A very nice & clean coffe shop just beside the post office. It's staffed by volunteer's & provides…read morea light comfatable setting to relax & enjoy a drink that's equal too if not better than Costa or Starbucks. Parking is just outside in the car park & provides free WI-FI also.

This is a great little cafe on the A68. A good menu & friendly staff. Plenty of parking including…read moredisabled right in front of the door. It's clean & tidy & has some great views over the wear vally towards Durham. On a clear day you can see the square tower if Durham cathedral. It is used by locals & passing traffic & can get busy. Also welcomes bikers. April 2011 Change of name & management. Must return soon to check it out. Came back on Easter Sunday & found it redecorated, fresh new menu & friendly staff. Well deserved 5 stars.

Light, airy & relaxing environment in this new Costa. Free O2 Wifi. Car park is shared with other…read moreunits & always seems to be busy. Slightly nicer than the dark & dingy Starbucks across the road. Oh no drive through unlike it's competition.

Very nice, warm friendly atmosphere with beautiful coffee and food. Staff are nice. A bit more…read more'cosy' than the bare 'industrial unit like' Starbucks, but I think Starbucks is classier

staff r pleasant, nice little cafe, my kids like goin the food & milkshake &my oldest fussy eater,…read morenice food

The café had a great interior and atmosphere, but the food was a let down. The quiche was…read moreovercooked such that there was great difficulty cutting through the pastry. The jacket potatoes with cheese and beans was very bland. The coffee was weak and flavourless and the cutlery, dishes and trays were dirty.

My husband and I have just returned from a visit to Kelly-Anns and cannot express how deeply…read moredisappointed we are. We have been visiting this coffee shop whenever we are in the area since 2003 however today will be our last visit. The quality of food was very low although the prices were not, and the service was about the worst I have experienced anywhere.

The Clay Cafe is one of my favourite places to go in Spennymoor. The cafe has a lovely atmosphere…read moreand is scrupulously clean. The fare is the usual nice cafe food, jackets, paninis, homemade soup. A special mention to the homemade cakes and pies, which are without fail absolutely delicious. The coffee and tea are all good. The cafe is very child friendly, service is excellent, staff are friendly and efficient but not overpowering. WHile you can go merely to eat, drink and chill with the papers the cafe also serves as a venue for pottery painting. The cheapest pieces are around 6 pounds for alittle ornament. Also cups, plates teapots and bigger pieces upwards of 15, 20 pounds, castles, dragons, eagles. This is very popular with kids. About a week later you get your piece beautifully glazed. They make lovely pressies, as well as a great way to spend a relaxing few hours.

This lovely little cafe is a real find. The food is basic - sandwiches, jacket potatos, paninis and…read morehome made cakes and scones. A range of hot and cold drinks. In addition to food and drinks you can also paint pottery here. Small pieces start from about £6 for a small ornament ranging up to in excess of £40 for large ornaments, bowls, plates etc. You paint at the same table where you eat and dribnk so you can really take your time - over your coffee and your painting! Paint, brushes and splash mats are provided. They will alwasy give you some advice about how to get the best results. You leave the item once painted and it will be ready to collect, fired and glazed usually within a week. This place is also the venue for out of school care which seems to take place primarily upstairs in the space above the cafe. This space can also be hred for children's parties and youth group trips out. The parties include food and pottery painting as opposed to party games. Ladies nights are available. You can arrange for you and your friends (I think there may be a minimum of 6) to go along one evening and have the cafe to yourselves plus a member of staff. Buffet options are available in advance and someone will be on had to serve hot and soft drinks all evening. becauser the place does not have a licence you can take your own alcohol to these nights. I am not entirely certain but I think all members of the party must paint pottery in addition to joining in the buffet.