Imperial Express
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About Imperial Express
On Northumberland St in Darlington, Imperial Express is a cafe that operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations needed. It opens daily, giving regulars and visitors alike a consistent option regardless of the day of the week. Orders are taken at the counter, keeping the format straightforward for anyone stopping in. The daily hours make it a dependable choice for people passing through this part of Darlington without needing to plan ahead.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention benedict frantumato with pastrami, poached eggs, sea bass fillets and full english breakfast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention benedict frantumato with pastrami, poached eggs, sea bass fillets and full english breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the full English breakfast, especially the perfectly poached eggs, alongside standouts like the Benedict frantumato with pastrami and sea bass fillets described as perfection. Several call the coffee and staff wonderful, with one recommending after finding the venue seated them without booking. One visitor, however, found the place cold inside on a quiet, music-less Sunday breakfast visit.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the full English breakfast, especially the perfectly poached eggs, alongside standouts like the Benedict frantumato with pastrami and sea bass fillets described as perfection. Several call the coffee and staff wonderful, with one recommending after finding the venue seated them without booking. One visitor, however, found the place cold inside on a quiet, music-less Sunday breakfast visit.
Featured reviews
- David Harrington
“Recently visited this venue for the first time. What an incredible place. The food is amazing. My partner has never had a salad so beautiful before. Both meals were beautiful, well presented and the quality was superb. We will certainly visit again and after just one visit, from talking to other diners who regularly visit the Imperial Express, we would recommend to others.”
- Debbi Renton
“Visited many times but this was the first time for my husband & first time for breakfast, we were quite dissappointed. The place was cold inside & a cold & windy day too, no music so not much …”
- ultrasmid
“Seated immediately with no booking on a Sunday. Staff quick to take a drink order and then food when bringing said drinks. Ordered the Benedict frantumato that now comes with some pastrami 👌 Tasted outstanding”
- Tom Flynn
“Wonderful meal here, Sea bass fillets perfection, desserts to die for. Great menu options & a large selection of wines all at very reasonable prices. Will be returning again this week.”
- Jay
“Stop by for a cheeky full English and a coffee. What a lovely place, the staff were amazing tended to our every need with a smile. They are all fully covid safe. The food was lovely. Perfectly poached eggs (something I'm a stickler for) and the coffee was yummy. Highly recommended.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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