Have you found the best place to go for a coffee in County Durham?

Whether you prefer a flat white or a cappuccino with a sprinkle of chocolate on top, finding a place that makes your go-to beverage just how you like it can be more difficult than you think.

But fear not, as the area has a huge variety of coffee shops to choose from for when you next need a good dose of caffeine.

To help you decide, we have put together some of the best places to go to for a coffee in County Durham according to their Google reviews - each rating has a minimum of 4.0.

Some of the best coffee shops in County Durham

Vennels Café

Location: 71 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP

Rating: 4.6

Someone said: “Very nice coffee and cake shop. The carrot cake was superb. Friendly staff and lots of seating.”

Another added: “Too delicious. My favorite Caprese Panini. The coffee is roasted just right, not sour or bitter.”

Bean Social

Location: 53 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF

Rating: 4.8

This customer wrote: “I recently started coming to Bean Social properly after having popped in a couple of times, and love it here. It's relaxed and friendly and everyone chats to each other, which creates a great atmosphere. It has the best coffee in Durham and the food is super tasty - also very reasonably priced. Cute garden too.”

Brambles Coffee Shop

Location: Poplar Tree Garden Centre, Hall Lane, Shincliffe, DH1 2NG

Rating: 4.1

A recent visitor commented: “I wanted to take my husband somewhere nice for his breakfast, due to his mobility problem and hasn't left the house for 18 months . I chose Brambles because I needed some plants.I was amazed I have never been in such a nice coffee shop the whole experience exceeded my expectations I couldn't rate them high enough.big thank you to all the staff.”

The Pump House Tea Room

Location: Pump House Cottage, Farm Road, Farm Lane, Houghall, Durham, DH1 3PJ

Rating: 4.6

One user said: “This is a nice café with tables outside close by the river. Order at the counter from the menu or the specials' board. Food is very good quality and arrives quickly, the staff are very professional, and the coffee is good too. We went for a late Sunday breakfast - there is no cut-off time for a cooked breakfast here so that's good to know. I was more than a little envious when I saw what other customers had ordered so I will definitely come back again.”

Echo 3 Coffee House & Roastery

Location: 11 Clark's Yard, Darlington, DL3 7QH

Rating: 4.9

A pleased reviewer explained: “SIMPLY THE BEST COFFEE EVER, Kris and Helen have a gem of a coffee shop, the coffee is amazing, and Helen bakes the most delicious homemade scones, and other sweet treats, we especially love the spiced tea loaf, “ginger ninja”(when you know you know) Guinness Cake OMG!!! Cheese scones are great, Everything is V V TASTY.

“Once you have the coffee here, you’re hooked.”

Influence Café

Location: 74 Skinnergate, Darlington, DL3 7LX

Rating: 4.4

This person shared: “Great little diner. Food is fantastic, their focaccia bread is the best I’ve tasted. Eaten here a few times now and food has always been excellent. Coffee was lovely. Friendly service too. Well worth a visit (and there’s a room upstairs if the ground floor looks busy).”

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Fifteas Vintage Tea Room

Location: 9 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NJ

Rating: 4.7

A customer left this review: "Taking a stroll around the grounds of Auckland Castle the on the way out spoted this place. I only had tea with a fruit scone and jam. The wife had a carrot and courgette cake and coffee. Very nice. The cups and saucers were propper one's and the sugar was in cube form and tongs to use. You have to go to appreciate the whole atmosphere."