County Durham is home to some remarkable Cafés, according to ratings on TripAdvisor.

TripAdvisor: 7 highest rating cafés in County Durham

Starting with Cafedral Durham, a family-owned café recognised for their distinct style and delightful range of homemade food and drinks.

Located at the top of Saddler Street, one visitor said: "Lovely coffee and scrumptious bagels which were beautifully presented.

"The café is bright, light and quirky in décor.", making the café a charming spot for residents and tourists.

Next in line is Fifteas Vintage Tearoom, located at 9 Market Place, Bishop Auckland.

Characterised with vintage décor and quality food, this café has accumulated impressive feedback.

It boasts 4.5 out of 5 stars from 339 reviews on TripAdvisor.

"A satisfied customer highlighted: "Definitely worth making a detour - a lovely café with great atmosphere and very friendly staff- and a fun gift shop.

Meanwhile, Flat White Durham Café, conveniently positioned near Saddler Street, houses one of County Durham's best coffee offerings in its restored 16th-century property.

With stripped-wood, copper pipes and bare bricks fused with opulent French mirrors, this café offers an unforgettable experience.

Elsewhere, at 15 Cheapside, Spennymoor, you will find The Grind.

A hidden gem in the County, The Grind's menu is a tantalising offering of Tex-Mex inspired eggs Benedict, a selection of burgers, stack pancakes and a pair of unique cocktail additions.

MJ's Cake Cafe, located at Middleton St George, Darlington, has been praised as one of the top hidden gems in the North East.

Recognised for serving the best of British food, customers can expect an array of mouth-watering cakes, croissants, tarts and a variety of sweet treats.

Just some of the recent additions to their menu include banoffee tarts, Victoria sponge cake and lemon and blueberry cupcakes.

Moments Café, at 8a Market Place, Barnard Castle, is another highly praised spot.

Here, you can enjoy a variety of homemade cakes, breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, all made using ethically sourced ingredients.

Bayberry Hollow located in Tanfield Village, Stanley, is celebrated for serving delicious food and drinks throughout the week using locally sourced ingredients.

A recent visitor commended the café on TripAdvisor: "We came in for coffee and cake on Bank Holiday Monday.

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"Good quality furnishing and attentive staff.

"The milk in the coffee was a bit hot but the cake was enormous and tasty."

These cafés have made County Durham a food-lovers paradise, and they continue to serve their customers with exceptional quality and service.