The 68 Cafe in County Durham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We called here for lunch on way home from a roadtrip, 1st time visiting and very impressed, good selection of meals on the menu including a senior citizen special menu, i went for the corned beef pie, which was huge and my parents went for the mince and dumplings, with sponge pudding and custard for sweet. Large helpings provide great value for money, cafe was busy when we called,and the food is delicious, now i know why the carpark is always full of cars

On a recent trip to Northumberland we stopped in on the way up for cuppa and cake, on the way back for Breakfast - wonderful food and great service. xxx

Called into this cafe for a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Was very busy for a Monday, which was nice to see. Lots of homemade food and cakes. Overall very good 👍🏻

We were a party of 8, and we had booked as the Cafe is very popular and gets very busy. The food was well cooked, hot and plentiful, 1 had Scampi, 2 people had Beef and the rest had turkey. We were given lots of extra gravy and plenty of sauces. The beef was so tender, it melted in the mouth. Several of us had puddings. Fabulous service nothing was too much trouble.

There was ample room for car parking. We did not book a table but I think it will be advisable when the weather is warm and dry as the cafe is at the side of a main holiday route. The staff were friendly and helpful. We were allocated a table by a waiter who took our drink and meal orders. The drinks soon arrived. Our order was for the small breakfast meal. I was surprised how quickly we received our meals I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. There was a steady trickle of visitors many ordered the small breakfast. I noticed glamping sites at the back of the cafe.

The breakfast was truly wonderful and all the items were 1st class. It came very quickly and the quality and service was tip top. The staff were extremely helpful , polite and very efficient. We will definitely be coming again. Don't change please. Elaine North Yorkshire.

After an initial disappointment elsewhere, we ate brunch here. I chose my own item by item and my wife likes her bacon butty. The fried bread is amazing and the beans bacon eggs and sausage were just wonderful. No nonsense food. Recommend.

Need to respect customers more. Unfriendly man and woman in charge. Only the female chef was personable. Expensive so service needs to improve.

Wir waren hier per Zufall auf der Durchreise Richtung Schottland für ein spätes Frühstück. Das 68 bietet eine große Auswahl an Gerichten für Frühstück, Dinner, Lunch und Kaffee. Das 'Full English Breackfast' war lecker zubereitet, kam schnell und war sein Geld mehr als Wert. Weil die Kuchen so gut aussahen, haben wir auch da noch zugeschlagen und etwas mitgenommen (sehr empfehlenswert). Wer in der Gegend ist, sollte hier unbedingt einen Stopp einlegen.

We have eaten at the cafe previously & were quite satisfied. Obviously been lots of investment in the site ,Glamping etc ,which is a good facility with ample parking. On Arrival we were met at the door by young man who advised which table was vacant.Req training as a greeter ie social skills. Menu presentation different from previously plus specials. We ordered 2 small Sunday lunches & the counter staff member tried to charge for large! ,again no social skills!! If you choose to work in a service workplace you need to converse The lunch arrived minus roast pots & parsnips as advertised!! I asked for & had to wait but never received parsnips.Peas cold & undercooked & meal generally lukewarm temperature. Not impressed ,not a friendly atmosphere as previously & I suspect a change of Ownership or Management.Lot of Staff but lack of Welcome. Disappointed ,most definitely & sad that this cafe has been rebuilt & is located in a great spot for business but no Feel Good factor!!!

We found this place while we were on holiday in Lanchester. I would say its more than a cafe and more like a restaurant. It's very clean and tidy inside and has a nice atmosphere. The service was fantastic as was the food. Prices were very good too. You could tell all the food was home made and the cakes looked wonderful. Well worth a visit if up this way.

Very nice cafe with friendly staff and really nice food. I came here with my parents for their wedding anniversary and had a great meal. I ordered corn beef pie which was lovely and was a good portion size. Ordered a corn flake tart for take out and that was great as well. Very clean cafe with nothing to fault. Will return :)

First time I've ever been here. Very easy to find, stunning views from the hill top. This Cafe is easy access for all and disability friendly. Upon arrival, the staff are friendly, welcoming and kind. We were taken to our table and asked to place our orders at the counter. Of course, this is surrounded by a vast array of eye catching, sweet treats 😍. We received very fast service. The staff were very accommodating, approachable and helpful. We ordered two Standard English Breakfasts - seriously cannot fault it. Bacon, sausage, egg, beans, mushrooms and a choice of toast or fried bread as standard. Really nice, fresh breakfast that's set us up for the day. As expected, we couldn't possibly leave without checking out all of those lovely buns, cakes and scones! And we left with chocolate cakes and coconut sponges. Incredible! We will most certainly be back again! We both rate this place 9/10 across the board. Areas of improvement - 1: The menus are under the glass table top, I had the breakfast menu whilst my wife had the mains - so that was a bit tricky. Great idea but not very easy to read upside-down. 2. I asked for breakfast without mushrooms, the waiting staff suggested the chef may make the items up with additional alternative I.e. extra egg. But this wasn't the case. Saying that, it was plenty enough for me to eat, I certainly didn't leave hungry! 3. The wife was hoping for a 'pot of tea' not a cup, but she thinks she's 'just being picky'. On the whole, a very pleasant experience and we will most certainly be back and recommend this place to others. Thank you team 68! Impressive job, very well done!

I have had breakfast here a couple of times in the last month. All in all pretty decent food but I have never had a good fried egg in there ; never runny just cooked so it’s like a hard boiled egg bursting out . It’s not the cheapest either so I may look elsewhere

2 coffees & one piece of cake, £11.11p (55p for hot milk). Coffee ok, cake good. Will not be returning, ridiculous price.

Stopped here for breakfast after a balloon flight from Witton Castle. Friendly staff and tasty food did the job after a 3.30am start

Had been told good things about A68 Cafe so thought we'd give it a go. Upon entering youre met with numerous covid/hand san signs and instructions...yet tables arent cleaned down to a standard that matches such hygenic instruction. Was met with a rushed greeting and asked to wait whilst another lady cleaned the table (she wasnt, she was talking to the table next to it), left us stood cluttering the main doorway. After spending 5mins there finally seated (with the table cleaning lady still stood at our table talking). Picked out meals off menu's under the glass which is how the cleaning standard was truly noticed, then up to order, nearly £40 later for 2 meals and kids meal. Atmosphere in the place is strange, hard to pinpoint but it wasnt a 'this is nice' feel. Meals arrived, lumpy mash (worse than school), over cooked sausages, 2 button mushrooms (on their 'BIG' breakfast), fatty and salty bacon, cheap watery beans that were like bullets. Overall really really poor and bland tasting food, especially given the meals ordered - they should be the bread and butter of such a place. Really disappointing.

Cracking little cafe which has recently added camping pods. We went for the excellent breakfast but they also do great lunches and outstanding puddings.

This café *had* bthe most amazing views, which was a large part of the attraction for me. Unfortunately the amazing view is now blocked by two enormous dark night observatories (these should have been located at the back of the café, as people will be looking at the sky at night, so land views not required, I would have thought). The front outdoor seating area now has views of the cars. The seating area at the other side (no views) is right next to the kitchen extractor outlet, with associated smells, etc. What a shame, as staff are lovely, as is the food.

Wow - fantastic breakfasts and fantastic atmosphere. Staff friendly and welcoming. I would definitely return back. Well done !

Stopped here as it was recommended to us for a breakfast. The placed filled up pretty quickly in the morning with the early morning crowd and a few bikers. Had the small breakfast which was perfectly cooked. My wife ordered toast with bacon and mushrooms....

Sunday takeaway was very poor , half of Yorkshire pudding , spoonful of cabbage not worth the money , won’t get it again

Came here as visiting family nearby, busy and the cakes looked amazing. Husband had steak pie which was delicious and I ordered pea and ham soup but whilst eating there was absolutely no ham in it at all, just pea which was very disappointing.

We have visited this cafe several times in the last two years and have always enjoyed our food and drinks which have been served with a smile by very pleasant people. We popped in yesterday after walking the dog for a bite to eat. They...

I can not praise the quality of service and food high enough here. like i say I have stayed in hotel like the Strand and others for work, their food and service is not a patch on what I experiance at The 68 Cafe. I...

I often pass this place and the car park is full so I guess it's popular. Stopped in for a light lunch but not its not going to become a regular one for me. Place was very heavy with cooking smells and there were too...

Have passed this place for many years and never called in. My loss! Excellent range of food at reasonable prices. Highly recommended. Forget those motor-way stop-offs if you can fit this place in.

Stopped off here today for a coffee and a bacon and sausage sandwich which I have too say was lovely. Staff friendly nice surroundings will definitely recommend and come back again

Visited here on the way to our holiday destination. Very clean and tidy place. Perfect place to stop for a toilet break and something to eat and drink, all fresh cakes on the counter and a big choice of food on the menu all at...

Stunning location and views. Nice warm place to stop and based on our midweek afternoon visit very busy, clearly a decent business. Not a happy bunny re lack of vegan options. 2 main courses one of which not available. Having the curry it was an...

The perfect pit stop with smiles an added bonus. Specials and stalwarts throughout the day. Lovely staff

called in on the off chance for a quick bite of lunch, lovely lovely welcome, busy busy place, but our order was placed swiftly, our food arrived promptly and as duly demolished, not expensive, good value the icing on the cake for us, was, the...

We stopped by chance whilst driving up to a holiday cottage in Northumberland and were extremely impressed with the choice, prices, speed and friendliness of service, and the tasty and healthy food. We’re looking for a reason to detour and make a return trip. Excellent...

Posto eccellente!! Ampio parcheggio. In mezzo al nulla, scomodo se vuoi andarci appositamente ma favoloso se attraversi la zona. Personale...

We first visited this cafe before it was refurbished and were pleasantly surprised at how pleasant it is now. Very clean and light with pleasant and helpful staff and a wide choice of food on offer. The pensioners' meal is very good value and a...

Popped in for lunch in the way home from Edinburgh. My wife rather fancied the quiche but was, she felt, rather abruptly informed that there was none left. We both decided on the cheese on toast which was very bland, grated catering cheese scattered unevenly...

We have been to this cafe a number of times now whenever we are on holiday in the area. It's is always very clean which I like. During covid it had partitions between the tables but these have now been taken away ( I actually...

What a great place. We stopped here on the way to the Scottish Borders. The first thing that hits you is the beautiful scenery. The service was great - many thanks to Catherine. The menu is varied and excellent value and the food was of...

Came here for a business meeting. It was amazing, the food is superb and good value too. Corned beef pie was excellent. If your passing you must try this place. Top marks.

We arrived around 12 on Sunday carpark was busy. You must wait to be seated asked had we booked no we hadn't but found us a table we could have for an hour till it was booked. Menus on table & order at counter then...

Great place to stop for breakfast, lors of attention to detail. Pleasant helpful service and Rington’s. Tea. Top marks all round!

Found ourselves diverted from our intended route and came across the 68 cafe by pure chance; our lucky day! The building is modest from the outside but warm and welcoming inside. The views across the Northumberland countryside are breathtaking. The food (we had lunch) was...

Corned beef toaster is one of the best I had had plenty of filling and served with a fresh crisp salad absolutely delicious xx the cafe is extremely clean and warm and you are greeted with excellent staff well worth a visit

Lovely cafe stop - great food, very good service and friendly staff. Definitely a keeper! Great selection of cakes!

I so enjoyed the friendly staff, great food and cosy atmosphere. It was such a gem to find on the way South. Thank you :-)

Stopped off for a comfort break en route to Edinburgh. We were asked if we had booked because they were so busy, but our lovely waitress and proprietor Terry, kindly found us a table and made us welcome. Tables were all set in their own...

Delicious food and even better cakes. Humble home cooking at its finest. Servers very helpful and friendly

Lovely to have such a large selection available for Gluten-free meals and cakes. Delicious full English breakfast WITH TOAST! Lovely staff and ambiance, would love to come again 😁

Called after shopping , for lunch , it was very busy, it’s absolutely lovely inside spotlessly clean, tables screened , lovely home cooked food, we had a standard breakfast which was top ingredients, and quite a lot to eat, and a small mince and dumplings...

Two friends and I visted this cafe.There was ample car parking spaces. We were greeted by pleasant staff as we entered the cafe and quickly taken to a very clean table. The menus were under the glass surface on the table. We ordered a snack...

Stopped for a cuppa at this cafe on our way home from a stay in Leeds. The food looked tasty, well presented and generous and the choice was very good. We just had cake, which was delicious. An excellent stop-over, will certainly visit again if...

We visited Cafe 68 this afternoon for lunch. The food was delicious and there was a very extensive choice. The deserts looked amazing tasted out of this world! The service was excellent and the staff extremely friendly and kind. I would very much recommend the...

I visited when travelling home to Scotland from Catterick with 3 young adults, one a vegetarian. We stopped, in passing, just after 5pm with no thought about closing times. We were welcomed & seated before I learned that the kitchens closed in 6 minutes. We...

The 68 Café at Toft Hill is worth holding on for. It’s on the A68 and has plenty of parking. The menu is large and will suit all tastes. It’s “home cooking” at its best – good quality food, cooked well. The service is excellent...

I moved nearby to this place about a year ago, and never made it to the cafe for various reasons (1 reason being the obvious one). Made it today for breakfast. It was busy,, even at 9.15am, the place is clean and tidy and Covid...

Lovely find, can't pass without a visit if you are travelling the A68 either north or southbound. Amazing choice of food, snacks, full meals or take away. Inside or outside seating depending on weather and the views are fabulous.

Called at the 68 cafe on a road trip to Northumberland. found the place to be spotless and the service excellent. very pleasant staff and although we only bought a sandwich it was very tasty and very fresh. if you are passing , call in.

Only found this place at the end of our week in the area wish we had found it earlier. The food was good, the service was good, the place itself was spotless but for us & this being our first venture away from home since...

Small queue to get on as extremely busy, shown to a table in the marquee by John. Ordered standard breakfast after a little while waiting we were served by a lovely lady called Sue, she is definitely worth a mention, superb customer service and a...

Excellent food which is mainly homemade, great portions and a variety of puddings. Friendly and welcoming staff. Either turn up or pre book. Excellent views and clean restaurant. Could not fault it

Flying along the A68, made the last minute decision to pop in for a sandwich and coffee so glad we did Roast meat sandwich (chicken and stuffing) with gravy and a separate order of chips hit the spot Both of us agreed they were delicious,filling...

Had breakfast here and had a great experience. Really friendly staff and well cooked breakfast. Good value. Great views over the countryside. Would definitely return.

Wow... we just came across this place as we were driving... some quick thinking, mirror- signal-maneuver and here we are..

On our trip from Essex to Scotland, we arrived 15 mins before closing time, but we were welcomed and offered service as long as we just wanted drinks and cakes. That was just what we wanted. Before being shown to a table, our temperatures were...

On a lovely sunny day we called in for a coffee and something to eat, the cafe has a large tent with seating so no one allowed inside to eat which is fair enough in the present climate, to enter just to use the toilet your temperature is taken you have to wear a face covering and use the sanitiser so having queued for the toilet whilst hubby ordered we then waited and waited finished our coffee and still we waited for the food order nothing elaborate a piece of toast and a bacon bun in the time we sat waiting I could have roasted a whole pig, gentle reminder to one of the staff as he served people who arrived well after us the response they are having cake. I was all ready to leave at this point but hubby was happy to give it a bit longer perhaps he was expecting the best bacon bun ever sadly he was to be disappointed because when the gent was serving the other table I asked again if our order wasn’t ready could we cancel having waited almost an hour he went inside then sent a young woman out with a refund no apology no explanation all she could say was the order must have got lost yet the same girl served our coffee brought out the napkins cutlery sauce and jam for the elusive toast. So we won’t stop here again we are probably not your kind of customer, although I’m not sure what the ideal customer is. Final thing to put me off personally I don’t agree with dogs being allowed where people are eating there were two dogs on this visit also allowing people to smoke right outside the door where the cake counter is not hygienic. Looks lovely on the surface with spectacular views but service enough to put me off.

When we travel to Scotland our holiday is never properly complete until we visit the 68 Cafe. Prior to Covid this was a very small cafe and as such we were very interested to see how the cafe would adapt to the conditions during the midst of a global pandemic and personally I feel they have really succeeded. Every single thing was very well considered right from the start including a hole where you would order your meal and menus not too far away to decide what you wanted. Once ordered you were then given a number for your order meal and were asked to sit in a marquee that had loads of room to social distance and included hand santisers. Now I'm aware that for many there are issues with the fact that tin containers are used to eat your meal instead of plates but these worked well as they could be disposed after being used. The staff were kind in asking if we wanted them to handle our food and it was hot and fresh. When attending the toilet it was safe and well organised. As usual the food was great but testament goes to the staff working at the 68 Cafe. We were really impressed by the service and the way you handled social distancing.

We are staying locally and tried the roast beef. We weren’t sure how takeout would work but it was excellent. The beef was so tender and the gravy was really nice. They are taking Covid very seriously and staff were wearing masks and/or visors. We will be back before we leave!

Travelling south and called in for breakfast at about 10:30am on Saturday. The sausage was rank, probably the cheapest sausage they could find, don't think it had seen a pig, tasted like it had been cooked days ago and then reheated. The egg was over cooked to the point that it was solid and chewy. The bacon was under cooked, the fat was still raw. Then to top it all it was served in a tin foil carton with a blunt wooden knife and fork. It was like going back to the stone age. These people have no idea about buying decent ingredients, cooking or how to present food. Give the 68 cafe a wide berth.

The A68 Cafe are doing a home delivery service, during the Coronavirus outbreak. Due to our cooker breaking down, we ordered our Sunday roast from them. It was superb. Beef or Pork was on the menu, with a cheesecake for pudding. We can highly recommend them.Thanks to all of you at the A68. A brilliant service in these challenging times.

A friend had been the same week and had enjoyed the Gammon and Chips so after our Saturday morning shopping trip called in for lunch,it was around 11.50 and cafe was busy but ample seats to choose from. We looked at a menu of vast and various delights but still opted for the Gammon on the specials board. We had Gammon, egg & chips,T 4 2,apple pie & custard and apple pie & ice cream with another round of T 4 2. Excellent home cooked food, arriving in good time, service with a smile and a cost of £26. Well worth every penny and will definitely return soon to sample something off the vast A4 sheet menu.

We ordered a Sunday dinner to take away - we have tried a few places in the area and this was the first time at this cafe. It was disappointing - 2 small new pototoes on one meal and the other had 2 small new potatoes and 1 roast potato. 1 small yorkshire pudding. Decent portion of meat but basically not worth £7.20 for what we received.

I have reason to go to this Cafe a lot with my work and it is always excellent. Lovely meals, local company for the tea and coffee, friendly and accommodating staff, good home cooked food and cakes. My husband and I also went there for Sunday lunch, it was extremely busy, but we were able to be seated right away. Would thoroughly recommend.

We ordered a Sunday dinner to takeaway - we have tried a few places in the area and this was the first time at this cafe. It was disappointing - 2 small new pototoes on one meal and the other had 2 small new potatoes and 1 roast potatoe. 1 small yorkshire pudding. Decent portion of meat but basically not worth £7.20 for what we received.

Excellent menu choice showing locally sourced food. Cozy atmosphere with quick service of homemade dishes, will certainly be returning excellent value!

Food is very good, and cheap. Mainly English. Lots of it and very filling! Breakfasts are especially good.Many people stop off on their way down the A68 as it is only place to eat for some miles. We live nearby so mainly go for coffee and cakes which are yum and lots to choose from! Staff are very helpful and friendly. Lovely views across the valley! Only down side is dogs are not allowed, so tend to only go when weather is good as have to sit outside. Cant do that when its blowing a gale!!

We’re travelling up and down the A68 a lot as we’re in the process of moving to the area. We look forward to our English breakfasts, very well cooked and the perfect size. It’s clear that many of the customers are local and look forward to their regular visits. The staff are very efficient and friendly. One thing we haven’t tried is the selection of cakes, but looking forward to afternoon tea once we’re settled in the area!

Called in for lunches or drinks on several occasions when travelling the A68 between the A1 and Corbridge to visit relatives. The tea and coffee is good as is the light snacks such a paninis, sandwiches or cakes all at excellent prices - great northern value.It is very popular with locals and visitors positioned high up with amazing views. The staff are efficient, smart and very friendly.

1st visit here and will certainly be back. Very nice bacon sandwich and a pot of tea. The young man who served us was extremely pleasant and nothing was too much trouble. Very clean and nicely decorated. Keep up the good work.

Ideally situated for us en route to/from Scotland.Set in lovely countryside but right by the A68 and with a small but good car park.A popular place because it always seems to be busy. This time we stopped late morning and had coffee and bacon/sausage sandwiches - delicious and plenty of filling. The staff are very friendly and efficient. It will become a regular stopping place for us on our many trips to visit family in Edinburgh

Called in while on the way to a Stanhope for a party. Great menu and good selection of sweets. Good quality English food available. Friendly efficient staff and great views across the valley. Lots af parking places. Nice clean restaurant.

Accessible. Blue badge parking. Accessible toilet. All on one floor. Food exceptional. Breakfast s perfect. Bread and butter pudding had cherries in. Perfect. Lovely staff.

This is a great cafe and the staff are wonderful! The tea and home made cakes are my favourite but they have an array of great lunches to have at amazing value prices !

Extensive menu with specials board. All reasonably priced. Restaurant was full at lunchtime on a Friday showing how popular this roadside restaurant is. Service was quick and staff friendly. Restaurant was clean. Food was delicious. Would recommend detouring (as we did) to visit.

We arrived just as it was getting busy on bank holiday Saturday morning. Ordering two full English to set us up for the day ahead. Fantastic fresh produce. The bacon, sausage and eggs were all ofexcellent quality and cooked to perfection. We sat out in the lovely garden. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The toilets were spotless. I'm not surprised it was so busy. Thank you for a lovely breakfast

Stopped here on the way south from Scotland. Great lunch, generous portions, very good quality. Friendly staff, the place is very clean and well organised. Nice toilets to boot! All items on the menu are freshly made so, depending on what you order, you may have to wait a short while. Well worth a stop and thoroughly recommended.

We called in cafe 68 after a weekend in Northumberland.

Great little cafe perched on top of a hill. I had the roast of the day. All nicely cooked and served by friendly staff. I will definitely call in again.

My dad and I called I today on the off chance. We have been commenting that we have quite literally been past here many thousands of times when travelling to see family. Why have we not stopped here before? The car park was packed but the cafe has loads of room. Waiting at he till to order food and pay is a bit of a ball

called in by chance on Sunday lots of people in we were lucky to get the last table but I do not know why we had the all day breakfast but did not enjoy it at all we think that we are just used to better quality products as I say there were lost of people in enjoying food

Visited 28th July with members of a car club. The cars were in the paddock, behind the customer carpark.

Really nice, everything was hot and location is lovely.

The 68 Cafe is more of a restaurant setting but with cafe prices. The food is excellent and next time we go we will definitely be having the steak pie which looked fabulous

as always nice food.cheerfull staff, but since new chef and prices rising slightly quantitys seem to have gone down,we have been visiting this cafe for several years the views are lovely

Best breakfast we have had in a long time! Great caring staff, friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. Quick and efficient service. We always stop here when going to Scotland and on our return. Reasonably priced.

I’ve dropped into this unassuming little cafe a couple of times now, and have been seriously impressed.

Out for a drive today when we were passing the 68 cafe around lunchtime. Had heard good reports so in we went. There's a decent range on offer on the menu & you can't complain about the quality. Prices are good & plenty on the plate.

Cafes seem very far and few between on this road, the A68, but this one is really superb.

Call in on the way up to hexham... lovely cafe with ample parking... clean and very inviting ... a really good selection of cakes and deserts.. they also do slimming world options.. we had a panini and chips and a chunky fish finger sarni and chips... a tea and a fentamans lemonade ... came to less than £20... lovely food... well stacked panini and 3 chunky fish fingers in the bread roll... well impressed...

Called here for brunch with friends prior to playing golf at Slaley Hall. Great food in a very clean restaurant with great views outside over the valley

We called in here for breakfast at 9am just as they turned the closed sign to open. B y the time our order came the restaurant was filling up! And no wonder. What a great breakfast. We both had the cooked English. It was superb. I think everything in this place is home made. The meals look of a high standard and the cakes delicious. Sadly we had to motor on but I’d go back if in the vicinity and hungry.