Honeymans of Bowburn — Restaurant in England

I was a little late getting lunch, so thought I'll stop at the co op as very few sarnie shops around here, then I noticed a sign on the wall for this place & I'm so glad I did. Independent !! as soon as I walked in I loved this place, it's tiny and so original ! & As soon as I walked in the conversation flowed, I could have stayed for a ling while but had to get on and my lil dog doesn't like being left in the truck on her own. Anyway I was after a sandwich, there wasn't much on display & no real menu to see so I had no idea what they do, so I asked what they had, I was offered sweetcorn soup and a tomato sandwich, I must say I'm so used to standard sandwich fillings I was a taken aback a little but the other option was a supermarket sarnie and I do like food so said yeah. So glad I did, served in a homemade olive foccia, no butter just tomato and salt I can honestly say I enjoyed this sandwich more than anything I had eaten for a long time hobestly a bit of tomato sooooo good, the soup was pretty good too and my coffee was perfection. I brought two pieces of foccia away for later but had finished it all before I got anywhere near home, I wish I lived closer but honestly I'd go out of my way to go here. They do evening meals on occasion, a set menu with food from differnt locations on each night, I'm so tempted to try, i think the food would be great but also I expect it's a great chance to meet other like minded people. I can't say enough good things about this...

I've been itching pop in after it opened. I wanted to see what was on offer today for our lunch a bit later. Absolutely delightful welcome and spoiled for choice in terms of fresh bread baked that morning since thd fmdough is proven overnight. All flour is locally sourced, and the coffee supplied is from Fika coffee roasters in Durham. I'm looking forward to sampling the fresh bread later on, but Isla loves the Sausagd rolls, and the Scotch pie was amazing. The pastry was melt in the mouth. The slice of Lemon drizzle cake was super light moist. I highly recommend Honeymans. If your after a few provisions to take on a picnic whilst travelling around County Durham or a spot of lunch whilst working from home. Fresh tea and coffee ready prepared sandwiches or a choice of loaves rolls whatever has been prepared on the day.

You can sit in or outside on the seating area, or pop in and buy to go. Everything is locally sourced and plant based

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Absolutely wonderful! I'm so happy to have come across this lovely little café, the person who served us was so friendly and welcoming and the food is so good! There's a wide variety of vegan friendly options, homemade and locally sourced food and drinks, Honeymans of Bowburn is a true gem in the community! We'll definitely be going back in future 🥰 Thank you!

Update: Edit to add photos after second visit (mince pie, sausage and mustard pasty, apple and berry turnovers if I remember right!) Easily 5*, had a lovely chat with the owner and delicious food at very reasonable prices. I've had both dine in and take away food from here, good for any meal of the day, snacks or packed lunches for work/picnics etc. I happily recommend them...