
Influence Café
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Quick info
About Influence Café
Influence Café is a coffee shop at 74 Skinnergate in Darlington, and it is also listed as a bistro and a breakfast restaurant. Those three categories place coffee, breakfast and bistro dining within a single venue, so a visit can centre on a morning coffee, a breakfast or a bistro meal. Dogs are welcome, which means customers can bring their own dog along when they stop in. For anyone searching for a breakfast restaurant or a bistro in town, this is one business covering all three.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, spinach bacon poached eggs, avocado poached eggs on sourdough and chicken and bacon wrap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, spinach bacon poached eggs, avocado poached eggs on sourdough and chicken and bacon wrap.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the coffee, from a double espresso with a smooth aftertaste to a lovely cup alongside cake. One describes spinach, bacon and poached eggs on sourdough, and another a chicken and bacon wrap. Two reviewers report long waits for breakfast without being told, and one found the avocado and poached eggs on sourdough disappointing in presentation. Friendly staff and dog-friendliness also come up.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the coffee, from a double espresso with a smooth aftertaste to a lovely cup alongside cake. One describes spinach, bacon and poached eggs on sourdough, and another a chicken and bacon wrap. Two reviewers report long waits for breakfast without being told, and one found the avocado and poached eggs on sourdough disappointing in presentation. Friendly staff and dog-friendliness also come up.
Featured reviews
- Alice
“Waited a while (around half an hour) for food and drinks and was a little disappointed with the food presentation of the avocado and poached eggs on sourdough but it did taste okay.”
- Alan Lonsdale
“Very nice cake and coffee would definitely go again”
- Mike 2cv
“My favourite place to have coffee or lunch when I am in Darlington. The menu has some interesting options that are always very well prepared and presented. They have a good range of proper teas and excellent coffee too. I've just had lunch on my own here which in some eateries is not a great experience but I felt very relaxed and happy eating my gorgeous spinach, bacon and poached eggs on sourdough bread. A couple of very polite young men served me and they made it a great experience all round. Thanks very much.”
- Laura Barnes
“Waited 45 minutes on 07/02 for 3 breakfasts and weren't told there was a wait for food. The quality of the produce isn't as good as local competitors. Coffee was lovely.”
- Alice Garbutt
“First time visiting Darlington and my friend highly recommended this place, great options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans plus the prices are pretty good too! I had a chicken & bacon wrap and it was AMAZING! Friendly staff, cute decor, definitely recommend!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 5
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Crowd· 3
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Location
Coffee shops near Influence Café
- 0 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seatingRoasts on-site
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- Viking Coffee Hatch5.01370.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
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- Caffè Nero4.35690.1 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopVegan options
iced matcha latte, cheesecake, seasonal drinks
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influence CaféWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.4255 | — | £1–10 | coffee, spinach bacon poached eggs, avocado poached eggs on sourdough |
| Echo 3 Coffee House & RoasteryWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Roasts on-site | 4.9356 | 0 mi | £1–10 | star wars memorabilia, fantastic coffee, cakes |
| Viking Coffee HatchOutdoor seating | 5.0137 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | best coffee in town, toffeenut latte, strawberry matcha |
| Caffè NeroWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.3569 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | iced matcha latte, cheesecake, seasonal drinks |
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