Glady's Vintage Tea Room in Hartlepool

What a find! Had the most amazing veggie breakfast served by such a friendly lady! T'other 'alf said his Dambuster breakfast was the best! If you're ever in Seaton Carew, it's definitely worth a visit!

Quiche and home made chips were delicious, cafe very clean and staff were friendly, reasonably priced for the portion size

It’s two or three years since we were in this tearoom and it was a pleasure to revisit while we were in the area. The decor here is emotive of the times and the service is charming. We were only here for tea and scones, all of which were very good.

WoW what a find ♥️ This 1940s themed cafe is an amazing look at the past, as we look at what other people have ordered ... Afternoon tea, scones, breakfast, main meals This is our new excuse for visiting Seaton Carew near Hartlepool 👌 When living in a van finally finding somewhere that actually cooks amazing food and nothing prefabricated like most eateries these days... Everything was lovely even the chips stood out proper meaty gravy on both meals which was a delight with every mouthful of mash... Great value 💯

Loved our lunch here, food and service was great.

Lovely restaurant, been many times before. Booked a table for lunchtime yesterday (12o'clock) but weren't informed that they were closing at 1pm so became a rushed affair and out the door bang on 1pm. Spent longer travelling than we did in the restaurant. Very disappointed

What a lovely place this tea room is, so interesting looking at the old items, it's like stepping back in time. We had the most amazing good old fashioned grub 😀 the best food I've eaten in a long time, reminded me of the dinners my nanna made. The afternoon teas looked fab so next visit will be for an afternoon tea.

The food and ambience where excellent Also the lovely staff Will certainly be back and thoroughly recommend Try afternoon tea especially the chocolate cake!!

Absolutely brilliant place with amazing food. I've been a few times and anytime I'm in Seaton Carew this place cannot be missed.

Popped in for breakfast with our dog lovely friendly owner and quick service. Bacon egg with mushrooms was delicious. The place is so quirky loved the old vintage items. Would definitely recommend 👌

What a hidden gem in seaton. Amazing food friendly staff and very accommodating. Lovely home made food and would visit again.

Absoloutely beautiful breakfast, couldn't fault it. Service is excellent. Called in again this morning and had a lovely cup of tea and a Date & Walnut scone which was beautiful. Very busy due to the unexpected downpour. Approx £12 for tea for 2 and 2 scones.

Enjoyed a delicious Afternoon Tea. Great value for money and all the food amazing. Would highly recommend and will return. All the staff were lovely and the decor is just fabulous and 'Vintage'

Enjoyed a delicious Afternoon Tea. Great value for money and all the food amazing. Would highly recommend and will return. All the staff were lovely and the decor is just fabulous and 'Vintage'

Lovely home made scones, fresh and tasty. Cup of tea served in vintage tableware. Atmosphere was not like it used to be, but overall a canny little place for a cuppa and scone.

A warm & welcoming atmosphere. Tasty, filling homemade food and the best apple crumble and custard we've had in a long time. Pop on down.... You won't be disappointed.

Really lovely 40s Vintage Cafe. Lovely Welcome from staff! In wartime clothing!! Food excellent! Wartime theme very authentic!!

After a day out at Hartlepool Marina, we drove to Seaton Carew looking for a suitable place for lunch, and came across Gladys Vintage Tea Room, and so glad we did. As soon as you walk through the door, you go back in time to the 1940's, from the decor, to the staff uniforms, music and the excellent food on offer. I had a toasted sandwich, which was delicious. All the family were impressed with the food they got. Would highly recommend coming here and would return again.

We stumbled on this cafe in seton crew, Hartlepool. My wife and me were pleased we did , it’s the only dog friendly cafe in seton which was good but the food we had was excellent. I and my grand daughter had scampi and chips with mussy peas and it was proper scampi and home made chips which surprised even me. My wife had the kiddies breakfast and she thoroughly enjoyed it especially the black pudding. I can thoroughly recommend it.

The WW2 themed decorations (including Durham Light Infantry displays) make this a pleasantly quirky spot for, in our case, breakfast. We enjoyed a teacake, a bacon buttie and a flat white. Highly recommended any time of day. The staff were lovely too :)

Unfortunately arrived at cafe it looked lovely entered went to the counter there was a woman she was busy so i stood and waited she did look at me but said nothing so i stood a while longer looked at menu and things on the walls,still no acknowledgement not even a hello or i will be with you in a minute ..so i left

This was our 2nd time visiting the tea room, its amazing! The atmosphere with the 40s music playing the decor all vintage,, the ladies who serve are wearing 40s style clothing! I find it very relaxing, cosy and friendly! Me & my friend ordered homemade quiche chips & salad, it was delicious generous portion too! I cannot fault this place I would highly recommend it!

Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Booked a Sunday Roast Beef Lunch that came out quickly after sitting down about 10 mins before booked time. There was a nice sized portion of very tasty melt in the mouth topside with six different vegetables, stuffing and Yorkshire pudding. A plateful indeed. The only reason for the loss of one star is it was eatable but a little cold. As it came out very quickly after sitting down I would hazard to feel it was plated up earlier in the day and warmed through before bringing it out and it wasn’t warmed up enough to makes sure everything on the plate was at an enjoyable temperature. . Value was good but spoiled a little by not all being warm enough to thoroughly enjoy it (cold Yorkshire pudding not ideal). Will return though as previous experience of great breakfasts and if I do give Sunday roast another try will remember to ask for a warm plate and for cook to ensure all food heated through.

Family of 3, we booked Sunday lunch for 1.30 on 11th. My wife & son went in at 1.20 whilst I parked car. I arrived on time at 1.30, but lady had been asking 'where is he ?'. We found out why...the food had already been plated, and was warmed up. Big portions, but not well,presented, and never asked what we liked. What we didn't like, we left, and we left quite a lot ! The 3 of us were very disappointed.

Went to Gladys for Sunday Lunch and it did not disappoint. Huge portions, meat delicious and all the veggies you could want - really impressed

Great place, step back in time to the war years of Britain. Great food and service.

Had a very good breakfast and tea/coffee with friends.There was a good choice, and we went for the smaller breakfast which included a drink. The breakfast was lovely, and the welcome was warm. The cafe is stuffed with interesting artefacts, and we really enjoyed looking at everything.Even the toilet was interesting! It prompted a lot of hilarious conversation about our childhoods. We saw someone with afternoon tea, which looked really nice. Would recommend.

Great as always. Liver & onion one day full Sunday roast the next day. What's not to like & at a fair price . Staff friendly & quick service 👍

First visit for some time under new management. Friendly staff, super full English with high quality ingredients well cooked. What's not to like!

2nd visit, last time was a few years ago. This time was as good as the last. Food is excellent. It is busy as it's popular. There was no room and the staff kindly rang my wife within 10 minutes to say a table was ready. They even told us there was a wait for the food as they were busy, I wish more places had staff like this. Thank you, 4 very happy customers

Excellent service and food Staff were very friendly and kind Very patient with elderly customers Food was home cooked and beautifully presented

We went to Glady's for the first time, we loved it, amazing tearoom decorated with 1940s Artefacts it was like stepping back in time. We had Tea and Scones with a lovely view of the seafront. I will be definitely going back and taking my family. The lady who served us was lovely very polite and made us very welcome.

What a find! Walking past and thought this looks good - what a gem! We had an excellent lunch with superb service. Really quirky place - especially the toilet. Great menu including sandwiches, main meals and a fantastic array of cakes and desserts. Brilliant friendly service.

We chose Gladys after reviewing other options. We found them very helpful regards to the timing and organisation of our event. We only required space for 30 guests and this fitted the bill perfectly. We asked for a buffet, which turned out to be rather generous with a variety of hot and cold options that went down well. I would recommend this venue for a small party. Staff very friendly ,attentive and helpful, nothing was a problem to them.We would definitely use this location again. Thank you

We came to the cafe last weekend with my granddaughters I was very impressed with my BLT it was very tasty and my husband has mince and dumping he said it was very nice my granddaughters got fish fingers and chips and I was so impressed to see that the fish fingers were made with proper chunks of fish and the chips were homemade the little ones eat it all which was a lovely change

A nice visit to the tearooms today

lovley breakfast deffo be going again

I was eager to try Gladys’s tea room after reading about it in a local newspaper. Easy enough to find next to all the fish and chip shops at the end of the Main Street, so if you can pull yourself away from the smell of the fish and chips you’ll find a warm welcome in here. The atmosphere is definitely 1940’s with Vera Lynne music playing and the staff dressed as homeland girls, decor is of the period with ration books and other paraphernalia displayed to occupy your eye, even the toilet area is decorated similarly. Service is friendly and quick, we had sandwiches which are filling, coffee is fine and cakes are fresh. A nice experience that wouldn’t be out of place if it were in Beamish Museum.

Absolutely brilliant atmosphere only topped by the food 👌, make sure to try the breakfasts!

Loved the decor and theme the staff very friendly and helpful because the breakfast was cooked fresh their was a small wait but delicious and a lovely cuppa tea definitely we will be back

Nice but could be nicer, this place recently re opened so I'm sure it's gonna get better

Lovely place to stop. We had 2 coffee's and a warmed cheese scone, which was huge and tasted incredible. It was a full shop when we got served so naturally there was a little wait but didn`t bother us in such a great setting. Like stated above we only had a scone and not something larger but if the rest of the food on the menu was like the scone then I can only imagine that it would be lovely. Great value for money, would definitely stop here again when we pass through, maybe tomorrow before the festival.

Lovely place to eat very friendly staff and the food is fantastic. It's right near the sea front and easy to find

Good value, tasty cheese scone. Being misgendered by the staff left me feeling sad. I hope this is not how they treat all LGBT+ customers 😔.

Good value, tasty scone. Being misgendered by a staff member left me sad 😔. I hope that they don't treat all LGBT+ customers that way.

We weren't very impressed with the breakfast. First of all we had to go out of the place because there wasn't a table for 20 minutes despite there being an empty one we could have waited at. The staff weren't too friendly. The breakfast was mediocre for the price. One of us had egg shell in the egg. The fried bread wasn't like any fried bread I've ever had. We won't be going back

Very disappointed by the quality of the food. The chicken parmo was a small piece of chicken coated with tasteless cheese and way too much mayo which turned the bun into a sloppy mess.

Called in today for tea and breakfast But the wait to be asked for order was almost 1/2hour Got sick of waiting almost walked out Nice tea though

40s style tea room? I’d be inclined to state more like a 90s greasy spoon! Food average and tea served in mugs! A business tip. If you want to be known as a 40s style tea room at least try to make the experience authentic. If you’re a bit short on that department it can’t be difficult to obtain a few teapots from one of the many charity shops in town. Not a patch on the Copper Kettle!

Visited a few times and always been wow however this is 1st time since pandemic and have to say rather disappointed. Stood at counter 5 minutes waiting to ask to have my tea reheated. It came back and was just about hot. Chips were nice but quite a few not fully cooked and my chicken burger was barely warm. The tea was served in mugs similar to a supermarket cafe which we would not expect. The toilet was out of order but that was probably temporary glitch. Still worth a visit for something a bit different from the norm but let's hope they sort these issues as it stopped us from having cake and scones so hopefully next visit will be a wow factor again

Fantastic afternoon tea, enjoyed in a most relaxing friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.

Such a change to sit in a cosy cafe with lovely food, friendly staff and great surroundings. I had cheese on toast with a side of pickle and hubby had fish finger sandwich with mushy peas and side salad - delicious.

Beautiful Vintage Tea Room, staff are great, coffee and cake the best, will definitely be back.

Wonderful place. Interesting and good food. Toilet is amazing!

We found this cafe to be average at best and not really the step back in time that we were expecting. Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody playing on the radio, tea-bagged cuppas served in ordinary mugs, the serving lady in modern clothing, etc. Also, the breakfasts weren't anything to shout about: small portions of budget saving ingredients sold at a premium price. Finally, it's not a place to get warm on a windy day at the seaside - it was as cold inside as it was out.

Booked a table for an early breakfast and glad I did as the cafe filled quickly for early morning in off season. Friendly young staff member looked after order and food was cooked well. Reasonable value in my opinion in these more expensive times. Cafe decorated well with vintage items made a pleasant environment. Thanks and will return in my annual visit to the area now I have found you. Best wishes for a successful 2023.

Home cooked breakfast. Styled in ww2 very atmospheric. I enjoyed the meal but the coffee needs improvement. Would go back but not have coffee.

I called in just after 9am one Sunday morning, I had a Dambuster breakfast & a mug of tea. A great breakfast that hit the spot. Good service, l will return, highly recommended.

Me and my partner took our friends from out of town here for afternoon tea. I know this is an excellent place to come with fantastic food and service, but this is the first time we did the afternoon tea. We booked in 48 hours...

Fantastic food, brilliant service, breakfast was amazing. Great coffee. Definitely, worth a visit!

Called in for a snack today, quirky place with excellent food and good service. Called later in the day following a good walk and brought home a lovely takeaway meal.

Superb value, excellent food, quirky vintage setting. Called in for a snack, not disappointed, waiting staff good at their job and very welcoming. Keep up the good work 👍

Amazing staff, I have visited about 12 times they are always polite and helpful,first time since my daughter was a baby I took her today they all interacted with her and give here a tour and let her try on all the hats one of the ladies even give her a necklace. 4 year olds are inquisitive and they allowed her to be that way. Well done guys.

I've come across a few vintage style tearooms, but none that produces such beautiful food. Cakes - everything just looks amazing. I dropped in one morning because my B&B had become room only, so the Full English (various options available) was a life saver. Honestly,...

Called in for a bite to eat and a coffee. Lovely atmosphere and they made the day by whipping up a delicious, impromptu mushroom soup for my partner who had recently had surgery. Will definitely revisit

We were looking for a nice little cafe for a full English breakfast when we came across Gladys’ tea room. Located in the seaside town of Hartlepool it is a 1940s style theme inside with lots of things about the war and old music on....

Enjoyed my first visit so much I called in the next morning with company. This little place is chockablock with delightful retro charm and nostalgic knick-knacks - so much to look at. And not only are the friendly staff decked out in period dress, but...

What can I say - an oasis of charm. Stumbled in this on a drizzly afternoon in Hartlepool. Properly lifted our spirits. Really friendly staff, excellent scones and cake, and proper tea, strongly recommended 👍

What a lovely place food was great

Well worth the trip to the back of beyond. Good and friendly service . If you go then you may be as impressed as myself and family.

Whilst staying in Seaton Carew for a couple of days, I took a walk down toward the Seaton Hotel and stumbled on Gladys Vintage Tearoom nearby. What luck! Bedecked in 1940’s style decor and with staff In period costume, the scene is set but nothing...

Lovely quaint place. Food was lovely and staff very polite and friendly.

Very nice to see and good food and coffee

This 1940s themed tea room offers superb standards in every key area: decor, service, menus and excellent value for money. We always visit when we are in the area and are never disappointed. The last time was for a birthday breakfast en famille: seven of...

Breakfast was really good. A quirky little cafe with friendly service and a great theme. Fried bread was the best.

Still offers a lovely walk down memory lane for the older generation and a clean & lovely environment. We hadnt been in for a few years and just a tad disappointed. The vegan options are really nothing except one dish, a veggie burger. I remember the large cake choices but only 2 on when we went and some muffins. Still offered a friendly warm welcome and seemed busy enough

Visited Gladys tea room this morning 07/08/2022, and 4 of us had four different breakfasts, the food was excellent, and comfortable seating in a good setting, this is a excellent place to eat.

Fantastic place. Love how traditional is a little gem. Food great and a nice cup of tea made the old fashioned way with tea leaves and a strainer. Would highly recommend a visit.

Superb food, very accommodating staff , very helpful and even opened early for us . Lots of choices . A must visit for anybody

Excellent. Very nice food, friendly and accommodating staff, lots of choices. A definite

Lovely vintage cafe. Beautiful waitress and very friendly atmosphere

Just had breakfast...was lovely..great taste lovely friendly staff

Delicious food served by friendly staff in interesting surroundings I highly recommend their breakfasts

Nice vintage tea room, with appropriate era decor with fun dress up and photo opportunities. A nice change to all the fish and chip shops for a bite to eat on the sea front. Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff. Good selection of yummy food, drinks, scones and cakes. All day breakfast and cream tea options available, as well as daily specials. High chair available. Enjoyed our visit will visit again.

Not quite sure how this place gets the good reviews it does? We had a panini each and both were burnt, they also didn’t have ham in even though both of us asked for it. The bread also tasted pretty stale. We were never asked...

Ladies , all three very pleasant, lovely scones.

Love this place. The whole vibe is amazing and I love the vintage feel. The food is lovely however, the pancakes weren't very nice so probably wouldn't get them again as they were a bit doughy. Still giving it a 5 though cos it's awesome!!

Beautiful food, friendly staff. Really enjoyed!

Went here for breakfast with my family. Lovely environment and tasty breakfast however an extremely rude server. Not only did she roll her eyes after she had asked us four times were we paying by card but she snatched the plate from under my husband's nose just as he finished but everyone else was still eating

We went to Glady’s for afternoon tea.The food was delicious and plentiful, and we came home with a box of cakes which we were too full to consume on the premises . A very authentic venue with staff who are friendly and attentive. We will certainly return and I have no hesitation in recommending this small cafe.

A step back in time. Like going to my Grandma's for breakfast.

Food very good and staff very welcoming and helpful

Really loved it , loved the atmosphere , staff and decor, food was delicious and plenty of it , cakes are made in the kitchen upstairs so properly homemade, the only downside is no dogs allowed but if you have a car the dog would be OK in there for the time of your meal , we had the dambuster breakfast but plenty of other options, will visit again.

Lovely little vintage tea room Decent menu, not too over priced Lovely staff

Lovely quaint place with wartime decor, next to the seafront, good quality food, well presented, £49 for burger n chips + extra chips & drinks for 4 adults & 3 kids

Took my friend for breakfast for her birthday, the setting is absolutely lovely, the staff were really nice and the food and drink were outstanding. We really enjoyed it, felt very friendly warm and welcoming.

Olde world and brilliant! Good value for money!

We were given vouchers for afternoon tea and we weren't disappointed. Glady tea room is a step back in time, small and cosy. There were a number of customers in, some who had been several times and enjoyed the environment and the food. It's set...

Friendly service. Welsh Rarebit was yummy

Amazing. It was like having a cuppa in my Grandmother's front room. Memorabilia is great & the ladies (staff) are lovely: dressed up in vintage fashion. Looking forward to going back and having a cup of tea out of my Grandmother's tea set, which I donated to Glady's cafe. Highly recommend.