Tonia's - Menu

Seaham Hall Car Park, County Durham, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafe, Cakes, Breakfast, Ice Cream

4.2 💬 1754 Reviews
Tonia's

Phone: +441915131515

Address: Seaham Hall Car Park, County Durham, United Kingdom

City: County Durham

Dishes: 13

Reviews: 1754

"Firstly this place is now called North Beach Coffee Bar. Both me and my wife went here the other day. We live in Seaham so walked down to check this place out. Upon arrival it was very busy outside which was no surprise as was it was a lovely day. We walked in to be greeted by a member of the team which I personally think is an excellent touch. We were seated very quickly, explained what the specials were and given menus. They do table service here so managed to order within 5-10 mins of sitting down and paying which was great. We had the rump steak ciabatta with breaded onion rings, this also came with fresh chips and blue cheese sauce. My wife doesn’t like blue cheese and they were happy to change it for mayonnaise. We also had a millionaire short bread and 2 fruit coolers (1 strawberry and a rhubarb and lemonade). The food was incredible, chips were excellent along with the steak ciabatta. Millionaire shortbread was very delicious and we enjoyed the whole experience. Drinks were also very refreshing especially on a hot day. Toilets there were 1 male and 1 female which was good. But why I highlight the toilets is that both had baby changing which as a Dad especially is brilliant as not many places do this. But also as a parent it means you can use the toilet as well. Plenty of space for pushchair and wheelchairs. It’s a lovely place where they really have spent a good time thinking about the decor and the staff really are very friendly."

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Paul Paul

In car park above a lovely beach. Lovely menu very friendly and excellent value. Coffee was magic and very reasonable prices

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David
David

visited twice now , and no hot food available once at 3pm and once at 2.30 pm staff seem to be too interested in chatting to each other .


BigTribe
BigTribe

I regularly drop in when I visit the beach st Seaham. This was one of the last places I visited before lockdown and I'm looking forward to being able to go back again soon! I'm coeliac and there's always something I can have including cake!


David
David

Visited today for a late breakfast. The portion sizes are so meagre there isn’t enough to cover your toast. Surprised to see it for sale but obviously the owner needs to cut back on portion sizes to increase profit margins. Having less staff might work better!


Marilyn
Marilyn

This is the most truly awful over priced poor quality food I think we have ever had. Giving it 1 was too high! Del boys would be a better name. Milkshake had an enormous chunk of ice in more than anything else. Panini soggy and tasteless. Words cannot describe just how truly awful this place is


maggiebd
maggiebd

This is a wooden structure serving a car park and beach. It isn't meant to be The Ritz and doesn't pretend to be. However, it is in a brilliant location and so handy for seeking out sea glass on the shore below. After staggering up many steps this cafe was a welcome respite for a snack and brew. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Decent food, value for money, I'd certainly go back.


Normieb41
Normieb41

Now North Beach Cafe. Change of ownership and name. This is extremely poor value to when it was Tonias. The price of food and drink is extortionate when one considers the poor quality of the food and drink. Don’t be disappointed by visiting. There are many other places in Seaham giving good value for money food and drink. In summary, the prices are Starbucks level, and the food and drink are “greasy spoon” quality.


Helen
Helen

The cafe is in a prime spot, next to the beach and on the car park. We went on a Sunday and the cafe was busy there was also a very large car boot sale going on opposite the cafe. The cafe itself was clean and tidy, the staff friendly. We ordered a coffee and tea which arrived quickly, nice selection of items on the menu. The only slight downside was that someone needs to sort the toilets out, they need properly cleaning, there was no toilet rolls and one toilet is closed off with staff only written on the door


Paul
Paul

Being situated in such a prime location on the main car park at Seaham beach overlooking the sea this cafe gets plenty of custom. It has toilets, does cakes and scones and a selection of hot food and drinks plus ice creams. The decor is a bit garish and not to my taste. The food is ok and the staff are pleasant enough. The reason for the poor rating is the untidiness and cleanliness of the place. Bags of rubbish near the doorway, stickers from old posters still on the walls, chairs stacked all over the place, unclean toilets etc. It feels like the owner has just given up and not made any effort to make the place welcoming. We won’t be going back any time soon .


TheTraveller044
TheTraveller044

Firstly this place is now called North Beach Coffee Bar. Both me and my wife went here the other day. We live in Seaham so walked down to check this place out. Upon arrival it was very busy outside which was no surprise as was it was a lovely day. We walked in to be greeted by a member of the team which I personally think is an excellent touch. We were seated very quickly, explained what the specials were and given menus. They do table service here so managed to order within 5-10 mins of sitting down and paying which was great. We had the rump steak ciabatta with breaded onion rings, this also came with fresh chips and blue cheese sauce. My wife doesn’t like blue cheese and they were happy t...

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  • Cafe Indulge in our vibrant cafe selection, offering an array of freshly brewed coffees, artisanal teas, and delectable pastries, paired with cozy ambiance for a delightful dining experience.
  • Cakes A delightful selection of cakes featuring rich, moist layers and crafted with the finest ingredients. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our variety of decadent flavors and beautifully decorated creations.
  • Breakfast Start your day with our delicious breakfast options, featuring everything from classic eggs and pancakes to healthy smoothies and yogurt. Perfect for a hearty meal or a light morning bite!
  • Ice Cream A delightful selection of creamy, handcrafted ice creams with a variety of flavors ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to unique options like lavender honey and spicy mango, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Amenities

  • Takeout
  • Seating
  • Free Wifi
  • Visa Card

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"Started off really well and went over to the counter and ordered a crepe with banana and Nutella and specifically stated no strawberries I also asked for a San Pelegríno still water as this was on the menu also. I was the first person to order and the last to eat in the end. I got brought my water over which was a cheaper brand water that I just paid £2 for what would I have liked to have seen ? We’ll when I asked for san pelligrino still water to be told that they don’t have that in. Finally my crepe comes and I take a bite and realise that it’s got strawberries in all the way through which I’m allergic too. One of my family members takes it back and says that I asked for banana not strawberry there’s a reason why I can’t eat it and didn’t want it on my crepe. Then 5 minutes later another crepe comes out that was my bitten crepe that someone had opened up and picked the strawberries out and put banana in. Disgusting absolutely … not sure if this was a mistake or just being stingy either way it’s not on. It then again gets returned because there is no way I am eating that and it gets explained once again there is a reason I can’t eat strawberries to which then one of the owners comes over to serve the correct crepe and apologise . I really hope a lesson was learnt today because cross contamination is not a joke. Please be careful when eating there. I didn’t get offered a refund but then again they were willing to serve me a bitten crepe again so it didn’t surprise me that much."