The Forge Cafe in Darlington

What a pleasant find. Initially we walked passed thinking it was just a sandwich bar because all of the restaurants were shut on Monday we came back. Thank goodness we did, a good choice of freshly cooked healthy meals, my chicken flatbread was delicious.

Love this bakery, delicious cakes and pastries on offer all home made. Hot savoury meals available to take out. Good location on the way to train station and parking directly outside. Cash only

Visited with my daughter on our usual Saturday quest to taste scones wherever we end up. This Saturday we needed to visit Darlington so we asked a local shop owner where the best scones were and here was where he recommended. Small little cafe couple tables downstairs few more upstairs but we visited before lunch and got seated straight away. Although it was early was no fruit scones left which was disappointing so only managed to test the cheese scone - deluxe hot chocolate but no cream so daughter a tad disappointed They did warm scones if asked so nice bonus. Tea was in a teapot which is preferable but it was very strong. Some hot water might have helped I could have asked I guess Prices were good Service acceptable - not the fastest service when standing in queue. There was a large queue outside when we left so presume it gets rather busy at times.

stopped off while on a bike ride, can of pepsi and bacon butty was just the ticket. Staff are ways friendly and currently follow covid19 procedures.

Its a lovely welcoming place to go for anything you like to eat or drink.