9 Altars Cafe - Durham City

Time for some more fresh cakes 😁🍰😍

Another cold day so hopefully we can warm you up with our fresh baked cheese scones; plain cheese, cheese & chilli, stilon, roasted red onion & goats cheese. 😮😀 We also have fruit and lemon on the menu today too

Granola, natural yoghurt, & Berry's £2.95

Just some of our lovely cakes on offer today

What a treat!!! .... Terry's Chocolate orange scones, something a little different for a Friday

Had to share this beautiful photo, Amazing David Baker x

Just out the oven. Raspberry, strawberry and blueberry 😋

All just made this morning, nice early 5am start. We have *chocolate & peanut butter with Reeses *coffee & walnut * victoria sponge *banana cake *chocolate mars bar

When your kids have worked hard all week at school and need a treat 😮👩‍👧‍👦

Left last night...

Busy making up some cakes for the weekend (cakes not finished) #rememberanceday #100thanniversary

Thanks Jess 😘 x

Thanks Stella 😘 xx

Still not too cold for a one of our house salad 🥗 Our sea food salad includes salmon, tuna & prawns

Today we have these lovely plain scones £2.50 served with clotted cream & jam Also stilton and blueberry scones which have just come out the oven 😋

I was going to say we have mushroom quiche today but not even 12 and only two slices left... £4.95 served with salad, and also comes with a tea or coffee 🥧🥗☕

This cafe does the best scones and cake! I would like to try them all! The coffee was rather good too. Going to go back and sample the afternoon tea some time soon :)

The next bake off star !!!



We stumbled upon this secret diamond, a charming cafe off from the high street for respite coffee, whilst on our New Year's Eve break away to the area. All the delicacies were baked in house, and were of a fantastic value given size, cost and taste.



The staff were attentive and kind, allowing our four legged friend in to the down stairs seating area. The warm homely decor felt like a home from home.



We wish the new management every luck with there venture. We will be back ! �

Really lovely place, went with my two children who absolutely loved their chocolate brownie, cake and pot of tea to share...they are looking forward to coming back for another visit. My scone and latte was lovely. Great service too would highly recommend...thank you Katie we'll see you soon no doubt xx

Our favourite place to stop off for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Wonderful friendly staff. All food baked fresh on the premises. Fabulous assortment of show stopping cakes and homemade scones, tray bakes etc.

Well worth a visit. Lovely cosy downstairs seat if you have a dog. More seating upstairs. Outside a lovely outdoor seating area completes with throws to keep you warm on a chilly day, with views of the river.

Lovely coffee and splendid scones in a great location at the bottom of the cathedral steps. Only one table downstairs though so be prepared to climb a steep staircase and watch out you don't bang your hand on the hardboard next to the bannister half way up. I have the bruise to prove I did it!

Love this place, food is amazing and so is the staff. Went in with my family at the weekend and my little boy had a complete melt down, so while his daddy took him to get him off the girls were amazing and got colouring books for my little girl, took our order (we were sat upstairs) and even kept an extra eye on my little boy when his daddy came back with him asleep in the pram. Could not recommend them higher

I had the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon tea here recently. The sandwiches were fresh and delicious, the cakes were the usual deliciousness but the scones were the best I've ever had. I would highly recommend you call for the scones alone.

I came here with my daughter and sister a few weeks ago, have been meaning to put a review on ever since! What a lovely lovely place, staff was amazing. Haven't been anywhere that's so friendly. The cakes were so delicious, the setting was idyllic. Would definitely come here again.

Had afternoon tea here today and it is hands down the best afternoon tea in Durham! The cakes and scones were lovely as always and there is always a great selection. Will be bringing more of the family and friends back here for afternoon tea!

Friendly staff, good location, nice decor, excellent coffee and the best scones ever �

First time at 9 Altars today, food and service both fantastic!!! Will definitely be back. Really lovely friendly atmosphere �

First time I’ve been with my daughter today. What a lovely place and such nice employees. Would highly recommend this place. So many cafes around but this definitely deserves a mention. Dogs aloud too. We will be back.

Fab little hidden gem run by such lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend all the food and cakes are awesome. Not 5 star but 10 star ����totally yummy

Delicious cake and coffee, all the food looked amazing. The service and friendly staff made my day. Highly recommended �

Came in for a full English Breakfast yesterday with my little baby! Staff were lovely and made us feel really welcome!



Food was excellent and great quality. Also at only 4.50 for a full English and a drink great value for money! Will be back again soon �

Called in after a walk around the river between Elvet and Framwellgate bridges ... last here bout 20 years ago :-)

By far the best quality/quantity/value combination in Durham!!

Add to that very friendly and efficient service... we will definitely be back ... can highly recommend the soup and sandwich combo !! Give it a go... you will not be disappointed :-)

Best dime bar cake Iv ever had!

Always enjoy going here when visiting my daughter. There is such a wonderful array of home baked cakes & scones which are absolutely amazing. They cater for my daughter who has coeliac disease & so can't eat gluten or barley& unlike most places they have several different cakes & even scones she can have as well as bread etc for the main meals. The lovely owner is so welcoming & friendly, keen to please and always finds time for a little chat. Our dog is even treated to a sausage or too. I highly recommend them.�

A beautiful and quaint little cafe, with the best scones. My son and I went for the first time today and we loved it. The owner was really helpful and friendly, we can’t wait to go back.

This cafe does the best scones and cake! I would like to try them all! The coffee was rather good too. Going to go back and sample the afternoon tea some time soon :)

The next bake off star !!!



We stumbled upon this secret diamond, a charming cafe off from the high street for respite coffee, whilst on our New Year's Eve break away to the area. All the delicacies were baked in house, and were of a fantastic value given size, cost and taste.



The staff were attentive and kind, allowing our four legged friend in to the down stairs seating area. The warm homely decor felt like a home from home.



We wish the new management every luck with there venture. We will be back ! �

Really lovely place, went with my two children who absolutely loved their chocolate brownie, cake and pot of tea to share...they are looking forward to coming back for another visit. My scone and latte was lovely. Great service too would highly recommend...thank you Katie we'll see you soon no doubt xx

Our favourite place to stop off for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Wonderful friendly staff. All food baked fresh on the premises. Fabulous assortment of show stopping cakes and homemade scones, tray bakes etc.

Well worth a visit. Lovely cosy downstairs seat if you have a dog. More seating upstairs. Outside a lovely outdoor seating area completes with throws to keep you warm on a chilly day, with views of the river.

Lovely coffee and splendid scones in a great location at the bottom of the cathedral steps. Only one table downstairs though so be prepared to climb a steep staircase and watch out you don't bang your hand on the hardboard next to the bannister half way up. I have the bruise to prove I did it!

Love this place, food is amazing and so is the staff. Went in with my family at the weekend and my little boy had a complete melt down, so while his daddy took him to get him off the girls were amazing and got colouring books for my little girl, took our order (we were sat upstairs) and even kept an extra eye on my little boy when his daddy came back with him asleep in the pram. Could not recommend them higher

I had the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon tea here recently. The sandwiches were fresh and delicious, the cakes were the usual deliciousness but the scones were the best I've ever had. I would highly recommend you call for the scones alone.

I came here with my daughter and sister a few weeks ago, have been meaning to put a review on ever since! What a lovely lovely place, staff was amazing. Haven't been anywhere that's so friendly. The cakes were so delicious, the setting was idyllic. Would definitely come here again.

Had afternoon tea here today and it is hands down the best afternoon tea in Durham! The cakes and scones were lovely as always and there is always a great selection. Will be bringing more of the family and friends back here for afternoon tea!

Friendly staff, good location, nice decor, excellent coffee and the best scones ever �

First time at 9 Altars today, food and service both fantastic!!! Will definitely be back. Really lovely friendly atmosphere �

First time I’ve been with my daughter today. What a lovely place and such nice employees. Would highly recommend this place. So many cafes around but this definitely deserves a mention. Dogs aloud too. We will be back.

Fab little hidden gem run by such lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend all the food and cakes are awesome. Not 5 star but 10 star ����totally yummy

Delicious cake and coffee, all the food looked amazing. The service and friendly staff made my day. Highly recommended �

Came in for a full English Breakfast yesterday with my little baby! Staff were lovely and made us feel really welcome!



Food was excellent and great quality. Also at only 4.50 for a full English and a drink great value for money! Will be back again soon �

Called in after a walk around the river between Elvet and Framwellgate bridges ... last here bout 20 years ago :-)

By far the best quality/quantity/value combination in Durham!!

Add to that very friendly and efficient service... we will definitely be back ... can highly recommend the soup and sandwich combo !! Give it a go... you will not be disappointed :-)

Best dime bar cake Iv ever had!

Always enjoy going here when visiting my daughter. There is such a wonderful array of home baked cakes & scones which are absolutely amazing. They cater for my daughter who has coeliac disease & so can't eat gluten or barley& unlike most places they have several different cakes & even scones she can have as well as bread etc for the main meals. The lovely owner is so welcoming & friendly, keen to please and always finds time for a little chat. Our dog is even treated to a sausage or too. I highly recommend them.�

A beautiful and quaint little cafe, with the best scones. My son and I went for the first time today and we loved it. The owner was really helpful and friendly, we can’t wait to go back.

This cafe does the best scones and cake! I would like to try them all! The coffee was rather good too. Going to go back and sample the afternoon tea some time soon :)

The next bake off star !!!



We stumbled upon this secret diamond, a charming cafe off from the high street for respite coffee, whilst on our New Year's Eve break away to the area. All the delicacies were baked in house, and were of a fantastic value given size, cost and taste.



The staff were attentive and kind, allowing our four legged friend in to the down stairs seating area. The warm homely decor felt like a home from home.



We wish the new management every luck with there venture. We will be back ! �

Really lovely place, went with my two children who absolutely loved their chocolate brownie, cake and pot of tea to share...they are looking forward to coming back for another visit. My scone and latte was lovely. Great service too would highly recommend...thank you Katie we'll see you soon no doubt xx

Our favourite place to stop off for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Wonderful friendly staff. All food baked fresh on the premises. Fabulous assortment of show stopping cakes and homemade scones, tray bakes etc.

Well worth a visit. Lovely cosy downstairs seat if you have a dog. More seating upstairs. Outside a lovely outdoor seating area completes with throws to keep you warm on a chilly day, with views of the river.

Lovely coffee and splendid scones in a great location at the bottom of the cathedral steps. Only one table downstairs though so be prepared to climb a steep staircase and watch out you don't bang your hand on the hardboard next to the bannister half way up. I have the bruise to prove I did it!

Love this place, food is amazing and so is the staff. Went in with my family at the weekend and my little boy had a complete melt down, so while his daddy took him to get him off the girls were amazing and got colouring books for my little girl, took our order (we were sat upstairs) and even kept an extra eye on my little boy when his daddy came back with him asleep in the pram. Could not recommend them higher

I had the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon tea here recently. The sandwiches were fresh and delicious, the cakes were the usual deliciousness but the scones were the best I've ever had. I would highly recommend you call for the scones alone.

I came here with my daughter and sister a few weeks ago, have been meaning to put a review on ever since! What a lovely lovely place, staff was amazing. Haven't been anywhere that's so friendly. The cakes were so delicious, the setting was idyllic. Would definitely come here again.

Had afternoon tea here today and it is hands down the best afternoon tea in Durham! The cakes and scones were lovely as always and there is always a great selection. Will be bringing more of the family and friends back here for afternoon tea!

Friendly staff, good location, nice decor, excellent coffee and the best scones ever �

First time at 9 Altars today, food and service both fantastic!!! Will definitely be back. Really lovely friendly atmosphere �

First time I’ve been with my daughter today. What a lovely place and such nice employees. Would highly recommend this place. So many cafes around but this definitely deserves a mention. Dogs aloud too. We will be back.

Fab little hidden gem run by such lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend all the food and cakes are awesome. Not 5 star but 10 star ����totally yummy

Delicious cake and coffee, all the food looked amazing. The service and friendly staff made my day. Highly recommended �

Came in for a full English Breakfast yesterday with my little baby! Staff were lovely and made us feel really welcome!



Food was excellent and great quality. Also at only 4.50 for a full English and a drink great value for money! Will be back again soon �

Called in after a walk around the river between Elvet and Framwellgate bridges ... last here bout 20 years ago :-)

By far the best quality/quantity/value combination in Durham!!

Add to that very friendly and efficient service... we will definitely be back ... can highly recommend the soup and sandwich combo !! Give it a go... you will not be disappointed :-)

Best dime bar cake Iv ever had!

Always enjoy going here when visiting my daughter. There is such a wonderful array of home baked cakes & scones which are absolutely amazing. They cater for my daughter who has coeliac disease & so can't eat gluten or barley& unlike most places they have several different cakes & even scones she can have as well as bread etc for the main meals. The lovely owner is so welcoming & friendly, keen to please and always finds time for a little chat. Our dog is even treated to a sausage or too. I highly recommend them.�

A beautiful and quaint little cafe, with the best scones. My son and I went for the first time today and we loved it. The owner was really helpful and friendly, we can’t wait to go back.

This cafe does the best scones and cake! I would like to try them all! The coffee was rather good too. Going to go back and sample the afternoon tea some time soon :)

The next bake off star !!!



We stumbled upon this secret diamond, a charming cafe off from the high street for respite coffee, whilst on our New Year's Eve break away to the area. All the delicacies were baked in house, and were of a fantastic value given size, cost and taste.



The staff were attentive and kind, allowing our four legged friend in to the down stairs seating area. The warm homely decor felt like a home from home.



We wish the new management every luck with there venture. We will be back ! �

Really lovely place, went with my two children who absolutely loved their chocolate brownie, cake and pot of tea to share...they are looking forward to coming back for another visit. My scone and latte was lovely. Great service too would highly recommend...thank you Katie we'll see you soon no doubt xx

Our favourite place to stop off for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Wonderful friendly staff. All food baked fresh on the premises. Fabulous assortment of show stopping cakes and homemade scones, tray bakes etc.

Well worth a visit. Lovely cosy downstairs seat if you have a dog. More seating upstairs. Outside a lovely outdoor seating area completes with throws to keep you warm on a chilly day, with views of the river.

Lovely coffee and splendid scones in a great location at the bottom of the cathedral steps. Only one table downstairs though so be prepared to climb a steep staircase and watch out you don't bang your hand on the hardboard next to the bannister half way up. I have the bruise to prove I did it!

Love this place, food is amazing and so is the staff. Went in with my family at the weekend and my little boy had a complete melt down, so while his daddy took him to get him off the girls were amazing and got colouring books for my little girl, took our order (we were sat upstairs) and even kept an extra eye on my little boy when his daddy came back with him asleep in the pram. Could not recommend them higher

I had the pleasure of enjoying an afternoon tea here recently. The sandwiches were fresh and delicious, the cakes were the usual deliciousness but the scones were the best I've ever had. I would highly recommend you call for the scones alone.

I came here with my daughter and sister a few weeks ago, have been meaning to put a review on ever since! What a lovely lovely place, staff was amazing. Haven't been anywhere that's so friendly. The cakes were so delicious, the setting was idyllic. Would definitely come here again.

Had afternoon tea here today and it is hands down the best afternoon tea in Durham! The cakes and scones were lovely as always and there is always a great selection. Will be bringing more of the family and friends back here for afternoon tea!

Friendly staff, good location, nice decor, excellent coffee and the best scones ever �

First time at 9 Altars today, food and service both fantastic!!! Will definitely be back. Really lovely friendly atmosphere �

First time I’ve been with my daughter today. What a lovely place and such nice employees. Would highly recommend this place. So many cafes around but this definitely deserves a mention. Dogs aloud too. We will be back.

Fab little hidden gem run by such lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend all the food and cakes are awesome. Not 5 star but 10 star ����totally yummy

Delicious cake and coffee, all the food looked amazing. The service and friendly staff made my day. Highly recommended �

Came in for a full English Breakfast yesterday with my little baby! Staff were lovely and made us feel really welcome!



Food was excellent and great quality. Also at only 4.50 for a full English and a drink great value for money! Will be back again soon �

Called in after a walk around the river between Elvet and Framwellgate bridges ... last here bout 20 years ago :-)

By far the best quality/quantity/value combination in Durham!!

Add to that very friendly and efficient service... we will definitely be back ... can highly recommend the soup and sandwich combo !! Give it a go... you will not be disappointed :-)

Best dime bar cake Iv ever had!

Always enjoy going here when visiting my daughter. There is such a wonderful array of home baked cakes & scones which are absolutely amazing. They cater for my daughter who has coeliac disease & so can't eat gluten or barley& unlike most places they have several different cakes & even scones she can have as well as bread etc for the main meals. The lovely owner is so welcoming & friendly, keen to please and always finds time for a little chat. Our dog is even treated to a sausage or too. I highly recommend them.�

A beautiful and quaint little cafe, with the best scones. My son and I went for the first time today and we loved it. The owner was really helpful and friendly, we can’t wait to go back.