The Grind Cafe & Bar

3 Cheapside, Spennymoor DL16 6QE
$ English

Reservations

Booking Notes:

The Grind Cafe Bar is now closed for bookings. To book a table at our new venue, just a few doors down, click on the link! https://tableagent.com/county-durham/the-grind-bar-kitchen/

Business Info

  • Address: 3 Cheapside, Spennymoor DL16 6QE
  • Cross Street: Spennymoor
  • Cuisine: English |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Coffee Shop
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Not Available
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: Cash |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01388811646
  • Features: Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Wheelchair Access, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Meet for a Drink, Dog Friendly, Trendy / Hip,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Indoors 9:30 - 17:00
Al Fresco 9:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
Indoors 9:30 - 17:00
Al Fresco 9:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
Indoors 9:30 - 17:00
Al Fresco 9:30 - 17:00
Thursday
Indoors 9:30 - 20:00
Al Fresco 9:30 - 20:00
Quiz night 17:00 - 21:00
Friday
Indoors 9:30 - 20:00
Al Fresco 9:30 - 20:00
Friday evening 16:00 - 20:00
Saturday
Indoors 9:30 - 20:00
Al Fresco 9:30 - 20:00
Saturday evening 17:30 - 20:00
Saturday - bottomless brunch 14:00 - 20:00
Sunday
Indoors 10:00 - 16:00
Al Fresco 12:00 - 20:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.83 out of 5 stars based on 1630 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 17, 2021
Marie B.
Fab food as always x the Grind is a lovely place to have a meal x Very relaxed , very friendly x

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2022
Lynne S.
Really enjoyed my first visit

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2023
Denise A.
Excellent service and food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2022
Michael S.
Only booked because it is so popular with good at a reasonable price and great staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2022
Joy W.
Visited for breakfast and it was delicious. Had the mushrooms on toast and it was the tastiest thing I’ve eaten in ages! Will definitely return

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 0/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 16, 2021
Marie P.
The bar staff were very attentive,and knowledgeable around all questions asked.. a lovely little hidden Gem in Spennymoor. We will visit again thankyou Marie & Derek price

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 20, 2022
Jo R.
Third visit to this quirky little cafe, tables are always in demand but if you can book one you are in for a treat. Food is always top quality local produce, staff are friendly and the music is always good! Smashed avocados and poached eggs on toast are always a winner for me

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 31, 2024
Susan D.
Excellent service thankyou

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Sep 01, 2022
Judith H.
The food and service were excellent, my only complaint was that it was extremely hot inside. We sat near the window and as there are no blinds it was uncomfortably hot.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 07, 2023
Victoria P.
The Grind stands out in the area for its modern menu, cool vibe and friendly team. Such a shame it is so small, which means that booking in advance is essential for morning or lunch visits.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 24, 2023
John M.
Always great!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 08, 2022
Julie V.
Always a great meal and experience!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 3/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 27, 2023
Susan J.
Service and Food always good, loving the refurb and new Menu

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2023
Heather C.
Fab food lovely place to relax

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 16, 2021
Lynne C.
Very efficient, clean and pleasant environment. Food good with a variety of choice

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 25, 2023
June H.
Not sure you could improve anything people are lovely friendly polite food is excellent xx

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2022
Jeanette L.
Lovely and friendly atmosphere. Food tasted great and well presented.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 31, 2023
jeanette s.
Quality food good choices polite attentive staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 04, 2023
Lisa J.
Food and drinks are always beautiful

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 22, 2022
June H.
Everything was absolutely spot on food is delicious and people are lovely friendly and polite I would recommend you to anyone

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Jun 01, 2023
Susan P.
I love going to the grind lovely happy staff always polite & helpful Foods always good

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 08, 2023
Nik H.
Absolutely love the grind , wild mushrooms total game changer tell everyone about the place no one is ever disappointed… best mocha ever and my kids love the place to winner all round !

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2021
Deborah B.
Great food with a lovely atmosphere nothing too much trouble all staff are lovely .

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 10, 2023
Olivia S.
Loved every second of my birthday breakfast! Only thing I’d comment on is it’s too small! More people need to enjoy this beautiful little place

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 23, 2021
Sherryl B.
Fabulous quirky place, professional yet very friendly staff, food choices and ambience were excellent

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2021
Wendy S.
Love love everything about the grind. Great food, everyone is lovely. My go to place always. Can’t fault it.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 15, 2023
Wendy H.
Love coming to this cosy place nice vibe with great food x

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2023
Carole H.
A delicious brunch, food was fresh, hot and very tasty. Service was warm & friendly

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 26, 2023
David T.
Great food and service as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 25, 2023
Pam S.
Had a really nice brunch. We all enjoyed the food and the wine. First time my friends had been. I hope its not their last. Certainly not my last,I'm back on Friday. My favourite ,easy access, clean and friendly. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2022
Mandy W.
As always fab service and tasty good quality food!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2023
Anne W.
Good service, lovely food in a nice friendly little cafe

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 25, 2023
Heather C.
Absolutely gorgeous as always!! Love it here. Food is superb and coffee always Devine!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2022
Samantha B.
This a fabulous little cafe/restaurant, the food is outstanding, the staff and fabulous and friendly

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 22, 2021
Julie V.
Great cafe, lovely staff and food!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 13, 2021
Victoria R.
Perfect!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 27, 2022
June H.
Cannot fault anything food is absolutely lovely people are all brilliant there's always a lovely ambience xx

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2022
Jo C.
We love the Grind! I fabulous place with fabulous staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2021
Nicola B.
The staff are really friendly and attentive. The food was great!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 09, 2022
Denise T.
I have been to The Grind a few times now and have always found the service and food excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 24, 2021
Jackie H.
The food and cakes are delicious and the staff are very friendly and so helpful. It's the best place in town

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 16, 2021
Claire W.
Fabulous as always, great atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable staff, the new charcuterie board was unreal as were the new cocktails, see you soon guys

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 23, 2023
Gillian H.
Reduced mark as it was so hot outside and inside was unbearable. Food good as usual. Coffee 10/10 Very busy.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 23, 2023
Penny D.
A really well run local venue. The best breakfast I have had in a while. Highly recommended. We will be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2021
Jo C.
Brilliant as always thank you!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 09, 2022
Paula D.
Absolutely brilliant afternoon I would recommend it to everyone I know

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 10, 2023
Mrs K.
Absolutely fabulous, can’t fault anything about the place! Delicious top quality food perfectly cooked, great value for money, lovely helpful staff…all-round first class experience, highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2023
Val C.
Excellent food, staff very friendly & efficient. Without any doubt we will be visiting again and pass on the word.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 03, 2021
Vikki E.
Lovely place would definitely recommend!! :)

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 10, 2023
Liam B.
Superb food and service as always.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 17, 2022
Lynsey H.
Not my first visit. Always a pleasure, great food & atmosphere. Will be returning, obviously.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2021
Helen G.
Brilliant!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 03, 2022
Margaret S.
Fantastic food & service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Aug 11, 2023
Clair E.
The prices have gone up for less food on the plate.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Nov 09, 2023
Olly B.
Incredible food as always!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Dec 08, 2022
Kelly M.
Lovely experience. Friendly, warm atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2022
Rebecca S.
Great service and lovely food as always

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 16, 2022
Daniel T.
Unbelievable food great service

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 10, 2024
Paul A.
Best place to eat in the North East of England

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 08, 2022
Karen H.
Visited here quite a few times now food excellent as always staff very friendly & service very good . Well done To All :)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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May 29, 2023
Debbie C.
Excellent food, the service was fab and such good value for money

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2021
Lesley J.
Everything really nice, food great. Only complaint was the background music, on both occasions I have visited, the music made conversation a bit difficult, hard to hear each other. Service was great, but knocked a point off, as we asked for music to be turned down, which it seemed to be briefly, then was just as loud later, possibly a different CD or whatever. All four of us thought this.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 04, 2022
Jennifer S.
Small place and booking is a must nowadays. The food is lovely and the staff are friendly. The plus for us is we can walk to it and it is dog friendly. It can be a greenhouse near the window when the sun is shining but hey we love the heat.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 15, 2023
mike r.
Small but perfectly formed - well worth a visit.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 07, 2022
Leah H.
Lovely food and good service xx

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 21, 2021
Caroline M.
Love this place! New menu is amazing - I loved the vegan breakfast. Staff always lovely. Love the quirky decor.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 07, 2024
Claire D.
Excellent service and tasty breakfast, can’t wait to return

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 30, 2024
Tracey W.
Absolutely love this place, my favourite place to eat. The food is outstanding and the staff are brilliant. Definitely worth a visit.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2022
Carol B.
Staff made you feel welcome food amazing and good price

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 15, 2022
Paul B.
Always amazing food and great service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 15, 2022
Angela H.
Best breakfast around. Friendly staff, great quality food, delicious coffee - perfect

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 11, 2023
Robert W.
Amazing food and an amazing place. Me and my wife love it here.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 30, 2021
Tamara N.
Food was lush, the Sunday dinners are fab so nice to try the menu midweek. Will be back soon

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Nov 18, 2022
Lesley J.
Lovely food, but not cheap for a lunch. Just wish the music was more background, us friends meet for a catch up now and then, and find the music too loud.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2023
Rachel F.
Breakfast was amazing, will definitely recommend ⭐️

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 09, 2024
Kay B.
Enjoyed meal very much had halloumi and eggs very tasty . Coffee nice quality and lovely and creamy . Staff very pleasant

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 01, 2023
Louise S.
Excellent food but could do with a few cushions as seats are small and uncomfortable

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2023
Eileen B.
Everything was lovely. Very hot in café but it was a very hot day

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2023
Lesley H.
Everything was excellent to the food and the staff. Who are friendly and helpful

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 07, 2024
Liam B.
Excellent food, drinks and service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 08, 2022
Rachel T.
This now is a regular place for me to visit and get fantastic food, like no other in the area .. city food with fantastic prices.. a bit of culture hitting county Durham... Well done the Grind.. keep it up with the menu choices being so vast and executed perfectly. I can see you needing a bigger Venue soon with how popular you are becoming.. and rightly so!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 09, 2022
Kev K.
Best place in North east for breakfast by far keep it up lads

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 01, 2023
Sandra P.
Lovely staff, nothing to much bother.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2021
Leigh P.
Scrumptious food in a chilled environment!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 21, 2022
Lynne E.
The food and service is always excellent in this lovely little place

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 06, 2022
Denise C.
Good food, pleasant service, good music

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 03, 2023
Bobby R.
Just amazing atmosphere and great food, cheap aswell. 10/10 would recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2023
Kaye N.
Lovely food and great service

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 01, 2024
Liesl W.
We thought that your customer service was great - the lady who was there until past 4pm (on the 31st Jan) did not once indicate to us that we should leave - we did not realise that you shut at 4pm and she quite happily let us finished our conversation. We appreciated the consideration and will make sure we leave on time next time! Food was nice, but more than a little pricey for what it was -one slice of bruchette with mushrooms and egg for 9pounds (would have been happier paying 7!). But it is now my favourite place in Spennymoor and glad to hear about the expansion. Hope the business goes from strength to strength!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 19, 2021
David T.
Lovely food in s relaxed atmosphere. Staff really pleasant and helpful. Would recommend to anyone looking for good food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2022
Karen S.
Absolutely brilliant time. Nothing was to much trouble.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 23, 2022
Marie C.
Fabulous good quality food as always x

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 18, 2022
Mark M.
Another 10/10 visit to the Grind! Decided to try the Nutella french Toast instead of my usual savoury favourites and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful. Staff as friendly and attentive as always. This place is such a gem!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2022
Tina D.
1st time at the grind and it was lovely would definitely recommend and would definitely go again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 03, 2023
tracey m.
Love coming here for breakfast food is beautiful and hot chocolate one of the best I’ve had highly recommended

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 30, 2022
Kathryn G.
Amazing food and service!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 09, 2021
Lindsay W.
Would definitely recommend all the menu especially the Eggs Royal really tasty with perfect poached eggs. Pancakes with blueberries, bacon and maple syrup. Moreish.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 20, 2022
Rebecca S.
Lovely food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be back soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 07, 2022
Lindsay Y.
Fantastic birthday bottomless brunch!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 12, 2023
Nicola M.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The steak and eggs were amazing!