Rochester Relish - The Last Café in England in Northumberland

A Cozy Gem with Great Service! I recently visited the Rochester Relish Cafe and had a lovely experience! While the coffee was average, the service made up for it in spades. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure I felt welcome and comfortable. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making it a great spot to catch up with friends or get some work done. The decor was modern and stylish, with plenty of natural light pouring in through the large windows. While the coffee may not have been the best I've ever had, it was still a decent cuppa. However, the excellent service and warm atmosphere more than made up for it. I'll definitely be back to try their food menu and enjoy the friendly hospitality again! Recommended for: Those looking for a cozy spot with great service and a friendly atmosphere. Perfect for casual meetups or a relaxing break..

Savoury scone was excellent! Loved it

We have just had the most amazing breakfast and home made scone. The staff are so friendly and accomodating. Our new favourite place. 🤗

Super place. Stopped for a cuppa and a scone whilst out on the bike. Definitely going to make it a regular destination 😊

Delicious food and coffee! The friendliest staff!

Great local food at the “Last Cafe in England”!

Amazing service, Pet friendly kind and great overall please come here the natural beauty is amazing.

Lovely food and service highly recommend

A very warm and friendly welcome as soon as you walk through the door. Fantastic food all locally sourced and served with a smile. Will certainly return when passing. P.S best cup of coffee I have had in a long time!

A wonderful friendly cafe with brilliant service and food. Recommended!! Will try the fish and chips soon!

What a lovely place! Passed it for decades and never been in...until now. Very homely in countryside I love. Cheese scones: absolutely delicious as was the onion soup, with a swirl of fresh cream. Coffee tasty... EVERYTHING tasty! Staff so friendly. Highly recommend

Wow what a great place to stop before going into Scotland to all my fellow truckers I recommend this place to take a 45min break and get some quality food. It has a small spot to park an Arctic truck and you will not be disappointed by the hearty breakfast it's fit for a king 💪 😋

Today we decided to take advantage of their fish & Chip Friday...I have to say these were fantastic, nice fresh cod, fresh cut chips, delicious mushy peas and home made tartar sauce....Nothing frozen from this establishment folks...This will be my regular Friday from now on !!!

Popped in for lunch on the way to Edinburgh. At this time of week and year it was fairly quiet but hot & cold food choice was really good and very well priced for such a remote cafe. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Good to see the cafe biker friendly so I would imagine it to be very busy once the weather warms up.

Second visit recently, great all day breakfast which we had for lunch. Staff are lovely. We got chocolate brownies to take home, yummy 🤤. We’ll be back. No frills, just proper, home cooked to order food.

Good food and warm and welcoming people Popular with bikers and car drivers alike and a regular stop off for breakfast when I’m out on the bike.

We popped in here for a cooked breakfast before returning home after a stay in a cottage up the road. The ladies were very friendly and breakfast arrived pretty quickly. Very tasty and we both found the regular breakfast was enough for us.

Love this place. Very friendly and the food was out of this world.xx

Cozy cafe, friendly service, delicious bacon and black pudding roll and fantastic coffee

Stayed at Rochester travelodgelast week. Cannot speak highly enough of the cleanliness and pleasantness of facilities. Will be returning!

A perfect place to stop. We enjoyed a lovely lunch in the summer and today the cheese scones and coffee were tasty. The staff are very welcoming. No hesitation in recommending Rochester Relish.

Popped in for a coffee and a scone, which the staff pleasantly provided, even though they were trying to close - they said they had been too busy to take in their OPEN board. Cheese scone was very good. Easy parking. Very friendly staff.

A great little deli and cafe with home made cakes, good coffee and lovely friendly service. We stopped on our way South, tried a cheese scone, a delicious lamb and mint pastie and an almond biscuit-all delicious so we stopped on our way back up North too!

We stopped in on our way north and it was hey look cafe moment. Both starving. The girls in there were all smiles and really friendly. They do all day service of foods teas and cakes and we had breakfast. It was beautifully cooked. I had the large and wasn’t greasy at all. Made a usually heavy meal feel just right! We also had a coffee and a tea both were really nice

Cold uninviting cafe. It was very cold and the food was less than average allthough the cakes looked quite nice.. butwe stpped for late breakfast... over cpoked poached eggs and cardboard bacon. Friendly staff.

Food OK, very run down but staff great

A much need stop from Darlington to Edinburgh. I have used the cafe about 7 years ago maybe more - it was ok then now very good. On the outside a bit unloved but inside had been redecorated. I just had a coffee but took away a cream scone which was delicious. The other cakes looked good. Someone was eating breakfast and that looked nice as well. The only criticism is the toilet is upstairs and was very 70s could do with a makeover.

Update 2023! Passed by again, so dropped in. Still excellent, looking forward to the next time we are passing... Lovely cooked breakfast. Had to go back (twice!) to enjoy a small sample of the excellent choice of cakes. Pity we live 400 miles away! New owners are great.

Nice little deli. Great customer service. Dog friendly. Big menu for a cafe in the middle on nowhere- we had steak pasty and chips- very tasty. Good coffee. Not a cheap cafe, but as there was quality food cost was ok.

Great place for a stop off on route through the borders. Good for bikers. Great breakfast or sausage buttie.

We received a very friendly welcome for ourselves and the dogs. Pesto, tomato and mozzarella toastie was delicious. Fast service. Would definitely visit again when in the area.

Nice place for any bikers out there. Food was really nice and quick and the cakes/biscuits are beautiful.

This little cafe is a wonderful and friendly place ran by a lovely team and is such a welcoming place to come and visit the cakes are amazing and the service is wonderful. Also dog friendly which is a bonus

I came across this lovely cafe as I drove up the A686 from Newcastle to Scotland and it was a perfect place to stop. The coffee was great, I had a lovely steak and ale pasty and they sell other local produce, including shortbread, jams, relishes and more. The staff were lovely and the service was great. Plus it has the added benefit of being the last cafe in England!! If you’re travelling on the A686, make sure you stop at Rochester Relish for a coffee or a meal - it’s highly recommended.

Delighted at the vegan breakfast. Dairy-free spread provided for the toast. Tasty food, friendly staff and reasonable prices. Coffee wasn't bad either.

Got a full English and a latte, the breakfast was excellent all great quality ingredients I couldn’t pick fault with any of it, thanks again I will definitely be back.

The Rochester Relish has just passed its first year anniversary under new management… and it’s brilliant! The food & service are first class. Cooked, baked and baps were quickly scoffed by me and my colleagues on 5 visits over 2 days (not a crumb was left). Also a great selection of hot / cold drinks. The First / Last Cafe in England (depending if you are heading from or towards Scotland) is well worth a stop and is important in supporting local independent businesses… you will be very much welcomed by the mega friendly and efficient staff team! See you next year!

Another tasty breakfast and canny banter with owners. Nice to vist a place that welcomes motorcyclists.

The burger is next level and without a stupid price tag. Excellent food all round. Fish and Chips on a Friday is worth the visit alone. Really friendly staff. We'll be visiting regularly.

This is one of the best little cafes I have been to. Food excellent, service perfect and ambiance 1st class. Do not use if you only have 30 mins to stop as you will miss the whole experience.

Fabulously friendly welcome when we arrived. We were more than pleasantly surprised at how vegan friendly the cafe was with the team being able to advise on a number of vegan options. We all enjoyed what we ordered including vegan hot chocolate, the “best jacket potato ever” (according to my daughter) and some of the best vegan sausage barms that my husband and I have had.

Great coffee stop, with excellent food choice as well. 👍👍

Wonderful food Great service Fabulous views from the back Totally recommend

This is a regular stop when we drive between Scotland and England. Staff are always ready with excellent food and friendly smiles. On our most recent visit, my wife and I had toasties, and we both agreed they were the best we’ve had in the 14 years we’ve lived in the UK. We highly recommend Rochester Relish, the “Last café in England“!

Beautiful fresh cooked breakfast. Friendly staff, tasty filling breakfast and also dog friendly. We also took some home cooked baked items away for the car journey home. Would definitely call back again if we were that way. Unfortunately we were on our way back from Scotland and we don’t live anywhere near 😭

The friendliness was amazing food was perfect. Best sausages ever . Would be Def visiting again. Would highly recommend this place to everyone. Thank you 😊 for your hospitality And top this place great views. 😊

Had a lovely stop here, very cheery welcome and friendly service. The latte was great, freshly cooked poached eggs excellent and we must come back for the all day breakfast. Gluten free bread available for toast etc.

Popped in for lunch while visiting Redefest which was excellent. Amazing fish and chips and a superb large toasted sandwich. Efficient and friendly staff on what was a busy day. Cake was excellent too would heartily recommend. Garden outlook from the conservatory watching the chickens was a pleasant way to dodge the showers between bands at the festival. Will definitely return to eat here again.

En route home from Edinburgh, we opted to travel via the A68. We drove for what seemed like miles without sight of a cafe, restaurant or pub. Then as luck would have it, Rochester Relish came into sight! Boy, what a lovely little place this is. Run by a husband and wife team who clearly take great pride in producing top quality food at very reasonable prices. Home made soup was delicious, but the classic cheese burger with chips (proper home made chips) was outstanding. I can’t remember the last time I got proper, real, home made chips in a cafe in the UK. Do yourself a favour if you’re travelling up or down the A68, stop at the Rochester Relish Cafe.

Great cafe, large cheese scones and good coffee and food and a choice of places to sit. Very friendly service.

This was a gem of a place , doesn’t look special from the outside ( some lovely new signage would be good Lovely friendly owner , fabulous quality offering Superb lemon and blueberry cake

We have dropped into this cafe a few times recently . We previously had been here back in 2015 and it was ok ,more like a transport cafe so just drove by it one our trips up and down the A68. We decided to give it another go late last year and glad we did as it had been taken over by a couple . It's is now a very nice place to stop and eat or even just have a quick drink and snack . We have now been 4 times in less than a year and would highly recommend having now sampled different food and cakes . The breakfast and soup are excellent . Hoping to try the fish and chips next time we pass

Horrible workers in this place. I stopped off here during a long drive to get something to eat and use the conveniences and upon entering and asking where the restroom was, I was abruptly told that I had to buy something before I could use them. My plan was to eat here anyway but given the attitude of the person serving, I decided to wait until I got to a more hospitable establishment.

An amazing café with such friendly staff, lovely fresh cooked food. Scones excellent and the pasty and sausage roll we took away for lunch were delicious.

Came across this cafe with the sign outside saying “Last cafe before the border “. Met by owner with big smile, asked if they do milk alternatives and met with an array of choices, asked about the 5 stones in the field behind and again she told us all the local history, suggested walks and sites whilst watching the chickens roaming around the garden. Absolute pleasure, thanks Isobel

We stumbled upon this cafe for lunch having driven 6 hours on our way to holiday in Scotland. What a find! The lady who served us was very welcoming and friendly plus accommodating towards our two children. Food was all freshly cooked but service was also prompt. Burgers were huge and the pea and mint soup was delicious. All this plus absolutely beautiful views over Northumbria. Would highly recommend!

Very friendly and welcoming, delicious home cooked quality food, and open at 9:30 in the morning! Well worth a visit.

Used to call in here for early morning bacon sarnie on way to fishing. Wasn't sure if it would have survived Covid. What a fantastic surprise to find a wonderful café with home made food, everything cooked to order, and a really warm welcome. Wishing you every success - you deserve it

We’ve just left after having breakfast and I have to say that I’ve just enjoyed the tastiest scrambled eggs on toast I’ve ever had! Thank you, and happy one year anniversary xxx

Fantastic cafe last in England before the Scottish border even dog friendly 👍👍👍👍

Stopped off for breakfast. Food was fantastic best sausage sandwich I've ever had ! Cakes were delicious too. First good coffee I've had in days which was much appreciated too. Staff were lovely and it was nice and quiet which was great for our dog as he's very nervous. Definitely will be back. It was nice to sit and watch the birds too.

Excellent wee find, great baked potatoes with beans and cheese, very enjoyable. Tea was very good, nice staff friendly and polite.

Fabulous coffee,food was good. Very stressed lady serving ,cafe was busy though.Toilets however are extremely dirty 🤢,glad I didn't see them before I ordered .

Called in earlier today just after 9am to find it was closed. It was the same last Tuesday about 10am. Opening times online, google & Facebook state 9-2 on a Tuesday & also a sign in the window.

We visited this lovely cafe for breakfast one day and what a lovely place! The staff is so friendly and good at their job especially the nice lady on the coffee machine and the nice young blonde lad serving us our food, the breakfast had...

Great breakfast buttys with really top quality ingredients. Lovely staff too

We waren een weekje in Schotland en hebben hier zowel op de heenweg (van Newcastle naar Edinburgh) als op de terugweg geluncht. Als je hier binnenkomt wordt je vriendelijk begroet. Ze hebben hier een ruime keuze aan eten en drinken. Je kunt zowel buiten als binnen (in de serre) lekker zitten. Er zit ook nog een winkeltje bij, hier kun je streekproducten kopen. Achter dit hotel zit nog een Visitors Center, erg mooi gebouwd, voornamelijk van hout. Om er te komen loop je tussen de schaapjes en kippen door. Ik had een hamburger (Breakfast burger) en heb in de tijd dat we in Schotland waren niet nog eens zo'n lekkere hamburger gehad, daarbij was die ook nog eens redelijk voordelig geprijsd (5,5 pond). Het is een behoorlijke hap. Als dit weer op de weg zou liggen, zouden we er zeker weer stoppen om te lunchen. Ze zijn alleen overdag open.

Called in on the way back from Jedburgh, had a latte with an amazing home made cream scone. We sat outside in the sunshine and the hens just walked about around us, a lovely spot and some brilliant home made cakes!

2 large full English, 2 drinks and 2 tray bakes for under £30. Food was freshly cooked, fried, not grilled, so a touch greasier than I would normally have but still delish Eggs were perfect! Sausages were very tasty. And you get to watch the...

Just the best cafe I ve been to for ages. Lovely scenic setting, nice decor, outdoor seating, friendly staff, the most tempting choice of cakes, great value, great entertainment from the cake loving hens who worked the tables! We had granola and Victoria sponge, so...

Recommend the breakfast burger. Awesome 👍

Stopped on very long journey south. Probably the best breakfast I have had in years. The chickens were fun too!

Probably the nicest fish and chips I have had in many a year perfectly cooked and good value too. Will definitely be back.

What an unpretentious little gem. Great service and a perfect coffee stop en route to Edinburgh. Nice sausage and egg bap too 😋

We stopped here after a hard days fell walking... the new owner has only been here for 9 months but what a difference. Really lovely home cooked food and cakes, we were only going to have a cup of tea but we ordered a home...

Had fish and chips which were absolutely delicious and fantastically good value. Lovely people. Recommend you give it a visit.

Wonderful cake and tea! Selfmade cake!! Last coffee of England! Scottish border! We loved it! Elektra and Nick

Great sausage and egg sandwich.

If anyone hasn’t been under the new ownership then the transformation is extraordinary. Parking is a cinch and the accessibility excellent. The place is nipping clean and the first thing that strikes you is the huge choice of delicious cakes and scones available. They have...

Brilliant cafe and restaurant, excellent food, wide choice attentive staff who are very knowledgeable. Very much recommended

Great place and even better breakfast, on our way back for another breakfast.

Auf unserem Weg Richtung Newcastle Fähre kamen wir hier vorbei. Sehr freundlicher Service, sehr gute Auswahl, leckeres Frühstück. Kann man guten Gewissens empfehlen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt 😘☀️

Brilliant stop for bikers and all. Great breakfast for the start off a long ride before going over the border. Parking at the side of building and another car park opposite. Plenty of space for a group of riders.

We had a quick stop off on our way to Edinburgh, we had hot drinks and cakes and everything was delicious 😋.

I happened to brakedown outs this cafe on my motorbike. When I walked in the owners couldn't have been more helpful. They charged my dying mobile and gave me their phone to arrange recovery. So having to wait for a while I ordered food and...

A beautiful location and a very warm welcome awaits, very easy to miss on your way to Scotland but worth stopping for views from cafe windows and very yummy food

Fantastic warm welcome greeted us on arrival. Delicious homemade sweet treats and already craving another piece of the jammie dodger tiffin. We were staying close by and ended up visiting on all three days. The breakfasts were perfect and kept us going till dinner. Looking...

Had the full English breakfast and it was fantastic I would highly recommend 👍

I expected a greasy spoon, what I got was a farm-shop quality at greasy spoon prices. The setting and views are fantastic. The owners were welcoming, very genuine and efficient. Service was quick and friendly. I had bacon, sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches (muffins). As an expert on this food, the eggs tasted free range, possibly from the local hens (see pic). Bacon and sausage clearly farm/butcher quality. You'd be mad not to stop by, the home-baked cakes and sausage rolls also looked lovely but I was full after the sandwich, so one to try next time.

Perfect stop for a bite to eat on a long drive. We enjoyed the delicious burgers and the atmosphere was good. Tables were clean and service was very quick and friendly. The mozzarella toastie was exceptional.

Friendly frontier cafe. Smashing fish finger butty and a mug of coffee. Interesting cake selection.

Sehr uriges Cafe / Imbiss, fast schon ein muss dort anzuhalten. Hatten uns Tee und Scones gegönnt.

Just popped in and the Fish and Chips are absolutely delicious! Lovely crispy batter that is freshly fried. The owners are really friendly too. Win win! 👍

A must visit before you leave England, nice coffee,lovely staff and the desserts are to die for.

Very friendly, good quality, good value!

We called in and had the full English it was lovely and good quality produce and good portion also had a latte which was good not too milky you could taste the coffee👍Lady that served us was very friendly. In my opinion much better under new management.

Passed it countless times but never called in, been out for my last run of the year on my motorbike and decided to pop in for a breakfast..........fantastic, give it a go people, you won't regret it 👌👌👌

Great little find today on A68. Rochester Relish, great breakfast, great toast and poached eggs. Dog friendly too. Lovely coffee. Thank you so much for welcoming us today. Xx

The ambiance isn't particularly good. The coffee and cakes are good. Soup was somewhat weird in colour and taste. Service was good and friendly.

My wife and I use the A68 often as we have fond memories of travelling to Yorkshire this way. The small cafe is in Rochester just over the English border from Scotland and has been around in some form for a while. But the current...