HM Prison Cafe in Stockton-on-Tees

The cafe is easy to find alongside the Prison perimeter fences near allotments and chicken coops. Walk past the car wash area and you will see the humble building serving as the cafe.

Husband called in for a couple of scones. They were huge and at 85p each excellent value. Probably the best cheese scone we've had in years; perfect texture, cheese in generous quantity, all the way through, and even smelled delicious.

We arrived at about 1:15pm and had a relaxing tasty lunch at a very good price. We received quick, excellent service from very polite and helpful staff. There was a good atmosphere in the cafe, which wasn't too busy.

Bucks the local trend for value. In a world of pretentious over priced cups of coffee and lunches this is breath of fresh air. The food I would rate as 4 but combine that with the value and it becomes a 5.

Called yesterday ( 4 ladies ) as we were visiting Yarm . Looked on trip advisor for a recommendation for lunch and saw this place . It had good reviews so we decided to give it a try ! A bit off the beaten track but worth it . Corned beef pie with salad for £3 and tea only £1 . Brought to the table - service with a smile and a bit of banter !

Nice Autumn walk around the grounds

What a lovely place to visit Very nice cakes and tea and above all really good service with a smile Other places should take note Thank you

Went there again for a full valet and lunch. Really good Lunch, First class valet and bought a couple of Garden nic-nacs. Nice friendly and polite staff, every one. A credit to the establishment.

Fabulous food all made and served by the inmates plus a small garden centre and woodwork / ironwork for sale but the big draw for locals is the car valet service while customer is in the cafe.I ordered a chicken tikka fajita and a costa hot chocolate -both so big I couldn’t finish them both ! ....and for less that £5

Lovely people, good food at excellent prices.Really worth a visit. we live 375 miles away, and go there each 4 months when in the area

I called in for the first time today with two friends . The slice of gorgeous corned beef pie was huge. The lovely young men serving the food were friendly and polite.. I bought a loaf of fresh baked bread to take home too for 95p and it is utterly delicious. I am planning on trying the cheese scones next time. They looked very tasty. There is a little shop selling hand made garden ornaments and plants. I bought a couple of purple kale. It's nice to be able to buy them individually. I don't want a tray of twelve from the garden centre

the scones are lovely. fruit scones oh so worth having some in a box to take home for later with a cup of tea. we found this place by accident. clean. polite staff who take it in their stride to listen to you and grant your request. the food is lovely. we wish we now had a breakfast instead of scones and a cup[ of tea. it was not until we saw the breakfast that we just knew we should have heeded the kind words of strangers with the words god morning, try the breakfast as they were leaving. the prices are way way way not expensive.we hope to return again if possible when we next in the area, heading to manchester we still think of those fruit scones and jam and butter. but Dear Lord we wish we had listend and had the fantastic breakfast . well done to everyone. well done to all. thank you.

Dropped by here today for breakfast, first time I had been here. What a great place, good value for money, food was excellent and service with a smile what more could you ask for. A hidden gem, only to pleased to support this project well done

Called in for coffee and cheese scone today. Not the easiest place to find ! Seating and tables inside or on patio to front. Adjoining small garden centre unit and a hand car wash. Staffed by prisoners due for release who are courteous and friendly. Also very efficient. Prices very cheap and food quality very good. They serve costa coffee- coffee , tea and 2 cheese scones only £4.10! High number of staff to customer ratio. It was good to see place well patronised. Very worthy of support. Good luck to u lads now and upon release.

Recently found out that the car wash I'd been using for last 3 years was using excessive acid in their wheel wash. Cost me £ 60 pounds to replace chrome wheel nuts. Checked with Car Wash at the prison and they use a much reduced acidity in their wheel spray. Went to the Cafe while my car was washed. Wow. Wow. Lemon Drizzle cake and Beautiful Home Made Scones. Choice of Fruit or Cheese scones. Top of my list

As many of the other reviews state it certainly is a hidden gem! The staff are attentive and polite, they offer a decent sized menu as well as the service of cleaning your car.

This is a really nice cafe at HMP kirklevington.The choice of food and drinks is excellent,and bargain prices to match.We went and looked around the plants on sale,and the car wash and valet is terrific value,and a great job the lads make of it.

You can have your car cleaned/valeted and whilst it is being done there is a small garden centre with very reasonably priced, good, healthy plants on offer along with various items to enhance your outdoor space. The cafe offers very reasonably priced food and a great selection of home made cakes, scones etc. Well worth a visit!

you can get your car cleaned while you have a break here, the food is good snack type food, they also sell garden things, its nice pleasant, staff are friendly worth a visit even if you are not getting your car cleaned

What a little gem this place is the sausage or bacon butty are excellent with a good cup of tea or coffee The staff are a pleasant and the food is cooked very well and they are most helpful to Please I am there on a Wednesday to enjoy my butty

Visit the cafe often for a sausage bun and a coffe but recently discovered the fruit scones.... absolutely lush. Get a take away every time now, and we got butter and jam with them. Best scones I have ever tasted.

the cafe is all home made food beatifully presented the staff are very friendly &polite.; i would recomend it to anyone.the plant& garden area is great as well.

Its noisy it's bustling and...its unique. We called in for a car wash and spot of lunch. Good food, good service and good humour. When i ordered a scone one of the kitchen staff quipped quietly to a colleague ' i'd like to ab-SCONd as well'. After many years working in the justice system it is a joy to see such a productive and progressive arrangement. The food itself justifies 5 stars.

Two full English breakfasts with toast and two mugs of tea for £10.40 - what incredible value! The food was freshly cooked and from good quality produce. They’re even flexible about swapping items. We didn’t want beans so they offered an extra slice of bacon instead.

He food was very good the coffee amazing...the staff were attentive and very polite fab job... definitely be back 😁

My first visit whilst shopping in Yarm was fabulous. We received a friendly welcome and struggled to find somewhere to sit as it was so busy. I had a delicious soup with an enormous bread bap and my friend really enjoyed her quiche and salad. With two hot drinks the bill came to £7. 50. A bargain! We both bought some little gifts from the shop area and visited the plant shop. A lovely experience.

Really great value breakfast buns and hot drinks, eaten outside on the picnic tables in glorious mild weather. Lovely crispy bacon, everything cooked to order so it arrives HOT! A gem of a place, which must be on a regular cycling route as lots of cyclists called in whilst we were there.

Nice cafe off the beaten track...first and foremost the food and drink is great and so reasonably priced (2 sausages buns, beans on toast, bacon bun and 4 hot drinks £11)......Just well worth it. Venture away from yarm high street and save a fortune! Sure it’s not particularly trendy, but equally it’s unpretentious (unlike most of yarm) and a good cafe. Good quick service, friendly and nice atmosphere. Cakes and bread looks amazing....will try next time. If you want a cafe, with good food, and value for money look no further. Look forward to next visit

Fantastic food and friendly service. Will definitely be visiting again. Plus, there's the craft and garden shop where I bought three beautiful hanging baskets and hand made stools. A hidden gem of a place.

Excellent service, tasty food, real value for money, cheerful employees, what more could you ask for? - Oh, nearly forgot to mention: home made bread and scones and free range eggs to take home! Would go there every week if I lived nearer.

A very relaxed environment and very comfy seating makes this a pleasant place to spend time. The hot drinks and food we had were all of a standard I would expect in a high street cafe, but (as you might be able to see on the photos of the receipt s) at a fraction of the price and very generous sizes. Its good to have the car cleaning service outside so you can come and have your car valleted and have a hot drink and something to eat while you wait. There are things to buy (baked goods and craft models) to make this even more interesting. The staff were all very polite, respectful and professional, and I'll probably come back.

Called as we were passing and pleasantly surprised. Lots of friendly chaps waiting on. Reasonable choice of eats - good prices. Plants for sale and you can pay to have your car washed while you eat - what a treat

Visited here one morning recently. I was impressed by a pretty good latte and my husband commented on a very tasty bacon bun. The guys working in the cafe are very pleasant. The seating is relaxed with sofas and soft chairs. There's a wood burning stove so I should think it would be very cosy in winter. Most amazing was the price, at just over £3!!. There are some charming hand carved kids wooden animals for sale, made on site, and also a small plant and garden shop next to the cafe, which we didn't have time to visit but we will do so next time we go here.

HM Prison Café also cleans cars. We took our car to be cleaned and found that there was a café there too. We ate in the café whilst the car was cleaned. It was a really good experience. The staff cleaning the cars were helpful and made a really good job of the car. The staff in the café were really helpful and friendly. The food was cooked in the main kitchens and the food was really good. I would go again for the car wash and café.

You walk in and instantly feel relaxed. Service is attentive and warm. The food is tasty and you get big portions. Love the crafty items and cards. A wonderful place for a family and a credit to all those working there.

First time we have visited and will certainly be going back. What a lovely lunch we had with brilliant service. The lads were so polite and friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. It was a pleasure to visit and you can’t come away without buying some of their scones mmmm. The garden shop is well worth a look as everything is so well made and reasonably priced. Loved it.

We came here to grab something en route and the coleslaw that is homemade is awesome we don't pop in here enough really as not just the food is good but so too are the things made by the inhabitants of which a few are in my garden

Visited on a sunny lunchtime so took advantage of the outside seating. We had 2 paninis, 1 sandwich all with salad, 2 cappuccinos and a juice. All for £13! You can’t go wrong here! Always so friendly and our dog even got a spare sausage! Will continue to visit!

Honestly could not wish to meet a more helpful and pleasant bunch of guys. Just really made to feel at home. Place is spotless, asked how I would like my bacon cooked, duly served with a smile. Also, plants and vegetables on sale at farm shop and a great car wash system. A really happy experience. Great value

I have read previous reviews and actually thought they were slightly patronising. However I visited for the first time on Wednesday, had my car washed and waxed (very well done) and we had coffee and bacon sandwiches (delicious) all for £10 HOWEVER the main selling point was the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff. Everyone was exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to help.

I've just had a bowl of pea & ham soup for £1.25....the best I've ever tasted! I'm now on with an extra hot latte at £1.20....no it ain't Mint Hobo coffee...but it's still very good!.....thanx guys!

Always great to eat here. Always very good food at a great price and excellent help from friendly staff.

Had a Sunday morning car wash and a double-shot coffee with a plain scone while we waited.

Lovely warm environment, excellent bacon buns and great friendly service. Visited with my husband and young daughter on a Sat morning. £8.50 for 2 bacon buns, 2 coffees, a hot choc and a huge slab of corned beef pie! Excellent.

Came here for the 1st time last week with my son,we couldn't believe how lovely the food & drinks were. The service was really good,I will defiantly be returning.

Went in for a hot drink,bacon sandwich & cake with my son. The service here was great & the prices & quality of the food was fantastic,will definalty be using again.

Great in-expensive place to meet and for a good cup of tea. Great staff and plenty of comfortable seating and tables inside, at the entrance and more comfortable lounging seating round the back of the café. And plenty of free parking.

Only visiting but looked a well kept well looked after place.

We arrived 10 minutes after they had closed due to a misunderstanding regarding opening hours on Christmas Eve. Regardless they were happy to serve us. Coffee and scones were great. Thanks for your service and welcome.

Staff helpful food cheap but good...very clean and children were made welcome. Would highly recommend.

Very friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere and the food is great value. It doesn't seem a good venue, but you will get big surprise.

After hearing many good things about the cafe and the quality of the food, my wife and I decided to have a ride out from Durham to sample a breakfast.

This facility is designed to rehabilitate prisoners, prepare them for the outside world and subsequently integrate them back into society with skills and ideas that will assist them achieve their goals.

We go regularly here,been for breakfast,lunches and never ever have had a cause to complain..maybe twice a week..

Heard about this place by chance from some regular visitors and we were not disappointed. Located a mile or so from Yarm in North Yorkshire Four of us went and although we arrived a little later than we intended, thus missing the lunch menus the place was still busy. it has to go on record that I had the best Corn beef Paninni ever. Tea and scones top notch and sensibly priced Staff very courteous and could not do enough for us.

Visited the Grange coffee shop as I was working nearby.

2 cups of decent coffee and 2 scones for £3.10. I've had better scones, but it seems churlish to even mention it at that price.

Suprizingly good, nice coffee and home made scones, good service, can even get your car valeted whilst you wait. Worth a visit.

Fab food and great service hope people who deserve a second chance.wiukd definately recommend and go again .

Pop In its a lovely little café... Helpful staff and with quirky little things to buy. You can get your car expertly washed whilst drinking your coffee. Fresh eggs, cakes, pastries and Bread for purchase. A great initiative.

Very poor hotel would not recommend came for a long term stay from September 2015 to November 2016 it was the most poorly run business I have ever seen staff corruption smuggling drugs and porn in for the vunerable residents of this hotel. The meals were insufficient but they did have a cafe you could go to to supplement this down fall at an overpriced cost! "Another scam" To say this is a stepping stone to being a free man in society is an understatement they abuse there superpower to control and conjure up rules and psi /pso for example in the heat of summer you are forced to wear shirts ,jumpers and jeans if they see you wearing a vest top and shorts Dawn will pop a blood vessel jumping up and down shouting at you and and dish out iep warnings that aren't worth the paper there written on. The place is a utter joke they say you carnt sit in the sun after a days hard work digging potatos and building new structures and extensions for the establishment might I add without planning permission but that's for another day.If any one was to look on google earth I wonder what's t they might see perhaps govenor petite /mountain might want to have a look prisoners in there droves sunbathing ! And so they deserve to after all they are only getting about £6 a week for this forced labor Before I close this review I'd like to mention that officer bowman and his silly oversized ego and catipiller moustach will not be getting away with assaulting inmates and will be persued to the full extent of the law.

For a prison it's very clean on your way in there's a cafe run by the prisoners who are very polite and well mannered tell you to take a seat and they will bring your drink or good over more prisons should run like kirklevington

A hidden gem. Ideal for coffee and light meals. Toasties were excellent, cakes are delicious. Serving Illy coffee. All at bargain prices (coffee £1.20, carrott cake £1.25, ham and cheese toastie £1.75!).

Went to get my car washed. Never been to the café before. The food is lovely freshly made. The staff are lovely. The coffee is one of the best lattes I have tasted. The prices don't have your eyes out. They also sell fresh bread, eggs. You can also buy plants, vegetables that are grown in the surrounding grounds. Give it a go lovely food and you can get your car cleaned.

Been twice now, had the spicy tomatoe soup the first time, great value for money, with bread and butter, the second time a 1/4 lb beef burger that was really filling. Really friendly service, good variety of snacks, good coffee. The chocolate flapjack is really great. Also a car wash and valet service and garden centre plants.

Just had drinks and cake while waiting for the cars to be valeted, did an amazing job and service was excellent!

Definitely worth a visit. Breakfast is great and very cheap. Give it a try. You'll like it. And a great coffee too. Staff are so friendly and loads hand made goods for sale. Including bread and scones