pleasant and accommodating. Will definitely be back

Biz-R is a café of many parts. Downstairs is cosy and chatty, good for couples and friends. Upstairs is lighter and more open, better for business meetings, although the music is still audible. Biz-R unique are the wonderful cakes which are baked on the premises, and they are very good. I don't think Biz-R do savoury.

Had sandwich lunch in Biz -R today - great as usual. What I really want to comment on is the really calm and caring way the staff dealt with a customer who collapsed in the cafe. They really looked after the old chap well until the paramedics arrived. Well done all!

we went in after a shopping trip and were greeted by very friendly people they were rather busy and we had a very lovely coffee and homemade cake

We had struggled to find coffee shops in Durham that weren't horrendously busy or expensive, This place is tucked away near the Gates shopping centre. The furnishings and decor are lovely and there is a large selection of cakes.We both had coffees which were really good, I had a lovely cheese scone and my husband had a raspberry/white choc muffin which he rated as better than Muffinski in Covent Garden!The service was quick and pleasant and the waitress even found out the name of one the songs that was playing, for us. All in all, a little gem that is well worth a visit.

Had an early morning latte with a couple of friends, coffee was very nice, staff very pleasant and lovely decor!

My family and I were here today, I am usually very fussy when it comes to coffee but when we walked in here we received a warm welcome. The staff were very friendly and helpful altogether we had two lattes two teas. And some cakes and they were all delicious. And the coffe was hot and tasty and at great prices, certainly recommend to others and when back in the area will definately come back. Many thanks :)

This very clean cafe was recommended by a local resident where we could have a quick snack before heading home.The cafe is situated in the Gates. Shopping centre, there is outside seating the cafe was staffed by young helpful staff, we all had toasties and my pot of tea£1.95 provided me with two and a half cups excellent.Eat here for good value rather than pay higher prices on the motorway services

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been here a few times previously and is usually quite good I went on saturday and what a difference it was terrible The girl looked at our group and then continued to talk to the young man about what she was doing that night Eventually the young man asked what we wanted we ordered and went to sit outside .The coffee wasn't as good as it usually is and the cheese scones were dry I would struggle to go back The staff are too bothered about their own conversations than the customers .Such a shame

Visited the Biz R café the weekend of the Brass band festival. The inside of the café looked really nice and there were tables & chairs outside under a canopy for you to sit and enjoy the view over the river.We asked the assistant if they did cream teas, she replied yes we can do. So we ordered a Panini each with a drink and two cream teas. When the cream teas arrived they didn't come with clotted cream but had a squirt of cream from a can inside a little cup. This was very disappointing as the cream almost disappeared before we had finished our Panini the scone was also very dry.We had a table just outside the doorway the staff never came outside or asked if we had enjoyed our meal.

Nicely decorated, but completely empty tables. Gives the impression they are closing down. Never been before, always looking for good coffee houses when in Durham.(Live normally in Germany). 5 (FIVE!!!) members of staff were behind the counter, two tables were occupied by guests. Searched for food choice, no one offered any help. I had to ask if somone would serve me. The continental flare only works if it is done properly. Coffee was nice. Panninis were ok, but nothing special. Ever heard of dressing up a plate? Why crisps?

Nice little coffee shop with a selection of teas, coffees, cakes and sandwich/paninnis. Popped in for a quick snack and a coffee this morning. Cheap as chips and a lovely little venue.

Lovely bunch of staff, refreshing decor and a pretty decent brew! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for somewhere a little more relaxed than the likes of Starbucks. You may wait a little longer than expected for a coffee on occasion but it appears more a case of lack of space as oppose to bad or slow service, the staff are always busy beavering away with orders but never seem to neglect those waiting.Great outdoor seating area with a view, all round lovely place to grab a coffee and a cheeky slice of cake!Only downside - panninis and treats in tupperware, consider your visual merchandising more and you're onto a winner!

How lovely! A beautiful clean coffee shop in Durham with great staff! Polite, and really nice! The prices are very competitive, the product is excellent and the atmosphere brilliant! We had a nice visit here and will return again and again! Very well done

Every time we go to Durham probably about one a month we call in here for a coffee and one of their incredible muffins. My husband is addicted to the blueberry and cream cheese. The cafe is really nicely set up and such a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Just right for a break from shopping.

One of the best vanilla milkshakes I have ever had! Not badly priced either! Staff very friendly had a decent food selection may have to try in the future!

A great coffee shop in a handy location, with a good choice of drinks, fab cakes and savouries. Order and pay at the counter and the excellent, friendly staff will bring your order to your table. A lovely treat, at a reasonable price, in a relaxing atmosphere.

I’ve just recently discovered Biz R, it’s mostly a mix of the standard distressed tables and chairs that you’d expect, but it feels like a place where you can relax and unwind instead of go in, have a quick coffee, go elsewhere. There is a Starbucks very nearby, but that is always crammed full with uni students, I’m happy they haven’t yet discovered this little gem. Biz R has an atmosphere different to many Durham coffee houses I’ve visited, if you can get an upstairs window seat there is a grand view of Durham Castle and Cathedral. Set just on the outside of “The Gates” Biz R offers easy access to the Market Place, Prince Bishop shopping centre, the Passport Office and other Durham city tourist attractions including a most pleasant river bank walk.It offers a decent selection of pastries, scones, paninis etc. and the usual array of coffees. Place your order at the counter, take a seat and the friendly staff will deliver to the table. For me it’s a good feeling, ploughing through my newspaper, listening to the light jazz background music and the coffee which makes it even better. In a city centre that’s crammed full of the usual coffee chains, Biz R is a welcome oasis.

What a lovely little coffee shop, quirky, very warm and comfortable inside, nothing whatsoever was too much trouble for the staff, I had an americano, which was very tasty, and very competitively priced. ten out of ten for everything, Ill be back over and over again

A recent trip to Durham started with us grabbing a quick bite in Biz R which is just at the entrance to The Gates mini teeny tiny shopping centre.We ordered drinks and a tuna and cheese melt and made our way to a table and waited for our treats. I was a bit worried when I had a large amount of change from my tenner as I'm used to paying Starbuck prices so I resigned myself to the "fact" that it was all going to be rubbish... How wrong was I?It seemed that the orange juice I ordered was fresh (I'm fairly certain this was only a couple of quid) as I saw that they had juicing machine behind the counter. The flat white coffee came in a large cup full to the brim, and the tuna and cheese melt came with a handful of what looked like hand-cooked crisps.There was plenty of drinks choice on the menu board and there seemed to be lots to choose from sandwich and cake wise. All in all, a very nice alternative to the likes of your Starbucks and your Costa's.

Popped here for lunch when I was in town with my parents. Had a flat white and a chicken, bacon and tomato panini. The coffee was lovely, very flavoursome and well made. The panini was really nice too. Unfortunately I was too full to by tempted by one of the lovely muffins that were on the counter!

I love this place. The staff are friendly, the lattes are perfect and there is a great choice of homemade cakes - the lemon cake is gorgeous. There is always a table and they bring everything across to you when you have paid. Highly recommended.

Visited today on our wedding anniversary, peaceful setting looking out over the river, coffee and cakes were to die for.

There was so much choice of yummy home-made muffins (and they certainly tasted as good as they looked) washed down with our lattes & cappuccino. This place is definitely worth visiting with friends for a leisurely natter or on your own to people watch and to soak up the lovely ambience created by the fantastic location, lovely decor, friendly attentive staff and relaxing music. My friends and I were able to sit on the very comfortable seating outside but the decor and seating inside was very tasteful and looked equally comfy. Everything was immaculate and I particularly noticed how clean the cutlery was. Well worth a visit and I shall be back very soon to sample the delicious paninis on offer very soon.

Because Biz R is tucked away on the approach to the Gates Shopping Centre it is often overlooked. Visitors are looking up to the castle and cathedral over the bridge and locals are probably still thinking of it in one of its previous incarnations. I think it used to be an Italian bistro but I may be wrong. It does have outdoor seating so hopefully people will notice it. Inside Biz R is spacious and has seating on two levels so doesn't feel crowded. From the upstairs windows you can see the castle. The food and coffee are pleasant and there is a good variety of sweet and savoury items. I have always enjoyed the music which certainly isn't jazz every day. The staff are young and helpful and it is well worth a visit.

After spending the day shopping in Durham we needed a coffee break and we stumbled across Biz R Coffee House just off Framwellgate Bridge. We were so pleased we did. We ordered two large Americanos which were lovely. I had a double chocolate and peanut butter muffin (simply delicious, with big dollops of peanut butter mixed through) and my husband went for an apple and ginger muffin (equally tasty with real pieces of apple and ginger mixed through) We opted to sit outside as the weather was so nice but there is plenty of seating inside and the coffee house itself is nicely decorated and very clean. The staff are very friendly and we got served quickly. We will definitely visit again the next time we're in Durham.

Very polite helpful staff - we had never been to Durham before. Lots of paninis on offer. Clean toilets. Good tea - perfect for a quick "pit stop! Only negative is the modern jazz which was playing when we were there.

Biz R is an excellent coffee shop if you want to relax, refresh and recover from exploring the city or from shopping. It is clean, comfortable and has lovely coffee and snacks. The soup (served with warm bread) is divine but there are many more items to choose from. The service is extremely good and speedy, and the décor makes for an easy visit because it is attractive with tables spaced to allow for conversation. In addition it has spotlessly clean loos which always make a place more appealing!

Lovely little place to relax with the most delicious selection of snacks to go with your coffee in the whole of Durham. You can tell these people know good coffee and care about what they do. Would definitely recommend stopping by here.

Having eaten at most of the coffee shops in Durham this is not one of my favorite ones. Saying that I still feel it beats the chain cafes.It is interestingly decorated with good background music to create an nice ambiance. However I did find it surprisingly quiet in here, considering the rest of the coffee houses in Durham were packed. This can be an advantage when struggling to get seated somewhere but it did make me wonder why there were so few people here.Biz R has wi-fi, however you have to register to use it. When registering it asks for your mobile number to verify your account. I felt loath to submit my mobile phone number, as did the person I was there with. We decided not to use the wi-fi for this reason. I feel these days wi-fi can be quite a selling point, especially for students who quite often like somewhere they can work whilst eating their lunch and drinking coffee. I wonder how many other people would feel uncomfortable with the information required for the wi-fi registration.I had a cappuccino which was good. I then went to order lunch. They have a range of paninis, toasties, soup and pasta to choose from and they are all reasonably priced.I do not eat white bread including ciabatta, however they did have some brown bread. I asked if I could have one of the panini fillings but in a toastie instead. They said they could make me a toastie in brown bread but I could not chose to have the panini filling. With little toastie choice (due to being a vegetarian) I went for a rather boring cheese and tomato toastie, when really I was fancying the pesto, tomato and mozzarella filling. I cannot really see why this could not be done. Most other places I go to are quite accommodating when I have asked them to do something like this.The staff themselves I found to be friendly and polite. Service was also fast and efficient. I did not have any dessert, however the cakes did look nice. I think this is a place I would visit for coffee and a sweet snack rather than for lunch again.

While the rest of the town was busy this lovely quiet cafe was a perfect place to shelter from the persistent rain and hoards of shoppers. The coffee was excellent and the range of home made cakes on offer is fantastic. My only worry is that it was too quiet for a Saturday lunch hour. This is the nicest cafe I have been to in Durham and want it to survive - so please visit!!!!

A lovely little cafe on 2 floors, with excellent food, service and ambiance. This is a superb place to eat, relax and chat. We found this by chance, but will certainly keep going back. Everything was clean & tidy, toilets included, with a range of food and drink to satisfy all tastes.

We have been here a few times now and every time received great service. Coffee is far superior to the likes of Costa, Nero, Starbucks etc. they have a good selection of cakes, toasties and other food, which again, is much better than what you'd find in a chain coffee shop! The cafe is clean and tidy and having been there around 5 times now, it has never been busy. The cups are always clean and so is the cutlery (marked or dirty cutlery always makes me shudder when I enter a coffee shop chain!) On the whole, it's reasonably priced but fantastic quality. Great service too!

In my opinion, this is by far the best coffee shop in Durham. The paninis are always delicious, as are the cakes and my husband gives the coffee a thumbs up. The place is spotless and the staff are friendly. The place just has a lovely vibe about it.

...as all the other coffee shops we passed were full, or closing as it was 5pm on a Saturday. tucked in just off silver street as you head into milburngate. spotlessly clean, good prices, delish muffins (we tried apple and ginger and blueberry with cream cheese)- lots of space between the eclectic mix of tables and chairs, which can't be said for all Durham's coffee shops - and quite a few round tables for odd numbers!. nicely decorated- with wood floors and ambient lighting it felt modern and comfortable but not factory produced like costas/starbucks if you know what I mean. we will be back and will go upstairs as I'm hoping there will be a view of the castle from there..and even tho it was late and near closing time we were still made to feel welcome and weren't rushed. another nice touch was the small jug of hot water to add as required to your pot of tea - which of course made it go further. Durham has quite a few really good coffee/tea shops and I think we have found another one here - we were impressed

Spot on espresso blueberry muffins out of this world! Similar style to Starbucks but far better prices and without any doubt higher quality coffee. Staff are normal human beings, pleasant and not all superficial like many coffee shops have become (with the 'fake' how are you and onto the next customer before you open your mouth and as soon as they have your dosh) . The temperature of the 3 lattes i have had there were spot on too... no burnt milk, nice texture. New to durham but if they stick at this standard am sure they will be a huge success.

Biz R just opened a few weeks ago - have been 3 times and it's good!coffee, snacks and cakes all of a high standard.interesting and colourful décor and some great background music.friendly and welcoming staff.well worth giving it a go as a nice change from the plethora of high street chain places!