The Dancing Cup

4.5 ( 123 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
£1–10
144-146 York Rd, Hartlepool TS26 9DA, United Kingdom
+44 1429 722085
The Dancing Cup, a charming coffee shop nestled in Hartlepool, has garnered rave reviews from its patrons, earning its spot as a local gem. Known for its consistently fresh food and diverse daily selections, customers like James praise the attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere, making each visit a delightful experience. Noteworthy dishes include the sensational hunters chicken loaded fries, which David Fagg describes as unbeatable, even in comparison to larger chains. This speaks volumes about the culinary creativity that flourishes here. Additionally, Dee King shares a heartwarming account of hosting a graduation gathering, underscoring the venue's accommodating nature and generous portions, which left guests happy and satisfied. The ambiance of The Dancing Cup is equally appealing—with lively music, pleasant decor, and an inviting environment perfect for both dining in and takeout. Breakfast enthusiasts, like Sharon Williams, rave about the quality of the coffee and freshly cooked meals. Desserts here are a must-try, as Harry Stokle attests, providing the perfect sweet ending to a delightful meal. Overall, The Dancing Cup promises an enjoyable culinary adventure, characterized by fresh ingredients, friendly service, and an atmosphere that invites you to linger and savor. It’s more than just a coffee shop; it’s a community hub where memories are made over shared meals.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeout
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves hard liquor
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has restroom
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cozy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu

Reviews For The Dancing Cup

James
May 10,2025
Lovely, fresh food. Different selections almost everyday. Owner was very nice and staff was attentive. Will definitely be returning.
David Fagg
May 8,2025
The hunters chicken loaded fries were out of this world and I mean it! TGI's can't even compete with these bad boys! All at a little local cafe. What a gem!
Dee King
May 2,2025
We recently held a graduation get together for my daughters Northern family. This place was fantastic from booking . Nothing was too much bother. The food was spot on and more than enough ( several people took doggie bags home ). The staff could not have been more helpful even putting a coffee machine on for the none drinkers. I would 100% book here again. It was also the first time in 25 years my son used a dustpan and brush
Harry Stokle
Apr 1,2025
Food and decor are lovely. Filled with great upbeat music. Drinks are cold and the desserts are to die for! Good to sit in or takeaway.
Sharon Williams
Mar 13,2025
First time in the dancing cup, went in for breakfast. Lovely coffee, and you can tell the food is freshly cooked. Lovely atmosphere.
Wild Bird
Feb 17,2025
Staff are absolutely friendly, smile on their faces as always. Food quality is above par, most or I will say majority of them are freshly made. Prices are very reasonable as seen. Parking just located behind the bar, 70c per hr. Enjoyed a cup of coffee and tea here with a breakfast wrap and quiche, the quiche tasted really fresh and creamy, chips are made to order. Highly recommended. Will come again for sure.
D Davies
Feb 17,2025
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 latte'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.
Friedrich Göhlmann
Feb 16,2025
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.

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