Best hot chocolate in Darlington

5 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Archers Jersey Ice Cream Parlour
Archers Jersey Ice Cream Parlour
100/100 (1472 ratings)
Dessert
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Jersey Agorato
Jumbo Sundaes
Banana split
Latte
Earl Grey and Scones
Cup of Tea and Mini Ice Cream Cone
hot chocolate
Cake
Chocolate ice cream
Strawberry Sundae
Scones
Italian Ice
Sundae
Earl Grey Tea
Scone with Jam and Cream
Gelato
Chocolate Cinder Toffee & Jersey Ice Cream
Raspberry and Meringue Ice Cream Cone
Waffles
Chocolate Double Scoop of Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Ferrero Rocher Sugar Cone
Oreo Ice Cream Cone
Americano with Cream Aside
Capitino
Cakes
Café
Café
British
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Mid-range
"Love this place ice cream is..."
Rach Hendo-Durham
"Best ice cream I've ever had anywhere, and I've had plenty of years..."
Rachel Craig
"Brilliant best icrcreams ever..."
Fiona Jardine
"I really love..."
Maryam Tomaneng Ranjha
"What a little gem! Superb ice cream made from milk from the free range herd, excellent coffee and a fun little play area. Plenty of seating, parking..."
Alicia Ling Horsley
"We found this place as we were going to a wedding at Walworth castle and needed a drink and a snack after a two hour drive. We were definitely not..."
Jayne Zahn
"Often travel from Newcastle for some lovely ice cream - I'm lactose intolerant but they're too nice not..."
Lawra McDonald
"Nice selection of ice creams with some unique flavours. Also does coffee, cakes and take away tubs. In a pleasant farm setting. Had some good..."
Daniel McGwinn
"Great place to bring family and stay for a while. They have a wonderful ice cream, coffee and milkshake, staff is incredibly friendly and a lot of..."
Vinicius Ramaciotti
"Great ice cream treat and a good cup of coffee. Would be nice to have a few more outdoor seats and a few more climb on children friendly things. The..."
Adrian Harding
"Omg the ice cream was amazing! And so much choice with some really unique flavours. Highly recommend and very friendly..."
Sam Alderson
"It was a busy place but staff were friendly, fast and professional. Ice cream is gorgeous and so many flavours to choose..."
Maureen Airey
"I must have driven past this 100 times without knowing about it, it’s definitely hidden away. But now I know it’s there i’ll be going more..."
Jordan Wilson
"Brilliant selection of different flavours of ice cream. Nice place to visit on hot sunny day..."
Barbara Hall
"It's a good place to take the kids! Nice play area, a place to sit inside if you wish and keep warm, and oh yes great ice-cream and friendly..."
Andrew Smails
"Brilliant ice cream, very big portions! Plenty of parking and a play area for children. Well worth a..."
Christopher McCabe
"Nice ice cream and setting but beware of the wasps. They were everywhere and sort of ruined our visit. The nest needs to be located and..."
Joe Audcent
"Excellent ice cream, lovely cafe and..."
Jono Alderson
"Always top quality ice cream every time we visit, definitely worth popping in if you're out and about! The jumbo sundae is amazing value for money as..."
Lewis Clarey
"The staff were lovely, the venue was clean and they were taking good care of the grounds. Only ick was the peach tea was cold water and syrup mixed..."
Jonathan Harper
"Fantastic selection of ice cream and cakes! Fair prices. Little play area for the kids. Would like some bottled drinks available. Lovely views..."
Stueee P
Peartree Hill Tea Room And Cafe
Peartree Hill Tea Room And Cafe
94/100 (940 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
hot chocolate
Lasagne
Café
British
Mastercard
Gift Cards Available
Visa
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
American Express
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love our local tea room. Always friendly and food is so..."
Nikki Cox
"I took my disabled niece just over a week ago for our lunch. It was very busy, we eventually got a table as a gentleman said he was finished eating &..."
James Llewellyn
"Amazing staff, excellent service, good choice of lovely tasting food. Absolutely gorgeous food - avocado and poached eggs on sourdough. With chilli..."
Judith Marshall
"Fantastic food. Very friendly staff and great service. Couldn't fault the cafe at all. Highly recommended..."
Simon Dool
"Always really tasty food and a welcoming smile. The cakes are amazing too - all freshly baked. Also great value for money. Would highly..."
Dawn Kennedy-McCallien
"Went today for afternoon tea with two friends Lovely staff , nice selection of sandwiches and beautiful..."
Sasha Blakeburn
"Good quality food, with usually a very good special on offer. Have been a few times and was always pleased with the food and..."
John Cuthbert
"Great little cafe with very welcoming hosts. The cakes are out of this world. Definitely worth the small detour from the motorway rather than..."
Wendy Johnson
"Staff make the place amazing! Cakes are cracking and latte is great. Nice cosy..."
Gary Gledhill
"Food was amazing, fresh and hot! Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Definitely recommend you visit! Think I've found a new regular place for a..."
Stephen ward
"Excellent tea room, tasty sausage cobs, good breakfasts and fabulous cakes. Lovely staff too, highly..."
Tracey Warren
"Friendly , good coffee/tea and freshly made cakes. Prices very reasonable. Great Facebook page showing daily menus. Very convenient for meeting..."
Lorraine Morrison
"Impressed by there ham egg and chips so much so my friend and i had another potion of course 1 would have been enough but we were feeling extra..."
PAUL THOMPSON
"Great place. Lovely food and friendly staff. Highly recommend. Will be back. Thank you. Cakes are..."
Steven Raine
Hatch Luncheonette
Hatch Luncheonette
91/100 (2437 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Cafe
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Smoked Salmon
Eggs Royale
Salad
Sourdough
Turkish Eggs
Gluten Free Cake
Carrot Cake
Eggs Benedict
Cakes
Portuguese Custard
Salads
Cake
Irish coffee
hot chocolate
Frappuccino
Iced coffee
Mocha
croissants
Avocado toast
Cappuccino Latte
Cappucino
Dietary Supplement
Café
British
Healthy
Café
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Had lunch � yesterday and loved it can't wait to come back again and work our way through the menu! Really friendly staff, great atmosphere- whole..."
Hannah Elizabeth Harrison
"Had a lovely breakfast. Service was excellent and the place has a lovely atmosphere. Can't wait to go back for..."
Shelley Chapman
"Popped in for a quick coffee it was lovely sitting at the open window watching the world go by .... and the Brownie oh my goodness..."
Ruth Barrett
"Definitely coming back. It was a delight...."
Maria Daniels
"Hatch Beans... game..."
Gary Hammond
"We love Hatch, the staff are lovely and the food is amazing. I go in regularly with my dog and he loves it too. I can’t recommend highly enough if..."
Angela
"Go to place for brunch or breakfast in town. Food is really good, would definitely..."
Emma Sandford
"A lovely cafe with tasty roasted Rountons coffee. Flat whites are nice and strong tasting. You can get To Go from next door, or to sit in over two..."
Flying Fyllis Geo Traveller
"Always absolutely superb here, am never disappointed. It's my 7 year old favourite go to place too, she loves the croissants! Service always great...."
Rebecca Hawthorne
"This place is just mint. The coffee is 100% amazing and it's also dog friendly! There's a large selection of cakes and the food menu is unique, tasty..."
Scott Akoz Photography
"Staff as fantastic as ever, I come in with my Nan regularly and she often comes on her own too as she says the staff are always look after her. Food..."
Callum Hall
"Got a takeout latte. Friendly service, and one of the best lattes I've ever had (perfect milk with really nice..."
Chris Wellings
"First time here for brunch. Food and service very very pleasant. Will definitely recommend and return..."
Claire
"Lovely coffee! We had two takeaway flat whites and they were made perfectly. Very..."
Explore With Son & Me
"Hidden gem in Darlington. They have nice food and drink options (with a good selection of healthy meals). The staff are also really friendly. Will..."
Amina Odukoya
"Really lovely place for brunch. Loved the breakfast bap, they clearly use good quality..."
Becca Booth
"Popped in for a quick coffee and then saw the home made cakes lemon and ricotta cake was delicious..."
Ruth Barrett
"Great place for food, coffee and cakes. Staff were friendly, too. We don’t live in the area but liked it so much that we’re going to make a..."
C Hills
"Fantastic brunch options with great coffee, really loved this vegan sausage..."
Jared Thompson
"Absolutely love this place. It is clean and well presented. Central location. Very friendly staff and great table service. The food is delicious with..."
Tricia X x x
"Beautiful breakfast! Great atmosphere. Dogs welcome...."
Honest John
Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee
88/100 (1390 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Cappuccino
Affogato
hot chocolate
Coffee Cake
Iced coffee
Pastrami Bagel
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Brownie
Apple Pie
Croque Monsieur
Frostino
Cake
Café
Café
British
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We called in 13/1/18 happy friendly staff. Served by a young lad called Jordan who was very..."
Stu Mace
"Early Sunday morning coffee run, guys who served me where brilliant and really put a smile on my face..."
Samantha Cropper
"Wasn't busy for a Saturday We sat in. Was a nice break before I tackled TKMAXX..."
Kalmeet Guram
"Good fast service, pleasant staff. Only down side can get noisey when coffee machine is working which made conversation a little hard..."
Vince Webster
"Can't really wait for restrictions to lift. Enjoyed eat out- not the pint, instead first coffee was tasted. So good to see people around chilling and..."
Maksims Svežencevs
"Ok service was good, didn't eat anything but my grandson enjoyed what he..."
Maria Ward
"Love this place Convenient. Staff are lovely and not too noisy like some Costas. When ever we are in Darlington this is our coffee..."
Kalinka SmithOwen
"Place was very busy throughout the afternoon so could really do with a bit more capacity Staff were very friendly and helpful, one chap I particular..."
Colin Cook
"Amazing place to have a relaxing..."
Ashwin Hari
"Absolutely love this place, staff are wonderful and always happy to..."
Claire Blueman
"This is a busy store..but regardless of just how busy they can be you are never kept waiting long..staff I find in all costa coffee shops I have..."
Leslie Brown
"Such a great place to grab a coffee. The service is amazing, even when there is a queue. The atmosphere is friendly, the staff are really good which..."
Sean
"Nice Costa with pleasant outdoor seating area. Handy for local shops. Staff VERY friendly and..."
Isabel Jane Cummings
"Always excellent coffee served by friendly..."
John Newman
"Love the drinks and food staff are lovely definitely..."
Gaming With Lexi
"Excellent experience and service by boys in there always go in every night to drive thru for my coffee before shift.even free bun now again. Serves..."
Wayne
Cafe Nero
Cafe Nero
80/100 (3165 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Coffee & Cake
hot chocolate
Mocha
Vegan Raspberry Croissant
Panini
Chicken Sandwich
Rice Pudding
Salted Caramel & Carrot Cake
Latte & Maple Pecan Pastry
Latte & Lemon Muffin
Cake
Cinnamon roll
Marshmallow
Lemon Meringue Pie
Chicken Pot Pie
Egg Drop Soup
Espresso
Scone
Cappuccino
Café
Café
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Won't go anywhere else. Coffee is great, staff are greater. Only slight negative is they have removed a couple of food items I loved (vegan meatball..."
Tracey Mallaby
"Great coffee and a better experience than Costa. The building & toilets are in need of..."
Christine Beardshall
"My favourite coffee ☕️ café in Darlington, comfortable chairs great next to the window looking out over the market and High..."
Alex Hunter
"My favourite coffee chain . Best coffee by..."
Catherine Harrison
"New furniture at last..needs a bit more work on it though as still shabby. Coffee and staff are..."
Graham Savage
"Great place to chill by yourself/meet friends. Very clean. Friendly, efficient staff. Lots of seating. However, I prefer to be seated closer to the..."
Tricia X x x
"Love cafe Nero but the toilets are absolutely..."
Michael Landers
"Nice place, right in the center of Darlington. Lovely ambience, good coffee and VERY tasty teacake with butter and jam. 4 stars as one of the staff..."
Anya A Lamb
"Very friendly staff and great..."
marie remmer
"great busy atmosphere and superb friendly..."
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