Thames Diner

5, Thames Centre, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SB, United Kingdom
+44 1325 313669
$$$ cafe
(39 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Thames Diner, a beloved café tucked away in the heart of Newton Aycliffe at 5, Thames Centre, DL5 4SB. This delightful spot offers not just food, but an experience brimming with warmth and community spirit. If you’re looking for a place that serves up carefully prepared meals that don’t break the bank, you’ve found your haven.

Stepping into Thames Diner, you’re greeted by friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. The café prides itself on its freshly cooked meals, and customers rave about the delightful range of offerings, from hearty breakfasts that kickstart your day to mid-afternoon teas that provide the perfect escape. With an inviting vibe and a menu that promises quality over speed, it’s a place where you can slow down, savor your meal, and enjoy great company.

Mary Parry sums it up perfectly: “Lovely cooked meals here. Very cheap from Breakfast to lunches & afternoon Teas coffee sandwiches. Highly Recommend it!” It’s this affordability combined with quality that keeps locals returning time after time.

One customer favorite is the Sunday lunch. As Jamie Lee Taylor shares, “We always go here for our Sunday lunch absolutely beautiful, definitely recommend, service is amazing and the staff too.” The café excels in providing generously portioned meals, often reported to be enough to satisfy two people, allowing you to indulge without regret. Emily Wallis had a Sunday dinner delivered that was so substantial she praised it as “the best dinner I’ve ever had” — a ringing endorsement that speaks to both the generous portions and the exceptional flavor.

The star of the café, though, is the friendly and accommodating staff. Customers like Angela Chapman highlight the willingness of the team to customize orders, ensuring satisfaction every visit. Whether you’re in the mood for a gourmet cheese savoury or something equally satisfying, you can trust the team to prepare it just as you like it.

Even if you can't dine in, Thames Diner has great takeaway options. Gary Hill shared that the afternoon tea he received for his birthday was delightful, indicating the café’s commitment to quality service even beyond the premises. This commendable adaptability means that no matter where you are, Thames Diner has got you covered.

If you’re in Newton Aycliffe, spend an afternoon enjoying all that Thames Diner has to offer. With its delicious menu, inviting atmosphere, and a team that makes each visitor feel valued, this café is more than just a dining spot — it’s a local gem that enriches the community.

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Healthy options
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
39 Reviews
Mary Parry

16 Sep 2025

Lovely cooked meals here. Very cheap from Breakfast to lunches & afternoon Teas coffee sandwiches. Highty Recommend it

Angela Chapman

21 Jul 2025

Friendly staff, happy to make your meal the way you ask. The cheese savoury was very tasty.

paul kennett

08 Jul 2025

Food here is beautiful, sometimes you have to wait as all food is cooked fresh to order and it's not a fast food outlet!!! But it is undoubtedly worth the wait!! Always a friendly welcome from the staff

Jamie lee Taylor

23 Jun 2025

We always go here for our Sunday lunch absolutely beautiful, definitely recommend service is amazing and the staff too.

Emily Wallis

16 Jun 2025

I got a Sundays dinner today delivered we got extra large ones and it was by the best dinner I've ever had not expensive neither and the portions are huge could have fed 3 people of one dinner I even halfed my dinner and kept some for tea it's that nice! Staff are all really nice and this is my new go to for dinners! Thankyou xxxx

Sarah “Lovehearts”

07 Jun 2025

Been here a few times but haven't been able to frequent in a while until today. Always amazing and friendly staff and i enjoyed a lovely cup of tea. Will definitely frequent here more often. Photo attached from a previous visit. One of the wonderful gems of our little town. -Sarah xo

Gary Hill

28 May 2025

I have been the recipient of several takeaway meal gifts supplied by Thames Diner and they have all been excellent (the latest was an afternoon tea for two on my birthday) and I will be using them myself in the future.

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