Strickland & Holt in Stockton-on-Tees

We've just moved to Yarm and on our first visit, of what will now be many, we had a great experience. Toasties, one with chicken and avocado and one with brie and cranberry and a toddler nibble plate! Delicious

We visited the cafe having purchased some cards in the main shop. It had been years since we had been to the cafe so thought we’d give it a try. The location itself looks nice; the seats we had were quite comfortable and it was reasonably busy. We ordered 2 bacon sandwiches, an americano and a Diet Coke, which came to about £25 - extortionate prices to say the least. The bacon sandwiches were average - bacon that had a thick bit of white fat rather than being nice and crispy. The sandwiches came with butter on the side, which meant we had to butter the bread ourselves; I’ve never seen that done before in any other cafe. There are lots of other nice places to eat around Yarm, so I’d probably recommend going elsewhere instead

Gorgeous cup of latte and melt in the mouth Banana Bread, which had much more flavour than anticipated. Twix Tiffin was also lovely. Friendly staff, and of course a fab shop to mooch around.

Always a pleasure visiting this tea room! Coffee is lovely with vegan milk options, friendly staff and tasty bakes. I’ve also had soup from here before and it was very nice, best thing was it was served with freshly baked bread. Simple but nice lunch menu!

Beautiful old fashioned shop Lovely cafe and lovely selection of food and cakes Staff lovely and helpful

Visited Yarm last week with my Elderly mother we visited this cafe they were understaffed and very busy,The prices are through the roof! It put us off ordering any food ,the food portions are quite small and we were shocked at the expensive prices.We only had a latte each and that cost £8.77 ! Highway robbery! Won't visit again.Yarm itself is quite nice though and later we visited Cafe Nero there and that is Vastly better!

Found this place by chance having looked around the adjoining shops. The welcome was warm and genuine, the staff full of smiles, made us feel as ease straight away. We only called for a quick coffee (great quality coffee!) but couldn’t resist a scone and chocolate traybake, both were delicious. Without a doubt, next time we’re in the area this will be a first stop, blackboard specials sounded great, plus plenty more treats and cakes to try!!

Stumbled across this lovely cafe by chance , set in an amazing building, next to “Boots” just off the Main Street in Yarm. The staff were very courteous, after being offered a seat, it was 3.50pm we were advised as they closed at 4.30pm, they only items in the display cabinet available to order. There was still plenty of cakes and desserts to choose from though. We both had coffee, one of us opting for a treacle tart, the other rocky road, we weren’t disappointed. Great service from staff, who offered fresh water for our two dogs once they’d taken our order. Bonus points!!! ++++ Would highly recommend this place if you happen to be in Yarm.

Called in on a Monday about 10 am and was almost full so that says a lot,pleasant service maybe a bit slow but food nice but expensive but if its the place to be seen so be it.menu ok seating not the comfiest and a bit rocky maybe need to rethink tables and seating etc as not really good for larger people.came here as couldn’t get in my usual place ,had two teas a sausage and bacon sarnie 20 quid which i think ls steep especially when served on a bread slice not a bun ,staff seemed fairly busy bees.overall average

Came in with my mother for coffee and food. We were served quickly by a lady called Karen who recommended the poached eggs to my mother, I had the fruit scone. Both were beautiful, as was the coffee which was made by a young man behind the counter (loved the chocolate lettering on the cappuccino) . Overall, I couldn't fault anything and would definitely recommend it. Keep up the good work, guys

Customers are able to bring their dogs into the restaurant /cafe. While this sadly seems to be more common in cafes these days I dont agree with the pets being allowed on seats and able to put ther paws on the tables as we witnessed while we were in for a coffee. I wouldnt like to be the following customer using the table and chairs they had just used. Coffee and cake we had were fine but nothing special We probably wouldnt use this cafe again.

Did my research and narrowed down my lunch venue options in Yarm to 3, including this eatery. Sadly disappointed I went…reading other recent reviews, it would appear they have made a decision to down size their portions…so I paid near £ 10 for one slice of sourdough topped with a paltry scatter of a few mushrooms, spinach and poached egg. Felt HUGELY underwhelmed and dissatisfied (and left really hungry!) Staff were ok…nowt against their service per se…but the portion sizes were shocking. Decided to speak to the staff and the supervisor’s words were as follows “…I’d like to say you were the first person to say just this, but…”…fill in the blanks. held on to speak with the Manager who had popped out (probably for a hopefully more economical and filling lunch!).

I have lived in Yarm for many years and have been a customer of S&H on and off during that time. The cafe does great cheeses scones but they are sooo expensive along with most of the items on the menu. I realise that prices of raw materials have increased recently but the prices here have a whiff of profiteering about them given the quality and tastiness of the food in general. The staff are hit and miss depending on who serves you, a couple of the older female staff come across as a bit abrupt at times. Overall I think given the prices, visiting for a coffee is ok but the food is way too expensive given other options on the high street.

I was hoping for something like pie and chips , but ended up having a sandwich which wasn't over inspiring and was costly for what it was. Really poor choice on the menu - don't think we will be rushing back for lunch

Beautiful surroundings, friendly accommodating staff, excellent coffee & one of the nicest sausage & egg sandwich I’ve ever had ! The freshly baked bread was amazing 🤩

Popped in for coffee and cake, and honestly wish I hadn't bothered. The staff were so engrossed in socialising and chatting to each other,it took them ages to notice us! As others have mentioned there were tables needing to be cleared and it was rather unpleasant sitting amongst them. Instead of chatting the staff needed to up there game . The coffee was OK and scone average, quite pricey too. Used to come in years ago when it first started to do lunches, great then ,not so now, needs a good manager to sort staff out.

Visited the cute, quirky cafe at the back of the shop today, it was so idillic and amazing service on arrival… we were greeted by a gentleman who seated us very swiftly and once seated our order was pleasantly taken. They had a beautiful menu selection and some amazing yummy cakes to experience. Also there was an ample amount of homemade produce to eat in and takeaway. The lady who took our order was so informative and patient with us. And the lady who delivered our food and beverages was also amazing, going above and beyond to make our visit friendly, comfortable and really great. Definitely would recommend and visit again. Thank you to the service as the friendly atmosphere from them was just memorable. I hope the manager knows how lucky they are to have such a wonderful, hard working team they have. 🙌🥳

As a regular visitor of the cafe, the staff are always a little rigid about moving tables to accommodate a larger group, even when the cafe is quiet. Today even more so than usual. Despite the outside area being virtually empty a certain staff member...

I was a bit underwhelmed by the experience. We were unable to have lunch as the service had stopped for the day. We ordered cakes, my scone was quite dry and was served cold. Staff were young and friendly, however it was disappointing to see...

I rarely visit Yarm, but had lunch at S&H today when meeting friends. I was not impressed as it was one of the most tasteless meals I have had in a while. I was also shocked how much was been asked for this poor quality...

My parents ordered pancakes for breakfast. They came without yogurt as described on the menu and minimum fruit. My poached egg was over cooked. Staff very polite. Food very disappointing.

Usual good service and nice atmosphere. Menus today was restricted however due to staff shortages. Eggs florentine was very poor, one poached egg on quite a large slice of sourdough looked lost and left my husband hungry. Poached eggs on toast was ok but only...

Visited today for lunch with my daughter and grandson and was so disappointed! I actually came away hungry because the portions were so small. I had mushrooms and spinach on sourdough toast for £9 and it should have said 'mushroom on toast sliver'! My daughter...

Lovely place and good service but portion sizes and prices were a bit of a surprise. £36 for 3 people popping in for a snack and one poached egg on one piece of toast doesn't represent value for money. I know everything is more expensive...

Stood waiting at the entrance to be seated while staff behind the counter carried on, eventually we were seated. Full English was good to be fair. The ‘cinnamon’ toast was awful, basically brown toast spread with a powdery cinnamon concoction, the worst thing I have...

Normal service, which is excellent has been restored in recent weeks and a visit is real pleasure. Staff and fayre top notch. Thank you

Just wanted to say how well you are all doing, it was clear to see that you are all running around chasing your tails today. I visited yesterday and today and despite you being busy (no surprise as you were the only small business open...

Just got home from the first day of the Christmas food fair. Well organised with a lovely atmosphere and some really great food. The marquee is a great addition: this accommodated plenty of seating under cover - which meant that the rain didn't bother us...

We visited for the first time since the restrictions were lifted and were disappointed. The service was fine but the prices have increased quite a bit. £8.99 for a ham and cheese toastie with side salad is not very competitive with others cafes in the...

I reported the poor service a while ago and in recent weeks it has improved a bit. Yes it was busy (and yes it must therefore be me), good logistics is not difficult and cope peaks and troughs. However, the cardinal error of poor service...

In your cafe this month I heard one of your staff shouting rudely at another younger member of staff, who was noticeably upset. really bad atmosphere and ruined our experience. Won’t be returning. Sort your managers out !

I live in Yarm and often use this coffee shop with friends and family . The standard of service and quality of food particularly has been very poor recently. Whilst I understand everyone is experiencing problems recruiting staff this particular establishment has built a reputation...

Nicely done cafe, but my, do you pay for it! I know things have been hard for hospitality, but the prices are way too high for the offering. A sausage roll at £2.99, that was 2” long. Even with optional side salad & coleslaw (at £1.50) , I was still hungry and I don’t have a particularly large appetite. The frittata on offer was tiny too. £10 for a sandwich. Way overpriced, even for Yarm.

Was looking forward to ordering food however we waited so long to get served, after queueing for a very long time to get seated, that when I eventually placed my order at 3.04 I was told the kitchen had closed at 3! Very disappointed at the customer service we settled for coffee, which arrived after a long wait, cold! We left the cold coffee and vowed never to return.

We decided to have a late breakfast here one day. We ate out the back in the little garden which was quite charming (and the reason I gave it two points). However, the breakfast was horrible. My husband had beans on toast and found the beans watery and sweet. They should try using some decent beans like Branston which are in a thick sauce and savoury tasting. So he just ate the toast. I had an English breakfast and it was horrible, cold and dry. The worst bit was the eggs. It nauseates me when they are not cooked properly. They had a thick layer of clear mucus wobbling around on top, revolting. The bacon was dried up and had a very odd taste but I didn't really eat any of it anyway, as my appetite went after navigating the big globs of snotty uncooked eggs all over the edge of my plate where I'd attempted to scrape it off. Definitely wouldn't come back. The gift shop bit is quite nice though.

After walking up and down the high street we called into this lovely gift shop /restaurant. ..we've been for coffee and cake before but wanted bit more today. I love a ploughmans so was thrilled to see it on the menu at this time of year. A big hunk of cheese, ham ,pickles,homemade bread and a lovely sausage roll-not usually keen-all washed down with a peach ice tea. Was delicious. Will definately go back. Staff lovely and friendly.

Came for brunch with daughter and her dad then a few days later for coffee and cake with daughter and both times service was excellent, good delicious and value for money excellent. First time I had cinamon toast on their home made bread - it was divine!! And then on our second visit my very very picky daughter demolished a large piece of Victoria sandwich and I had one of the best pieces of banoffee pie I've ever tasted. A loyalty card for the coffees makes for even better value and I was particularly impressed with the friendly manner of the dark haired waitress with glasses who was there on both occasions. Highly recommended!!

we popped in for some of there excellent salad dressing and decided to have Breakfast I had full English and my wife eggs benedict both were tasty but served on cold plates.

Would recommend the “old school” cake, carrot cake and the banana and oat cookies. I’m sure if I get through the rest of the offerings I’ll be recommending them too! Nice and light and bright with comfy seats and friendly staff.

The food is great. Locally sourced and freshly cooked. An excellent lunch in pleasant surroundings. The shop has a range of items that you won’t find elsewhere. Well worth a visit

Popped in when in town for a quick snack - far better than the chain coffee shops with freshly prepared sandwiches and cakes.

This is a lovely cafe tucked away from the high street in Yarm. There is seating outside for sunny days. The food was excellent and the portion sizes were very generous. I came here for brunch but it's also a lovely place for tea & scones or lunch. Would definitely recommend when visiting Yarm.

Wrap wasn't a wrap. Smoothie was just juice. Overpriced and description of dishes not as expected. On a plus, coffee good.

Mid afternoon on a typical weekend in January, busy but not overly busy. The tables that were available were filthy with a tower of used culinary and cups littered across them. Surprisingly four members of staff seemed entertained by looking at them although no one moved a jot to shift them. Whilst waving for attention to clean the tables down, we had the pleasure of an rude response from a member of staff whilst taking our order so it was a quick dash to find somewhere else on the High Street. Get the basics right Strickies as there’s plenty of competition yards away from you that will happily take your custom!

Took my elderly Mum and Dad for Afternoon Tea.The whole experience was fantastic,lovely staff couldn’t have been more helpful.The young lady took the time to explain what all of the food was and our teapots were topped up regularly.We had a wonderful time and I can recommend it highly.Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful afternoon

I came here with my sister for breakfast. The sunday menu was available which had plenty of choice, we were served quickly at the counter. The homemade cake display looked lovely, as was the breakfast and coffee. Will be back when I'm in the area.

We stopped off in Yarm on our way up to Spennymoor. Found this cafe at the back of an Aladdin’s cave shop. The food was excellent, the roasted tomato and basil soup and the bacon and Brie quiche were very nice. Had a lovely hot cup of tea. Would definitely come here again. The staff are very friendly.

This is a unique shop/cafe, providing an impressive range of gift items to buy, as well as the adjoining store selling a combination of High Street brands and more unique labels.The stunning cafe at the rear of the store serves a fabulous array of cakes and scones, in a charming, vintage inspired setting. This is a great place to while away a couple of hours with friends, or sit and read the morning paper!

Friendly advice, as we were given, prepare to be guided through an Aladdin,s Cave of every conceivable toys, china, and using an old fashioned word, "Haberdashery" before you reach the Restaurant.

Popular with the local ladies who doubtless can afford the prices and appreciate the tea towels drying over the fireguard. But is this hygienic or fire safe? And why is the fire door partially blocked by a decorated tree?

Stopped off last week for light refreshment, there was a special of bacon or sausage barm with an Americano or tea, sure it was £5.50, (I don’t know anyone who drinks Americano!) It was really expensive so I just opted for a latte whilst hubby had the bacon barm with a tea & whilst it was nice the latte was nothing special & was not worth £3 as it wasn’t hot enough, such a shame as the whole feel & look of the place is beautiful especially walking through from their gift shop at this time of the year ad it’s really festive, cakes looked fantastic & there was plenty of choice but lots of other places at more realistic prices.

Stopped off for a spot of lunch, we had a ploughman’s platter, bacon sandwich and tuna mayo jacket potato.

We arrived at the very end of lunch service - so had quite limited offering BUT the soups, sandwiches and cakes were all delicious :) Great little place with a nice atmosphere! We will be sure to return next time we are in the Yarm area.

Had a brilliant breakfast experience here this morning. The service was amazing - a lovely team who genuinely care about their customers.

The food was excellent, if a little pricey. Service was friendly and efficient, BUT unfortunately the noise level meant that it was impossible to talk and we did not enjoy our coffee break.

Pleasant lunch with family at the Strickland and Holt restaurant / café, good selection of foods, but was disappointed in the cheese and fruit scones which were both very dry, but other than that a good well cooked, prepared food. Sevice very good

This restaurant was highly recommended and we were not disappointed.

We have been coming here for some time as a family and since Matty the manager has been there it just gets better all the time.

My family and I have often eaten at Stricklands. The food never disappoints. The staff are always helpful and kind.

One of the best english breakfast i had, great staff and value for money. And the gift section is loaded with lovely sevos.

We went to spend the morning in Yarm and had intended to have breakfast but not sure where to go.

Visited the coffee shop today with my husband, tried a delicious scone homemade of course and had jam and cream with it it was absolutely gorgeous my husband had a piece of lemon cake, one of the nicest he's ever had and we will definitely visit again. The staff were very pleasant but the uniform needs to be addressed one of the young ladies was wearing leggings - fine until she bent over to pick some toys up from the play area then they became totally seethrough and left very little to the imagination much to my husband's embarrassment, this did not seem to fit in with the shops image unfortunately I don't know her name she was petite and blonde with dark eyeliner, surely a gentle word asking her to dress appropriately is needed

When we go walking around Yarm of visit the shops in Yarm we always have a snack and a coffee here. On our last visit we noticed that the Latte is now £3.00. We think this is too much for a coffee. Whist walking around we noticed other cafe's were charging £2.25 - £2.45 for the same drink. In future we will try other establishments for our snacks and drinks.

We have used Strickies now for quite some time and we go there maybe up to 4 times per week. However, we've stopped going in as they keep putting their prices up. We called in this week and a flat white now costs £3.10! We both think that's much too much for a coffee. We were looking back and early last summer we were paying around £2.65 for a coffee, which makes it about a 20% increase, excessive to say the least! It's a real shame, as we both like the atmosphere, Matt and the rest of the staff are always friendly and the food and coffee are always good.

With yarm high street awash with places to have coffee and eat this place needs to up its game..we decided to have lunch here as we had looked round the shop..we stood for ages at the counter trying to attract the attention of the staff ..who were so engrossed in chatting between them selves that after some considerable time they noticed us...black mark ..there sandwiches were so underwhelming and rather dry . .and took forever to arrive..black mark... we made a bad choice choosing here and won't be returning

Great little italian deli served by staff who care lovely coffee and italian pastries the fajitas are to die for.

Good selection of savoury starters all fresh consisting of Quiche and small homemade bread buns in miniature with lovely fillings. To follow were wholesome whole meal scones. To finish we’re a nice selection of unique cakes. Variety of teas on offer

Having visited the Strickland and Holt store many times but never the restaurant we took the opportunity to grab lunch here over the Christmas period. It was a little unclear initially whether we were meant to seat ourselves or wait to be seated but after a quick check (self-seating is the answer for the curious reader) we got our answer and were lucky to get a table from someone who'd just left. The coffee we had here was amongst the best we had during our visit to Teesside and the falafel wrap I ordered was fantastic, as was the cheese scone I halved with one of our friends. Would definitely make a trip back in future.

Just what was needed after a heavy night. A lovely breakfast in nice warm surroundings with pleasant staff. Highly reccomended.

Took our granddaughter for a bowl of soup as she had not been eating and I thought it would warm her on a cold Thursday afternoon. I waited at the counter for a few minutes despite the fact that there were a group of assistants stood just inside the door between the serving area and the kitchen no one acknowledged me or came to serve until a young male assistant asked that someone should serve me. The time was 3.20 pm yesterday. A tallish blonde girl with a pony tail appeared with a mouthful of food! I asked for a soup and was told "no hot food now" I then ordered coffee and asked if I could reserve a table for 4 for 12.30 Tuesday as it was for a great grandmothers birthday lunch and she was not too good standing. "We don't take bookings anymore unless it's for tea because people book and don't turn up! "

Called in mid afternoon today as my usual cafe was full and ordered drinks and cakes.all very nice and reasonable quick service.was served by tall dreadlock young man who was polite and helpful.it was a Sunday and fairly busy here only criticism is the table hadn’t been cleaned from last customers.maybe could do with a refurb as there is some decent competition out there.

Yes, you can at there but part of the premises is boutique shopping for women's apparel but also great nic nacks. A must see.

The lady was miserable food nothing to write home about on this occasion and expensive for a quick lunc!

Visited for lunch and although the food was very tasty service was slow and was overpriced, £5 for a pot of tea for 2 is pricey

often visit Strikkies, love the scones they are always a lovely decent size and always have great varieties and always fresh, very friendly staff too, Afternoon teas also great

Always a nice friendly atmosphere and an interesting menu . Lovely huge home cooked scones and cakes . My favourite snack is the bacon and sausage bun. Very friendly chatty staff and quick service. Well worth a visit .

Double fronted premises in Yarm with retail offering and cafe. Retail probably best described as giftware. A bit quirky. Cafe offers good selection of cakes and snacks in addition to more substantial dishes. Great for lunch. Quite an up market cafe. Lovelt ambience. Great staff- efficent and friendly service.

After visiting Yarm each Thursday we have had lunch at Stricklands Cafe. The cafe itself is very cosy and welcoming but the food is very mediochre. Each time we visited over the last 5 Thursdays we came away feeling disappointed in the food. We continued to visit because we could always get a seat, and in the hope that we would discover a meal that was more enjoyable. Last Thursday rather than our usual salmon salad, wensleydale and cheese toastie or crayfish and chilly sandwhich, we ordered the sausage, mushroom and onion pie with potato wedges. The pie was tasty but really salty which spoiled it. The wedges were so salty that they were totally inedible. Also on my last two visits I had to alert the staff that there was no loo roll in one of the ladies lavatories. We have tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt, but last Thursday's visit was the last straw.

Pointless leaving a review they take it off if it doesn't say only good things.raw food what a joke.

Some great little dishes and a special lunchtime treat. Could do with offering the afternoon tea all the time, rather than pre-order only. Not the cheapest.Great little play area to keep little ones entertained.More of a destination cafe/tea room with the gorgeous little shop around it.

We had a modest snack of sandwiches and jacket potatoes nicely presented and served in pleasant store surroundings. The afternoon teas looked great and the cakes appeared homemade.

This place has a wonderful feel as soon as you enter and experience walking on the loose parquet flooring. Always feels like Christmas. On the whole staff are polite and friendly. Clean toilets.

After a stroll in Yarm we called in here for a snack,had light bites and a cuppa,food was nice maybe a touch pricey but took about 20 mins to bring our brekkie buns,lots of staff so i don't know why the wait,place was getting busy and most staff seemed nice but the women who took my order was miserable also young lad who looked about ten years old was helping out,nice for a change but probably not again as lots of choice elsewhere on high street.

I ordered the Strickies full English breakfast and after a fifteen minute wait was presented with a rectangular plate of food. The only really good thing on it was the black pudding, that was amazing but sadly the rest was a disaster. The baked beans although tasty were so dry as all the sauce had been cooked away leaving a thick residue and mushed up beans the texture was unpleasant.The bacon was akin in my leather belt and the sausage had obviously been cooked for some time and kept warm as one side was really nice and tender and the other tough, chewy and not good at all. The tomatoes, although fresh had been poorly presented with one half a bit smushed up but they were hot and tasted okay. The portobello mushroom, aka the rubbery thing, aka the disc of doom, was totally yuk, no taste with a horrid texture.The poached eggs were pretty good if a little overcooked but were let down by not being drained enough as there was a lot of water on the plate. Finally the toast, I had to ask for butter which was unexpected and could only eat one slice as the other was burnt. I can't fault the bread only the way it was toasted. In conclusion was it worth nearly seven pounds, probably not. Would I have it again, no as there were too many issues but I would come for something else as the environment and atmosphere is second to none.

We decided to go shopping in Yarm and have our lunch here. We picked a nice table at the rear of the restaurant and then ordered our food. My wife and I decided to have a prawn open sandwich each with tea and coffee. When the food arrived the prawn open sandwiches were served with coleslaw and a salad. The presentation looked great but I was shocked to find that the food was served on wooden serving platters. I started to eat the food which was delicious, but noticed two large cracks in the wooden board where some of the prawn dressing had soaked down into. This made me think that germs could be lurking in those cracks if the wooden boards had not been boiled at a high temperature before the food was served. I decided to go back to the desk and ask for a plate. I then moved all of my food off the wooden board onto the plate. I ate all of my food and thought it was delicious.A young lady came to our table to clear away our plates etc. so I mentioned my concerns about the food being served on wooden boards and the possibility of contamination. She said that she would mention it to the kitchen. I was hoping that the kitchen manager would come over to allay my concerns but that did not happen. A little bit disappointing really.

Had a delicious afternoon tea today at Strickland and Holt. The table was set ready for us and ample tea served in lovely china was available on arrival. The staff were very pleasant, attentive without being fussy. The afternoon tea was delicious and served very nicely. At under £10 a head, we will certainly return. Thank you.

The shop and café have been revamped over the years. The café is no longer upstairs. The café is not as good as it was in the past. However, I have had lunch/cakes here a few times and enjoyed it. The shop stocks a variety of gifts and the pocket money section is excellent.

This place is relaxed. You order your food and pay for it at the counter. Huge blackboards are informative. Staff friendly and obliging. Food - really good and tasty! It seems that care is taken in this wood floored eclectically furnished coffee/lunch/cakes to die for emporium. I had a beautifully presented contemporary shaped bowl of home made spicy parsnip soup alongside a pile of fresh brown bread with butter. It was delicious! I ordered cappuccino and one of their pecan nutty, caramel, thick chocolate shortbread slices. Heavenly! All of this served pleasantly and efficiently. Oh yes! I'll be back!

Been here a few times and always enjoyed the food. They serve good tea and coffees and large slices of cake which are delicious. I've also eaten their sandwiches which were equally good. Not cheap but good value, plus the added bonus of being able to stroll through the attached shop which is number one for old fashioned "pocket money toys" plus cards and gifts of all descriptions and price.

Freshly cooked mouthwatering breakfast of scrambled egg tomatoes sausage bacon black pudding and two rounds of freshly home made bread made into toast.This is a high standard of coffee shop within a historic shop which sells stationery toys gifts and clothes.an interesting combination but a cafe you should not missAll cakes are homemade and freshly baked and homemade scones are sold to take outGood service and good food

I was a visitor to Yarm and spent the day window shopping, having coffee and I asked locals where I should go for light lunch. Everyone I asked mentioned this place. It is great fun. A huge shop full of delightful gifts and a big restaurant at the rear. It was really busy but great food and a lots of choice. Great for anyone.

The cafe at Strickland and Holt is packed every time we have visited Yarm. The shop itself is a treasure trove of finds for gifts and at xmas is really evocative in the shop.On this trip we visited both for coffee and cake on one day and for a family lunch on another. The cakes seem to be home baked and the quiche for lunch was delicious. It is busy and it does get noisy, but if you plan your timing it is worth while.

Just popped in for a look in the shop, fab products, there's a bit of everything in here. He café is at the back of the shop. Ordered a sausage sarnie with onions and tomato sauce, and a peppermint tea.Initially the wifi wasn't working but there were engineers working on it and it was back up and running after half an hour.Friendly, efficient and chatty staff, nice, relaxed ambience and feel to the place. Will be more adventurous with my food order on my next visit.Keep up the fab work!!!

Enjoyed coffe and cake here with my daughter and grandchildren. Very busy as it was half term. Excellent choice of food items.A nice cosy atmosphere. Well recommended for a snack when shopping in Yarm.

Lovely place, nice food very friendly staff and just an all round pleasing experience. Great for kids as nice little toy area.

Called for coffee and cakes whilst shopping in Yarm, the welcome and service was excellent and the coffee was first class with a mouth watering selection of cakes, will be definitely coming again.

My mum got gift vouchers for afternoon tea for her birthday so she took me as a treat! I love going out for afternoon tea but this one was my favourite that I have had! Everything was very tasty but the scones were the best part! Would recommend to anyone but it is well worth popping in for a scone or a cake when in yarm.

We often go to Yarm to do some shopping or have a walk around the river.This time we did a walk around a section of the Teesdale Way. Afterwards we decided to have a light lunch at the cafe. It was great! They have a good varied menu for a light lunch and the surroundings are very interesting. The coffee and the lunch was lovely and the service by the young ladies was first class. The have extended the cafe at the rear and it is very light and airy.After lunch we had a walk around the shop and bought a few presents for our family.We really enjoyed Strickland and Holt and will definitely return again.It's a great place to have a light lunch or a coffee.

Called in late morning and the place was heaving. We got one of the last tables on the cafe. I think the bit we sat in was an overflow as there were all sorts of kitchen utensils for sale in the shelves next to us !?Anyway that didn't spoil from the experience. I would recommend a visit anytime.

Booked in advance and we arrived in a large group. Our tables were together and reserved. The afternoon tea was excellent with more than enough to go round. A lovely experience! Have been again, just as good!