Connections Community Cafe in Middlesbrough

Lovely welcoming staff, dog friendly. Not overpriced. Lovely and clean. Events room upstairs available to rent out for functions and catering available. At a very reasonable price, not overpriced.

1 meal was nice and hot and the other meal was taste less no seasoning and the pasta wasn't nice.

Not for profit place. Good food

Brilliant place, great food, great prices, great service, lovely atmosphere, what a great idea!

Lovely place, lovely food. Excellent value

Class, loved it, look forward to going again

Nice place, good food, good staff, worth going there.

I go for fortnightly special events mainly so I get a good cheap meal. Food always good

A wonderful atmosphere to be. The connection cafe is a place to enjoy yourself with nice delicacies. They also have a big function room to accommodate all your parties. The function rooms are spacious to accommodate 100 guests conveniently. Also a side room for trainings that is spacious enough to accommodate you and your trainees. The fees are not neck cutting. You can give it a try and you won't regret being there with your guests.

Great meeting place. Friendly staff. Great food. Highly recommended

Went here instead of McDonald's, while out shopping on Saturday. So glad we did. The place was empty, but I really don't know why. The service was excellent, the prices very reasonable and the food was excellent. We ordered quiche, chips and salad x2 and a jacket potato with beans. With this we got a hot drink and all for just £5 each! For desert, we had 2 pieces of biscoff cheesecake, which is all homemade and tasted amazing and was only £2.50 a portion. The whole meal only came to £20.00, which is much less than most places and all properly cooked and homemade. Will be returning!

Good food but sometimes slow services

£15 for 3 meals. Pleasant staff, the overall feel of the place was pleasant. If you want something nice quick and easy with a pleasant atmosphere then this is the place to go. We had bacon and brie panini's and they were great for £5 with crisps and some salad. Son had a Burger which for £5 came with loads of chips. Very happy with this and will definitely grab something from here again.

Chicken and Brie baguette - awesome. The dash of mango chutney in the baguette really brought it all together though, an unexpected twist that really completed the meal. Great price for it, too.

Food is gorgeous, the staff are amazing, friendly and helpful

This place is really nice inside and the and the staff are really welcoming 🤠 Yeah they are helping like me and my friend who are homeless and need meals it well as much as we can really until we are homeless not home especially with and the fork in the road is an place2be to make good in the same situation as you are

Served by the lovely Tracy today. Amazing food with friends! £5 for a delicious homemade cbeef pie, chips, peas and gravy. And a soft drink!! Please visit, well worth it x

Beautiful food which was very good value for money! The service by Andy was fabulous ! Service with a smile and couldn’t do enough for us, we thoroughly enjoyed and will be back!

Great little spot. Excellent quality food at great value prices. Their fiver menu (which includes a drink) is very impressive. They've lost a star from me as the chips were pretty heavily salted, which may be acceptable on the adult dishes, but its a no-no for meals off the kids menu for a toddler and baby as happened today. Really nice setting and we'll look forward to going again.

Beautiful breakfast at very reasonable price too. £5 for a brekkie and coffee. My first visit today, will definitely be back to try the corned beef pie which looked delicious 😋

Wonderful what the recovery community are doing in Middlesbrough. Check out Recovery Connections

Quiet & friendly. Good food great service.

I was at a three days induction meeting there on upstairs. They had served very nice coffee and tea 😊

Had a wonderful breakfast here. Served really quickly and Tracey was lovely. Really enjoyed ourselves with a great chilled out atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend.

I provided security for a private event there. I can honestly say that igs a lovely place to be. Lovely staff and lovely surroundings. I'd highly recommend having party's, or other informal or formal gatherings at this establishment.

Gorgeous food. Waited a bit but well worth the wait. Staff lovely.

Went early before a show at the town hall. On first glance the menu didn't inspire however, the black pudding and bacon starter nd the ham hock terrine were very tasty and filling. The pan fried salmon was moist and balanced well with the beetroot a new potatoes. All the food was piping hot. Good value and brilliant cooking. Definitely going back!

We hired this venue for a meeting after hours and they were very accommodating. Very pleasant venue.

A Restaurant with its own story serving good food, Young chefs with good ideas. The service excellent girls could not do enough for you.. Will be back

Good food and friendly service.

Excellent service from start to finish and the staff were very welcoming

Lovely surroundings and very clean. The food was excellent (chicken parmo with chips and salad) and reasonably priced. Recommended..

Lunch with my daughter-in-law today at The Fork In The Road was lovely. The food was delicious and the hospitality from the staff was excellent. I would highly recommend the venue.

Food was lovely. Just glad the smell of cigarette smoke wafting in from staff taking a break had gone by then. Lady taking orders was lovely and very busy, could have done with some help.

Attended a charity event here . Beautiful venue amazing food and excellent staff. Top venue.

Great food, great ambience, great toilet, great service

Absolutely brilliant with warm friendly staff always willing to listen

If you want a stunning venue, great food and a social mission, Fork is definitely the place!

⛔️ WARNING ⛔️ I went to the restaurant on Wednesday with my girlfriend and her uncle. When our food arrived, we all ordered a Parmesan, we were really impressed with the portion sizes as it was rather cheap. Half way through our meal we realised the chicken was pink ! We returned our meal and informed them about the problem we were offered for our food to be recooked we declined and received a refund. Since we have all been extremely ill and have received antibiotics to treat suspected food poisoning. We are trying to get in touch with the restaurant to inform them of this however we are getting ignored by phone call and messages. My girlfriend messaged on her lash account to see if they would reply to a message about booking a table they responded to that but can not respond to a serious message about our health that they have harmed. I would avoid this establishment at all costs. Health is more important than anything this restaurant does not seem to think the same

Been a couple of years ago and the breakfast was lovely,unfortunately today it wasn't as half as good Bacon appeared to be fried with my sausages are were both totally over cooked

Great food in a lovely pub setting with a twist

Staff all very friendly. Amazing veggie parmo and loads of gluten free options.

Such a great place! I was here along with other organizations for an event. This establishment is Recovery oriented. Such wonderful people in wonderful surroundings. All home cooked meals, snacks, deserts and sweets available. At amazing, affordable prices! Would definitely recommend.

I really loved the food here. I had a gluten free burger which is probably the best I've ever eaten. It was beautifully cooked. The gluten free dessert was equally excellent and I'll be going back for lunch when I get chance. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and were able to discuss ingredients in detail. I spent a while in there generally chatting after my meal, which was a lovely part of my day. Definitely one of the highlights of Middlesbrough.

Really good food, lovely atmosphere and very affordable

Parmo was tiny,service wasnt brilliant and that was when it was quiet,wont be going back.

An absolutely excellent restaurant. I cannot get over the prices and the quality of the food. The service is excellent. I wish we had FITR in London where I live - you wouldn't be able to get a table. The food is superb.

Great atmosphere especially with the winter/Christmas decor, the food was made fast and was delicious, however I was the only one there at the time so it could be slower if it is busier. My only gripe was the mocha which wasn't fully mixed so it was lumpy at the very bottom, but that is just a nitpick, it is a great place for some tasty food!

Food is good and the staff are exceptional, friendly and helpful.

Brilliant- menu so unusual and friendly service and efficient and knowledgable staff

Had a 3-course dinner there and was very satisfied with the food and the service. The cozy and modern interior with the local industrial touch was particularly interesting. Not to mention the special element of dining in a charity restaurant. Definitely worth going!

great place, good atmosphere, great food

Second visit. Highly recommended.

Was in Bar Zero. Had a good time.

Auf Grund der guten Bewertungen habe ich heute The Frok getestet und war einfach nur enttäuscht und noch immer hungrig. Mein Steak mit Pommes und Salat waren alles andere als gut. Die Pommes waren laprig und vor Fett triefend, der Salat minimal und das Steak....vorgebraten und durch....sehr schade....

My friend and I shared coffee and cake. Yummy, beautifully presented, gonna take other friends. Service was lovely. THANKS to the lovely lady that took care of us 😊

Expensive..but ok for private function upstairs

Had a lovely meal we with my hubby, excellent food and attentive staff

Lovely food and training up adults with additional needs in employment

Unique and tasty food as their name. Really enjoyed the meal.

Lovely food and attentive service. This is our second visit and it was every bit as nice as our first. Really like the ethos behind this enterprise - and certainly quality is not compromised by the charitable aspect.

Excellent service, great food and value for money.

We had a lovely time, the food was fast, hot and tasted delicious. The girl who served us Natalie, was lovely, checking in on us and was chatty too. Its afordable and good quality food. We'll definitely go back. :)

Excellent food and £4 daquiris!

Excellent ,food great, staff very helpful

Lovely place for a spot of lunch.

Went for a groupon deal and everything was fantastic from the food to the service

Great service, amazing food, nice ambience

Best food I've had in a long time.

Was very very busy but they managed to fit us in and everything was amazing! The food, the service, nothing was too much trouble, would definitely go back xxx

Love this place. Best food in middlesbrough

We ordered medium and when it arrived it was very bloody, but as we had already complained about the chips didn't see the point in sending it back again. The waitresses were lovely and nothing was toi much trouble and for this reason we would go back.

We were there to celebrate an 80th birthday. The food was delicious for everyone and the service first class. Will definitely visit again.

Had the fish finger sandwich. More batter than fish. Neither I nor 2 companions could finish them and £7.50 quite expensive even for 'home-made'. Extra £1.00 for fries. I'm afraid that one meal has put me off trying them again.

Lovely place and amazing food. The staff were very attentive. Great atmosphere 100% recommend

Food average not really worth the money especially the starters but it was the slow, forgetful service that really let it down. Was ok to try once but wont be going back.

Amazing dinner, the feather blade steak is amazing! And manager Joe is the best, give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

Sehr nettes Personal, schöne Athmosphäre, und gutes Essen zu fairen Preisen.

Lovely meal yesterday with my son and 5yr old granddaughter, service great. Was only spoiled by an elderly couple with there mobile speaker on loud hvn a three way conversation with there daughter, wen asked politely to turn the sound down the elderly man was very rude, my granddaughter could give him some tips on good manners.

Very good meal had here, highly recommended

Good food and service for a reasonable price. Can't ask for much more !!

I had a Parmo for lunch and was very nice. Staff very helpful and friendly, lovely atmosphere, will be visiting again.

Lovely meal, great selection of gin. Very friendly staff and excellent service

Great food, great service, great cause!

Food was lovely, good portion sizes, reasonable prices and staff were excellent. We ordered from the set menu and it was all in all a great evening

Staff and food was lovely will be back soon

OMG, I have just come from this restaurant, i had the potato skins, which were loveley and then i had the feather blade steak, very very tasty, cooked to how i like it. Chips perfectly cooked. Then brown sugar cheeseecake, delicous Hubby had the black pudding confi onions and chedder rarebit then hotshot parmo equaley delicouse, our daughter had the parmo, she loved it, then roast white chocolate mouse, which was gorgeous. It is mine and hubbys 30th wedding anniversary, the food and atmosphere was perfect, really glad we went there tonight. Staff were lovely, very attentive, and lovely to chat to,

We went for lunch with an old friend a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. Its a shame it was quiet during lunch as it really did deliver on quality and service!

First class food and very weii looked after back again soon

Was a great experience and a pleasure to eat there. The place is very clean and welcoming and the quality of the food is amazing. The presentation is beautiful and appetising. The staff are very friendly and helpful and couldn't do enough for me. The atmosphere is very comfortable and relaxed and the service is absolutely fantastic. I would love to sample the Sunday lunch soon. I would happily recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a great dining treat.

The food came quickly and was delicious, and the staff were kind and helpful. The atmosphere was very chilled and I didn't feel out of place at all. Not too expensive either, couldn't ask for more! The picture is of the Club Sandwich, give it a go!

Good food and friendly staff. Would recommend to anyone!

The food is delicious, visited twice and haven't got a single complaint. Staff are helpful and not too pushy. I highly recommend this place, if you haven't been then try it. The sticky toffee pudding is to die for!

What a delightful place came here for some late lunch with my husband shared a club sandwich and a fish finger sandwich food was beautiful service was top notch absolutely loved it .

Fantastic atmosphere with great personal service. Food was outstanding. And of course there's the added benefit of it all being for a great course. Highly recommend and will definitely visit again.

Came tonight with friends, Love this place, food is gorgeous, staff are amazing so friendly, nothing is too much trouble,

Staff are always professional and friendly. Food is always spot on . Nwver had a bad meal here whether its lunch time or eveing.

We have visited this restaurant twice for afternoon tea, the first time sadly Groupon hadn’t notified the restaurant of our booking, the manager & staff could not apologise enough & gave us a complimentary soft drink/cup of tea for the inconvenience & to help cheer my 10yr old daughter up as she had been so excited about this outing. Our second visit was amazing & without any problems due to the efficiency of the manager & staff, the food was fantastic, the decor & ambiance is lovely. The staff are very efficient, friendly & attentive, a big thank you to Joe the assistant manager for all his help. We will definitely be returning!

Fantastic food, relaxing environment and really nice food. Was recommended to me by a friend in work and so glad I went. Couldn't recommend the fork in the road enough.

Always spot on. The wine and meal excellent