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Village Delights
If you find yourself in South Shields and craving a delightful culinary experience, look no further than Village Delights. Nestled at 181A Sunderland Rd, this charming café is celebrated not just for its delicious offerings but also for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. Known for its homemade food made with love, Village Delights takes pride in every dish it serves, creating a connection with the community and its diners.
The café is especially renowned for its Afternoon Tea, which has earned accolades as the best in South Shields. Imagine sinking into a cozy chair, surrounded by beautiful china, while indulging in an assortment of sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, delightful pastries, and an endless supply of tea or coffee. Just ask customer Sandra Kennedy, who described her experience as “the best afternoon we could ever have.” The richness of flavors and the creativity in the menu make each visit a celebration of food.
Not only is Village Delights remarkable for its sweets and teas, but it also offers hearty lunch options that cater to everyone. Claire Jukes shared her joy at stumbling upon this gem while searching for a light lunch. With a menu featuring charming delights like savory toasties and vibrant salads, the café emphasizes freshness and quality at an unbelievable value. Their full English breakfast is an experience one cannot miss, lauded by locals and visitors alike.
For those who appreciate a well-crafted coffee, Village Delights serves strong, smooth brews that mirror the quality of their culinary creations. As Nick Ridgeon remarks, the sandwiches, particularly the double-handed stotties, are a testament to the kitchen's talent. Each visit feels like a step into a home kitchen where flavors are crafted with care and attention.
Perhaps what sets Village Delights apart is not only the food but also the delightful staff who enhance the dining experience with their friendly and humorous approach. Their commitment to serving fantastic food while ensuring customer satisfaction is evident in every interaction, making it more than just a place to eat—it’s a place to feel valued.
With the combination of authentic homemade food, fantastic service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Village Delights stands as a top-tier destination in South Shields. Whether you’re there for a quick lunch, a lavish afternoon tea, or just to enjoy a comforting cup of coffee, you will leave with a heart (and stomach) full of joy. Don't miss the chance to create your own wonderful memories at this delightful café.
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“ My friend and I had the festive afternoon high tea and omg it was absolutely amazing. The sandwiches, crisps, salad, hot pig in blankets, scones with jam n cream, jelly Deserts fantastic amount of cakes. As much tea and coffee you can drink in the most beautiful china. Crackers to pull. Just the best afternoon we could ever have. I cannot thank you enough for making my surprise Xmas gift for my friend the best ever. You are amazing staff who service beautiful fresh food with the best customer service ever. 5 stars from us. Thank you so much for making our afternoon so precious and memorable. ”
“ We were looking for a light lunch in South Shields close to the hospital area , so searched google & found this lovely little place by chance and we were very happy with the results! Free street parking outside, proper home made food that we like to call " made with love" by the 2 lovely, friendly & helpful girls who run it. We thoroughly enjoyed our own order ( photos provided ) but salivated over everything we saw coming out in other orders! We chatted to locals who highly recommended the full English breakfasts & saw customers come in for the afternoon tea, which looked amazing with gorgeous scone options like chorizo,red onion & red Leicester cheese to choose from. At only 13.50pp with unlimited tea/coffee you can understand why it apparently won the best Afternoon tea in South Shields last year! Our order was 2 pots of tea, a prawn plate salad, a cheese & onion toastie & side salad with crisps, a millionaires shortbread & lemon & white chocolate sweet scone with cream & lemon curd only came to 19.90...unbelievable value! On a non food related note... It has a disabled access toilet & baby changing station, where they even supply small nappies & wipes, bless them . Apparently Village delights are ranked 3rd highest coffee shop by trip advisor but in our eyes it's definitely number 1 and we look forward to returning next time we are in the area. ”
“ Visiting Village Delights is often a highlight of my week. The staff are all friendly, hilarious and talented in the kitchen. The coffee is strong and smooth. the sandwiches are proper double handed stotties and the sweet treats are home made with proper chocolate so are delicious. If you've not been please visit, as you won't be disappointed! ”
“ First time in village delights and it’s a really lovely cafe with great service and lovely food, would definitely recommend. ”
“ This cafe is by far the best cafe in south shields, the service is great, the food is outstanding and don't get me started on the homemade coleslaw . Yes you may wait 5/10 minutes for food, but when it's cooked fresh and tastes as great as it does you definitely don't mind waiting. I 100% highly recommend anyone trying this beautiful cafe out. ”
“ French toast and bacon so delicious down on holiday and stopped here for a lovely brunch ! Highly recommend ”
“ I was treated by my family to the best afternoon tea I have ever had in this small and cosy tea room. We were offered a choice of freshly made sandwiches and a choice of scones. These were served with salad and crisps and followed by small trifles and a selection of cakes. There was unlimited tea and coffee and the staff were friendly and attentive. I hope to return when next in the area. ”
“ This outlet at McDonald's is one of the best McDonald's in this area. Food is superb usually delivered at your table by a dedicated customer service plan. All the staff help to make a visit here worthwhile. The more experienced staff keep this show tip top Irene and Edna know how to run a family affair. Well worth a visit, good, quick service. ”