Pier 22 Cafe in Stockton-on-Tees

As we’d read good things about the place on here, and needed a bit of a pick-me-up due to having a few drinks the night before, we decided to head there for breakfast. View is lovely, and the cafe interior is really nice. The place was busy when we arrived and there were only two empty tables, so we cleared one for ourselves and sat down. We ordered cooked breakfasts and hot drinks. We had about a 30 minute wait before anything arrived at our table. Usually I’d expect the drinks to arrive first, especially if there’s a bit of a wait for the food, but the drinks arrived with/slightly after the food. This did mean we were sat with nothing for half an hour, with a bit of a thirst on. The breakfasts were ok. The bacon and black pudding were nice, beans and tomato just as you’d expect (although you get a slice of tomato, rather than a whole one, which seems a bit tight). The sausages, however, were the cheapest, nastiest sausages I have ever had the misfortune to eat, and I’m surprised they’ve not addressed this, as it’s been mentioned in reviews before. I wasn’t expecting locally produced or butcher’s sausages, but these were just horrid. The mushrooms had seen better days, and those and the hash brown and fried egg just tasted of old cooking oil. Kids had toasties and chunky chips which looked quite nice. Cheese in the toasties was also a bit cheap-tasting but the kids didn’t mind that! Service was fine, staff seemed polite enough. We spent just under £50 for two adults and two kids, which was a lot considering the cheapness of the ingredients. I wouldn’t personally return.

been here today 1st September with my family 3 young children two age 2 and one age 4, behind the counter staff were amazing so nice and friendly too all of us here even friendly with the kids, the woman who works in the kitchen came out a few times to tell our kids to be quite, shouting at the kids for screaming with excited at the ducks, the last time she came out she told me the kids were making to much noise because i was tickling them and they were laughing to loud, i then went on to speak to her after food and she put the phone down when i told her to get some respect for her customers and children then go there, we go here at least once a month and it’s such a shame!!

Wow wor can I say, right on my doorstep and didn't know this gorgeous cafe on the river tees, absolutely 10 out of 10 for everything, girls were amazing took my little dog in got treats for her, so friendly and welcoming, will be popping back in soon xxx 🥰👌

Two curries and chips very nice sat next to the window looking at the river , we will visit again very soon

Food was brilliant, chips were really nice and the food was just brilliant. A brilliant place to have lunch 5 stars

Came here while our car was getting fixed it's a real hidden gem breakfast was stunning and well priced lovely staff would highly recommend

This cafe is amazing , I have been taking my elderly mam here for the last few months , today my elderly neighbour joined us I had told her the food is amazing , she was very impressed and said she will definatly return . Cafe is spotless , staff are friendly and helpful and the food is gorgeous . It was nearly closing time , but staff never rushed us and chatted as they tidied up , one girl put the hoover on and I presume it was the owner asked her to turn it off as we were still finishing up , genuinly impressed . If you want homemade food , a lovely view and staff who go that one step beyond then this is the cafe to go too .

Overlooking the river this is a wonderful spot to pause and have the best lunch ever. Excellent food, freshly made and plentiful, I had bacon cheesy chips! It's spotlessly clean and the staff friendly and efficient.

Been here 3 times now the fish finger sandwich and chips is brilliant. Excellent location, very clean, staff really helpful and yes it’s cash only, to which I had none however, I could bank transfer which wasn’t a problem. Will be a regular from now on

A lovely little place by the river for breakfast! Such good quality and amazing value, staff are lovely and friendly and the place is clean and tidy!

Gorgeous place , portions huge . Chips amazing !!! Loveky friendly staff . Can’t fault it . Parmo , curry and chip’s highly recommended

Fantastic place, great food, lovely staff, nothing too much trouble. Great prices. Would definitely recommend and will be back for more.

My favourite spot for lunch! Friendly staff, affordable prices and a lovely view of the river. Would definitely recommend and will be returning very soon!

Spotless clean. I’ve stayed in good hotels where the toilets are not as clean. Food was great and spot on for price. Girls were really good and efficient. Thanks to lady who lent me the lighter Best cafe in area by miles.

Went to Pier 22 for breakfast with a mate and pleased to say that it hasn’t changed, in fact it was even better than I remembered. Nice clean and bright atmosphere overlooking the river and excellent friendly service! We had the normal size breakfast and it was very well cooked and presented and price includes a pot of tea and toast! Big breakfast is the same only you get twice as much….wow…you need to be hungry! Definitely worth a visit and probably the cheapest breakfast around! Beware…CASH only…no cards!!

We were on holiday in redcar,and after bowling and swimming in stockton had lunch here.what a hidden gem with excellent views of river! Staff very friendly with plenty of gluten free options.

Perfectly cooked food and friendly excellent staff with very swift service, place is spotlessly clean - can't fault the place..... Recommend: Omelettes are fantastic. (Had today) Usually 2x Brown toast, 2 poached eggs, beans 2x sausage 2 x bacon always piping hot and cooked perfectly....

We didn’t get the friendliest welcome as we stood at the door waiting to be seated (as per the sign). Service was on the surly side, had to wait ages for drinks and had to ask for the table to be cleaned even though the place wasn’t full. The breakfast was lovely and piping hot but the service has put me off for now.

Yes the food is decent but the whole experience was spoiled by the surly borderline rude staff. The young waitress who brought my meal was the exception as she managed a smile.I was overcharged and didn't get what I ordered or paid for. Unpleasant will not return. I think their client group are chavs. If you are a chav you'll fit in perfectly.

A hidden gem, all home made. Absolutely delicious quiche best I’ve ever tasted. The chips are to die for, service friendly and although the location is a bit out the way it’s got lovely views of the river.

My family and I visit Pier 22 every Saturday morning for breakfast and my parents regularly visit during the week when out and about. There are lots of reasons why we keep going back. Here are the main reasons: 1. The staff and management are very friendly and helpful. 2. The coffee is piping hot and not bitter (as coffee usually is from many other cafe's).3. The food is freshly made on the premises. 4. The breakfasts are very hot on a hot plate and cleanly presented. 5. They have an extensive menu. 6. The prices are very reasonable.7. The view across the river provides a lovely, relaxing start to the day. I would strongly recommend a visit.

I ordered a full English breakfast for £6 and the ladies at the counter were very welcoming and friendly. The toilet facilities were spotless and they even have baby changing facilities. Breakfast was piping hot - not always easy with an English breakfast, and everything was a cooked well. The slice of black pudding was perfect but could have been bigger. Lots of places over cook this item but this was superb. There were three rashers of bacon and a nice hash brown. The single thin slice of tomato was very disappointing, as was the awful quality of the sausage (very cheap and processed!) only one slice of toast ( a bit miserly) and a small pot of tea!!!! This is not an older English tea room so why do they not serve a proper large mug. No way was I going to extend my little pinky whilst drinking it. Overall, really very good but never going to get give stars due to the basic faults. Final fault - bakes beans in a little pot on the side!!! What is that all about??? Working mans breakfast spoilt by trying to be a bit too arty and up market. It’s not needed - it’s a fry up!

We have been regular visitors to Pier 22 since its opening and the exceptionally high quality of the food and service has always been consistently maintained. It is a family-run business that makes you feel part of the family. The staff are amazing and always ensure friendly, prompt and welcoming service with a smile. We love Pier 22 and recommend it unreservedly. Thank you.

Fantastic food and great service. The Parmo is superb. Quick service too. Phoned in a large order which was ready within 20 minutes. Would recommend!

Nice view over the river, tucked away on its own. Superb cooked breakfast, piping hot, not greasy, with proper sausages! and great value. Very pleasant staff. Other food is very good as well.

A lovely cafe with excellent homemade food. They don't take cards though so make sure you have cash! It's clean and inviting. It gets very busy and isn't fast food as they cook everything fresh so you need to wait but it's worth it!

Lovely location, adequate parking and fresh food quickly prepared. Friendly staff. Would go back again if in area.

Came over from the Boro to our little bolthole. Often do when Pat's over from Spain, he's just gone back so thought, Adam n I why not. Great little place clean tidy great food good service Lasses always polite and helpful, prices are reasonable as food as stated is very nice. Parmo day today and as good as ever. Cheers Ladies and Gent.

I wish this place was open for longer hours. The food is always top quality. I have been coming here since 2014 and I am never disappointed.

My 2nd visit here having lunch with friends. I was a bit disappointed last time so I was a bit reticent going back. However the service was friendly and prompt and my panini and chips was just how I wanted it. My faith is restored and the place was packed, reasonably priced too!

Nice place to eat overlooking the river tees i had a breakfast was good however ruined with poverty sausages.

Driving a colleague to a business meeting, meeting cancelled. Lunch seemed a good idea.

Lovely little cafe down by the river serving well cooked food. My breakfast was pretty good for the price, were not talking organic home reared sausage and bacon just good honest food served by friendly staff at a great price. A nice cup of coffee and a decent serving of toast topped it off. No grumbles from me.

This little place is just lovely overlooking the river Tees. The staff are lovely and friendly. My mum and I enjoy visiting and are never disappointed with the food or service.

Best parmos in Teesside! Lovely family run cafe with a great view over the river, we always go when we are back in the area.

I have visited many times and never been disappointed. Excellent food, good prices and a nice outlook over the river.

I visited Pier 22 for a sandwich at lunch time and found it most enjoyable. On the banks of the River Tees, the food and service were excellent and very tasty. Prices were very reasonable.

Nice location overlooking the river. Staff very friendly. Food lively and well presented. Very reasonable and good choice.

Good place to pick up breakfast on way to work on a Friday.Good value for money and nice friendly staff.

V good reviews led me to this place for birthday lunch with friends. Had to ask 3 times for a glass of wearer, very noisy building due to the acoustics, staff didn’t look that happy overall apart from a couple and the portion of chips was small. Nice food but left feeling a bit disappointed really.

Dropped car at nearby Barron's for MOT this morning and Peter recommended Pier 22 when I said I would breakfast whilst waiting for car.

This weeks breakfast hunt found us on the banks of the Tees in Stockton at Pier 22. Warm, friendly welcome from helpful and efficient staff. Outstanding breakfast with good quality ingredients cooked beautifully and well presented with excellent tea and coffee. All for less than £14.00 for two!!! Outstanding!!!

What a lovely cafe this is ! Have been a Couple of times now and the food is very good, staff are very friendly, helpful and efficient. I choose an omelette today and have to say it was one of the nicest and tastiest I have ever had ! The kids choose a toastie and a panini all served with perfectly cooked chips, salad and yummy coleslaw .

As usual , we got excellent service and food from this lovely little cafe overlooking the river. We go regularly every 2-3 months to meet work colleagues and they will reserve a table for us , service is quick and food lovely , particularly the quiche and home made chipsmy favourite!

Lovely place friendly staff and excellent food. Have been going here for many years and always enjoyed our meal.

My partner suggested he took me here for a quiet spot of lunch , and what a wonderful little place it is , the hot food menu is pretty varied , as well as a good selection of snacks and hot and cold sandwiches/ paninis . The food was delicious and inexpensive , highly recommended !

Precioso con una pequeña ensalada Pannini. Bien presentado. Buena relación calidad-precio. Un entorno limpio y agradable con vistas ov río Tees. Personal amable agradable.

Visitamos hoy aquí, dos buenas comidas fueron un lujo, el chocolate caliente era un poco ricos y dulces pero deberías probar este lugar con vistas al río con periódicos en mano para leer mientras espera, no esperar mucho tiempo aunque

Comida sensacional como de costumbre, todo recién cocinado, las ventanas abiertas de una encantadora brisa soplando a través, yo recomendaría comer aquí.

Ha sido esta mañana al Muelle 22. No había sido por un tiempo, pero de nuevo no nos decepcionó. Grande para 6. 50 me preparó para el día. El personal era amable y servicial, la comida caliente y una gran vista de los tees, no se podía pedir mucho más.

Parmo, Homemade chips, salad & coleslaw A cup of coffee, my dad had a bacon Sarnie friendly staff, a lovely view .. Parmo was a good size, chips were lovely chunky home made chips. I would highly recommend Pier 22 for breakfast/lunch/ or a late dinner

Met up with my good mate from Spain and his Son for a bite of lunch and plans made for our Glasgow Weekend trip to see the mighty Celtic. My first time here, lovely little place on the riverbank. Seats about 36 I allege. I had a Parmo chips and salad and very nice it was too. Clean and tidy, nice food nice staff nice atmosphere, will definitely use it again. Thanks Fellas, thanks Pier 22.

Finally put the rumours to rest and tried a pier 22 breakfast and must say how unbelievable they are usually very fussy when it comes to a breakfast but cooked to absolute perfection must admit this is my new regular cafe hygiene outstanding staff really friendly highly recommend

Been here a few times on my lunch break and have sampled most of there menu everything is well presented and home made even homemade chips which are hard to come by these days, I recommend the chunky steak pie and there parmo so are to die for, definitely worth a visit

I visit this gorgeous little 5star cafe with my friends and I must say the food is absolutely beautiful, very clean, staff are very friendly and wud definitely recommend to anybody. Everything was homemade and even chips

Food is OK at best, but I've noticed the staff didn't have gloves on while making sandwiches, like you see at Subway. I don't like seeing sandwiches being touched by hands that aren't covered.The staff can be very unfriendly and unwelcoming at times. Service with a smile?

Ordered food to be told that it wasn't ready and then said its ten minutes wait but said it very rudely and i clearly knew that my food was ready. Will not use this place again, for this to happen over and over again. Think training is needed to speak to customers who are willing to pay food from this establishment to keep them in a job. customer Service Training is desperately required.

I had never heard of this place until a friend recently told me about it so thought I would pop by and try the place out. This little place is situated along the river wth some excellent views. It was spotlessly clean and the staff where very warm and welcoming!! The food was absolutely beautiful all freshly cooked with not a drop of grease on the plate!! I will certainly make this my first port of call when I'm out and about and need a bite to eat. Yourself and staff must be very proud to work at such a lovely establishment.

Very good quality full english breakfast. Only problem is the parking, best solution is to park near to the offices and walk around.

I stumbled upon this place one day with my girlfriend and I am so glad I did. The food is absolutely amazing! I didn't expect it for such a small place but the food is honestly to die for. Really nicely presented too - and the staff are nice! My favourite place to eat in the north east!

been here loads of times and is the favorite place for breakfasts as a person who works nights me and my friend come here just after opening time and order a full english and he orders a parmo and chips (excellent parmo and home cooked fresh chips!) the breakfast is always cooked fresh and is always piping hot it comes with 2 sasuages 2 slices of bacon 1 hash brown and beans and a fried egg (always cooked to perfection) always order with a cup of tea which comes in a little silver tea pot which is a nice touch. the place is very clean i always recommend this place

Been wanting to try this place for ages. Went on a Saturday morning thinking it would be reasonably quiet. Couldn't even get near the place to park. No parking at any of the other businesses because of their customers parking policy which is only fair but honestly I was really disappointed having made a 10 mile round trip.Place looks nice food looks good just can't get in to sample it.As for disabled parking and accessibility just forget about that!

My favourite little cafe stop. Perfect for kids too. Even the dog is happy enough looking at the ducks outside while we feed.

Teesside Rigging & Lifting. We order daily from Pier 22 and we never have any complaints from our delegates, the main feedback is "the steak pie is brilliant". Service and staff are very friendly, the food is fabulously cooked, all freshly prepared, don't need to go anywhere else.

Gowland White Estate Agents: We order from Pier 22 weekly if not 2/3 times a week some weeks. We LOVE the food and the service is FANTASTIC! We highly recommend the QUICHE which is our favourite. We have tried many other cafe's in Stockton and this one is by far the best. Delivery service is always on time!

Cheeky bit of brunch on 30th July. This is a great little cafe. Food and service spot on and very reasonably priced too. Always seems busy which in itself says it all. Most definitely a favourite of ours.

I use this cafe once s month with my work friends got breakfast today I took my son for breakfast X It was absolutely lush the best full English I have ever had X

Lovely food, lovely staff, a very clean restaurant, the toilet was immaculate.....Thank you so much ... Pier22 CAFE This place needs to be visited.... Highly RecommendedI order the original Parmo & coffee and it's was delicious, my dad ordered a full English to which he ate everything in his plate, chris order the parmo to and he ate all his, Dan ordered panini toasty and he ate everything to. Again fantastic food polite staff, food freshly prepared not just warmed up in a micro wave. Coffee was fresh and served with full creamed milk which in my opinion always make me a good cup of coffee.

Having been told about this slightly out of the way Cafe, it was time to try it out. First, not that difficult to find, secondly extremely pleasant views of the river whilst eating at anytime if the day. The staff are both, young and old, extremely polite and courteous, we enjoyed a hearty "Full English" and "Eggs Benedict". Both cooked fresh, tasty and free of the deadly grease trappings sometimes seen with breakfasts. They serve all day, and do take aways. A must for a few more visits.

This is a decent cafe, serves a spot in fry up which I occasionally visit on my own and grab a sneaky full English when the wife's at work. Good price and a top quality greasy spoon. I'll be back. ☺

One of the best parmo I have had, brilliant. I have visited here twice now with my family and we all really enjoyed our food. would recommend

Great little café (more than a café) that serves good food to either eat in or take out, good selection of fresh prepared meals and sandwich fillings. You are sat right on the river edge, great view. Very popular with the nearby offices. Order at the counter and the food is brought to your table.

I will defend this place to the last. This cafe is fantastic and makes for a great place to eat and just to go. They are in a great location which is easy to get to. The food is phenomenal and they are the level at which I rate every cafe I go to. Their Parmos are to die for and their breakfast is a world beater.

short reviewExcellent food, great value, lovely view of the river and friendly staff...what more could you want

Went here the other day , I enjoyed the food and so did my three companions , we spent 30 exactly ,I will be back for more of there wears ,take cash as they don't do plastic and watch where you park as the car park next door is private as the piers park was full I sneaked in next door but somebody parked behind me so I could not get out ,the electrical firm who own the next door car park who eventually let me out said it happens all the time so that's the only downside , the place starts to get a bit emptier towards the 2:30 time and they close at 3

Looked for somewhere new for a light lunch. Nice atmosphere here, excellent service and tasty food. Very impressed.

Great place took my baby and staff could not have been more helpful The staff are happy to warm the babies food and the breakfast is best in area PB

Lovely little café.Cold day didn't do justice to it's spot by the Tees. I'm sure on a warm sunny day the view whilst eating would be as good as the food.The quiche with homemade chips and salad was very tasty.My only complaint was that despite requesting mayonnaise twice and being told on both occasions that it would be brought to the table I ate my meal without it. Dissapointing

Went for breakfast with my work colleagues this morning, and enjoyed it. I had a sausage sandwich which was tasty. It was made up of a white sub containing 3 sausages. The sausages where ok, as was the sub. I also had a tea which was decent. It all cost £3.90 which is reasonable. I will return.

Parmos are to die for all food is home made. Would definatly recommend the cafe. All friendly clean and tidy. Kids meals are fair and decent price

Pier 22,without doubt serves,the best breakfast in Teesside, fact. Staff are friendly and can't do enough for you, it's clean, tidy, the food is hot, freshly cooked and well presented. Top notch stuff.

I visited pier 22 today the staff where very pleasant and friendly great view lovely home cooked food excellent service overall a great experience will definitely return and would recommend to anyone

Found this little gem about two years ago and dine there nearly everyday best home cooking in Stockton You may have to wait a little longer but well worth waiting for staff are lovely and chat if they have time which is not often as the place is buzzing most of the time highly recommended

Use this place a lot and can't believe recent post about poor service and rude staff. The food is first class (can only comment on breakfast) and staff always polite and service of a high standard . Can't fault the place.

I thought having a cafe so close to where I work was brilliant...until I visited.The staff are rude and uninterested, they get orders wrong all the time, they have terrible time keeping and the staff would rather stand and flirt with the builders who happen to be working locally.They once delivered an order to our office for breakfast and missed off half the order, but took all the money. Because of this we decided to get breakfast deliveries from another local cafe. Today, as the delivery man (and his young son) from a different cafe came with our order, a member of staff from Pier 22 started shouting and screaming and the man and his son about how 'This is their turf' basically.They are entirely unprofessional and if you want to have a sub-standard lunch that takes longer than your lunch hour to prepare, then go ahead try Pier 22. I certainly will NOT be returning to this "cafe".

This is a lovely little place to eat. Whenever we get the train anywhere we always stop here first.. it's lovely place to grab breakfast. Definitely recommend

Like another review I too am gluten free, can't understand why you couldn't find anything to eat I just asked the team who then brought over the owner who suggested a jacket potato I had it with prawns and a salad it was delicious, I admit they didn't have any cake suitable to have with my cuppa but as she explained they were closing all over the holidays and running down the stock. I will be back in the new year to try another suitable meal, I think perhaps a salad as they looked gorgeous.

Popped in with my partner for a quick lunch. But ended up just having a coffee and leaving. I am gluten free and there was nothing on offer that I could eat. So disappointed as the food looked great and smelled wonderful. Such a shame.

Been for coffee and cake. Very nice. Good views and nice walk afterwards. Would visit again next time in area.

I have eaten both breakfasts and lunches here since their opening, the food is consistently good on every visit, and made to order - highly recommend, along with great food the cafe is extremely accessible and convenient, lastly but not least parking is free and never a problem.

Used to visit here every day when I started working close by. It's great for a big lunch, parmo, steak pie etc or for sandwiches and wraps. Food is really nice, never disappoints and the staff are all friendly. Great value too. Highly recommend

Stumbled across this place on Tripadvisor when looking for somewhere to enjoy a leisurely Saturday breakfast - and what a hidden gem. Prices are low, portions are plentiful & it was so relaxing watching the rowers on the river that this will certainly be our first choice for another weekend treat.

We have just started having breakfast every Wednesday morning.we all have a full English absolutely fantastic every week.the service is perfect all the time with no fuss.and very reasonable prices give it a try.

Met my hubby from work for lunch here. Bright and breezy cafe on the riverside serving good quality reasonably priced food. It was busy and clearly popular with the locals. Staff were friendly and we enjoyed a great Parmo - a Teesside special of flattened breaded chicken covered in cheesy béchamel sauce. Service was quick so we were able to get back to work on time. Will definitely go again.

The breakfasts are one of the best.Great value too.It can get busy but that just shows you how good the places.You can also takeaway sandwiches.I like to eat in and watch the boats on the Tees.

Pier 22 is a little cafe tucked away near the River Tees in Thornaby. The food is all home made and very tasty. I really like the Chilli Wraps with home made chips and side salad. This family run cafe is very clean and well maintained. If your looking for some where to go for lunch or just for a coffee, I would recommend you try Pier 22

nice,clean and tidy little cafe,,really good view over the river ...lovely full english breakfast with nice cup of coffee.. if you go at 10 o'clock its the works break time so you may have to wait a little time ...but the food is nicely cooked and a reasonable plateful for the price ..friendly staff will go again

I visited Pier 22 for a working lunch. I ordered a Chicken Parmo with chips, a capuccino and an orange juice. The coffee was served quite quickly and was very nice. I read the paper, sent a few e-mails. After about 25 minutes waiting i noticed that people who had arrived after me had been served , eaten and left. I asked if the food was long to be told it shouldn't be. After a further 15 minutes wait (40 minutes in total) i had to leave to get back to work My parmo still hadn't arrived. Had i been told i faced such a long wait on ordering , i would have chosen something else. For a cafe that seems to depend on local office workers i don't see how they can justify such long wait times. Very disappointing.

We regularly go for breakfast on a Saturday morning and it is always fantastic. Great value, choice and service - you would be hard pushed to find anywhere better for a decent, quality breakfast!

Very friendly staff, great service and lovely views.A wide variety of food on the menu. The cafe looks great, modern and clean. My first visit but will definitely be back.