Barking Blends Coffee House Reviews
89 Reviews
Lauren P, August 2026
Such a lovely, welcoming dog-friendly cafe! Great selection of homemade food and desserts and plenty of treats for dogs too!
Jess M, August 2026
The staff are so welcoming and it has a lovely community feel to it. The human food is incredible and the dog treats are all outstanding quality!
Morag Bell, August 2026
It's honestly the best place we have visited with our girls. You feel welcomed the minute you step in the door and our fur babies are made a fuss of by everyone. This really is the place where 'everyone knows your name, and glad you came'. Top notch staff, baking and service
Trish Pennock, August 2026
Very friendly helpful staff, dogs always come first (as it should be) good quality reasonably priced food. My favourite place to eat
Joan Hetherington, August 2026
The staff are very welcoming & friendly. The food is lovely especially the cakes. I would highly recommend this place
Louise Billingham, August 2026
Great venue, fabulous food and friendly team - highly recommend.
Angela Dixon, August 2026
Friendly staff, brilliant food, welcoming environment and my dog who is anxious just loves going there and enjoys the dog menu options. I live 10 mile away from Barking Blends and it’s well worth the journey.
judith Dawson, August 2026
Gorgeous food for both human and dog...we always have a party there to celebrate Milos birthday .....love it
Michelle Ridley, August 2026
Great cafe. Staff are super friendly and sooooo doggie friendly
Julie Carmichael, August 2026
Lovely welcome, a great menu and doggie menu too. Cakes are to die for!
Pat Martin, August 2026
Its second home to my dogs, past and present. We have made so many friends here and the food is devine.
Lesley Dixon, August 2026
Lovey place & staff are really friendly. Rosie loves coming for a treat while I have a coffee ☕️
Steven Exley, August 2026
It’s such an asset to the estate. Ours can find his way there from anywhere within a 5 mile radius. Food is great and excellent value for money. It’s not just a cafe, it’s a community.
Barry Walton, August 2026
Chris and the staff are very friendly and offer a great variety of both human and furry choices of food!
Rory Button, August 2026
Great food and an awesome place for dogs
Anita McCoy, August 2026
It’s so friendly and welcoming, the food and drinks are really good too. It’s not just dog friendly it also does food for your dog which a lot of places don’t do. All dogs are had a fuss of by the staff, my dogs love it.
Deborah Martin, August 2026
Very friendly and good service, wide selection of food and drinks for both human and hound. Very clean. Always take time to make a fuss of the dogs.
Matthew Renwick, August 2026
Because our dog vibrates with excitement each time he visits
Karen Humphreys, August 2026
Very friendly and helpful staff who always treat their furry customers like royalty! Good choice of food and quality is amazing. Always good banter!
Julie Crow, August 2026
I have visited this cafe since it opened, I have no pets but love to see other people’s. It’s a safe, friendly space and the food is spot on x
Sharon Brewster, August 2026
Fantastic food.
Friendly and a great atmosphere.
Alan Wells, August 2026
Both dogs and owners and even if you don’t have a dog are given the most warm welcome. It’s so friendly and the food and coffee are completely fresh and delicious. Everybody is so friendly so you are never alone.
Richard liddell, August 2026
Great friendly cafe good selection of food and drink. Great for dogs and owners alike.
Andrew Heaps, August 2026
The staff at Barking Blends don't just serve you, they get to know you and your dogs. Always welcoming and willing to bend over backwards to provide you and your pooch with great food.
SANDRA SHORT, August 2026
Great place for dogs and humans.
Sarah Burns, August 2026
It’s a lovely friendly place to go whether you’re on your own or with friends. The staff can’t do enough to help. The food is great and my dog loves it there
Rebecca Goundry, August 2026
I can't recommend this doggy diner highly enough! From the moment you walk in, you're made to feel genuinely welcome—not just as a customer, but as a friend. The team is incredibly kind and caring.
You can tell they truly love what they do, and it shows in every little detail. Whether it's remembering your dog's name, taking the time to chat, or creating such a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
It's so much more than just a doggy diner. Highly recommended!
Marion Gleeson, August 2026
My friends dog loves visiting here and so do we.
Nicola Stout, August 2026
Amazing food and staff are so friendly 🐶
Morag Bell, August 2026
It's the most fantastic welcoming place for service, friendliness and acceptance of both humans and our fur babies. All catered for with own menus and all delicious. It's honestly the best place we have found since adopting our fur babies, and trust me we've tried a lot of places.
Olivia leonard, August 2026
Lovely staff and lovely food , very welcoming atmosphere
Stephen Monkman, August 2026
A lovely place to with the dog.
Denise Tait, August 2026
Woof woof pup cups and cakes
Rose van Rheede-Toas, August 2026
We have taken our dog here for her birthday each year and she is very fussy but always gobbles their afternoon tea down. They make such an effort for the dogs on their birthday and it’s really one of a kind! People are always so impressed when I show them videos and photos of our experiences there. I can’t recommend them enough!
Chris Tait, August 2026
Best venue in the area!!
Kathryn Wadge, August 2026
My happy place, highly recommend, home baked goods and friendly service. It was the last place I took my dog Lola before she was put to sleep.
Drew Bewick, August 2026
The Ultimate Dog-Friendly Atmosphere: It creates a genuinely inclusive space where dogs aren't just tolerated, but actively catered to with their own specialized menu of treats, cookies, and doggy afternoon teas.
Support for Anxious Pets: The staff are exceptionally accommodating and patient, making it a safe, low-stress environment even for nervous or anxious dogs.
Great Quality and Selection: Beyond the canine menu, they offer a fantastic selection of freshly made sweet and savoury food, hot drinks, and milkshakes for human patrons, alongside a well-curated retail shop for pet accessories and toys.
Community Vibe: It's a wonderful, cozy hub to relax, grab a coffee, and socialize with other dog lovers.
Eve Rodden, August 2026
Barking Blends is one of our favourite places to go after a walk with our labrador Millie.
So many cafes profess to being dog friendly where they are in fact just dog tolerant. Barking Blends is TRULY dog friendly.
The dogs really come first here. From having their own menu to a devoted shopping corner to buy treats and accessories. Food for the humans is always excellent quality and super value for money.
We have had many a delightful meal here for special celebrations or just a regular day and it will always be part of our routine with Millie as she is treated with love and respect whenever we visit.
Massive thank you to Chris and the team for always making us feel at home and welcome.
Richard RODDEN, August 2026
They make everyone feel comfortable dog owners or not and all dogs get the same excellent treatment.
Sue Blackbourne, August 2026
The best dog friendly cafe in town! Fab for Hoomans too with great service and delicious home made fare x
Rae Castlehow, August 2026
Great place, very friendly staff, great with dogs and good choice of food , a lot home made, at good value
Julie Carmichael, August 2026
A cosey and friendly cafe with a wonderful menu for both Humans and dogs All are welcome whether you have or haven't a dog
Paul Wilkinson, August 2026
Reggie (Border terrier) loves it, fantastic food made with pride and flair
Shirley Buchanan, August 2026
Visit it with dogs all the time it's friendly and good value. Lovely.palce and dogs can't wait to get in there
Claire Donohue, August 2026
We have gone here since our dogs were puppies and have a private birthday party each year for the boys. Great food and drink, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.
Lynda, October 2025
Love visiting there is a great menu for the dogs and their hoomans, great atmosphere, excellent service and a genuine interest in the dogs it is about them. It's a lovely size if you have large dogs there's plenty of room for them and the staff team are excellent at working around the dogs just a fab experience from start to finish every time you visit
Kerry Bowater, August 2025
Simply the best. So friendly, welcoming and always make an effort to get to know your dog. Nothing is too small, Luna loves her treats.
The cakes and treats are delicious.
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Anna Bond, August 2025
Everything about Barking Blends is tailored towards being dog friendly, our dog literally drags us inside because he loves it so much. As an owner of a dog who is deaf and prone to outbursts of fearful barking, this is the only public place I feel 100% comfortable, because there are never any judgements and the owners often provide useful tips and advice for helping with your dogs. Plus, they allow dogs on the sofas and my parents anxious dog only relaxes when she can sit next to her mum!
Andrew Murray, August 2025
Lovely food and they really make us and our dog feel welcome.
Jonathon Doyle, August 2025
A brilliant, inclusive community café. Great staff, coffee and food. Properly dog friendly, not just dog "tolerant", and always happy to give help and advice on your pets.
Eve Rodden, August 2025
Barking Blends is truly one place we know we can go with our lab Millie and it is totally about her. The dogs come first at Barking Blends and always get such a warm welcome from Chris and Jess. Doggy snacks are provided in slow feeders to suit Millie (she is given a specifically tricky one to ensure I can have my own food in peace). The food never disappoints and we know we can go to Barking Blends for a tasty meal or even just a nice cuppa and a piece of delicious cake. Chris is a tremendous talent for the baked goods and we cannot leave without taking something away for later. I love the fact that there's a little pet treats and toys shop at the back of the café where they often have little offers on and Chris gives excellent advice on suitable treats. A lovely pit stop whether lunch a big meal or a little snack and brilliant service always!
Kirsty Mills, August 2025
Where we live we do not have a dog cafe. We travel 30 mi utes to this fantastic venue as the owners and staff are all so friendly and welcoming. It’s more like visiting friends than a business. The food is outstanding, our fur baby is always very happy with his as well. Even though we can’t visit as often as the locals they always remember us and welcome us by name.
Claire Heaps, August 2025
Great food, lovely staff and my dogs favourite place. Always welcoming and great atmosphere.
Geoffrey Nicholson, August 2025
Friendly atmosphere and superb staff
Amy P, August 2025
Welcoming dog friendly cafe and staff are friendly and always efficient. Great selection of cakes, scones and other savoury or sweet treats as well as various hot and cold drinks. Definitely worth a visit - even without a dog!
Janice Emmerson, August 2025
Friendly dog cafe our dog loves to go.
Andrew Tibbs, August 2025
Have been visiting since 2019 when they were Doggie Diner before they rebranded as Barking Blends. This place is perfect for any dog lover, they have an amazing selection of home made treats for all the human guests. And a full menu just for the dogs, Archie loves his sausages!!
Terry Bonner, August 2025
Its a safe space for people and pets of all shapes and sizes and needs.
Chris ., August 2025
We always receive a warm welcome! Great selection of home made cakes, cheesecake and scones and the best flatbread pizzas!! It's obvious they are all big dog lovers. And a amazing menu for my dogs!!!
Sue Blackbourne, August 2025
Fabulously friendly and inclusive coffee shop with home baked cakes , sandwiches and the best ‘doggie sausages and natural treats! Always a warm welcome for doggies and their hoomans
Andrew Heaps0, August 2025
Barking Blends is a fantastic, dog friendly Café. The staff are lovely and the service is very good. They offer a good selection of food and drink for both people and their pooches, and Chris's cakes and scones are absolutely delicious.
A great place to chill with your dogs and chat with other fur baby families.
Caryn Fairbairn, August 2025
Lovely friendly and welcoming!
Kathryn Wadge, August 2025
I've been coming to barking blends for many years. The staff are always supportive, helpful and kind. Chris and the team have created a community, a safe place for people to chat, laugh and cry if needed. I'd be lost with out barking blends. In addition the food is amazing and the choice of dog toys, treats and every day essentials for your pups.
Bethany Towers, August 2025
It’s my happy place, it has a lovely atmosphere and great food
Dave Walker, August 2025
One of the few dog friendly cafes where there is enough space for your dog to feel comfortable and not p need in by too many tables, chairs, people and other dogs. Chris, the owner and his staff are all friendly and welcoming and clearly love dogs. Plenty of home made treats and super tasty offerings.
Lucas Black, August 2025
Pooka & I have enjoyed visiting here for the last 8 years & greatly look forward to keep visiting in the future as she loves it.
Julie Carmichael, August 2025
Lovely menu for humans and doggies. Always a welcoming smile and loads of waggy tails!
Amanda Randell, August 2025
We have been bringing our dog here since he was a tiny puppy and he’s now 4. Amazing food and friendly atmosphere. Finally a place that really puts the dogs first with their very own menu and afternoon tea! Human food is also amazing! Great to chat to other dog owners and Chris and Jess are so knowledgeable with lots of tips and advice. We couldn’t have survived the puppy months as new dog owners without them!
Leanne Hogg, August 2025
Good food and lovely staff.
Mark Richardson, August 2025
Best cafe/doggy cafe in the north east, super amazing staff, wouldn't go anywhere else!
Alan Wells, August 2025
Good, friendly atmosphere. Dogs and Humans get an equally warm welcome. Nothing too much much trouble for the staff.
Mark D, August 2025
My dogs love it here, Great menu for dogs and humans!
Alex Burnup, August 2025
my dog loves it here, sausage for buddy and always a cheese & bacon scone for myself!
Louise Hamilton, August 2025
The staff are friendly and helpful, the food is excellent and our timid little rescue pup feels safe there - a perfect haven for everyone
Eve Jackson, August 2025
Great place, lovely food and staff!! Dogs love it
Paula Rayfield, August 2025
Always a warm welcome for humans a d dogs.
Lovely coffee and delicious cakes
Audrey Wells, August 2025
It's a friendly clean and happy place to go with your dog. The food for humans is excellent and the dog treats are always thoroughly enjoyed.....and are eaten very quickly. Chris always makes sure your dog gets his/her photo taken too. Highly recommended.
Laura Cavagan, August 2025
Absolutely phenomenal staff, so friendly. Food is beautiful and all cakes abd scones homemade. Make such a fuss of the dogs on their birthdays
Jane Walker, August 2025
Clean. Nicely spaced for the dogs. Lots of treats for dogs and humans. Lots of homemade stuff. Staff are great! What else could you want?
Amy Kidd, August 2025
Amazing staff, gorgeous food and the most amazing cakes but not only that, they make our fur babies feel so welcome and they love them as much as we do. Lovely safe space for the whole family
Matthew Renwick, August 2025
Very friendly staff and Bertie loves his doggy sausage, he vibrates with excitement!
Neil Wilson, August 2025
Always a great place to visit. Friendly staff, delicious food & couldn't want anything more.
Jess M, August 2025
It's the only place I feel comfortable whether I have a dog or not. Homemade cakes, great tasting coffee and a clean and fresh environment to bring your dog, there's plenty of space between tables for every sized dog, and lots of natural meat treats for them to try or take home.
Lauren P, August 2025
Very welcoming, great selection of dog treats aswell as human food and staff very friendly
Jacqueline Walker, August 2025
A safe welcoming environment which is a proper dog cafe. My dog absolutely screams when she knows she is going.Chris goes out of his way to make you welcome he deserves recognition.
Drew Bewick, August 2025
This business has gone from strength to strength, the owners are amazing the staff is amazing this place is a safe space regardless of gender race etc never found a place so amazing
Claire Donohue, August 2025
Great place for us and the dogs, nice food and drinks, good prices. Friendly staff and my dogs have a private birthday party there every year with their friends.
Ann Moverley, August 2025
Its a great cafe to visit, staff are friendly. The food is delicious. And our Westie loves their sausages.
Shirley Buchanan, August 2025
We visit here a lot and we love it and so do the dogs. The dogs won't walk past it without going in. Lovely food and the dogs are all welcome and have a menu all to themselves. Reasonable prices and friendly staff
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