N Citrone in County Durham

This retro looking cafe is something else. Came across by chance and so glad we did. Only went in for a cuppa and a snack, but when we saw the menu wished we had had a meal. Clean, not expensive and friendly staff plus they are dog friendly too. As seen on the police Drama Vera. Well worth a visit.

Absolutely amazing place atmosphere inside is like been with family meals and cakes amazing. The milkshakes are soooo nice especially when the gentleman makes them coffee one is fantastic x

This is the best cafe in Chester le street, been going there since going to school round the corner over 20 years ago and its always been my favourite cafe. The food and coffees are lovely, highly recommend Citrones

I last visited here four years ago and promised myself I'd take my wife back to enjoy a traditional milky coffee. Even though it was ate in the day, the cafe was happy to serve us up a couple of drinks - including extra milk - and a sandwich. A welcome break after our long drive en route north. Bella!

Very friendly family run cafe, lovely food, and very affordably priced. 5 stars.Comfortable surroundings, and local to chester le street town .

Popular family run café. Good choice of food. Friendly atmosphere. Comfortable chairs. Love the decorations.

We love Citrone's cafe! Whether it's for coffee or lunch, there's lots of choice, excellent food at very competitive prices. The place is spotlessly clean & staff are friendly & welcoming. The only downside is that there are no public loos

I honestly can’t fault this place, from the quality of the food to the amazing staff. Always so friendly, smiling and always chatty. The food and coffee are great. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and it’s a pleasure to see the place still thriving. You can’t get this quality or atmosphere anywhere else. Thanks so much

Popped in for a cooler in the heat. My partner and I were made to feel very welcome, and respected. Their milkshakes and ice creams are out of this world. Also the retro booths are so cool too This IS the place to go!!

Terrible food cheap and nasty only ordered sausage beans and chips beans Wernt to bad but the chips were still hard and not cooked properly and the sausages had a funny taste like they had been sitting on the hot plate for hours used to love it here but has went right down hill of late won't be going back

If you want a cheap breakfast or lunch in Chester-le-street then you can't go past this quaint little cafe. There's a large choice of home cooked food to choose from and the portion sizes are very generous. This friendly family run cafe has been part of the town for a lot of years and you can see how popular it is by it being nearly full at 11am which was when i took my mam for a cuppa we decided to stay for lunch and i'm glad we did , we shall certainly be returning in the near future.

Frequented this cafe all through my school days and in to my 20s food and coffee was great then and still doesn’t disappoint. Burger chips and a cup of milky coffee., the best in Chester le Street, and still ran by the Citrone family.

Where in Britain can you get a mug of milky coffee these days? Coffee snobbery has taken over the UK high street, but there are still a few places where you can enjoy a traditional drink that isn't served in pints and doesn't cost you a fiver. And you don't need a degree in barista-speak to get what you want. Well done Citrone's for keeping the tradition!

We came here for breakfast and were charmed by the decor and the seating. It’s like going back to the 1950s. Our breakfast was good. I asked for a bacon and tomato roll but got egg as well. No matter, it was nice. My other half asked for sausage and fried onions. She said it was good but would have preferred better sausages. For £2.50 I don’t think she could complain too much. The coffee I ordered seemed to have been prepared beforehand. It tasted ok and was steaming hot. The prices are very reasonable and the service is ok. Please be aware there is no table menu, it’s all on the board and you must get up and order. There is no table service. I recommend this place for no frills, inexpensive grub.

Will not return! Asked for a mug of milky coffee & orederd food. Got a half a mug of froth & she took my money for the food but did not order it. Asked for my money back. Gone down hill.

The food here is absolutely great, really tasty and hot. Not like the wicket gate where the food is only half cooked. The staff are very pleasant, and even help elderly people to their seats. Prices are ok. It's also really clean in here, you see staff cleaning the food surfaces all the time, tables always cleared. Called in the other day for a sausage and egg sandwich and cup of tea. Best sausages in town, gorgeous fried egg in a nice big fresh bun. Tea nice and hot. Honestly on a cold day you should just sit in here and watch the world go by. Lovely atmosphere. All food is fresh and not frozen. Haven't tried the mince and dumplings yet but looks great. They also do burgers, omlettes, curry, jacket potatoes, toasties and cold sandwiches with a big choice of filling: prawn, turkey & stuffing, egg mayo, corned beef & onion. Would also recommended the sausage sandwich with fried onions.

Having driven for three hours I needed breakfast and looked for cafes that were open at 8am. N Citrone was open and served a very good breakfast and a cup of tea for under a fiver. Very friendly staff and plenty of seats.

Recently moved to Chester le street, never been here before, we had a knickerbocker glory and it was totally fab!! Bargain price, traditional, fresh ice cream, friendly staff and clean tables I think this place will become a favourite!

This cafe has been in the town and run by generations of the same family for years and it's always packed which says a lot about it's continuing popularity. The food is good value ith a range of fried staples in addition to some specials like the mince and dumplings I had, which I enjoyed immensely. Traditional cafe, great fir vreakfasts and lunch, the only real negative about the place is the lack of toilets.

This is without doubt my favourite cafe in Chester-Le-Street. Freshly cooked food and great cappuccinos too! Loved the ice cream as well. Well worth a visit the next time you find yourself in Chester-Le-Street. Best wishes

This is perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat. It was the perfect to take my small family for some quick tasty lunch but it can be very busy at lunch times.

After a day of driving & shopping we stopped off here to grab a coffee, service with a smile & incredibly hot & tasty, served with a Rambouts cafe biscuit, great stuff!

This cafe is has an American diner feel. We were welcomed and the staff were extremely friendly and very helpful.

Came here with my friend on a Friday for a cooked breakfast. There is no faulting this place. It is basically a cafe with a hint of Italian. It was so good that we came back the next day for a coffee and cake - they do some lovely little Italian pastries which we tried a few of!

Really old style coffee ice cream parlour food home made and really tasty and milky coffees just a delight and I like mine black as standard but the only place I enjoy with milk

Small cafe which sells straightforward selection of cooked foods , sandwiches and drinks to eat in or takeaway. Very popular at lunchtimes and was lucky to find a free table. Food was simple but tasty. Worth a visit if you fancy a simple dining experience.

Great atmosphere, great vegetarian breakfast at a great price, very friendly service and oh the coffee! Best I've had for ages. A busy cafe full of local people, that alone says how good it is. A shame we live 300 miles away but will definitely go back when we are next in the area. Cannot fault it.

I visit the cafe on a number of occasions. It is one of those cafes that can never get old to eat in. The food is traditional English, but what sets this cafe apart from the rest is it has been around since I was at school, and is still at the top of its game, ran by the same family, and I know this is the third generation for me. The staff and owner are very friendly and polite. Food is always of a high standard, and if you think of popping in for quick coffee, well you can't, the coffee is the hottest I have ever tasted and it is so good you can't rush it. Sit a while and listen to the local gossip, it's great fun.

This place is a great family run cafe the food is good the staff are good and it’s a place we always call in when we go down the street shopping great value for money

Best Burger and chips in the area.

Pop in quite often when have time at work......as title says, milkshakes are bloody lovely. Friendly staff also. Great value...

Been in Chester-Le-Street for a long long time, and still a popular meeting place for lots, its hayday was when...

Café bar citrone ha sido en el mismo lugar durante al menos 50 años, cuando era uno de esos exóticos cafés italianos que sirve "café de máquina el silbido, escupiendo y bolas de helado en platos de acero. poco No estoy seguro de si es...

Yo tenía un refresco helado y mi marido tenía una comida, que eran muy bonitas. El personal era realmente precioso. Sin duda llamar de nuevo.

Excellent quality, in most Saturday's for a hot chocolate and sometimes a bacon & mushroom sarnie, never been disappointed. Staff all lovely, very friendly, always smiling.

I have never been in this restaurant but instead on a warm day I make a bee-line for the window serving area for my regular "fix" of Ice Cream cornets. Various different flavours, beautifully balanced and well priced.Staff are personable and attentive.The restaurant area always appears to be busy but this does not affect service outside.I would recommend this restaurant if you like a yummy Ice Cream cornet.

I used to visit this cafe in the 70s. They are famous locally for their milky coffee. While the place has been updated the coffee didn't need to be and it is still as good as ever. Call in, you won't be disappointed.

I own my business in Chester le street and for the past 8 years I have been getting my caffeine fix from this family run cafe staff and owner are awesome forget about costa coffee this is the place for coffee

Called in for breakfast before heading down to the Riverside to watch cricket. Always call here before the game as the food is cooked to order & the staff are so friendly. They also do take away food & will make you a sandwich of your choice if the selection on display isn't to your liking. The cafe is very popular & you can spot the regular customers every time you visit

the PERFECT place for a reasonably priced coffee. the lady who does the cooking is amazing her sausage in a bap are to die for

Two Large coffees, a sausage "with" and a well done tea cake, that's the usual order. Sometimes I might have a bacon sandwich or a breakfast all the food is excellent. The coffee which has not changed for the twenty years we have been going is great and we have never had a bad one and much better than anything on offer in Chester le Street.Fast friendly service, great food and drinks and very very very clean, your not rushed out when your finished, so have a chat or read the paper or just chill.Family owned by the original Citrone family, the same staff have been there for years.The Best Cafe in Chester by a Mile !!!

Popped in with my little boy for a sandwich and coffee. The food, service and staff were all fabulous. This was my first visit since being a child and the biggest change from my memory of it 20 years ago is its obviously smoke free now. I remember you used to struggle to get in and get a seat, it was always full of character.

If you need a cuppa or something to eat this is the best cafe in town. Reasonable prices and good food.

This is one of the new places I have discovered since moving to the area very recently and what a little gem it is.I was early for a train one morning and rather than pay top dollar at the nearby Costa establishment I thought I would give this little family run business a try and was not to be disappointed with my choice.There is plenty of competition on what is generally a very busy main street and you have to be at the top of your game constantly and that is what Citrone does with consummate ease.The welcome is an extremely warm one to new and existing customers alike and that is the foundation on which they appear to have built a successful business.The breakfast menu is an extensive one along with many other food choices and all very reasonably priced.In the brief time I was there it was a constant flurry of activity with a constant stream of customers old and new - some of which were sitting in and others taking orders away from the little window at the front of the shop adjacent to the front door - so if you are in a hurry then it offers up another option.On my visit this time I had a lovely cup of coffee and a toasted teacake with the butter melting on it when it arrived and was polished off swiftly.So all in all it is one of those places I will be visiting again and will be giving the breakfast a go at my next visit.It makes a refreshing change to go to a place where you get the personal touch and not mas produced like the Costas or the Starbucks of the world.

Always did the best food and milk shakes, loved this place as a kid. At dinner time in school we headed for here and got delicious chips ( French fries, far better than Wimpy or Macdonalds now) with a small pour of bisto on top with a slice of bread for 32p. There was always 2 lovely ladies serving and I can picture the now, always smiling and as teenager fancying them like mad.Any way move forward 30 years and it's still the best quality, the food is great and the coffee and ice cream is to die for. Recommended ... Chester finest cafe...

While I was at school in the 1950s this was the magnet for us to hear the latest music on the JukeBox, They had snooker tables and made a great cup of coffee and dispensed superb creamy ice cream.....It was packed with youngsters.Now 60 years later it is still a super place to have a coffee and/or an Ice Cream with fresh sandwiches available...The snooker tables have gone so the eating area has increased.. There is no JukeBox but at home I have number of 45rpm records I purshased from them when the selection was changed on a regular basis.For me, my visit was pure nostalgia and I could still see in my minds eye how it used to be...The old Citrone family I knew is no more (I dated their daughter) but I saw photos of some of the family...............................

Good meals good venue very popular place all the usual beveridges tea coffee ice creams etc hot & cold meals &'beverigges

Great place for coffee and snacks, friendly staff, we often order milky coffees to pick up for the staff where i work every one loves them.

I would recommend the frothy milky coffee to anyone. Food is always good take away or eat in and the portions are good.

Anyone aquainted with Chester-le-Street should know that the best frothy coffee in the area is at Citrone's.The quality has never changed for over 50 years and they also have good snacks and light meals all reasonably priced.

Not a pleasant introduction just a pro longed gaze not a yes please or how may i help you. The food is thrown on a plate asap and their obvious strategy is to make you FULLY AWARE they will NOT serve you at table but issue a big yell and you know its ready. They were friendly with some familiar faces that arrived but as im a stranger i didnt get a smile. Basically 2 of them stand yapping 'guarding' the till where another fierce lady dishes out the grub. To be fare the egg was cooked lovely as were the 3 generous sized rashes of bacon, very nice. But the sausage, like most places was a cheap meat pasted with added flavour enhancers, nothing special. The coffee was not the best quality. They clearly think the steam wand is a milk boiler. With such a lovely machine they could produce fine coffee but choose to serve 'express' style boiled milk drinks & not 'espresso' with that lightly foamed milk texture. To be honest its a cheapy grannys place where you would expect a nice cup of tea... So i thought id dry a cake. A caramel slice is always tasty, but this was a dry pre packed item that they had obviously not made themselves. A visit to the gentlemans was nessesary... I was told to go to a different business 100 yards up the road! (thought it was a legal requirement for restautants/cafes to offer toilet facilities unless you have very small premises/extenuating circumstances? Only ever had a salad here before, that was nice, but shan't be returning for breakfast

Called in for coffee and Sandwich. Been many times before and never disappointed service, food, menu, coffee & price cannot be faulted. Definitely the best of its type in the area will continue to frequent it.The place has operated for many years as a family business, and standards have been constantly excellent.

This is a long established, family run Cafe on Front Street, Chester-le-Street serving good classic food including full English breakfasts (all day), pies, jacket potatoes and toasties to name but a few. Coffee and cakes are also in abundance. The service is slick and you always get a warm welcome. There are a lot of regular customers but everyone is made welcome here. A home from home.

this is a lovely cafe serves hot food but it also serves the best ice cream in chester le street only problem is getting a seat as its always very busy