Cafes

Pier Cafe

4.7 286 reviews Closed Thornaby Pl, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6BN, United Kingdom

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Located in Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Pier 22 Cafe offers a traditional cafe experience with a diverse menu. The cafe serves classic British dishes alongside a selection of salads, sandwiches, and hot sandwiches. Signature offerings include a large Full English Breakfast, hearty steak pie with chips, and various paninis such as tuna melt and ham salad. Seafood options like Thai fishcakes with sweet chili dip and prawn Marie Rose salad are also featured. The drink menu complements the food with a range of teas and coffee styles, including Americano, cappuccino, and flat white. The atmosphere at Pier 22 Cafe is that of a local gathering spot, focusing on straightforward, well-prepared meals and attentive service. The emphasis is on familiar, comfort food prepared with care, suited for casual dining throughout the day.

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Takeout
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Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

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Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

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Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
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Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy

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Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Pier Cafe before visiting.

Reviews for Pier Cafe

4.7

286 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 286 reviews

Pier 22 Cafe in Thornaby consistently receives praise for its warm and attentive service, combined with a welcoming atmosphere enhanced by scenic river views. Reviewers commonly highlight the quality and variety of the food, particularly the well-prepared breakfast offerings that cater to different dietary preferences, including vegetarian options. The cafe is noted for its tasteful, home-style cooking with attention to detail, such as properly cooked bacon and enjoyable traditional components like black pudding. Customers appreciate the manageable wait times and value for money. While seating indoors is limited, the staff’s accommodation efforts are recognized, though some guests suggest the addition of outdoor seating to better utilize the picturesque location during warmer months. Payment methods are straightforward but limited to cash or bank transfers, a practical detail for patrons to note. Overall, Pier 22 Cafe is regarded as a charming local spot with a combination of excellent food, good service, and a pleasant setting that encourages repeat visits.

C W

Apr 26, 2025

Cant believe this is the first time at this little gem.Great service, fantastic food...proper chips & lovely viewThere is a customer carpark however we parked on the main road and walked down which was not a problem.Inside has limited tables but we were offered seating until a table was free toilets on site and to give a heads up they take cash or bank transfer Will definately be going back really enjoyed our panini, salad & them chips

Rich Tea.

Apr 23, 2025

Good food, plenty of choice, good coffee, good location. Not a huge wait for your order either. A real hidden gem. It would be fab if there was some outdoor seating for the summer.

Karen Leather

Apr 14, 2025

Breakfast was delicious lovey no grease or fat on the bacon I was very nice will be back

Jill Potter

Mar 13, 2025

Very nice visit. Beautiful river views made it a lovely visit. I enjoyed my vegetarian breakfast and good value.

Andreea Visan

Mar 09, 2025

The English breakfast was indeed as everyone on here said - very nice. I have never been able to eat black pudding as I didn't like the way it looks like, and yet in this place I was able to eat it and it was very nice.

Vicky xxx

Mar 08, 2025

Lovely cafe beside the river. Nice full English breakfast.

Adam Stringer

Jan 07, 2025

If your in Stockton come down cheap food really nice food nice staff I am definitely coming again and it's by the river perfect place 5* all the way

Robert Suggett

Dec 29, 2024

Best breakfast I've had in a long time. Not greasy, good size.Service is friendly and fast.Sitting by the river is spot on as well