Nine of the best coffee shops near Hexham

Here’s what they said.

Bywell Coffee Barn, Stocksfield

Derek Sim chose Bywell Barn. He said: “Great coffee, great food, super friendly service, every time.”

Marketplace Coffee, Hexham

Chris Hayward voted for Marketplace Coffee. One review posted on Google said: “Absolutely love this place for the best flat white! I spent a chilled afternoon here and felt welcomed.”

Readers picked coffee shops including Marketplace Coffee and Bywell Coffee Barn (Image: Pixabay) Blacksmiths Coffee Shop, Belsay

Jane Daglish said: “Best coffee and cakes. Lovely staff.”

A Google review said: “Nice cosy spot for a locally sourced lunch, with good options sweet and savoury. The raspberry white chocolate cake is to die for, as is the price of the toasties.”

Emma’s Coffee & Sweets, Allendale

Olive Norris said: “Emma’s lovely Coffee and Sweets in Allendale, first-class. Toasties, cakes, scones, lovely meals and wonderful staff to serve you.”

The best places for coffee included Bunters in Hexham and The Rising Cafe (Image: Pixabay)

Bunters, Hexham

Heather Crawford picked Bunters.

“Super friendly place for light meals, tea, coffee, cake or a bottle of cold beer. Old-fashioned in the nicest possible way with attentive, caring service and a welcoming atmosphere,” one review said.

The Rising Cafe, Hexham

Bernard Craig said: “The Rising Cafe by far.” 

A happy reviewer said: “Amazing coffee, cake, shakes, and tea. Although the cafe was fairly busy, five of us were fitted in and given a very warm welcome.”

The Queen’s Hall Cafe, Hexham

Andrew David Robson picked The Queen’s Hall Cafe, which is praised for its scones. One review said: “Lovely airy, clean, delicious cafe. I had a fruit scone with cream and jam – delicious – and my daughter had breakfast bap (special) which was very tasty and filling.”

The Hextol Tans, Hexham

Susan Purvis said The Tans make ‘great coffee and scones’. 

A happy customer praised its variety of dishes. The review said: “There was a good range of main meals and lighter bites as well as cakes and scones. Generous portions, tasty homemade food and good value for money. Lovely friendly staff. Seems very popular with locals and visitors alike.”

The Riverside Kitchen, Chollerford

The Facebook page Northumbrian Flowers said: “The Riverside Kitchen Chollerford does a really nice decaff.”

One review said: “Really awesome place. Great coffee and fantastic sandwiches on the bread of your choice. Mouthwatering range of pies and quiche.”