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Nº 383 in 1203 in Northumberland

Nº 98 of 237 Other cuisines in Northumberland

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Fantastic service and food was amazing. Welsh Rarebit was very nice as were the panini. Tea was good. Well worth a visit. It was not too busy with motorcycles and cyclists along with us motorists. Dog friendly and they loved their biscuit treats.

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R A A . 2024-09-14

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Fabulous little cafe serving down to earth, well cooked food at a very reasonable price. The staff are a credit to the place - service with a smile & nothing was too much trouble despite being very busy . Great place for a lunch stop whilst exploring the Northern Pennines

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Craghopper . 2024-08-17

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Gorgeous little spot to stop and quench our thirsts and dampen our hunger with coffee and cakes. I was super excited that for the first time ever I have found such a cute little cafe that caters for my gluten intolerance, with a meteoric three different Gluten Free cakes and all delicious. Even my husband loved them. Thank you thank you thankyou!! And also such a lovely friendly welcome, table service and in beautiful surroundings. We will be back soon. xx

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Sandie C . 2024-07-24

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Excellent, had the sausage loaf and fried egg on toast , it was simply delicious, the toastie, omelette and sandwich the rest of the group had was thoroughly enjoyed, nice coffee and a delicious home made scone for after , was worth the visit from our holiday up in Northumberland, would highly recommend, Jen front of house is just a dream and the chef Kelvin even came out and did a meal check , excellent customer service

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WestonWinner . 2024-07-07

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What an amazing find and thanks to all the previous reviews on Trip Advisor as they got us here. We had breakfast this morning and it was absolutely fantastic, freshly cooked and very enjoyable. A dog friendly cafe where we were given a huge piece of sausage patty for the dog which she thoroughly enjoyed. The Black Pudding was amazing - not normally a fan but this was very good indeed. There's seating inside but plenty outside too if the weather is good. Opens at 9.30am. Extremely friendly team that made us feel very welcome indeed. Thank you

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madfords . 2024-06-20

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Very friendly cafe in a picturesque setting. Have driven there in the past to find it shut but rang first this time. Happy to find it under new management and it will be open year round, except Wednesdays. Dogs allowed :-). Lovely food and reasonably priced. Small craft area worth a look, we got an unusual wooden doorstop. Would recommend and we will be visiting again soon.

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Susan G . 2024-06-06

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A very positive experience, pleasant staff, excellent service , tasty food and very good value for money. Will visit again in the near future

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christine w . 2024-06-01

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What a positive experience. 3 dripping wet cyclists were warmly welcomed with towels, coffee and delicious cakes. We hoped to find a hot drink after our decent from the west and were not disappointed. All the tables downstairs were busy and we went upstairs. I hope this cafe remains busy and having missed all the views on the C2C cycle I plan to drive the route on a sunny day and revisit this cafe as a priority! Thank you.

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car0T . 2024-05-29

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Walked in with our backpacks, on our Ravenber Way walk (Ravenglass to Berwick) and got a lovely, warm, chatty welcome. The menu looked wonderful and after a local beer was served we’d chosen. The chef popped out for an amusing chat (poor man had been having a busy day after a busy weekend). We perused the attractive gift shop while he made our lunch. Well worth the small wait. Well presented,tasty and ample proportions. And they donated to our charity. Wonderful place and food. Only sad we didn’t have space for a cake Thanks

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Maberc . 2024-05-08

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We were grateful for a very warm welcome at the Hemmel Cafe on our Coast 2 Coast trip this weekend. It was very cold and wet and the friendly welcome was wonderful, as was the coffee and roaring fire. Definitely recommend. Thanks

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linzlonglegs . 2024-04-29

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9 Tyneside Vagabonds stopped for lunch on their ride around the North Pennines and were given a warm welcome by the Hemmel cafe. We had a very enjoyable lunch break the food and service was excellent and just what we needed to fuel us for the remainder of our ride back to North Tyneside.

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Austin W . 2024-04-13

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Excellent breakfast this morning! All gluten free. Kim and her team have just taken over running the cafe but are clearly very experienced which was evident not only in the quality of the food but with the warm and friendly atmosphere they are creating. Will definitely be visiting Allenheads and this cafe again!

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Simon G . 2024-04-12

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The Hemmel Cafe in Allenheads is now open again under new management. We visited recently to try out the breakfast. Lovely reception from the staff and very warm and friendly atmosphere. Ordered the breakfast which included bacon, sausage, 2 eggs, mushrooms, tomato, beans, black pudding and fried sliced potatoes….. oh and toast! (There is a vegan and vegetarian option available too). It was delicious and reasonably priced at £10.50. The cafe is clean, bright and cheery. It was quite busy and just a really pleasant atmosphere. I’m sure the new owners will do well and I can highly recommend.

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dirtpot . 2024-04-09

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Delighted to see The Hemmel reopened under new/old management. Jen, Kin and Kelvin are doing a fabulous job, two full breakfasts were beautifully cooked, full of flavour and largely locally sourced. Delicious coffee too, only sad that we couldn't manage a cake this time! We will definitely be back.

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LowHall1540 . 2024-04-06

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The Hemmel Cafe Allenheads is now open under new management. Delicious food served daily (apart from Wednesdays) in clean environment by happy staff 🤩

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Patricia H . 2024-03-30

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The Hemmel Cafe is definitely open and now under new and enthusiastic ownership. We visited for breakfast and received a warm welcome from Jenny and Kim. The breakfast was freshly cooked to order by chef Kelvin. it was tasty and excellent value for money. There’s a craft shop on site too selling a growing range of products. This is a great coffee and cake stop for cyclists, walkers or people exploring the local area or for something more substantial like breakfast or one of the daily specials - as well as a wonderful community resource.we loved our meal, the warmth of the welcome and excellent service. Thank you!

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jjtjk . 2024-03-30

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Glad to see that you're open after such long time we will be back shortly for bacon sandwiches and chips with latest and brown sauce

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Lanchchester_33 . 2024-03-29

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Our second trip to this lovely little cafe. After a walk around the surrounding moor, we headed for The Hemmel Cafe just as the rain set in. Dogs welcome inside, so we sat down and despite intending to ‘only’ have a sandwich, we went for the Sunday Roast. Both (one beef, one nut roast) were delicious, with crispy roast potatoes and a selection of veg, all done to perfection. We were tempted to have crumble and custard for dessert but didn’t - I regret that now - oh well, we’ll have to return next time we are in the area and put that right!

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Caron N . 2023-10-01

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Have been reading some of the other reviews on Trip Advisor.. Very strange... We've been in the Hemmel a few times and have always found the staff very friendly, efficient and can't do enough for you.. Food is good too - very generous helpings and can't fault the quality.

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Rob S . 2023-08-22

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Visited this cafe today .plastic table covers grubby. staff feeding the fire with logs .and just wiped their hands on their clothes NOTwashing them .then making coffee handling the cups not by the handles but hands round the main cup !!- and handling plates of food !!+ the food was awful heated up in microwave. pie crust was hard .and the inside was lumpy and hard ..!!, chips dry and tastless . the pudding was actually lovely!!! public toilets floor flooded no seats on loo .and filthy dirty . ADVICE GIVE THIS PLACE A MISS !!!

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dogs89 . 2023-04-20

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Very poor service got order wrong after we waited for about 30 mins poor quality food when we finally got it. To be fair it was busy and a lovely sunny day

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935alfg . 2023-04-07

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We finished our trip on Isaacs Tea Trails with a hearty meal at the Hemmel. Lovely weather so we sat outside. Very dog friendly and great that the little ones could play in the playground while we ate.

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CaitlinH_12 . 2022-09-25

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We visited here on the basis of a recommendation from the lady we were staying with. She knew I love a good panini! The first time we visited the cafe wasn't open despite us being a good 10 minutes after the advertised opening time. It didn't matter because the location is lovely, but we did wonder if we would be able to have breakfast! We did! However, we didn't feel overly welcome, is that because we were strangers? I don't know. When asking for a decaf coffee we were met with "well what type of decaf coffee", we kind of felt 10 years old. Having said all that, the breakfast was nice with lots of variety (and the bog standard decaf coffee was fine). But I still wanted that panini!! So we went back a few days later. We sat down and were asked what we wanted to order. Erm, we hadn't seen a menu at this point. On asking what was available we were told "whatever is on the board" outside. Now, we're not locals, we didn't know there were no menus on the tables. And being honest, I felt like a bit of an idiot. Still, I wanted that panini. Sadly, we don't have a happy ending. No panini's available, out of paninis but I could have the filling in a sandwich. So, being the stubborn person I am, I did just that. It was ok. It wasn't a panini. You know what, whatever walk of life we work in, we all have off days but we can't let that spill into the public arena. I'm disappointed I couldn't give more than 3 stars today because I so wanted to enjoy the experience. The food we did have was ok, the breakfast was good. The service was lacking and really depended on who spoke to you. I did feel like an outsider and not particularly welcome and I wanted to enjoy it. I wish The Hemmel every success going forward, my only suggestion is to aim to make every single person who walks through the door or who sits at your lovely outside tables feel welcome. Sadly, I don't think I will be back, promise of a panini not withstanding.

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Lovingtraveluk . 2022-09-21

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When you walk into a cafe and are made to feel like you shouldn't be there, didn't get this experience off to a good start. Unfriendly and unwelcoming waitress. Won't be going back. Avoid.

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burkeyb2017 . 2022-09-06

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A very pleasant cafe in a good spot. A wide menu and lots of outdoor seating. Plenty of local exploring.

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MadalynH7 . 2022-08-28

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Fabulous breakfast absolutely delicious Service from Jen was amazing Thank you for a great experience

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Freeeeeedom . 2022-08-27

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This little cafe in a tiny village has gone downhill. Uninspiring menu, very slow service, average food, when it finally arrived. The chips and the coffee were good, though. I’m sure it’s fine for C2C cyclists who need ‘fuel’ but it’s no longer the treat...

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gillypost . 2022-07-25

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Sad to see for the second time we have visited no cheesecake or any other cakes other than tray bakes and scones it has been amazing in the past shame things seen to have changed

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656lizziem . 2022-07-21

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We had a splendid trip for lunch today to the Hemmel Cafe in Allenheads. Lovely setting, friendly and attentive service - and excellent home cooking! Best cheese scone for a very long time…

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KevinJ55 . 2022-07-11

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Been meaning to visit for ages so on a glorious Sunday morning we thought we'd give this a go for breakfast. Great location and a steady flow of customers..just managed to get a table outside. Sign says "table service available" so we waited, waited and...

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DroanBee . 2022-07-10

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Absolutely superb breakfast freshly cooked !!! Friendly people wonderful service!! Would fully recommend a visit Lovely coffee

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NHG65 . 2022-07-03

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Stopped here for a coffee and scone before our walk. Great coffee, lovely scones and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back

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22tangotwo . 2022-05-02

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We called in for Sunday lunch The cafe was very busy and staff not very organised as to who was doing what We ordered our lunch and I have to say the meal could have been hotter Might give this place another try when in...

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Drewrys123 . 2022-02-28

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Lovely atmosphere and setting, great home cooking and more than generous portions, very welcoming and friendly staff

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HaggburnGate . 2021-10-09

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This is a cafe where you can have a panini or a full meal. We can only vouch for the latter since we opted respectively for corned beef pie and vegan potato pies, complete with chips/ sweet potato fries and peas. Both were excellent as...

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Swt1963 . 2021-09-14

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We have visited The Hemmel Cafe twice in three days after a gap of 25years and it still is a wonderful place to eat. After visiting regularly on holidays for years until 25yrs ago we were holidaying in Northumberland and decided to reminisce around Allendale...

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brymor78 . 2021-09-05

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Lovely cafe in a lovely part of Northumberland. The atmospheres good snd a nice little shop attached to the cafe. Great outdoor area for sunny days.

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NorthStar20171169985 . 2021-08-07

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What a gem! The beauty of the Hemmel Cafe is manifold. Not only is the food fab, the location stunning and oh so peaceful but the crowning glory for us was the warm welcome and friendly service. Even our dog Benji got a biscuit! It...

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Emma D . 2021-08-06

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We've made three visits in the last two weeks with the aim of eating our way through their fantastic menu - the food is amazing. Fresh, tasty, well cooked, and beautifully presented with very generous portions. The service and atmosphere are great.

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TeaTyne . 2021-07-31

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Called a around 3.30 and couldn't get anything other than cake and coffee /tea wouldn't make us a sandwich , not offered any alternative

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Jayne F . 2021-07-26

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Best black pudding ever. Beautiful garden. Very chilled atmosphere. Great coffee. My husband loved the locally sourced sausages There's a lovely play area for the kids so parents can have their coffee in peace. You can even buy yourself a little keepsake that is all hand made. Locally sourced knitted items. Cards Etc.Highly recommend

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MandyA564 . 2021-07-24

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Arrived on motorcycle, plenty of parking, sat outside in the sun. Table service had a nice cup of coffee and bacon butty in brown bap. Bacon nice and crispy as requested, service very good as usual, staff always happy even though it was very busy. Will definitely return for more.

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Ken C . 2021-07-20

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We visited the café with my family after having a very long walk and being so wet in the rain. The ladies there were amazingly welcoming and even lent us a couple of towels. We arrived just after kitchen had closed but they served us some (very good) food anyway.My kids, husband and I are so grateful!

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anagO1327PY . 2021-07-15

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Dropped into the Hemmel Cafe as we drove through Allenhead. We were made very welcome in a comfortable and safe environment with drinks and a delicious chocolate cake. Friendly and engaging hosts; very good selection for produce. Highly recommended

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51mickv . 2020-09-26

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We have driven through Allenheads many times on the way to Allendale for lunch but our usual pit stop there was closed today so we decided to explore this village and we are very pleased we did so as there are a number of very interesting remnants of the Lead mining industry which are described via numerous information boards dotted around the village. The village center is actually just off the main road which is why we never knew it existed. The cafe is in an old barn and has a good range of hot light lunches. My wife and I had excellent jacket potatoes. The cafe is comfortable and the staff are very friendly. We will definitely come back.

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sheepygold . 2020-09-22

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I’ve been numerous times over the past few years and the Hemmel cafe was my first trip out after lockdown. It’s really sad to read the poor reviews below. This is a rural cafe run by local people. All staff are friendly and inviting to both myself, others when I’ve been in and their dogs. They’ve always done their upmost to meet any food related request. Their COVID policy is good, tables were well spaced out, the place was clean (inc the toilets) and they took personal details. The food is always piping hot and there is a good choice of things to have. The price is very reasonable. It’s lovely in the colder months when they have the fire on! Overall a great stop off in the car or when walking by! I’ll be back!!

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kittenkid10 . 2020-08-23

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Well, honestly? Ok, the place is lovely (though a bit too cool (temperature wise) on a wet day and I couldve used a few degrees more warmth after a wet mornings walking. That said, the staff were warm and welcoming and our food and coffees came quickly. Surrounded as the place is by bleating and mooing we expected the bacon butty and burger to have that 'just from the farm' flavour. They were both OK, but hardly the epitome of local artisan meats. Not that the prices suggested haute cuisine, just, well, you can hope for more. More bacon, certainly even if the burger was filling with slightly underdone chips. Oh well. Maybe the lockdown half price thing is to blame. We took it for granted that it would be half price like literally every other place we've eaten recently but it wasnt. At £11 it would have been worth it, certainly but maybe your expectations are exaggerated when its actually £22. Not lifechanging money, but maybe just short of satisfactory for the price.

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E8714YPandreww . 2020-08-18

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Great coffee and scones but unfortunately they are not at all interested in protecting the personal data of their customers. On entry we were asked to add our names and contact details to a long list of other customers details, several days worth. When I pointed out that this wasn't a secure system I was told that this was what they were told to do by the government. When I pointed out that other establishments asked you to put your details on a slip and place it in a sealed box I was told that I could either put up or shut up! Not great customer service but if you want to access several hundred names and numbers it's definitely the place to head to!

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Johnbrittain1 . 2020-07-19

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Inaccessible cafe. Toilets up difficult bendy stairs. Staff did not know if the building was listed. I use a white cane. When I arrived staff kept rushing past me. No consideration. Very dangerous. Food ok. They did try to overcharge by £1.95.

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JANETDENISE . 2019-09-29

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Stopped for a full english breakfast. Great food and soft egg/hard egg decaf coffee, full leaded coffee delivered as requested.

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Ken C . 2019-07-02

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We booked for fish and chip night earlier in the week (it's on the first Friday of the month) and we're not disappointed huge fish in lovely crisp batter chips and a pot of mushy peas, all beautifully cooked, what's not to like, we will return

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maureenr21 . 2019-06-08

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Met our Son here for a snack when he was cycling from Alston to Sunderland.Interesting little place - well visited by cyclists.Staff friendly , Food good , Reasonably priced.Nice and relaxing set-up although the outside area (tables , chairs , water feature) could do with some tlc.Also (possibly not directly associated with the cafe) the toilets and the building housing the water powered engine could do with major tlc.

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Russell4954 . 2019-06-05

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Our cycling group stopped here at the end of a C2C leg. Great daily specials, tea, coffee. Friendly welcome and log burning stove to warm by.

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annetteandyk . 2019-05-18

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I love the fact that the cafe has really good coffee. It makes all the difference. The service is great and the food is fresh and tasty.As well as a great cafe there are local works of art for sale inside and beautiful wooden garden accessories as well as plants for sale outside.We had visited the Blacksmith shop and enjoyed the history before stopping for food and coffee.

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CaitlinH_12 . 2019-05-06

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Visited this lovely cafe today, really nice only had tea and scones (which were lovely) the only downside was the toilet, I think the spiders webs all over the grubby walls could have been knocked down as the cafe had only been open for 2 weeks after the winter break.

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Maureen A . 2019-04-14

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We had a good walk around the area of allenheads then call in to cafe for something to eat the food was first class and was very homely place

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mikeone10 . 2019-04-11

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Proprietor was extremely accommodating for my disabled mum, ensuring we had a table sorted out downstairs.5 of us... scampi was a wonderful golden colour, steak pie was clearly home made with tender meat and delicious gravy, Cumberland sausages were probably the best I’ve tasted. Chips were perfectly cooked. Relaxing classical music playing at a comfortable level in the background. The little playpark is ideal for the kids to run off steam. There is one toilet on the upper floor but after 1st April the village toilets are open next door. Great place and I’d highly recommend a stop at this hidden gem.

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NichFun . 2019-02-22

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Called in for a well earned cycle pit stop and ordered a bacon bun ,not impressed by the "2" rashers of bacon in a cheap bread bun ,wasn't offered a drink top up like the cycle club around the other table ,I won't be back ,staff could also be more welcoming !

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Wolsycyclist . 2019-02-17

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We had popped into Allenheads for Sunday lunch at the pub, however being out of season, it was unfortunately not serving so we popped to The Hemel Cafe instead.

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Roving-Rye-Farmer . 2019-02-17

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We called in 3rd Jan after a local walk. Tea and scones a nice treat. Lovely service. It's also the public toilet when the nearby one is closed - you don't have to be a customer.

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Liza W . 2019-01-03

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Visiting the Hemmell is a lovely experience.

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Eddie730 . 2018-09-09

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I am normally very positive in reviews but I have to say this place was a disappointment. I was on a very tight schedule so decided to order a sandwich to take-away (as allowed on menu). The girl serving asked her "mum" how much it was for a carry-out and was told it was the same price. I did think this was a bit disappointing as I presumably would have received a little bit of salad or crisps on the side had I sat in, but had no inclination to query it. My main complaint is when I went to eat it later in the day it had not even been sliced in two. Just two slices of bread with some pretty basic tuna filling, presented in a brown bag without a serviette.

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BRIAN Y . 2018-08-27

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Visited here twice whilst staying in allenheads. Staff very friendly and food and drinks are reasonably priced and lots to choose from.Our dog was also welcome . Very pleasant sitting outside in the sun in the outdoor area .

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Beckysmi68 . 2018-07-09

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Really enjoyed our first visit to the Cafe - teas, sonces jam and butter for two was really welcome on a very hot day - friendly helpful staff

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Lord E . 2018-06-26

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Lovely place, full of character and full of cyclists! Friendly staff, lovely village. One of two or three must stops on the C2C.

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Cliff S . 2018-06-18

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12 guys here for breakfast on C2C, opened early for us and served a great breakfast at a great price with no complaints at all.

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neverenoughbikes . 2018-06-11

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Day 2 - from Langwathby to Eastgate - we stopped for a late afternoon snack - teas, drinks & ice creams.

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DaveTheShorts . 2018-05-19

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Stopped here on day 2 of a C2C ride and had the best cheese and ham sandwich sat in the sun - very friendly staff and a great place to stop.....thanks!!!!!

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simonh282 . 2018-05-13

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We visited the Hemmel Cafe after an afternoon of winter sledging. A lovely warm log fire which was topped up shortly after we arrived, fantastic hot soup and hot chocolate and really friendly service made this place ideal.

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ArtGarf . 2018-02-11

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My husband and l booked the day before to make sure we got in as it is so busy

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maureenr21 . 2018-01-28

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Lovely café. Log burning fire, very nice. Staff where nice and friendly. Food was good. The only downfall was...It was icy weather when we went, you have to go down a small incline to get to the café. Unfortunatly this was all iced up as was the small car park. No attempt was made to clear the ice. Going into the café was literally DANCING ON ICE. VERY DANGEROUS as I am didabled. Would go back in the summer, but not in winter.

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ELIZABETH D . 2017-12-29

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In one week we visited Allenheads three times, although our base was near Barnard Castle. Each time we enjoyed good food and a relaxed atmosphere in the Hemmel. It is popular with cyclists who are travelling on the coast to coast route. Food is freshly prepared, and the newly made scones yesterday were a treat. If you have time, explore the village and watch for red squirrels.

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David A . 2017-09-24

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If you find yourself in the delightful village of Allenheads, it is 99.999% likely that you have cycled there as part of the C2C route. In which case, you will be in need of tea & scones to get you up the next hill.

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Keith150 . 2017-09-15

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We have called at the Hemmel Café a few times over the passed years and are surprised at the adverse comments. The service is good, the food is good and the prices are competitive. For those walking or cycling it is a welcoming break as well as for those who arrive by other means. The wood stove is welcoming and the gift shop is interesting. Keep up the good work!

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tworovers . 2017-09-07

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Freshly cooked full English, super hot, super tasty. Lovely environment, walking guides and local crafts on sale too. Very much recommended.

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KLPecs . 2017-08-19

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This cafe was recommended to us & we were not at all disappointed.A delightful lunch spot - great food & friendly staff.Just thought it is the sort of cafe every village wishes it had.

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NRandCR . 2017-08-15

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Llevamos en este lejos para asegurar que todas las colinas estaban detrás de nosotros, difícil y estoy muy satisfecho de haber hecho. El clima mejoró como llegamos, y nos sentamos con cafés, batidos y comida. Salchicha era increíble, sopa baguette era genial y el té...

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CAF-NGP . 2017-08-05

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A menudo caminar TEMPRANO en la mañana, normalmente en Weardale, tratan entonces desayuno y visitamos el Hemmel el domingo por la mañana del 9 de julio de 2017. No tuvimos tiempo para esperar el desayuno inglés completo, tocino, huevos, salchichas, morcilla, alubias, setas y pan...

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Viv133 . 2017-07-11

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Yo vivo el hecho de que el café tiene muy buen café. Hace toda la diferencia. El servicio es estupendo, y la comida es fresca y sabrosa.

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Caitlin H . 2017-07-04

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Stopped here after some massive hills on the C2C. Nice sheltered courtyard and somewhere to rack your bike. Didn't eat proper foodbut had plenty of coffee and cake. Coffee refills were only £1.00 (and it comes in a proper mug) Very friendly staff and good spot for meeting other cyclists on the C2C, for some whitty banter and tall tails. Very nice staff and will even refill your water bottle.

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Jim D . 2017-06-05

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Excellent re fuel and lunch spot prior to the ascent out of allenheads. Lovely food and nice staff. Enjoyed sitting in the courtyard with sunnies on. Bike racks and kindly re barged our phones. Thanks x

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halexmc . 2017-05-28

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Visited here with a friend on my first visit to the area, and I really enjoyed this homely little cafe. Spent £8.45 on a prawn marie rose baguette which came with chips and salad, and also a orange juice. Portion sizes were massive and good quality. Would definitely return.

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Touran P . 2017-04-16

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We were staying up the road in Dirt Pot and followed an AA walk across the moors. Whilst the walk was lovely, the wind was relentless and we were shattered as we arrived in Allenheads. A quick look at the local history and a warm drink and slice of cake was just what we needed to reinvigorate ourselves for the last push home! Staff were welcoming and the cake was lovely - kids loved their hot chocolates too! The pretty patio area was nicely sheltered from the wind too, so we didn't need to venture inside.

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Westwell42 . 2017-04-06

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Called at The Hemmel in Allenheads yesterday for a breakfast. We had been on a walk for over 6 miles and as it was snowing (fine unpleasant snow) and bitterly cold, we called in for breakfast about 11.45am. Normally the breakfast menu finishes at 11.30am, but the owner happily made us a fabulous breakfast plate each as it was not quite time for the Sunday lunch rush. So glad he did as we both enjoyed every bit. Lovely and warm in front of the wood burner too. Recommended a visit. Will be back as we are training for a 25 mile Hadrians Wall walk later this year and just love the Allenheads area.

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Viv133 . 2017-01-23

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Went for a ride out today ended up at Allenheads thought we would try the café had lentil and vegetable soup with bun with coffee, Staff and other customers were very friendly lovely log burner going making it very homely will definitely go back. Also a very nice sign up that says Naughty children will be sold to the circus which I thought was fantastic as if there is one think that annoys me is children running round tables when I am eating

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christineW3941ZI . 2016-12-09

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Stopped with 9 friends whilst cycling the coast2coast. Lovely fire roaring and great homecooked food. Had the sticky toffee pudding which was wonderful. Brilliant lunch time stop.

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Helen W . 2016-10-01

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On our Coast to Coast cycle trip we stopped off here. Great cup of tea and wonder tea cakes. Staff really friendly giving us advice and encouragement. Good loo's. You can understand why it must get packed during the summer.

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Jon C . 2016-09-23

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Allenheads makes an ideal base for exploring the North Pennines on foot or bike or even by car.The Hemmel Cafe is ideally situated in a lovely spot in the middle of the village, near to the Heritage Centre and the riverside. I had lunch there today with a group of friends after a pleasant morning stroll in the hills. I had prebooked our meals off the menu, so waiting time was kept to a minimum for us.The chicken and leek pie and also the steak pie, were first class, as was the rest of the food served. The proprietor and her staff made us feel very welcome and the prices were most reasonable.I will certainly call here again, now I know about it. I would recommend it as an ideal stop for any fellwalker, cyclist or indeed any visitor to Allenheads who needs to refuel.

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snoophotels . 2016-09-01

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Visited this cosy cafe last Friday received a friendly welcome as did our dog. Food home cooked and all very good.

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Cyrilk54 . 2016-07-05

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A popular stop off point on the c2c, this cafe is a nice place to rest weary legs. The food and drinks were nice and our dog got a friendly welcome. All good!

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Graeme F . 2016-06-22

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Visited the hemmel cafe recently. Have to say the food was spot on. However cleaning needs attention cobwebs everywhere been there a long time , very dusty. Condiments stained greasy vinegar bottles.

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CAH24 . 2016-06-19

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In my search for the great J/P we tried The Hemmel in the village that refused to die. That J/P was large and the salad was acceptable with a nice topping topping. The service service was excellent. We sat outside as it was a lovely day.

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Viking1950 . 2016-06-07

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We stopped there last week on a Coast-to-Coast ride with a cold 11 year-old. Lovely scones but what made the stop worthwhile was their help to warm him up. He left a lot better - thanks. For anyone doing the C2C there's not much between Alston/Garrigill and Parkhead Station: this is well worth stopping at.

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DavidCLane . 2016-06-05

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Great friendly service. The coffee and cake was very good. They also have free wifi so you can update your status or do reviews. Not sure about main meals etc as I was the only person there at about 3:30 today. However the chocolate flapjack was gorgeous.

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Tonyhan123 . 2016-05-31

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Frequently visited the cafe during a week long stay in Allenheads and breakfasted there on my last day. A warm welcome is guaranteed both from the staff, local customers and the log burner which gives the cafe a real, cosy feel. There is free wifi for those wanting to get online but also books and magazines to enjoy with a cuppa.

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LouBeeeLou . 2015-12-06

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We have visited many times in recent years and have always enjoyed the food.Prices are reasonable for a small cafe off the beaten track and the choice of drinks and coffee are high end.Chips, toasties, soup, sauasges, veggie options, cakes all great.Service can be a bit dippy but if you get an 'adult' it is lovely, smooth and friendly.Dog always welcomed, kids welcome, muddy walkers and cyclists welcome.Lovely log fireMany thanks

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lizzier361 . 2015-11-22

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Very good service and nicely cooked traditional roast dinner, with a choice of two types of meat and good selection of vegetables. Reasonably priced wine or bottled beer available and good coffee. Home made pudding or ice cream to follow makes an excellent finish. Booking was necessary on the day we went, but we were told that this is not always the case.The craft shop is great for early Christmas present buying, with a selection of hand made cards, knitted items, decorations, ceramics and so on. The Hemmel is worth visiting for the craft shop alone, but as a café as well, it is perfect,

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P G . 2015-10-15

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Four of us stopped here for our lunch on the C2C route. It was a lovely stop and we probably stayed too long as we were by the roaring fire!! Food was yummy and came very quickly. Service was very good,.

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Paul_UK . 2015-09-22

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Have been coming to the Hemmel for many years whenever we are holidaying nearby. Last visit sometime in 2013 was ghastly. The owner had 'attitude' and we obviously didn't meet her expectations. She certainly didn't meet ours. We would not have returned but by chance heard that all had changed under a new owner and we were delighted to find a warm café, a warm welcome and lovely food. We're looking forward to coming back but sadly that may not be for a while.

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londonlassie2015 . 2015-09-22

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Visited whilst on C2C ride recently. Really pretty cafe with lovely decor, quality menu and good service. Highly recommend to visit as has lots to offer.

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Wayne J . 2015-08-31

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