Kings Coffee - Stockton-on-Tees

First and foremost I would like to say the cafe is called POND VIEW NOT KINGS COFFEE. The staff were very friendly and the coffee excellent. We didn’t have to wait long to be served . I think this review should go under Pond View cafe not Kings coffee

Two lovely ladies were serving when we visited for the first time, and they tried their best, but this cafe simply did not match up with the other quality cafe experiences in the area. The view out over the duck pond was a plus, but everything else was a bit disappointing. The lemon Meringue hardly tasted of lemon. The fact that it is also a shop, and this detracted from the 'cafe experience ', did not help.

This appears to be a new venture run by a mum and daughter team. I've never seen a coffee shop so impeccably clean! The toilet was like a showpiece. Fantastic coconut and berry homemade scone. Coffee tasty but I'll remember to order a weaker one next time. Excellent value for money.

I 'm not convinced that all of the photos on here are of this place. We didn 't see any tablecloths, fancy food, or a bar. We were seated in the window next to a slush puppy machine, and shelves for household items cigarettes, as it is also a small 'corner shop '. The coffee was ok but not outstanding, and the food reasonably priced and decent quality. They also have Gluten free vegetarian items, including baked potatoes, sandwiches, and omelettes. My ham egg omelette was under £4. Two lunches and 2 coffees came to £12, which is good value. It 's disconcerting when several items on the well-worn menu are crossed out though. I 'd suggest printing new paper ones. The staff were friendly helpful, and the location pleasant overlooking the duck pond. Don 't be tempted to allow Google Maps to take you to 71 The Green, Stockton though, as we both did. It 's 6.4 miles away! This place is much closer to Billingham than Stockton. Not the cafes fault but it 's worth noting in the details. Use the postcode.

Not lived in Norton long and was at the green for the May Day fair. Popped in to check them out and was delighted by the friendliness of the staff. Place was really busy and very happy. When I discovered they could replace a roll with Gluten Free toast with the home made soup I became a regular customer!! They have GF bagels too apparently.next time.....Soup was delicious if a little thin.....but at £2.50 a really good and hot option.