The Mockingbird Deli in Stockton-on-Tees

We visited this deli this afternoon (9/2), after being welcomed by the lovely lady reassuring us the pram was welcome inside the cafe. All staff were very welcoming and friendly, and were very accommodating to my 2 children. Coffee was lovely, and the 2 scones and slice of chocolate cake was delicious! Would definitely go back if in the area.

Yummy noms. Lovely drinks. Amazing staff!!!! Would recommend for a cute little lunch with friends and they allow dogs.

Thanks for the nice reception today. Coffee was lovely and staff were really pleasant. A nice buzz around the place

I visited here flying solo with my two young children (aged 6years and my baby at 9months). It was a little congested to get in with the pram and no highchairs are available due to limited space. However the staff (one lady in particular) did everything possible to help me. I fed my daughter in her pushchair. I had the most delicious goats cheese wrap and my son enjoyed his croissant (which was actually two) and he loved it. Delicious decaf coffee for me. Baby changing facilities weren't available again due to limited space but a lady staff member made me a makeshift area for this. She also very kindly chatted to my son and gave him some drawing so I didn't have to drag him along. She was so kind and made a real fuss of him. All staff went out their way to make my trip a success. I'm so grateful and will definitely be back. Thank you all.

Watching a woman from a mixed race family walking up to the Mockingbird Yarm and look in horror at the unacceptable 'artwork' proudly displayed in the window. Watching the same woman pull her young daughter away from the same image so she didn't have to see it. Needless to say they did not enter the shop. Neither did I. How any one can proudly display such an offensive item I do not know. And don't say there are two ... supposed butlers! One is a classic 'Jeeves' character and one is entirely different.

Popped in on a soggy Saturday morning after some shopping in Yarm and had a sausage panini, cheese scone, orange juice and a cappuccino. All delicious, fresh and well made. The café has a lovely vibe and smashing decorations - small but perfectly formed 😀 10/10 - thanks very much 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Really welcoming, great coffee. Warm atmosphere . Good selection of Italian produce Would go there again

This morning i thought i would have a breakfast and a coffee as i came in with my wife about 3 weeks ago and enjoyed everything about it including the 4 legged friend's. Im registered disabled with needs that I have to address everyday. I was involved in a very bad accident a few years ago which left my right leg and my right arm smashed so whenever I go anywhere I position myself where I’m least likely to get banged as I’m still undergoing treatment and rehab on both my leg and my arm. my arm sticks out in a 45° angle and I need to tuck it in whenever I go past things because my arm does not bend, I have to be sat in a place where my arm is tucked away and is unlikely to be knocked this is preservation of my health it is to stop me getting injured more and the embarrassment of somebody hitting it and me being in pain and it’s just being Sensible. when I went into the mockingbird this morning I got asked if I would sit at a two seated table which is fine because I was on my own but instead of sitting in the middle of the room i asked if I could sit in the corner that i had sat in before as no one was there anyways and the young lady said that was fine so no issues. so I sat down, I’m looking at the menu and while deciding what I was having which was going to be a breakfast and a coffee a gentleman came across and asked me if I would go and sit in the seat that I was asked to sit in originally and I explained to him that I have a disability with needs that i have to address and the suitability of that table explained to him and I must address, where he went oh that’s fine it’s just that dogs come in here and we like them to be in a corner ( but there were 2 dogs already in there and not in corners ) and I explained that my arm doesn’t move and I would like to sit in the corner to stop my arm getting banged, yeah that’s alright he said but then he continued behind the counter to explain to me the dogs like to go in the corner which I said i was more than happy for that to happen but he insisted that I left the corner, to that I got up as a would be paying customer to leave the corner empty for a non-paying dog to come in at some point. At WHAT point is it more acceptable to allow a dog that wasnt in the cafe to take precedence to somebody who has a disability. I left feeling humiliated and left. I felt really belittled when leaving and very upset for that reason I won’t go back again now and yeah it’s unacceptable

Called in for bite to eat and a coffee early morning last week. Had read reviews so looked it out and glad we did. Small dog was welcome. Food was well cooked/prepared and the cappuccino was the best I’ve had outside Italy. Not milky coffee. No chocolate on top to disguise lack of coffee. Delicious. Service efficient and the background music was brilliant. Thank you.

Terrific Italian deli in Yarm. We had the cheese and meat sharing platter between the 3 of us which was a perfect light lunch.

One of my favourite coffee shops. Their Mocha coffee is awesome. The only problem is that they don't seem to sell croissants anymore. Which is a shame because I loved their bacon, cheese and sun dried tomatoes toasted croissants. Please bring them back!!!

My favourite cafe in yarm, love that it's dog friendly. Staff are lovely and friendly and so welcoming. The posh hot chocolate is one of the nicest iv had and best in yarm. Cheese scones are beautiful aswell and always taste fresh.

Really disappointed at the staff’s service/attitude towards us today! We were expected to eat and drink from a table the size of a napkin. There was no room to manoeuvre items around. They left the food and saw no reason why this would’ve been acceptable. When we asked if the adjoining equally laughable sized table could be joined to our table , we were told that they could not do that. After sometime when we had already started eating ( or rather trying to) , we were then offered a bigger table but the staff made no effort to move our food or drinks , we ended up doing it ourselves. They then charged us for items that were already paid for. We only realised it as we were leaving . Overall made us feel unwelcome and staff were either ignorant of customers needs or just couldn’t give a ****.

Lovely place, great cosey atmosphere, friendly staff but really disappointing. Sandwich with hardly any filling ie bacon/sausage came with two little sausages and an under cooked ciabatta !! Very tight on their portions on this occasion especially when it’s not cheap.

We just wanted a light low-carb lunch and got a table outside in the shade. My husband had the cheese, walnut and fig salad and I had the chicken and chorizo - both salads had a great combination of flavours and textures. Will definitely go back!

Our first visit to Yarm High Street and came across this fabulous cafe……great atmosphere, friendly staff and good food ….we had the tortillas:) …..and the coffee wasn’t bad either

What an absolutely brilliant little place. Staff were so friendly and polite. The food was lovely and the drinks well made and presented. Another great reason for wandering into Yarm.

Managed to bag one of the three outside tables. The coffee is delicious, way better than any of the chains. Treated myself to a deli platter. Superb value, quality ingredients, pretty on the plate. I ate every scrap. Partner had his usual bacon and sausage in ciabatta. The bread is especially good here. See you next week!

Super deli with lovely range of tasty food, warm friendly welcome, I think turns more into a wine bar in the evening

Lovely first visit for drink and cake. Warm welcome on arrival and quick service. Personally think the tables were a too close together if it was full, but it was quiet so wasn’t an issue on this visit. Lovely coffee and hot chocolate and delicious good size portion of cake. Looking forward to coming again for lunch.

Our favourite place in Yarm. Always a great atmosphere, lovely food and a warm welcome. The platters are amazing and really enjoy the wine!

We love it in here so always use here as we like to support local business rather than Costa etc. The food is superb and really tasty but also the coffee is superb. Atmosphere is always great and also it's dog friendly!

Just had a lovely 1st time visit, I had a gorgeous meat and cheese platter which had loads of lovely little extras on and my husband had a mini breakfast. Both very tasty and well presented. Tea served in cute vintage china. We'll be back next time we come to Yarm!

Been a while since we were in but decided on an early lunch and thought to return to the Mocking Bird. My wife had coffee and panini with Brie and I had fruit scones (two) and an excellent pot of tea.

Not just a deli! Superb coffee, eats and ambience. Cosy, eclectic decor at a reasonable price. Parking spots just outside. Thank you, Mockingbird!

Been here only twice now. Last visit was Sunday when the real Italian deli had to close early. Butter cream in the Lemon drizzle cake tasted really moldy. Coffee was nearly average and expensive. Reminded me of one and only previous visit - a dog hair in the sandwich. Oh dear, never again.

My husband and I stopped over from Darlington. The cafe is quaint with lots of interesting things. The Belgian chocolate was scrumptuos and the panini very tasty.I love my cup of tea and must say their tea was of good quality, hot and the plenty of it.We loved it, thank you very much.

Such a great place, very attentive staff, lovely atmosphere, we were made to feel very welcome , great selection of gins

Had coffee here, whilst my grandchildren had drinks and cake. I know it’s almost Halloween, but I found the cafe/bar very dark. The children enjoyed their drink and cake and the coffee was fine.We all used the toilet, which is situated behind the counter next to the kitchen. To me it looked as though a good scrub would give it some sparkle. The back of the toilet door could do with, at least, a coat of paint.The staff were efficient and friendly.Possibly won’t visit again in a hurry.

This coffee shop and deli has been around for long enough to have its own loyal clientele and survives in a very competitive high street because of the service and cosy atmosphere. The coffee is excellent and plenty of great choices for a light lunch. Highly recommend

Visited here as passing through and needed some lunch-went in as it looked appealing and it was busy with a nice buzz. It was a hot sunny day and the seats outside were all taken as you would expect but we got a seat inside in the window which was perfect for people watching! We ordered 2 ciabattas, but to be fair all the food options sounded nice - there was a great choice. The ciabattas were delicious, they arrived promptly, the staff were pleasant and the interior was quirky in a good way. Would visit again if passing through!

The tea and beer was super expensive. We were given 1 tea pot with 1 tea bag and 3 small tea cups. Charged almost £12 for it all..My beer was almost £4.00! But that wasn't the biggest problem for me although it seemed they couldn't agree on anything's prices when we went to ask about them politely. The manager was quite rude, even aggressive to my partner's mum which was horrible to witness. I had to get her out of there as it seemed like he was about to jump from behind the counter and bite her. I feel like that manage/owner doens't seem to have the personality to work in the service industry!

Really good menu especially the Paninis. Excellent food and the the decor is like a 1930s Italian cafe. Not too big and not too small, a lovely place for food in Yarm.

We visited with our family on Tuesday. We had a pot of tea for 3 and a small bottle of beer. I liked the miss matched China cups and saucers and the pottery tea pot. Very quaint. Lovely. We sat outside, also lovely. Then we chatted about the cost. £11.78. I sincerely thought an error had been made. I went into the cafe, which was empty, and started to speak with the young waitress behind the counter. I explained what we had ordered and asked what the price was for a pot of tea for 3 and a small Perroni beer. She started to explain, when I assumed the owner joined the conversation. He said a cup of tea is £2.75 per person, and the price we had been charged was correct. During this brief conversation, I was looking around for a price list, which I was unable to find. I questioned his price and expressed the view that he was charging London prices. He told me to go to return to London then and it would be best if I didn’t visit the north. He then proceeded to ask me if I was aware of his overheads etc. I found him rude and aggressive. Perhaps a few lessons in public relations would not go amiss. I checked the prices of the cafe next door when we left - Treats, I think it was called. You can get a pot of tea for 2 for £2.70. Guess where we’ll be going next time we visit Yarm.

Lovely meat and cheese platter today in relaxed and friendly surroundings on Yarm High Street. Always good for a drink and a snack this little gem!

Lovely little cafe /deli that has a great selection of cakes and smacks/ light lunch iotions to take you through the day. They are licenced too. Quirky interior and outside small seating area when weather is good.

Nice tomato and basil soup (and Spanish chicken). Small lattes. Tiny toilet. Don’t be late if you want a seat! Friendly staff.

Great time Sunday morning with our new grandson at mockingbird great service and happy staff will be back soon

Regularly visit this quaint little coffee shop & always met with a smile from the owners/staff whom are from the area. They will point you in the right direction & love to support the local village too.

This is a small cafe with outdoor seating. We only had drinks so cannot comment on the food. I thought the drinks bill was expensive; over £5 for a coffee and a water.

Having had a cuppa here before, today we called for lunch. We were both tempted by the soup of the day...spicy tomato, lentil and red pepper...and it was delicious. Easy to see why it was so busy.

Visited yesterday. The food was fine, but ...... one of the customers had a dachsund dog on her knee. The dog had its feet on the table for some 15 minutes (in spite of a sign saying "paws on the floor" and the waitress passing the table quite a few times whilst the dog was standing on the table), and the dog was licking the table. When the customers with the dog left, the waitress simply brushed the crumbs on the table onto the floor with the back of her hand and did not wipe the table down. I told the waitress, who said it was disgusting, but did nothing to wipe the table down before the next customers were seated. Not at all impressive hygiene standards!!! Shame, because they sell the best salads in the area!!!

Excellent coffee and great range of Italian pastries.

Visited for lunch with family which included two three year old children. The restaurant was very busy but the friendly and helpful staff soon got us seated and comfortable. Paper and pens were given to children voluntarily. The sharing platter was excellent and the whole experience was very pleasant

We visited in February and had the mixed sharing platter - it was gorgeous! We would highly recommend

Very popular with loyal customer base. Nice for lunch or early dinner. Nice ambiance and tasty food. Service - pleasant and efficient Very happy to recommend- give it a try.

Always love coming here and keep coming back. Staff are always lovely and the place is the coolest. Great for breakfast or lunch and love the music nights! No complaints!

Called in for a coffee one saturday morning very nice place with friendly owners and staff very nice

Great place for Lunch, or coffee and a snack, very tasty sandwiches, also has a n interesting range of retail products.

Visted for lunch on a Sunday. Although small it is quaint, regular visitors inside which is always a good sign. Friendly staff served nice Paninis and Coffee.

I visited this restaurant with my two sisters, one of whom is disabled and in a wheelchair. Although it is small they found us a suitable table and somewhere to store the wheelchair. Unfortunately my sister had an accident but the staff were so kind and thoughtful and assured us that it was not a problem and cleaned it up. When we did get our meal it was the best sandwich I have ever tasted and was beautifully presented. I cannot praise and thank them enough for making our visit so enjoyable. I have given them 5 stars only because I cannot give them more.

This is our go to place for coffee and cake in Yarm. They make the coffee to our preferred taste and the cakes - salted caramel, chocolate, carrot etc are wonderfully light and flavoursome. We also like the way they warm the scones in the panini press making little ridges for the butter to soak in. The atmosphere is cosy and friendly, with just the right level of background music. just wish the coffee grinder had a silencer!

Enjoyed a lovely lunch of panini, chocolate marble cake and coffee. The food is excellent, and the cake fantastic. This cafe is utterly charming with bags of character and really friendly service.

Found myself in Yarm, a town I am unfamiliar with and popped in here on a miserable, dark, rainy December day. A lovely, warm, cosy place perfect for the day and the moment and the coffees were just great.

A wonderfully atmospheric and quirky environment serving great coffee and quality lunches. Visit the loo while you are there as it has so much to read.

Popped in for a coffee which which was very good and scones which also were very good, the deli had a lovely atmosphere and the owner was very welcoming.

Delicious breakfast croissants and drinks of tea. Followed by yummy lemon drizzle cake. And more tea! Great friendly service. Lovely place.

Stopped off for a cuppa initially, then decided to have something to eat. Tea served in a China Tea pot and cups pleased the OH, After seeing meals being served we decided to eat, two ciabattas ordered, a short wait and two delicious meals served. A top up of the tea pot, no problem.

this cafe has a lovely atmosphere the service was very prompt but the young girl taking the order was not verygoodgot order wrong no problem when i told the waitress when it arrived took it back and replaced it . It was the worst panni ive had hardly any filling at all and the other person with me said same about hers also had a sour taste on the expensive side wont go again plenty of other places in yarm so try them.

We visited Yarm while on holiday in the area and decided to stop for tea and cake. There were several cafes along the main street but the outdoor seating at the mockingbird deli looked very inviting so we chose there. We were not disappointed. The cakes were delicious and the customer service was fantastic. The gin menu also looked amazing but unfortunately I didn't get chance to try any on this occasion.

Just stopped for drinks, expensive for average drinks, coffee, Diet Coke and a glass of wine in a mucky glass.

I completely recommend the sharing platter. Beautifully served to dive into.

Mockingbird is unique, the atmosphere is welcoming warm and attentive,the food is great more than just a snack,try the Panettone wonderful.

We visited here due to positive reviews and we were not disappointed. The welcome was warm and the food and drinks lovely! Well worth a visit.

This small cafe reminds me of the ones you get abroad. It has a relaxed atmosphere with informal seating inside and a couple of tables and chairs outside too. We only had a coffee, but it was nice and strong. The service was efficient and friendly and we'd certainly visit again. A good small independent cafe, much better than the large chains.

Stopped off in Stokesley at the start of our North Yorkshire Evo Triangle in the new car. What a busy little place it was on a Friday lunchtime, car parking was seriously bad. Parked in CoOp and walked to find a coffee, plenty of choice, we walked through the market which was hustling. We eventually found the MockingBird. a quirky decorated double fronted Bistro/ \coffee shop. On the counter were a tempting array of eatables, my friend liked the look of the carrot cake. The waiter brought our coffees and the cake over to where we were sitting on stools in the window. Moments later my friend exclaimed that this was the best carrot cake she had ever tasted. The coffee was average, lacking any depth of flavour. You smile when you go to the Loo!

It's a bit of an eclectic little deli/cafe with a chilled out vibe. The food selection is pretty standard really, paninis, salads, soup etc. A little disappointed that one of our party unable to get gluten free sandwich especially as we had gone there as it was advertised as having gluten free options. They had a salad instead which was lovely.

Just the best cafe with the best customer care you will find. An absolute gem and the best in Yarm by far.

Really good soup and salads. Close to main street parking. Good for a meal or snack. It's small but has friendly service and interesting dishes.

Lovely food and atmosphere. On one of the walls is a picture which says " I love this place and could happily waste my time here" . Says it all.

Delightful visit yet again! Great quality, great service - such a lovely place! Small and quaint but very popular! We’ve also had breakfast here which was gorgeous too! We love it here.

Was introduced to this bijou restaurant by my niece. Having initially been impressed by the wonderful ambience of Yarm I was just as impressed with the ambience of the Mockingbird. Love at fist sight? Im both instances Yes. Justified? With the Mockingbird - absolutely.

Stopped in Yarn after lunch and visited the Mockingbird Deli for afternoon coffee - based on a recommendation from our...

The ambiance, the decor, the food and the service were delightful. This place is a real gem; definitely worth leaving the A19 for.

Small cafe on Yarm high street with some outside seating. The staff were friendly and on a nice day you can sit on the pavement and watch the world go by.

Fine selection of toasted wraps, ciabatta etc... I chose the chicken, spinach and sweet chili wrap. Quality food in pleasant comfortable surroundings. Recommended.

If you want to watch he work go by in a quirky environment that sells delicious cake then look no further! Coffee is delicious and thoroughly enjoyed the salted caramel cake we had after a tiring bike ride. Staff are warm and friendly and service is excellent. No wonder it's always busy! Will return!

An accidental find... and what a find! The Mockingbird Deli is delightfully intimate with an up to the minute vibe. The beautiful music, food and surroundings made our visit a perfect one.We visited in a Friday evening and certainly did not want to leave at 9pm closing.Wonderful and friendly staff..I can't recommend enough.. Ruth & David

Nice and cosy deli with interesting decor. Had a Panini and coffee. Great quality at a reasonable price.

This really is a quirky place with all sorts of interesting items on the walls, etc. We popped in for a cuppa and enjoyed a lovely scone, which was warm and served with jam, and cup of coffee. It seemed to be a popular meeting place as there were quite a few other customers enjoying a cuppa and a chat. It's also open in the evenings sometimes. The staff were lovely and quite chatty. All in all a very pleasant visit.

I was introduced to The Mockingbird Deli by a colleague a while ago and have now made this my lunch stop when in Yarm.I love the relaxed atmosphere and watching the world go by at one of the outside tables or the from the window seats.The chicken/goats cheese/mango salsa sandwich is amazing!

popped in for breakfast had tea and toast which was hard like crackers different ..lovely old looking café so I just eat and left not a go backer for me

Another great addition to the high street eaterie scene. Good coffee and range of "snacks". Seating a little crowded and chairs a little wobbly (may be the fault of my BMI) attentive service.

Popped in for breakfast with friends one Sunday morning. Bacon sarnies all round in toasted panini bread, bit pricey but very tasty. Fabulous quirky ambience, and lovely staff...great place for a bit of a treat out.

The food was good, not brilliant but what made it was the quirky surroundingsEnjoyed a tasted wrap of Brie with caramelised onion chutney

I stopped here for coffee and cake one Saturday whilst visiting Yarm. The town is really busy and I loved the fact that there is lots of parking free for the first hour then only £1 for 3 hours. Such a great idea and guarantees the town is constantly bustling. At the mockingbird you can sit inside or outside. There are blankets to put over your knees on a chilly day. Lots of fresh food here. Good coffee and delicious cakes. Lots of locals and regulars in here. A really good vibe and the kind of place that makes you feel welcome. Well done all at the Mockingbird Deli, what you have created is the perfect retreat

We stopped off here for a morning coffee and a cake as we passed through Yarm. This cosy deli has a mismatch of furniture, wall art etc. Every time I looked at a wall or shelf I discovered something else of interest. It was busy and had atmosphere. We only had coffees and I chose to have a fruit scone. My expectations was a cold scone with butter and jam. The reality was the scone when delivered to the table had been cut in half and toasted on what must have been a Panini machine. I have to question why? If I wanted this item toasted I would have asked for it. If it is standard practice to toast their scones, then they should at least have given me the choice. Toasting makes me wonder if it was freshly baked or whether it needed toasting to freshen it up. Really sorry to comment on this but you didn't please this customer!

My visit was at 5pm on a Friday evening, so it was pre rush hour for the late evening crowd. The staff were very friendly and they had a good selection of tea to choose from. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we were actually the only people in, but did not feel like they were listening into our conversation at all.

Lovely little deli and food was very nice. Reasonably priced too. First time we have been here and was very happy. Staff very friendly and the cake was amazing.

Very cosy and welcoming cafe, small inside and gets very busy at peak times. Food interesting and generally very good standard - although sometimes it takes a while to arrive, or for the table to be cleared. Coffee really tasty, although cups are all fairly small size and there doesn't seem to be the option to ask for a large. Prices on the high side of acceptable.

I always enjoy popping in for a coffee and cake here when in Yarm,It's a delightful little place great service at your table and clean and tidy,Great relaxed atmosphere here too Thanks

I'll cut to the chase . . . dog friendly, great healthy food options, friendly and chatty staff. Lovely little café where the food is delicious, served efficiently, timely and with a smile.Great service, great coffee too!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!!

What a lovely little place tried to go back on a few occasions but it's always so busy. Very continental with outside seating as well. Food was lovely.

Visited at the end of last year for family meeting.Fantastic coffee, great breakfast Pannini. Service excellent atmosphere spot on. We'll be back

Regularly visit this great little deli. Great ciabattas and light snacks. Fabulous coffee and lovely ambience, you can sit and relax watching the world go by.

Food was lovely & coffee was excellent.Hit the spot and would return for sure.The menu looked really nice with lots to offer.

Popped in today for lunch, which is takeaway as well as eat in. Most food was hot, wraps, pannini, ciabattas etc. A little more thoughful in their combinations of ingrediants and how they compliment each other.

We stopped off in Yarm on our way home for a late afternoon snack & drink. The Mockingbird is clearly a very popular venue & was very busy even on this drizzly Sunday afternoon. The eating area is small but cosy & very atmospheric...we enjoyed hot, fresh paninis served with crisp side salad. The menu choice was varied and cakes served to nearby tables looked delicious. We will be pleased to visit again when we are next in Yarm

"Aren't you leaving a tip" I was told by the man when I gave him the exact amount of money for a bacon bun -which I had asked for to be in a wrap. No conversation or engagement. Just rudeness

Lovely small Italian style cafe. Great latte and good cake. Lovely feel and friendly staff. Also get my Italian Christmas hamper from here. Great place.