While we may lack the weather for a typical cafe culture vibe in the Tees Valley, there are still some excellent places to grab a brew with a view! When you’re looking for your next caffeine fix, give some of these a try…
One of Red Bull’s top surf cafes in the UK, Camfields offers a great cuppa with excellent views of the surf. This espresso bar nestles between the sea and the lushly wooded Valley Gardens and offers a warm welcome along with a cosy place to unwind after a day on the waves. Cakes here are excellent, as is the ice cream. Saltburn Road, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1NY
A place to relax and let the rest of the world rush by outside, The Tea House is a traditional, yet unique, tearoom which serves a wide selection of classic and unusual teas from around the world along with cakes, scones and sandwiches. 86 Grange Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2LS
Step back in time and enjoy afternoon tea at Glady’s Vintage Tea Room, a 40s-themed tea room which offers wonderful afternoon tea as well as breakfast and lunch, light bites and Sunday lunches. 35 The Front, Seaton Carew, TS25 1BS

Piercebridge Organic Farm Shop & Cafe
This 300 acre organic farm is home to Aberdeen Angus cattle, Landrace Duroc pigs and Scottish Black Face and Cheviot sheep, the produce of which can all be purchased in the farm shop’s butchery, plus they stock over 2,000 organic products from veggies to dairy products, specialist flours and preserves. Grab a hot drink, cake or savour snack to enjoy in their garden. The Green, Piercebridge, DL2 3SE
Welcoming friendly dogs and humans, Wags & Whiskers offers menus for four-legged and two-legged customers. There’s woofins, doggy doughnuts, cupcakes for dogs and Woof Dog Beer on the menu, alongside toasties, sandwiches and light bites for humans, plus there’s a popular pet boutique here as well. 26 Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LN
There’s even more tips on great places to eat and drink in the Tees Valley Guide.