Primary Spring Cafe

Primary Care Centre, Houghton le Spring DH4 5HF, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(35 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Primary Spring Cafe, located within the Primary Care Centre in Houghton le Spring, offers a straightforward and reliable spot for anyone needing a solid meal without fuss. This cafe leans into its practical role, serving up hearty breakfasts and lunches that appeal to locals looking for good value and familiar comfort food.

The atmosphere here is relaxed and unpretentious, reflecting the steady flow of health centre visitors, staff, and residents from around the area. It’s the kind of place where regulars appreciate a friendly face behind the counter and reasonable prices that make everyday dining straightforward rather than an occasion. The presence of take-out options also points to a convenience-driven setup, ideal for those on a tight schedule or stepping out for a quick bite.

Food-wise, the full English breakfast stands out as a dependable go-to. Generous portions and classic ingredients—sausages, bacon, eggs, hash browns, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast—come together to satisfy a crowd that values quality without the premium price tag. Sunday lunches get a nod for being consistently well-prepared and well-priced, drawing in people after weekend errands or appointments looking to relax over a proper meal.

Those who will find Primary Spring Cafe most appealing are people seeking hearty, unpretentious meals in a friendly, everyday setting—whether on a weekday morning needing a filling breakfast before work or a quiet Sunday catch-up with family or friends. The cafe’s down-to-earth vibe and dependable food make it less about dining style and more about a straightforward local stop where value and comfort take priority.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Tuesday

8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Wednesday

8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Thursday

8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Friday

8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Saturday

8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Sunday

8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

35 Reviews
Liam Brennan

04 Jan 2026

Beautiful Sunday lunches at great prices, will return soon. Thanks

David Oliver

26 Dec 2025

Excellent high quality of hot food at a very reasonable price. Good choice along with sandwiches & cold food. Great friendly service. Highly recommended.

Maurice Berry

20 Dec 2025

Good meal every time and very good prices the staff are always friendly and helpfull.

Kay Thompson

16 Nov 2025

Heard a few people mention how good and reasonably priced the food was so thought we would try it got a full English breakfast 2 sausage 1 bacon fried egg 2 hash browns beans mushrooms tomatoes and toast for £4 it was absolutely beautiful, will definitely be back again.

Louise Morton

18 Oct 2025

Always great value, delicious Sunday dinner. Good service.

Holly Thompson

11 Oct 2025

Full English breakfast with extra sausage and hash brown and a pot of tea for just over £6 really good quality too, will definitely be returning!

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