County Durham cafe locals praise for traditional cream teas

Treats Tea Room & Cafe on Silver Street in Durham ran by the Gergin family, says it’s the “number one” visited tea room and cafe in the heart of the historic city, according to its website.

It adds: “Our mission is to offer you ‘good food at good prices’. 

“We offer a wide selection of award-winning sweet treats and desserts for all ages, from cakes, scones, and our traditional British afternoon teas, there is something for everyone.

“Our cafe and kitchen serve you in comfortable surroundings with a friendly and buzzing ambiance.”

Cream tea at Treats in County Durham that customers are raving about

The cream tea at Treats is priced at £5.95 and consists of a choice of fruit, plain or cheese scone, served with butter, clotted cream and strawberry preserve, along with a hot drink from the cafe’s “wide selection” of tea, chosen from its beverage and juice menu.

Just some options include peppermint, camomile and green tea, as well as Earl Grey and breakfast tea.

Take a look at Treats’ full menu via its website.

Over on Tripadvisor, the tea room’s 4.5/5 “very good” rating includes 645 “excellent” reviews out of a possible 905.

This guest shared: “Omg this was amazing! The cream tea was such a good price and filled 2 adults plus children.

“The super milkshake was great too. Great service. So glad they could squeeze us in.”

Someone else wrote after enjoying their cream tea at Treats: “We stumbled on this little Tea Room on our first visit to Durham and I don’t think we would look anywhere else on our next trip there.”

Praising the scones and teapots, a visitor posted: “Really friendly service, clean and comfortable surroundings and yummy scones. Particularly loved the teapots.

“A great find on our first trip to Durham.”

Meanwhile, another happy customer who decided to return within two days, commented: “We popped in for a cup of tea…I couldn’t resist the cakes, which were gorgeous and whilst there we browsed the menu for breakfast.

“Needless to say we returned the following day and had a delicious breakfast that really set us up for the day.

Customers have said they ‘couldn’t resist the cakes’ at Treats (Image: Tripadvisor)

“A very popular Tea room with locals and visitors alike – all made very welcome by the friendly and attentive staff.

“Treats is clean and fresh inside, clearly those who own and work there are justifiably proud.”

For those who fancy indulging even more, Treats also offers afternoon tea for two people that comes with a selection of freshly made dainty finger sandwiches, as well as a cream tea for two, a selection of sweet treats and any hot drink from the beverage and juice menu.

Cakes, scones, cream and afternoon teas are not all the cafe is known for, as Treats reveals: “Our full English breakfast are served all day long, as well as traditional pies, quiches, salads, vegan and vegetarian menus and daily specials which are all made fresh in our kitchens daily.

“Our team are here to take care of you, and give you the best experience of northern hospitality.”

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