The Waiting Room in County Durham

There was a chunk of something in my tea - which was in the tea pot before pouring my tea out and also a chunk floated to the top of my cup of tea too! Then I found a couple of hairs in my quiche. Will not be going there again, left me with a very sickly stomach for a few days.

Been meaning to visit this place for a while finally went today for the fish and chips Friday, and we were not disappointed staff were excellent and friendly food was great this is a nice little establishment on one of the local industrial estates but don't let that put you off,it is located on the estate at harelaw

Lovely people, lovely food and cheap!

Had afternoon tea here on Sunday and it was absolutely brilliant couldn't fault anything. Highly recommend. 👍

Lovely Lovely cafe, nice staff. There is also a nice gift shop including handmade crafts and a selection of hand-painted furniture that I loved and I hope to come back soon and buy some

Nice staff, lovely homemade food, at a reasonable price.

Fabulous food, service and a must for home cooked food lovers. Well presented and value for money.

This was our 1st visit and won't be our last. The food was excellent the decor was nice service good. We will be recommending this to both friends and family.

Lovely tasty food at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff, an enjoyable visit.

This is a lovely little and very unique place. It kind of reminds me of my great Nana's house with the deco. The food was amazing, once we had got someone to take our order. We waited quite some time and then had to find someone. The staff are young and obviously just learning. Plus the boss was out! However when we did have interactions with staff they were lovely, funny and friendly. I absolutely would go back.

Lovely homemade traditional foods

Now my favourite coffee stop in my area Scones are to die for Bought some beautiful cushion Gift shop with lovely good quality items

A lovely experience. The cafe is light and airey.. And Anna's Furnishings are easily accessible and really worth a visit. The menu choice was good and the food was fresh and tasty. Home made chips to die for! There is the option to have a smaller portion of the main meals, so if you want something, but not as hungry you are well catered for. The cheese scone was really good too. I will certainly be eating here again... The food and surroundings were spot on!

Bit disappointed with the Sunday lunch, (collection) quite a small portion, hard yorkshire pudding, 1 small slice of beef, mash potato was lumpy, I've been here on 2 previous occasions, and it has been excellent, not sure what happened today, I'll give it another try, as it might have been a one off

My table was dirty covered in crumbs our eggs were over cooked and portion size of breakfast was dissapointingl with what seemed to be one mushroom cut into quater for a portion

Visited here today with a couple friends, was charmed by the atmosphere but won over by the food!

Lovely relaxing place home cooked food brilliant

home cooked food at a good price. well worth a visit

Very nice place very nice staff good food

Fantastic place food very good and good price

A little gem with simple and good honest food served by nice people

Food fantastc good value for money , helpful staff.

Lovely friendly cafe very well catered for tasty food freshly baked and cooked food

Had one of your packed lunches today at an event with Natures Edge, I have an egg allergy and usually find I get a poor selection of food, not today it was a fantastic selection I would highly recommend you to everyone I'm planning on coming to the cafe now for lunch one day, we'll done guys

Hidden gem! Great little tea room. Everything about it was great. The staff were very nice and helpful with great services. The decor is very unique and different from all the rest. I believe this place would do better with some more advertising as it is tucked away from most other things. I live nearby and had never heard of the place before until I was recommended it. I would recommend to anyone!

Food always lovely aways lovely friendly atmosphere 😊

Very poor, sausage sandwich tasteless in a huge bun. Cake no taste, food it dreadful… staff lovely

Great food,but the cutlery was dirty.

Hidden gem , lovely bright , airy room with plenty of space and lots of vintage crockery etc. Lovely , friendly , sociable, helpful staff Delicious food , great value , lots on offer.

Been today for first time loved it great astophere and how they've tried so hard to be unique staff great friendly food great and great price and I will go back

Really nice cosy little place, prices are decent, staff are friendly and the food was lovely.

Friendly staff, cosy atmosphere, great coffee and amazing food and cakes. Really good prices too. Would love a teatime or Saturday opening to bring the kids. Xx

Wonderful staff and great home made food. Would highly recommend a visitm

Oh my, the scones are huge. Lovely and the coffee for me, a coffee fanatic was spot on.

Gorgeous sausage sandwich and the most perfect pumpkin latte 😍

Omg this place is like going back 100 years carpet in a kitchen running a business with a domestic electric hob place stinks food was disgusting so where the staff save yall money

Lovely place,really nice food great prices and the staff are so helpful.

Nice place to eat pleasant staff wheelchair friendly

Gorgesous food everything we ordered all different meals for 6 of us was beaut when I came to pay for my meal I thought I was being undercharged haha couldn't believe it the service is fabulous lovely team cant fault it.

Delicious homemade food, friendly service,home delivery but a few outside tables, good value xx

Called in here for refreshments before a walk out with the dogs. Lovely, pleasant staff, dog friendly, great cake & fab value for money.

Lovely café. Takeaway only at the minute. Had latte's, toastie and bacon and sausage roll and a scone. Lovely. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great place to stop off for refreshments while walking or cycling around Tanfield and the Causey Arch. Also toilets open. Able to eat outside on the railway platform. Will definitely be coming back. Another lovely local place to enjoy.

A dog friendly cafe with a great selection of freshly made food. Very reasonably priced, an excellent place for a pitstop while out walking. I'll definitely be making regular visits.

Lovely food, great service, staff very friendly Lovely and cosy, very reasonable prices, freshly made food in a comfortable setting

Everything tasty. Lots of choice. Children’s menu. Take outs and local delivery. Lovely tea room. Nice friendly atmosphere. Great prices. Staff always helpful .

Very friendly staff and environment, good food and drinks

If you want a good value meal for your money give the Waiting Room Cafe a try first time today but will return Staff very friendly and cafe will set out due to the restrictions.

I'm a Regular Hear, Good Food, Friendly Staff, Relaxing Atmosphere

Lovely sunday lunch and pudding recommend you to everyone the staff are very helpfull and friendly Thank you

Lovely, very friendly atmosphere. Food great. Very clean 👌😁

Food was great, staff very friendly.

Good quality of food friendly staff reasonably priced.

Received our cream tea order this afternoon - wow, absolutely fantastic. The food was beautiful and fresh, delicious and a really good selection of sweet and savoury items. The lady I spoke to when ordering was lovely, very friendly and helpful as was the lady who delivered it today. Great value for money @ £7.50 per head - will definitely order further from The Waiting Room and hopefully visit the cafe at some point. Thanks so much, it was a lovely afternoon treat 😊.

Great value for money, staff could not have done more for us. The homemade scones were a personal highlight. A pervious review staying this place is rubbish is extremely harsh. The prices of the food here and staff are nothing but great and lovely. You could go elsewhere and pay more that 5 times the price, and not enjoy it as much. We will be back very soon, for sure :-)

Excellent food and lovely staff and reasonable prices,

Good home made food friendly staff cheap prices for food and drink. Nothing is a problem if you want something in particular you can order it or phone in and ask. We have been a number if times and never been disappointed. The decor takes you back and the new range makes a difference to the heat in the room. Something for everyone.

Did our Buffet today 19/12/19 - Annfield Plain Community Centre. The food was fantastic the sponge cake was scrumptious, quiches quality. Highly recommend this place. 10/10 ☆☆☆☆☆ Billy. Many thanks.

Don’t know what I expected, but this is a transport cafe on an industrial estate. Food is rubbish and it’s cold inside. Stay away !!!!

Knowledgeable staff, nice range of local real ales. lacks the atmosphere of the York Tap as a comparison but worth missing a train for