The Mustard Tree in Darlington

Excellent, friendly cafe with a good range of meals and snacks - highly recommended....

We’ve been here several times now and are always so pleased we called in. It’s a lovely village to start with and this cafe/meeting place must be fantastic for the locals. For us on walks or sloe picking missions, the coffee and bacon ciabatta “reward,” is always something to look forward to. The guys and girls serving, are ALL brilliant and they make it all look so easy. Chatter is dominant and usually full of friendly faces. We got the last table today, in from the storm. Thanks to all of you, look forward to the next time.

friendly cafe in the village staff pleasant and helpful a nice atmosphere food was lovely

Lovely friendly place . Good soup, fab food.

Wonderful cafe. We go here all the time for our lunch. . Great food , friendly staff . Children friendly, it has high chairs . Love it

Friendly, good atmosphere, prompt service and enjoyable food

A very pleasant drop in cafe with what appears to be very well supported by local OAP from lunch and a chat Great.

Lovely, friendly staff, who create a warm welcoming atmosphere. Food is nice and fresh and reasonably priced

Wonderful community cafe, we love calling in here for a coffee & lovely freshly made sandwich, great atmosphere and very friendly staff.

The Mustard Tree is a wonderful little cafe. The staff are so friendly and warm. We love it!

Lovely place in our local village, bacon rolls highly recommended 👍

I like the sign above the door of the Mustard Tree that declares it to be a cafe and meeting place, because that is exactly what it is, and when we went in there were young mums with babies enjoying a chat over cups of tea and coffee; a group of elderly ladies, probably plotting mischief, and couples like us simply making the best of retirement time. We only had coffees, which were excellent, but they also do hot and cold snacks as well as splendid looking cakes etc., and the service is welcoming and very efficient. We only discovered this gem of a place last year and it is now in the must visit category whenever we are in the area.

Lovely venue with fresh healthy food and wonderful staff. We go regularly. It’s very popular ! Encourage you to go ! Elizabeth & friends x

What a wonderful concept and fantastic food and service aswell. Excellent! Thank you so much, we will be back.

Brunch in & taken out ... on reading the selection of most negative to those who cannot fault my opinion is simple, one can only be 'perfectly themselves'...so take note if constructive otherwise continue being open friendly & serving good food 😸

Staff were lovely, place was so sweet inside.

Little cafe within a Methodist church. Amazing, the staff are superb, the food is delicious (narrow range) and it’s helping a good cause! Toilets on site too.

Really pleasant place friendly and clean ,the only negative was that the table we were at was next to a store cupboard and we had to constantly move , My suggestion is to either remove the table or move it slightly Grea idea of the 50p refills

Loads of choice, excellent service!!

Lovely little coffee shop in a methodist church . Food was amazing . Very reasonably priced . We had ham & cheese baguette with salad & jacket potato with tuna crunch . Followed by carrot cake which was so good .

Lovely friendly cafe in Methodist chapel with delicious food and great service.

Very good ist time in 4 years as of covid

Looking a bit tired today....tables could do with a deep clean. Great snack choice and good coffee.

Friendly & welcoming! Warm & cosy - with a wide variety! Just stopped for coffees but will likely be back… 🫶

Really really nice coffee, all I had time for but the food looks wonderful 😊

Nice little community oriented cafe serving breakfast, light lunch and cakes. Delightful, friendly staff. Last visited today, 9th January and it's still as good as ever. The food, both vegan dishes, were lovely, as were the coffees with oat milk. Staff and ambience of the cafe were both top rate. Love this place.

Lovely little cafe very pleasant nice staff good service 👍

The Mustard Tree is a community cafe situated in the Methodist church on the main road in the village centre. We actually almost drove past as, because of the lighting, it looked shut. This must be a recognised problem because they have a sign outside asking you to come in because “we are open!” Fortunately, eagle-eyed Mrs H spotted the sign. The village of Hurworth is utterly charming and the cafe has a lovely atmosphere with a mix of clientele, some people coming for lunch while others meet for a chat or to catch up with some stuff on their laptops. We just had tea, coffee and scones, all of which were top notch, as was the service. This is a lovely place and, having marked it on the car map (I’m old fashioned sometimes!) we will certainly return whenever we are in the area.

A wonderful versatile space for everyone! A pleasure to come back to!

Very nice ,friendly staff .lovely food and really hot cappuccino ( rarely happens anywhere) ,really well priced as well.look forward to visiting again

Brilliant cafe, excellent food, wonderful staff, great atmosphere in an unusual setting. I love this place and fully recommend it.

Lovely fresh coffee.We had snacks which were very tasty. Nice atmosphere.

Brilliant - lovely place and nice staff in a gorgeous Teesside village.

This is a marvelous community facility based in a church. The food is all home made (I recommend the fruit scones - delicious) and the prices are very reasonable. The staff are friendly and helpful. An oasis of calm - well worth a visit to Hurworth.

Very friendly staff, good coffee and brownie

Lovely coffee, cosy warm friendly atmosphere, very nice! Next time I'll try the food!

We work across the road and we love the breakfast muffins. They are dangerously close and we tend to get breakfast or lunch a couple of times a week. Highly recommend.

Really nice place, and good atmosphere. There was a decent selection of light meals at competitive prices, and the service is friendly and efficient. Have been here a few times now and would recommend.

Called after a walk and cafe was closing. A very pleasant young man made us coffees and didn't rush us.will definitely go back

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

A wonderful village coffee pit stop. So friendly and great value for money. dog friendly too which is a bonus. We have had lunch here and it’s been so delicious. Recommend calling in on Friday for artisan bread purchase. We are thrilled this is on our doorstep

Lovely, welcoming and warm atmosphere. Staff very friendly and it's it's dog friendly too. Food is really good. Would definitely recommend

Lovely small independent cafe in a Methodist Church. Gorgeous food at a reasonable price.

Spur of the moment visit for lunch. Really impressed with this lovely cafe. Staff friendly and helpfull. Greeted as soon as arrived. Good quality, delicious tasting food and a great price. Generous spacing of tables and different flowers arrangements at each one. crafts and books for sale. All in all a very comfortable + enjoyable visit. Highly recommend.

Lovely place, excellent vegan options too, the wrap was amazing

excellent service with good community spirit.Although a tad expensive for coffee.

Amazing place, had a mediterranean pie and a very nice coffee there. Definitwly a must!

Had a lovely tuna jacket potato!! Was made welcome and served quickly. Would definitely go back again 🙂

Very nice excellent service. Good cup of coffee.

Really nice food,great staff and good value.

1st time I've tried this place and I will be back. Really nice chicken kebab and friendly service.

Lovely good quality - justifies slightly high prices - you get plenty of food. Couldn't recommend more.

What a great little community cafe! Dropped in today when the weather stopped work, and loved every minute of it.

A lovely little cafe. Adhering to all social distancing guidelines. Table service, tables spread apart. Food for all, homemade, lovely fresh bread for sandwiches and soup straight from the local bakery each day. A great find for no nonsense hearty sandwiches, jacket potatos, soups and cakes. Only one person serving when we went but he ran around and looked after everyone nicely. It isn't 5 star cuisine, it was better, just nice homemade food, made with local produce.

We popped in at 3 o clock, while checking contents of display cabinet were advised by Young man behind counter they didn't usually cook dinner at this time because they shut at 4. Asked if it was ok to have some quiche and a pie told that was fine but what did we want to go with it? Asked him to just add whatever was easiest . Food and drinks were brought to our table without any exchange. Had to wait to pay while he dragged himself away from table where he was chatting to two ladies No intention of a return visit even though the food was quite nice.

Good to return to the Mustard Tree after a 2-year absence. Love the comfortable surroundings and was impressed with the outside space at the rear which is a recent addition, although we didn’t sit there. 2 bacon sandwiches and 2 teas came to over £11, which I consider a tad expensive, but the bread was first class, bulging with meat and very enjoyable. The only minus point was the length of time we had to wait for the food. The cafe wasn’t busy at all, so hard to understand why this was. Customers with less time to hang about would find this a problem, I’m sure.

When it was proposed that the Methodist Church should also become a neighbourhood cafe there were some doubters but not now. Inspired by their Minister this real asset to the Village and Treasure of a facility has shown what can be done given the right ideas. The Coffees are popular but there is tea and other drinks as well. The Cakes and Scones are fresh and delicious. The meals which include Soups, Quiches, Other savoury dishes, baked potatoes and salads are freshly prepared. Wednesday lunchtime there is a special menu at a special rate and this is a very popular event. Not only a lively cafe but other activities co-exist - knitting groups, sewing groups - I could go on - it is just a happy, warm friendly place - perhaps this is what a Church should be - a vibrant Centre for the Community and there are still services on a Sunday.

Free parking outside. Lovely cakes and bread on sale. Large area inside with multiple tables. Reasonable prices.

This is a great place to meet up with friends. Everything is reasonably priced. The place is clean & welcoming. We’ll be back!

Lovely cafe with great atmosphere and friendly staff. Great building which appears to be very popular. Will return.

Myself and a work colleague popped into The Mustard Tree,the Methodist church cafe at 0900hrs for a late Breakfast. Fellow trip advisors you weren’t wrong our breakfasts were delicious just the ticket to set you up for the day. Big shout out to Acorn Dairy for their butter best I ve tasted in a long time. We will most certainly be back , thank you again for a lovely reception and breakfast.

After reading the reviews on Trip Advisor I suggested to my colleague that we try it for a 'working' breakfast. We had the full breakfast and both enjoyed it bringing a contented smile to our faces. The meal was well cooked and very tasty. Even the toast was above standard being made with proper bread and served with a great local butter. This may have been our first visit but it certainly will not be our last!

Stopped here for lunch after reading tripadvisor reviews Did not disappoint Delicious sandwiches and coffee Very friendly and helpful staff Clean and friendly environment Would return

Excellent coffee and cakes together with breakfast and lunch options and a convivial atmosphere the Mustard Tree ticks all of the right boxes.The staff are extremely welcoming and nothing is too much trouble wether you are having a simple coffee, a social get together with family and friends or a full blown meal.The atmosphere is very relaxed with plenty of coffee shop reading materials to encourage a leisurely stay and early return.Artisan breads and scones are also sold at the Mustard Tree which is much more than "just another coffee shop", it is a very enjoyable experience which is highly recommended.

I cannot praise this cafe enough, I live in the village and myself, friends and my children spend loads of time there. It is so family friendly, there is a play area for the children to play in, close to the tables so you can keep on eye on them. The food and drinks are lovely and the staff are amazing, so friendly and nothing is too much. They do often get busy but that is because they are so good, it’s worth the wait. It is also unique in that it is set in a Methodist Church that is still used as a church but cleverly used as a community cafe during times that it is not used as a church. After you have visited, you will wish you had a cafe like this local to you!

There aren't many cafes that double up as churches on a Sunday but this place achieves both! The bread is beautiful, the coffee is always hot, there's toys for the kids and heaving book shelves for you to browse. A perfect place for the whole family.

I've eaten here a couple of times, and would do so more often if we lived locally. Really good food at a reasonable price, friendly service and great atmosphere.

Sixteen of us called after our walk. Nice community gathering point lots of locals in enjoying their food. We had drinks some ordered snack but due to the fact of it being very busy it took some time to arrive but was all very tasty.

Very pleasant informal cafe, seems to be popular with local residents. We had a light lunch, all of which was very nice especially the bacon sandwiches. It has a very relaxed atmosphere and has lots of toys, books etc to keep children entertained.

This excellent cafe is run as a charity, the quality of the food is excellent and the service equally so. Staff treat us old folk gently and considerately.

This cafe seems to be a hub for the commuity. It's a converted chapel which makes the best use of the space. (It has an adjoining room where a variety of activities/clubs take place like pilates). In the cafe each table had fresh flowers on them. It really is a lovely light and airy space. We just had a coffee each. It was excellent, great flavour and not too weak. The service was prompt and friendly. We've been in a few times and never been disappointed.

Stopped here just before we went to Rockcliffe Hall. Quirky little cafe, took a bit of time to get the order even though there was no others waiting. Toast was more warm bread but overall nice enough place for a snack

In Hurworth on a regular basis. First time I've found this place. What a gem. The bacon sandwich I had was spot on. Will be back. Mint....

We go here every Tuesday with 2 little ones. They have loads of toys for kids and the cakes are gorgeous. It's very welcoming and always an enjoyable experience coming here. I'd highly recommend it for a cuppa and cake.

How lovely this was we had a beautiful freshly cooked breakfast, fresh flowers on the table arranged by a local lady, nothing was too much trouble, I am sure this will be our local as will be in the area a lot.

Called here to meet up with some friends, found the staff really friendly. It was breakfast time, so I went for bacon on fresh baked bread, very nice! Fresh coffee and a fair array of home baked cakes. Inexpensive place to meet would recommend it if you are in the area.

On the doorstep, so regularly call in for coffee and poached eggs. It has a warm friendly atmosphere with a unique charm as it shares the facility with the methodist church. It's a meeting point for all; families, friends, business folk and has begun to attract cyclists who always know good 'cake & coffee' stops. Staff are very welcoming, always smiling and will engage in conversations about everything and anything. Menu not as comprehensive as other cafes but I see that as a good thing due to the quality of food served.

A quaint little place for food.very good scones and very relaxing.not easy to find but well worth it.

Hi, What a lovely afternoon having afternoon tea with Santa. Attention to detail was superb, santa and his wife and elves were excellent and really good hosts had clearly gone to lots of effort! I have 3 very happy little boys, thank you!

I've been to the mustard tree a couple of times and the food is simply fabulous!! On my visit today I had just been to see my son who is autistic is in nearby Neasham Grange hospital. I'm having a terrible time trying to get him discharged. That's beside the point, feeling deflated and stressed out I popped into the mustard tree because I knew I was guaranteed a lovely bite to eat from friendly people...it just got better. Today, I was served by 2 smart and attentive young men, who lifted my spirits as they reminded me so much of my son and it was lovely to see people with different abilities having a place to work, demonstrate their skills and do it so brilliantly!! Thank you mustard tree!!

Came here because of the other reviews and they are all true. Really friendly, helpful staff and delicious reasonably priced food and drink. I'll be coming again next time I'm in the area.

Food is delicious, sandwiches come with lots of side salad which makes the lunch a lovely varied meal. Cafe is a dementia friendly business, which was really important for me, as I was visiting with my mum who has this illness. Two charming staff helped us with choices, came to chat at our table and made us feel welcome and valued. I have been a few times now, and never been disappointed. There are tables, sofas, reading material, wifi. Spend 30 minutes, spend 2 hours, it's all so relaxing!

Friendly and peaceful cafe. Atmosphere is very relaxed and calm. Food is excellent, as well as being fresh and tasty it is also served with a smile. The young man who manages the cafe is very helpful and takes time to make you feel welcome. Comfortable surroundings and unique sense of style. Will definitely be calling gain.

We have visited the mustard tree on several occasions and recently had a family breakfast here. The setting could not be more relaxed with plenty of space to catch up with friends and family. My brother had a full English breakfast and my mother and I had bacon sandwiches which were all freshly and beautifully cooked by the friendly and welcoming staff. I have heard that the coffee here is great but we are tea drinkers which is also good quality. Highly recommended for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea (nice selection of artisan cakes, pastries and breads)

An artisan cafe in a beautiful village Methodist church hall, in the centre of Hurworth village. Lovely atmosphere, the two guys who run this cafe make you feel very welcome. Wonderful friendly service, whether just popping in for a coffee/tea or a light meal, the atmosphere is very warm.Parking not so good And very limited.Definitely worth a visit.