Honeymans of Bowburn - Durham

James K. (.

I was a little late getting lunch, so thought I'll stop at the co op as very few sarnie shops around here, then I noticed a sign on the wall for this place & I'm so glad I did.
Independent !! as soon as I walked in I loved this place, it's tiny and so original ! & As soon as I walked in the conversation flowed, I could have stayed for a ling while but had to get on and my lil dog doesn't like being left in the truck on her own.
Anyway I was after a sandwich, there wasn't much on display & no real menu to see so I had no idea what they do, so I asked what they had, I was offered sweetcorn soup and a tomato sandwich, I must say I'm so used to standard sandwich fillings I was a taken aback a little but the other option was a supermarket sarnie and I do like food so said yeah. So glad I did, served in a homemade olive foccia, no butter just tomato and salt I can honestly say I enjoyed this sandwich more than anything I had eaten for a long time hobestly a bit of tomato sooooo good, the soup was pretty good too and my coffee was perfection. I brought two pieces of foccia away for later but had finished it all before I got anywhere near home, I wish I lived closer but honestly I'd go out of my way to go here.
They do evening meals on occasion, a set menu with food from differnt locations on each night, I'm so tempted to try, i think the food would be great but also I expect it's a great chance to meet other like minded people.
I can't say enough good things about this place LOVED IT ❤️

Amy

Absolutely wonderful! I'm so happy to have come across this lovely little café, the person who served us was so friendly and welcoming and the food is so good!
There's a wide variety of vegan friendly options, homemade and locally sourced food and drinks, Honeymans of Bowburn is a true gem in the community!
We'll definitely be going back in future 🥰 Thank you!

Update:
Edit to add photos after second visit (mince pie, sausage and mustard pasty, apple and berry turnovers if I remember right!)
Easily 5*, had a lovely chat with the owner and delicious food at very reasonable prices. I've had both dine in and take away food from here, good for any meal of the day, snacks or packed lunches for work/picnics etc. I happily recommend them to everyone!

Katy

Don’t hesitate - the coffee, food and baker Malcolm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 are all fantastic. The food is so tasty and there is real care and attention paid to the ingredients that go in to it. Locally and compassionately sourced. But mostly - very tasty. Breads, savoury pastries and sweet treats. Specialist Scottish baking gone vegan!

Perry E.

A vegan cafe with a small comfy seating area. I'm not vegan but I was accommodated and enjoyed a nice salad with a dressing and sour dough roll, which was made in the shop. All the food is fresh. The fresh coffee was very good. I had some lovely Marshfield ice cream whichwas delicious.

Levitate S.

Amazing vegan cafe in Bowburn. You must give it a try. Hot food and bread products were delicious especially accompanied by a tasty cuppa choosen from a wide selection of black, fruit and herbal teas. The cakes were so light and airy yet full of flavour, a real joy to eat. Take aways were being collected and themed food nights were diariesed. A great place with a warm welcome to boot - what's not to like?

To M.

The prices are too high for bland food. I found a hair like fibre in a sausage roll from this place once. The actual building itself is very cluttered which makes me question the hygiene standards. The man who works there is extremely talkative so beware. This place could have been special but after a few visits I realise it's just overpriced bland food

Christopher M.

I've been itching pop in after it opened. I wanted to see what was on offer today for our lunch a bit later. Absolutely delightful welcome and spoiled for choice in terms of fresh bread baked that morning since thd fmdough is proven overnight. All flour is locally sourced, and the coffee supplied is from Fika coffee roasters in Durham. I'm looking forward to sampling the fresh bread later on, but Isla loves the Sausagd rolls, and the Scotch pie was amazing. The pastry was melt in the mouth. The slice of Lemon drizzle cake was super light moist. I highly recommend Honeymans. If your after a few provisions to take on a picnic whilst travelling around County Durham or a spot of lunch whilst working from home. Fresh tea and coffee ready prepared sandwiches or a choice of loaves rolls whatever has been prepared on the day.

You can sit in or outside on the seating area, or pop in and buy to go. Everything is locally sourced and plant based

Can't wait to go back soon.

David S.

A brilliant new mainly plant based café ran by the lovely owner Malcolm.

We went in today and the service was with a smile which made us feel very welcomed. We ordered some saus*age rolls and a coffee.

You can tell Malcolm takes a lot of pride in his baking as the pastry's were delicious! The fresh bread also smelt amazing.

A lovely service that they also offer is taking your own containers for take away soup.

A wonderful addition to the village and I look forward to going back