Leonard’s Coffee House - Durham

Em

One of the nicest coffee houses in Durham. Lovely local business with freshly made baked goods and brunch options. Haven't ate here since being diagnosed with coeliac, so not sure what the gluten-free options are like. Their food was incredible a few years ago, and looks just as good now! The coffee is excellent and service was great.

Richard &. K. B.

Quaint little cafe tucked away near the river bank.
Range of breakfast/brunch type options and sandwiches which were all very tasty. I'd prefer the bacon a little crispier next time.
The biggest downside is the length of the wait for food. The table staff are polite and welcoming, efficient but it's obvious that the kitchen is so small that it really struggles to get food out quickly especially when there's an increase in demand. The kitchen also seemed to have run out of some menu items which I can only assume was due to it bring a. Sunday.

I would go back but only if I had time to spare on a relaxed bite to eat!

Rhy W.

Booked in advance and came a bit early, the table was all ready so that was fine!
The menu doesn't have drink options so that was a bit odd as I had to ask about juices and smoothies.
Opted for the prawn and salmon sandwich - very much like an 80s prawn cocktail which was exactly what I wanted, but needed lots more salmon - only a slither!! I thought it was quite pricey given the quantity, possibly needs a serving of salad/chips/crisps to justify.

My one main negative was that the service was just so SLOW. There isn't an argument that it was busy because it was not! It took ages for our order to be taken, ages for drinks to come back, and at the end we didn't even ask for the bill we simply went downstairs to pay and leave! It was a shame!

Doyleybloke

Went two mornings in a row a few months ago. Although a bit cramped downstairs there is a first floor room which is spacious but lacking atmosphere. The food was top notch and the coffee very good too. Can recommend the French
Toast and the Pancake stack with bacon and maple syrup😋😋😋

Owen W.

Been to Leonard's Coffee House a couple of times now, and it's the pancake stack that keep me coming back. They are fluffy and not overly sweet which makes them well accompanied by the maple syrup and bacon. The coffees have been good, not overly milky flat whites, so you can actually taste the coffee. The cafe has a cosy atmosphere, nestled into the corner building at the end of a row.

Adam R.

Like many other reviews state, the service here is extremely slow. I waited over half an hour for my order to be taken, and another half an hour for the two basic lattes to arrive.

The food and drink is good when it arrives, but on one occasion I found a hair in my food. Many occasions we have been turned away due to no tables being open, but we've had a good experience with getting takeaway coffees. We will only return if we have a lot of time, unfortunately.

G W.

Best coffee shop in Durham. Drinks are better than Flat White and the food is just as good.
Hesitant to give it 5 stars... Selfishly I don't want to become super popular 🤦

Elisa W.

An enjoyable lunch outside with our little dog. The coffees were nice, as was the lunch! Plenty of seats inside and out. There’s also a great selection of bakes!!