Glady's Vintage Tea Room in Hartlepool

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.

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

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

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

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 😔.

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.

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!

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

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!

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 👍

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Our first visit to Glady's and we will be going back for sure. The cafe is really nice and clean. It almost feels like you're in a 40's cafe. The staff are all very friendly and the service is excellent. The food was lovely and...

We have been to Gladys twice in the last fortnight for breakfast and they are amazing. Really good quality sausages and the fried bread is the best. Great place 👍

A brilliant Sunday breakfast, gorgeous vintge decor friendly people , great value too. Tea was loose leaf supplied with a strainer, the poached eggs were perfect! Loved the option to build your own breakfast from a wide range of interesting and healthy ingredients.

A lovely nostalgic trip visited this tea room for the first time, and to say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement, it was like a trip into the past, made to feel welcome by the owner and staff, the decor is amazing all done...

Clean, inviting, great decor, delicious food and lovely friendly team. Highly recommend

Wonderful friendly service. Food very good. Decor looks great.

Food was nice, service was super. Nice touch was the waitresses all wearing vintage style dresses and makeup. My only negative is that the theme "vintage" is moving towards "war years"

Non working dogs are not allowed inside

Excellent lunch, it was a pleasant surprise - sandwiches huge with all the extras. Staff were so friendly, helpful and polite. The tearoom was a really interesting place. We sat outside as we had a dog with us, but it was still very good. We...

Totally out of this world...BEST afternoon tea I've had in my life, she's up there with the RITZ and the QUEENS ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA..tea was piping hot, how it should be..food was all fresh, made on the premises..HIGHLY RECOMMENDED I'd give the whole place 10 out 10..Decor.seating, atmosphere, not to mention the FIRST CLASS service we received..Definitely be coming back

Amazing place, food and service first class, love this place will definitely visit again!

Well ots like stepping back in time to the 40,s it's beautiful in here. I was here on a lunch break as I'm in the area for work and I must say this is something I've never experienced before, please make time for a cuppa here and some food, I will be coming back next time I'm up here xxx

Went in here to be honest because there weren’t too many places open! But it was lovely, lovely staff, very “vintage” they have it set out lovely . The food we had was great freshly made and hot. A little gem. I would highly recommend...

I'm GF, the menu looked unpromising, but after talking to the staff and consultation with the chef, a wonderful GF lunch was served. Excellent service, friendly, will definitely make this a favourite place to eat in Seaton Carew.

Called in for a coffee before an appointment. Absolutely love it!! The staff were friendly, the cafe was clean and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I will definitely be going back to try the food. Reasonably priced too.

It was our first time visiting.....we had some lovely food.....and milk shake...take away cake was yummmy..... It is a very clean place.....realy pleasant ..helpful staff....some great memrabilia....shall be visiting again soon...

This is an absolute GEM of a place. We came here when our usual go to was full and I can without a doubt say it is my new fave!! Food is amazing and the staff are lovely. Perfect.

I can't rate this place highly enough. Gorgeous food and lovely staff. My new fave place to go!! I cant wait for our next visit!!

What a nice little cafe! Visited here during our holiday away whilst in Seaton Carew. Interesting WW2 style atmosphere inside, with a few relics. 5/5

Love the theme in the cafe, staff are friendly, and food was delicious and reasonably priced too. Great location. And seating outside if you have a dog.

Delicious food, speedy service and gorgeous vintage decor.

Delicious food, speedy service and gorgeous vintage decor. Will definitely be returning to make my way through the breakfast menu.