The Dancing Cup

Called in for the first time today with my little one for his lunch. Just so happened to be a Sunday, and on Sunday they only do a carvery menu, however the staff overhead us talking and heard the little one say he would like chicken nuggets and chips, so he rustled that up just for us! Because it was Sunday, I didn't fancy a carvery either (although the carvery looked delicious), and to accommodate me the member of staff offered to make me a sandwich! (Fantastic service!). We will definitely be returning for something else to eat, the little one was overjoyed with his meal and ate every bit! The service was brilliant, including speed of service. The cafe is very cozy looking and feeling. Prices are so reasonable too. Can't wait to call again!

Lovely vegetarian breakfast. Second visit.. Shame still didn't have the oat milk we requested.. Food lovely and staff polite and efficient. . Place spotless. The toilet must be in the top ones of Hartlepool!!

Food was amazing with a home cooked flavor I love. The Yorkshire puddings were floppy and flat but not stodgy. Just the way I like them. Choice of veg was amazing. All perfectly cooked. Worth a visit and the do take out in

UPDATE: 29.01.23: I haven't been since the change in ownership, but I'm excited to visit! I visited in July 2022. I haven't been for many years, since it was Coffee Rappor Bar. The Dancing Cup is great, I think it's much better. The interior decor is really nice and it's a high quality finish. It's very spacious, airy and comfortable. It's very clean and tidy and there is a nice atmosphere. I was very surprised at the quality of the food compared with the pricing. We'd had a bad experience at another venue that was significantly more expensive. This, however, was fantastic in every way and the perfect example of how to run a food and drinks business. The chips and cheese butties were lovely and very reasonably priced. The iced latté's were also delicious, especially with toffee or hazelnut syrups. The crepes finished me off, I couldn't move afterwards. They were clearly freshly made in a pan and not simply a prepackaged, microwaved crepe. I had Biscoff and a banana over mine and they were amazing. The service was fantastic and very attentive and the food and drinks were amazing. At less than £10 per person this was fantastic value for money and a great experience. Thank you.

A beautiful little gem on York Road that I've been visiting for a few years. I'm always pleased and impressed with the menu, staff and service. Warm and friendly every time. A wide variety of good, fresh food. Great coffee. They also have quite a good selection of alcohol, in particular gin. 5/5 I always have and likely always will recommend this place to anyone local or visiting.